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2008/06-2017/01 Baumuster CAEB AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 Vacuum Pump 06J145100PVacuum Pump Fit For Audi A4 A6 Seat Vw Golf 6 Feature: 1: According to the original factory specifications,perfect match for the original car. 2: Own different test machines to design exact accurate parameter for our products. All items were tested for performance. 3: Made by high quality material, lightweight, anti rust, colorfast and durable. 4: Aftermarket product with premium quality. 5: Stable performance, high reliability,suitable for replacing

Vacuum Pump Fit For Audi A4 A6 Seat Vw Golf 6

Feature:
1: According to the original factory specifications,perfect match for the original car.
2: Own different test machines to design exact accurate parameter for our products.All items were tested for performance.
3: Made by high quality material, lightweight, anti-rust, colorfast and durable.
4: Aftermarket product with premium quality.
5: Stable performance, high reliability,suitable for replacing your broken one.

Specifics:
Condition: 100% Brand New
Material: Metal
Color:show as pictures
Manufacturer Part Number: 06J145100P
Interchange Part Number: 06J 145 100 C, 06J 145 100C, 06J145100C, 06J 145 100 G, 06J 145 100G, 06J145100G, 06J 145 100 P, 06J 145 100P, 06J145100P
Other Part Number: 06J145100P
Type: Vacuum Pump
Placement on Vehicle：Front
Fitment Type: Direct Replacement

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Marke Model Motor Hubraum KW PS Baujahr KBA
Baumuster CCZA AUDI A3 (8P1) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2004/09 - 2012/08 0588 860, 0588 ADO, 0588 AIH
Baumuster CCZA AUDI A3 (8P1) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 147 200 2004/09 - 2012/08 0588 857, 0588 ADP, 0588 AII
AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P7) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2008/04 - 2013/05 8307 AAY
Baumuster CCZA AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2004/09 - 2013/03 0588 860, 0588 ADO, 0588 AIH
Baumuster CCZA AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 147 200 2004/09 - 2013/03 0588 857, 0588 ADP, 0588 AII
AUDI A4 Allroad B8 (8KH) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2009/04 - 2016/05 0588 AHR, 0588 APX
AUDI A4 B8 (8K2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2008/06 - 2015/12 0588 AHK
AUDI A4 B8 (8K2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2013/05 0588 AGP
AUDI A4 B8 (8K2) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2015/12 0588 AHL
AUDI A4 B8 Avant (8K5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2008/06 - 2015/12 0588 AHP, 0588 APV
AUDI A4 B8 Avant (8K5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2013/05 0588 AHQ, 0588 APW
AUDI A4 B8 Avant (8K5) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2015/12 0588 AHR
AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2013/11 0588 AGC
AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2008/11 - 2012/03 0588 AIQ
Baumuster CAEB AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2008/06 - 2017/01 0588 AHH
AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 162 220 2012/03 - 2017/01
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2009/03 - 2012/03 0588 AJY
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2009/03 - 2014/06 0588 AJZ
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI 1984 162 220 2013/05 - 2014/12
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2009/03 - 2017/01 0588 AKA
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 162 220 2012/03 - 2017/01
AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2009/09 - 2014/06 0588 ALD, 0588 APV
AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2009/09 - 2013/11 0588 ALE, 0588 APW
AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2009/09 - 2017/01 0588 AKL, 0588 APX
AUDI A6 C7 (4G2, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2011/03 - 2013/05
AUDI A6 C7 (4G2, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2011/05 - 2018/09 0588 ARU
