The Star Wars #2 (2013) continues the striking reimagining of the galaxy envisioned in George Lucas’ original 1974 draft screenplay—decades before A New Hope ever reached the silver screen. Published by Dark Horse Comics, this second instalment further expands the unfamiliar yet captivating universe introduced in the debut issue, pushing deeper into a mythos both recognisable and wholly new.

Adapted by J. W. Rinzler, one of Lucasfilm’s most respected historians, and brought vividly to life by artist Mike Mayhew, this chapter follows Annikin Starkiller, the intense and impulsive son of a Jedi, as he navigates interplanetary conflict and political unrest. Alongside General Luke Skywalker—an older, seasoned Jedi warrior—Annikin begins to understand the weight of his mission and the growing threat posed by the Empire and its formidable Sith enforcers.

As they travel across distant worlds to safeguard Princess Leia of Aquilae, the issue builds on the series’ themes of rebellion, legacy, and the ancient ways of the Jedi Bendu. While many names and places echo what fans know from the final Star Wars canon, they are presented here in radically different forms—making this issue feel like both a rediscovery and a bold new venture into science fantasy storytelling.

Mike Mayhew’s artwork continues to shine, blending painterly textures with cinematic scope. The aesthetic evokes classic sci-fi pulp covers, steeped in vintage flair but elevated by modern visual precision. Each panel captures the grandeur, intensity, and emotional tension of a universe in upheaval.

The Star Wars #2 is essential for collectors, Star Wars lore enthusiasts, and comic readers who enjoy deep world-building with a retro-futuristic twist. It offers an extraordinary look into what might have been—a Star Wars built on myth, mysticism, and raw creative imagination before it evolved into a cultural titan.

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Add The Star Wars #2 (2013) to your collection to continue exploring this alternate vision of a galaxy far, far away—bold, mysterious, and utterly original.