John Ostrander Books

This volume continues the adventures of John Gaunt and the eclectic cast of Munden's Barflies, featuring a mix of original stories and characters. The collaboration of renowned creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, along with contributions from Tom Sutton, Shawn McManus, and Doug Rice, brings to life a richly illustrated narrative filled with humor, action, and fantasy. Readers can expect engaging interactions among the diverse characters, including guest appearances by Dynamo Joe and the Time Beavers, enhancing the vibrant world of GrimJack.

Cade Skywalker and his crew are back to their old pirating ways, but soon find themselves stranded on Tatooine - with a trio of Black Sun assassins on their trail! Elsewhere, Imperial deep-cover agent Morrigan Corde has plans of her own. She'll stop at nothing to fi nd Cade...but the ghost of Luke Skywalker just might find him first! Meanwhile, with Darth Krayt missing, the evil Sith Darth Wyyrlok has proclaimed himself the new emperor of the galaxy. But the other Sith have their own ideas! And when the overthrown Empire-in-exile prepares to take back control of the galaxy with their own Force users, will the Jedi join them to defeat a common enemy? In the far future of Star Wars, nothing is what it seems! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: LEGACY (2006) 37-40, 42-50; STAR WARS: LEGACY - WAR (2010) 1-6

"A new Sith army is unleashed on the galaxy and the allied forces; Cade Skywalker prepares to stand alone against the Sith emperor"--Provided by publisher.

Tales of the legendary Clone Wars! Renegade Jedi Quinlan Vos has crept closer than ever to the dark side of the Force--and now he must not only confront his former student Aayla Secura and his old friend Obi-Wan Kenobi, but place his fate in the hands of the Jedi Council itself! Meanwhile, the new knighted Anakin Skywalker and the evil Sith apprentice Ventress have become obsessed with defeating one another. Could this be their final battle at last? Plus: Discover the origin of the murderous villain General Grievous! The race to Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith begins here! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Republic (2002) 68-73; Star Wars: General Grievous (2005) 1-4); Free Comic Book Day 2006: Star Wars; Star Wars: Obsession (2004) 1-5; Material from Star Wars Visionaries (2005) GN; Star Wars Tales (1999) 17

The Jedi are taught to use the Force for good; to avail themselves only to the light side. But the dark side can be a dangerous temptation to even the strongest Jedi, as Aayla Secura learns when she battles former Jedi in training Aurra Sing, and Quinlan Vos discovers when he crosses swords with a true master of the dark, Count Dooku. Set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, this novel-length adventure is filled with espionage, betrayal, and amazing lightsaber battles. It all begins with a dangerous undercover assignment that leads to;well, we dare not reveal the shocking ending! A story that is sure to have Star Wars fans talking—and wondering whether the fate of the Jedi lies in the light…or the dark. • This volume collects Star Wars: Republic #54-#63, Star Wars: Jedi -Aayla Secura, and Star Wars: Jedi - Dooku.

Ruthless, vindictive, calculating, and inventive-the Penguin is one of Batman's oldest and most brilliant foes! číst celé

The collection features the gritty adventures of John Gaunt, a mercenary navigating the morally ambiguous world of Cynosure. As a sword-for-hire, Gaunt encounters a mix of clients, each with their own agendas, showcasing the complexities of loyalty and survival in a harsh landscape. Originally published in the 1980s, these stories by John Ostrander and Timothy Truman introduce readers to a richly developed character and a compelling narrative that blends action with deeper themes of morality and choice.

The Force unleashed! The Empire's power is at its peak - but not every problem requires military might. Sometimes all you need is the right agent, in the right place, with the willingness to get the job done. An agent like Jahan Cross! But when Boba Fett is framed for murder, Cross finds himself in a situation that even he may not be able to handle! Plus, learn the origin of Vader's secret apprentice, the deadly Starkiller - a story of treachery, deception and the overwhelming power of the Force. And witness the early years of Leia Organa!COLLECTING: STAR WARS: AGENT OF THE EMPIRE - IRON ECLIPSE (2011) 1-5; STAR WARS: AGENT OF THE EMPIRE - HARD TARGETS (2012) 1-5; STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED (2008) GN; STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II (2010) GN; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES (1999) 11, 15; A DECADE OF DARK HORSE (1996) 2

Cade Skywalker returns to the place of his father's last stand against the Sith and finds far more than ghosts. Discover how the Empire joined forces with the Sith to defeat the Galactic Alliance in the war to dominate the galaxy-only to have Darth Krayt and his legion of followers usurp ultimate power for themselves! Follow the fate of an Empire divided, with battles pitting stormtrooper against stormtrooper, and Sith assassins bent on taking the life of deposed Emperor Roan Fel! Witness a galaxy in turmoil, and the decisions that will shape its future!

From his first appearance as a mind-wiped amnesiac to his triumphant passage to the rank of Jedi Master, few Jedi had more brushes with the powers of the dark side and the evil of the underworld than Quinlan Vos. Plus the introduction of Jedi Aayla Secura! Collects Star Wars: Republic (1998) #19-26, #32-45.