AUDI A6 C7 (4G2, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI 1984 162 220 2013/05 - 2018/09
AUDI A6 C7 (4G2, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI Hybrid 1984 180 245 2011/11 - 2015/04 0588 ATL
AUDI A6 C7 (4G2, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2012/05 - 2015/04
AUDI A6 C7 Avant (4G5, 4GD) 2.0 TFSI 1984 132 180 2011/06 - 2018/09 0588 AST, 0588 ASU
AUDI A8 D4 (4H2, 4H8, 4HC, 4HL) 2.0 TFSI hybrid 1984 180 245 2012/02 - 2015/11 0588 ATM
AUDI Q3 (8UB, 8UG) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 125 170 2011/06 - 2015/04 0588 ASL, 0588 ATN
AUDI Q3 (8UB, 8UG) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2011/06 - 2015/04 0588 ASM, 0588 ATR
AUDI Q5 (8RB) 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro 1984 180 245 2011/06 - 2016/06 0588 ARR
AUDI Q5 (8RB) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2008/11 - 2012/09 0588 AIV, 0588 AMA, 0588 AON
Baumuster CDNB AUDI Q5 (8RB) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 132 180 2009/08 - 2017/05 0588 ALG, 0588 ALZ, 0588 AOM
AUDI Q5 (8RB) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 162 220 2013/05 - 2017/05
AUDI TT (8J3) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2014/06 8307 ABM
Baumuster CCZA AUDI TT (8J3) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 147 200 2008/06 - 2010/06 8307 ABC
AUDI TT (8J3) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2014/06 8307 ABO
AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2014/06 8307 ABN
Baumuster CCZA AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 147 200 2008/06 - 2010/06 8307 ABD
AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI quattro 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2014/06 8307 ABP
SEAT ALHAMBRA (710, 711) 2.0 TSI 1984 147 200 2010/11 - 2012/05 7593 AFO, 7593 AFP, 7593 AGA
SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI 4x4 1984 155 211 2009/05 - 2015/07 7593 AEK, 7593 AIF
SEAT EXEO (3R2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2013/05 7593 AFD
SEAT EXEO ST (3R5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2010/05 - 2013/05 7593 AFF
SEAT LEON (1P1) 2.0 TFSI 1984 155 211 2009/06 - 2012/12 7593 AEL
Baumuster CCZA SKODA OCTAVIA II (1Z3) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2005/10 - 2013/02 8004 411, 8004 ADS
Baumuster CCZA SKODA OCTAVIA II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2005/10 - 2013/02 8004 412, 8004 AEC
SKODA SUPERB II (3T4) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2010/05 - 2015/05 8004 AKM
SKODA SUPERB II Kombi (3T5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2010/05 - 2015/05 8004 AKN, 8004 AKT
VW AMAROK (2HA, 2HB, S1B, S6B, S7A, S7B) 2.0 TSI 1984 118 160 2010/12 - 2016/10 0603 AZG
Baumuster CCZA VW BEETLE (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2011/04 - 2016/07 0603 BFK
Baumuster CCZA VW BEETLE Cabriolet (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2011/12 - 2016/07 0603 BIZ
VW CC B7 (358) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 210 2011/11 - 2016/12 0603 BAU
Baumuster CCZA VW EOS (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2006/03 - 2015/08 0603 AAR
VW EOS (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 210 2009/11 - 2015/08 0603 ARC
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi 1984 155 210 2009/04 - 2012/11 0603 APL
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi 1984 147 200 2009/06 - 2013/11
VW GOLF VI Cabriolet (517) 2.0 GTI 1984 155 211 2012/05 - 2016/05 0603 BGS
VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2009/07 - 2013/07
Baumuster CCZA VW JETTA IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2010/12 - 2014/07 0603 BDZ
VW MULTIVAN T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2011/05 - 2015/08 0603 BFR
VW MULTIVAN T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2012/07 - 2015/08 0603 BIM
VW MULTIVAN T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 150 204 2011/07 - 2015/08 0603 BFS
