Cover of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

English releases on file: Jan 27, 1999 – Apr 28, 1999.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

4 volumes

After suffering a crushing defeat on the planet Hoth, the Rebellion scatter to other points of space. Taking the advice of the spirit of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke travels to the swamp planet of Dagobah to undergo training with master Jedi Yoda. Meanwhile, Han Solo and the others find refuge on Cloud City, only to be betrayed by his former friend Lando Calrissian. Luke races to Cloud City to save his friends, but is met by Darth Vader, who has a dark secret to share with our hero.

Volumes
4 in the canonical sequence
English packaging
4 books, 4 releases
Publishers
Dark Horse
Also known as
Star Wars Episode 5: Teikoku no Gyakushū, スター・ウォーズ エピソード5:帝国の逆襲

Reading path

Dark Horse · 4 books in reading order

Cover of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Vol 1
Vol. 1
Jan 27, 1999Print
Cover of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Vol 2
Vol. 2
Feb 24, 1999Print
Cover of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Vol 3
Vol. 3
Mar 31, 1999Print
Cover of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Vol 4
Vol. 4
Apr 28, 1999Print

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