When did Dark Horse Comics release the first issue of Star Wars: Republic?
Dark Horse Comics released the first issue of Star Wars: Republic in December 1998. The series ran for eight years until February 2006, producing a total of 83 issues.
Questions about Star Wars: Republic
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did the title change from Star Wars to Star Wars: Republic at issue number 46?
The title changed to Star Wars: Republic at issue number 46 to distinguish the publication from other ongoing titles sharing the same name. This shift marked a deliberate effort to separate the series from its original identity.
Who wrote and drew the opening six issues of Star Wars: Republic?
Jan Strnad wrote the opening six issues with art by Anthony Winn. Timothy Truman took over writing duties for several subsequent arcs, collaborating with illustrators like Tom Raney and Rod Pereira.
Which planets feature prominently in the story arcs involving Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi?
Jedi Masters travel to Malastare to establish peace between rival factions and visit Jabiim where Republic forces face brutal resistance during the Clone Wars. Kamino serves as a critical location where the Republic defends its cloning facilities from Separatist attacks while Saleucami sees heavy fighting as Jedi lead ground operations against enemy lines.
How does John Ostrander contribute to the later arcs of Star Wars: Republic during the Clone Wars era?
John Ostrander wrote several key arcs during the Clone Wars era including issues 40 through 45 and 78. He collaborated with artist Luke Ross on issue 78 which features art by Jason Keith on its cover.