Dark Horse is releasing some great titles this December, starting with Star Wars #12 penned by Brian Wood. Han and Chewie return to Coruscant, Luke deals with a love lost, and Leia must accept greater responsibilities within the Rebellion. Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows launches a new series based on your favorite Sith Lord. Check out these and other titles after the jump!

STAR WARS #12

Brian Wood (W), Carlos D’Anda (A), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Hugh Fleming (Cover)

On sale Dec 11

FC, 32 pages

$2.99

Ongoing

After a battle with the Empire, it is a time of reunions, departures, and reassessments. Han and Chewie return from their mission to Coruscant, Luke deals with love lost, and Leia must accept greater responsibilities within the Rebellion. But first she has an important announcement for the Rebel commanders . . .

• Wedge forms Rogue Squadron!

• Leia uncovers a deep betrayal!

“If you ever wondered if Star Wars could ever recapture that childlike glee of those earliest of memories, wonder no more. Star Wars is back and it’s never been better.”—Newsarama

“Wood's stories are filled with sentiment and suspense, action and adventure.”—Comic Book Resources

THE STAR WARS #4 (of 8)

Jonathan Rinzler (W), Mike Mayhew (A), Rain Beredo (C), and Nick Runge (Cover)

On sale Dec 4

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

General Skywalker and Jedi-in-training Annikin Starkiller have a deadly encounter with mounted Stormtroopers! An encounter with outlaws in a cantina leads to a meeting with smuggler Han Solo! And a Jedi makes the ultimate sacrifice to save one of Princess Leia’s younger brothers!

Duel in the desert!

•Official eight-issue adaptation of George Lucas’s original rough-draft screenplay for Star Wars!

THE CANTINA SCENE YOU DIDN’T SEE!

STAR WARS: THE DARK TIMES --- A SPARK REMAINS TP

Randy Stradley (W), Douglas Wheatley (P), Dan Jackson (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)

On sale Feb 26

FC, 128 pages

$19.99

TP, 6 5/8” x 10 3/16”

Together with their old friend Dass Jennir and a new Jedi acquaintance, the crew of the Uhumele is plotting to take down the Galactic Emperor’s second in command, Darth Vader! For this foolproof plan, they’ll be offering something the Dark Lord won’t be able to resist: Jedi. Collects Star Wars: Dark Times—A Spark Remains #1–#5.

• Vader on the hunt . . . for Jedi!

• Darth Vader grooms an assassin for the Empire!

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS #1 (of 5)

Tim Siedell (W), Gabriel Guzman (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Felipe Massafera (Cover)

On sale Dec 18

FC, 32 pages

$3.50

Miniseries

During the Clone Wars, a single trooper—left for dead during battle—comes to hate the Jedi generals who abandoned him. Years later, he lives on, bitter and angry, until hearing tales of a great warrior. Now, this clone believes he may have found the leader he should have been following all along . . . Darth Vader!

• All-new series starring Darth Vader!

• Tim Siedell (@badbanana) has one of Time’s 140 Best Twitter Feeds!

“A fine example of what Vader can and should be all about.”—Comic Book Resources

STAR WARS: DAWN OF THE JEDI --- FORCE WAR #2 (of 5)

John Ostrander (W), Jan Duursema (P), Dan Parsons (I), Wes Dzioba (C), and David Michael Beck (Cover)

On sale Dec 18

FC, 32 pages

$3.50

Miniseries

The Je’daii go on the offensive against the invading Rakatan Empire!

Xesh uses his Force Hound training to locate the Rakatan command center, which sparks an ambitious plan: infiltrate the enemy stronghold and kill the supreme commander. But Xesh has not accounted for a traitor in his own ranks!

• The war that determines the future of the Jedi!

• John Ostrander and Jan Duursema pull out all the stops!

STAR WARS: LEGACY #10

Corinna Bechko (W), Gabriel Hardman (W), Brian Thies (A), Rachelle Rosenberg (C), and Agustin Alessio (Cover)

On sale Dec 18

FC, 32 pages

$2.99

Ongoing

With a little help from her friends, Ania Solo is leading the Mon Calamari slaves to freedom . . . Don’t bother telling her the odds of anyone coming out alive against an enormous force of armed pirates!

“Ania Solo makes you definitely want to come back to see more.”—Comic Vine

“Star Wars done right.”—IGN

“I can’t wait to read what they do next. Recommended.”—Unleash the Fanboy

STAR WARS: LEGACY VOLUME 3 HC

John Ostrander (W), Jan Duursema (W/P/Cover), Dave Ross (P), Dan Parsons (I), Brad Anderson (C), and Jesus Aburto (C)

On sale Feb 12

FC, 440 pages

$34.99

HC, 6” x 9”

Last heir to the legacy of the Skywalkers, Cade Skywalker is ready to turn his back on the galaxy for good. But as the rumored death of Sith Emperor Darth Krayt sets into motion a struggle for power . . . it becomes clear to Cade that he is the true last hope for the galaxy. Collects Star Wars: Legacy Volumes 9–11, and Legacy #37–#40 from Legacy collection Volume 8.

• The perfect companion to the new Legacy series by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko!

• Handsome hardcover with dust jacket!