The Star Wars 2, published on October 2, 2013, represents the second installment in an eight-part comic book series. This series adapts the initial 1974 first draft script for the Star Wars saga created by George Lucas, and is called The Star Wars.
Simultaneously, a special edition cover displaying artwork by Ralph McQuarrie was made available.
With the Empire readying an assault against the tranquil planet Aquilae, only the Jedi General Luke Skywalker appears to recognize the impending danger. Following King Kayos's assassination, Annikin Starkiller, a Jedi apprentice, receives instructions to locate Princess Leia, while Skywalker dispatches his sole squadron to confront the Empire's formidable new warship!
- _This is the official comic book adaptation, spanning eight issues, of the original preliminary screenplay penned by George Lucas for _ Star Wars !