X-Wing: Rogue Squadron: Mandatory Retirement by: Michael A. Stackpole art by: Steve Crespo and John Nadeau(pencils), Chip Wallace and Jordi Ensign(inks), Dave Nestelle(colors)

Summary:   When Imperial Intelligence chief Ysanna Isard discovers that acting-Emperor Pestage has cut a secret deal with the Rebel Alliance to sell out the Empire, it appears the Rebels' ticket to Imperial Center has been punched. But when Pestage is captured in his sanctuary on a far world, Rogue Squadron is assigned to go after him. If the New Republic wants to claim Imperial Center for themselves and turn the tide of the war, it is imperative that they rescue Pestage, now wanted by the Empire for high treason. Unfortunately, Isard is also going after Pestage, with a couple of Star Destroyers -- and her own designs on the Imperial throne! Review:   It was good. One of the best X-Wing comics in fact. Though the artwork, while I thought it was good, was a drastic change over some previous comics. But an enjoyable read, sad that it ended here... Wish there were more X-Wing comics to tell about Tycho's capture and escape, the disbanding of the squadron, and Fel's return to the Empire. But sadly this doesn't happen... SPOILERS: It was sad to see Ibtisam die... The progress she and Nrin had made with overcoming the interspecies rivalry was great. And that she pretty much died in vain was sad... but it happens in war, and Wedge gave a great eulogy at the end. Back to the Rebellion Era. Back to Star Wars Eras.