StarWars: The Old Republic Online Comic Announced

Bioware and Darkhorse comics have announced a new online comic based on the upcoming MMORPG.

With the NY Comic Con now underway, Bioware has announced an online comic based on its MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic in conjunction with Dark Horse comics.

Appearing online only, the series will get underway this month with Star Wars: The Old Republic - Threat of Peace. The comic will feature character-driven episodes written by BioWare’s Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. According to Bioware,"stories will span the three decades from the pivotal signing of the Treaty of Coruscant to critical events at the beginning of the game."

“The Old Republic time frame is ripe for creating epic, galaxy-spanning storylines with provocative moral themes,” says Rob Chestney. “Not only will readers get a preview of the game, they’ll also meet some of the game’s most compelling characters.”

“The comic offers a unique perspective on an era in the Star Wars galaxy unseen outside the game,”explains Dark Horse series editor Dave Marshall. “It will be an integral companion to the online experience, and a compelling adventure on its own, accessible to every Star Wars fan.”

The first story is being put together by Rob Chestney with art by Alex Sanchez who has worked on Marvel Age Hulk, X-Men, and various Dark Horse comics. New issues will appear fortnightly on Friday on www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com.