Star Wars Shadows Of The Empire

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire is a multimedia project set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It includes a novel, comic book series, video game, soundtrack, and action figures.
The novel Star Wars Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry follows the adventures of Dash Rendar, a smuggler who aids the Rebel Alliance in their mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the villainous Prince Xizor and his criminal organization, Black Sun.
The comic book series Star Wars Shadows of the Empire: Evolution by Steve Perry and Michael Stackpole serves as a prequel to the novel, revealing the origins of Prince Xizor and his rise to power.
The video game Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire follows the events of the novel and allows players to control Dash Rendar as he fights his way through various levels to aid the Rebel Alliance.
Overall, the Star Wars Shadows of the Empire series adds depth and complexity to the Star Wars universe, introducing new characters and expanding on existing ones, and is an entertaining addition to the franchise.