Drew Karpyshyn Chronicles Darth Bane's Destructive Sith Path Drew Karpyshyn gives us our first glimpse into the training of a Sith Lord and portrays Darth Bane differently from previous Star Wars authors. In so doing, he generates some controversy. Warning, minor spoilers ahead!

The New Republic Rallies Against the Yuzzhan Vong in Destiny's Way Walter Jon Williams' first foray into the Star Wars Universe is very-well written. He juggles several plot threads very well and sets the course that the final books of the New Jedi Order will follow.

Clone Wars Adventures 2 Continues Showcasing Comics Drawn in Anime Style Clone Wars Adventures, Volume 2 presents all-new adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Barriss Offee, Anakin Skywalker, Luminara Unduli, and Mace Windu drawn in the anime style of the Clone Wars micro-series.

Matthew Stover Chronicles Jacen Solo's POW Experience in Traitor Matthew Stover gives us an intriguing look into what it means to be a Yuuzhan Vong prisoner of war and more insights into Yuuzhan Vong culture.

The New Republic Strikes Back Against the Yuuzhan Vong at Borleias and Coruscant Aaron Allston does a fine job of continuing the New Jedi Order in Rebel Dream and Rebel Stand.

Elaine Cunningham Takes Jayna Solo on a Dark Journey Elaine Cunningham does a fantastic job chronicling both the Yuuzhan Vong and Hapes political intrigue that Jayna Solo goes through while skirting close to the dark side of the Force.

Dark Horse Comics Launches Comics Based on the Animated Series Clone Wars Told in the anime style of the episodes of Clone Wars, Clone Wars Adventures, Volume 1 is full of action and humor.

The Yuuzhan Vong Set Their Sights on Coruscant in Star By Star Troy Denning's first Star Wars novel is a well-written tour-de-force full of surprises.

Genndy Tartakovsky Animates the Clone Wars The animated Clone Wars acts as Star Wars - Episode 2.5: a bridge between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

The Yuuzhan Vong Begin Hunting the Jedi in the Edge of Victory Duology J. Gregory Keyes' first foray into the Star Wars Universe is a good one, although slightly marred by the use of cliches.