Star Wars: Clone Wars series of 2008 is companion to animated series

Henry Gilroy, who also wrote for the “Clone Wars” animated series in 2008, provides a companion series in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” 1-12, which follow the adventures of the Jedi in between the films “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith.”

The first six issues follow Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Padawan Ahsoka as the Jedi attempt to rescue Asoka’s people from slavery.

In issues 7-9, Jedis Kit Fisto and Plo Kloon face Separatists on a world of rich resources, but their bigger problem may be an overpromoted Republic commander.

Issues 10-12 feature Anakin’s conflict with a similar personality who finds himself on the opposite side of the war from Anakin Skywalker.

Other “Star Wars” read recently:
Star Wars Legacy Vol. 1: Broken
“Broken” collects issues 1-3 and 5-6 of “Star Wars: Legacy,” introducing Cade Skywalker, grandson of Luke, 125 years after the events of “Return of the Jedi.”   Cade is a Skywalker with the roguish charm of a Han Solo, working as a bounty hunter after the Jedi have again been hunted to near-extinction.
Cade’s journey in some ways resembles his grandfather’s, but while Luke was raised by kindly Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, the orphaned Cade finds himself the ward of space pirates.
John Ostrander creates a conflict worthy of the name “Star Wars” as the surviving Jedi seek Cade as the galaxy again is torn apart by warring factions.