Star Wars: The Old Republic Online Comic #1 Released

The first issue of the promised online-exclusive, bi-monthly comic series for Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available. Titled “Threat of Peace”, this first installment features “action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare’s Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse.” A quick synopsis:

War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire has gripped the galaxy for decades, but the sacking of Coruscant and a subsequent peace treaty are changing everything. As the Republic scrambles to re-establish order, the Sith Empire moves quickly to consolidate power within its new dominion. Behind closed doors, however, individual Sith Lords engage in a quiet but deadly power struggle, and discord breaks out among the Jedi as they wrestle with the moral implications of the new galactic balance. During these chaotic days, the stories of several critical characters interweave as they pursue their passions, stand up for their convictions, and ultimately lead the galaxy back to the brink of a catastrophic conflict.