Picking up immediately after the Destruction of the Death Star, this story follows Leia Organa as she deals with the aftermath of Alderaan’s annihilation. While the Rebel Alliance celebrates their military victory, Leia faces a bounty on her head and the reality that her culture is near extinction. Alongside pilot Evaan Verlaine, she disobeys Rebel leadership to locate and safeguard the remaining Alderaanian survivors scattered across the galaxy. The narrative focuses on the political tension between Leia’s royal duties and her role as a military leader while she attempts to preserve her people's heritage from Imperial hunters.
This graphic novel serves readers who want to see Leia’s transition from a displaced princess to a tactical leader within the broader Star Wars internal timeline. It appeals to those interested in the logistical and emotional consequences of planetary destruction rather than just space battles. Readers walk away with a specific understanding of Alderaanian customs and the internal friction Leia experienced while establishing her independence from the Rebel high command.
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