VW MULTIVAN T6 (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BIM, 0603 BUR
VW MULTIVAN T6 (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BFR, 0603 BUT
VW MULTIVAN T6 (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 150 204 2015/06 - 2019/07 0603 BFS, 0603 BUU
VW PASSAT ALLTRACK B7 (365) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 155 210 2012/01 - 2014/12 0603 BHW, 0603 BHX, 0603 BIR
Baumuster CCZA VW PASSAT B6 (3C2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2005/07 - 2010/07 0603 817, 0603 AEZ
Baumuster CCZA VW PASSAT B6 Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2005/08 - 2010/11 0603 818, 0603 AFL
VW PASSAT B7 (362) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 210 2010/11 - 2014/12 0603 AYA, 0603 BCR
VW PASSAT B7 Variant (365) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 210 2010/11 - 2015/12 0603 AYB, 0603 BAP, 0603 BDD
Baumuster CCZA VW PASSAT CC B6 (357) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2008/06 - 2012/01 0603 ANT
VW PASSAT CC B6 (357) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 211 2010/11 - 2012/01 0603 BAU
VW SCIROCCO III (137, 138) 2.0 TSI 1984 155 210 2009/11 - 2017/11 0603 ARD
VW SHARAN (7N1, 7N2) 2.0 TFSI 1984 147 200 2010/12 - 2015/11 0603 ATQ, 0603 ATR, 0603 BAG
Baumuster CCZC VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TFSI 4motion 1984 125 170 2007/09 - 2018/07 0603 AND, 0603 ANE, 0603 AWU, 0603 AWV
VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TFSI 4motion 1984 147 200 2007/09 - 2018/07 0603 ANF, 0603 ANG, 0603 AWS, 0603 AWT
VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 132 180 2011/05 - 2018/07 0603 BED, 0603 BEE, 0603 BGM, 0603 BGN
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2011/05 - 2015/08 0603 BFU
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2012/07 - 2015/08 0603 BIN
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Kasten (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2011/05 - 2015/08 0603 BGE
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Kasten (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2012/07 - 2015/08 0603 BIP
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Pritsche/Fahrgestell (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2012/07 - 2015/08 0603 BIQ
VW TRANSPORTER T6 / CARAVELLE T6 Bus (SGB, SGJ, SHB, SHJ) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BIN, 0603 BUD
VW TRANSPORTER T6 / CARAVELLE T6 Bus (SGB, SGJ, SHB, SHJ) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BFU, 0603 BUF
VW TRANSPORTER T6 / CARAVELLE T6 Bus (SGB, SGJ, SHB, SHJ) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 150 204 2015/06 - 2019/07 0603 BFV, 0603 BUG
VW TRANSPORTER T6 Kasten (SGA, SGH, SHA, SHH) 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BIP
VW TRANSPORTER T6 Kasten (SGA, SGH, SHA, SHH) 2.0 TSI 1984 150 204 2015/04 - 2019/07 0603 BGE
VW TRANSPORTER T6 Kasten (SGA, SGH, SHA, SHH) 2.0 TSI 4motion 1984 150 204 2015/06 - 2019/07 0603 BGF
VW TRANSPORTER T6 Pritsche/Fahrgestell (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ, SJD 2.0 TSI 1984 110 150 2015/04 - 2019/06 0603 BIQ

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As a longtime comics enthusiast and certainly a faithful fan of Marvel’s mightiest man, there’s something left to be desired of the 70s into 80s era of X-MEN that marked its genius. Chris Claremont is legendary in his scope and his indelible style that helps make the X-Men something of flesh and bone that jumped off the page. Unfortunately that hasn’t been properly passed, and the torch hasn’t landed in the hands of creatives who can really capture that spirit. It’s hard to recognize any of these characters, or connect with their situation. This group of X-Men and their mission (whatever it is) are uninteresting, uninspired and lacking any authenticity. Interestingly written, the art has some textured, but the story isn’t engaging. I really wanted to like and support this “all-new, all-different” direction, but I can’t. This is not for me.
