Nevertheless, it remains a "classic" to some for a number of reasons. To Dark Horse, it will probably always be a classic, because it was their first attempt at original Star Wars material. It also has a lot of other important developments in the pre-prequel era, including: the dramatic return of Boba Fett, the first appearance (albeit in vitro) of Anakin Solo, the first real examination of Leia as Jedi Knight, the first stirrings of a New Jedi Order, the first comics exploration of the New Republic (outside of Marvel's immediately-post-Episode VI Endor-based stories), an extended treatment of Admiral Ackbar's home of Mon Calimari, and the first visuals of Nar Shaddaa and Hutt culture.

Number of issues cataloged: 6