Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #24

Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #24, titled 'The Warrior Princess: Part 1', was published by Dark Horse Comics in 1997. As part of a long-running series set between the events of the films Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace, this issue served as a pivotal entry in the expanded universe lore by focusing on the political and martial struggles of Wedge Antilles and his elite starfighter unit. The narrative was crafted during a period when Lucasfilm significantly expanded the Star Wars brand through literature and comics, providing a platform for writers to delve into the lives of secondary characters from the original trilogy.

The issue was written by Michael A. Stackpole, a central architect of the X-Wing series, with artwork primarily handled by artists such as Edvin Biuković. The design approach sought to capture the gritty, high-stakes atmosphere of cockpit combat while blending it with the high-fantasy politics of the New Republic. Upon its release, the series was well-received by fans of the franchise for its technical focus on space dogfights and its commitment to character development, helping to establish the Rogue Squadron legacy as a cornerstone of the Star Wars Expanded Universe.