Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg, Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson.
THE LONG HUNT. When Luke and Leia are attacked on the planet Tirahnn by Catuman warriors under orders of Kharys, the Majestrix of the planet Skye, the heroes decide to go to Skye to confront the Majestrix, who Han Solo believes he recogizes from his smuggling days. The Millennium Falcon is shot down by Imperials on approach to Skye. On trial before the Supreme Council of the Highland Clans, Leia is deemed an enemy of the Empire, but Luke is recognized as the son of their wingless brother. In flashback, Luke Skywalker's father and Obi-Wan Kenobi were on the planet Skye during the Clone Wars and saved it from a terrible disaster. (Note: This flashback contradicts the prequel movies, as it depicts Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker as separate persons.) With the help of their new S'kytri allies, Luke kills Kharys in a lightsaber duel, and the heroes free Skye from Imperial rule.