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Published by Chronicle Books on May 3, 1999, this special edition of *Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace* is a small 3½" × 4" hardcover comic that brings the film’s action to the page. With 150 detailed two‑color illustrations, it traces the narrative from the opening lightsaber duel to the political intrigue of the Republic, showcasing key characters such as Obi‑Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Qui‑Gon Jinn.
First publish date: December 1, 1996
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: John Whitman
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