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Ian McKee
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Revenge for a fallen emperor, redemption for a fallen warrior
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The crimson empire saga is the story of kir kanos, last of emperor Palpatine's crimson clad imperial guardsmen. It is a story of revenge and redemption, as over the course of the trilogy Kanos grows and changes in ways he'd never have expected. I did especially like his changing relationship with Mirith Sinn, and how her arc is a fitting mirror to his own. I also liked the villain of the first series. Jax, and I wish he had stuck around for the rest of the trilogy. The rest of the villains throughout the trilogy are far less memorable than jax, but I suppose that's the problem when you make sequel to whats unseemly a self contained story. Of the three series contained here, the first series is by far the best. It's quite self contained, and any knowledge of the universe at the time is explained quite well. It's also the simplest, Kanos wants Jax dead, and Jax wants Kanos dead. The second series is abit of a mess, with an overly complicated plot and a good deal of unseemly wasted page count on the random side characters that don't advance anything. In particular I'm thinking of the hutt character, as well as the mystery hooded figure who doesn't actually come into play at any point in the saga. Perhaps he comes into play in some later star wars story, but in this it reeks of a dropped plot line. The third and final series is a worthy sequel to the first although the scenes with Han solo also seem unnecessary. I did like the ending of the saga, even though I would have referred a bit of a more definitive ending in terms of certain character relationships. The art of the saga get progressively better with each series. In the first series it's still reasonable good, but some of the faces and body proportions are bit weak. By the third it's really good if standard comic art. The fight scenes are well done throughout, and the ship battles are a great to see. In conclusion, I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good revenge story. Don't worry about the context of this in the greater star wars saga, the most pertinent information is explained well enough, in my opinion. As long you have seen the star wars movies and remember who the emperor is, your good.
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This series is a must read if you love Star Wars post Endor. The galaxy is still in a struggle to see who is on top. With many a individual falling through the cracks in galactic society.
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L. W. Swint
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
One man's quest for vengeance
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"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It is the time of a falling empire, a time of betrayal and vengeance. This is the story of the last of the mysterious Imperial Guards of the Emperor Palpatine. It is the story of his quest to seek justice for the galactic ruler he served, and for his fellow comrades in arms, who gave their lives in that service. "Star Wars: The Crimson Empire Saga," tells the tale of Kir Kanos, the sole survivor of the scarlet clothed guardians of the Emperor, first shown in "Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." Over more than a decade of Dark Horse Comics publishing history, starting in 1997 to its long awaited conclusion in 2012, "Crimson Empire" reveals the history of these elite soldiers, "the best of the best," trained for one purpose: to serve the Emperor of "the first Galactic Empire." This 504 paged hardcover book collects the following stories: Star Wars: Crimson Empire #1-6 (1997) Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters (Kenix Kil) (1999) Star Wars: Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #1-6 (1999) Star Wars: "Hard Currency" (Dark Horse Extra #21-24) (2000) Star Wars: Crimson Empire III: "The Third Time Pays for All" (Dark Horse Presents #1) (2011) (Note: The above is also the opening passage to Crimson Empire III #1) Star Wars: Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #1-6 (2011) Star Wars Handbook Volume 2: Crimson Empire (1999) "The Crimson Empire Saga" begins with an ending; the final defeat of the Emperor Palpatine by his long-time foes, the Rebel Alliance, led by the legendary siblings, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Solo. But unbeknownst to those fighting to free the galaxy from Palpatine's tyranny, treachery also played a role in the Emperor's downfall. In a stunning turn of events it is revealed that one of those thought to be most loyal to Palpatine, a member of the Imperial Guard itself, betrayed his master in an attempt to seize power for himself. To insure the success of his treason, Carnor Jax also ordered the assassination of all the surviving Imperial Guard. But in his arrogance, the traitor underestimated the skill of the warriors he had trained with. Though faced with the overwhelming force of an army of stormtroopers sent to eliminate them on their training world Yinchorr, one Imperial Guard survived the massacre. Kir Kanos, the last of Emperor Palpatine's Imperial Guard lived on, to seek vengeance on Carnor Jax, and all those who had betrayed his Emperor. The core "Crimson Empire" trilogy is the creation of writers Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley, and artist Paul Gulacy, and they have produced an exciting adventure of Star Wars action, intrigue and emotion. The first "Crimson Empire" 6 issue comic mini-series was published in 1997, in the early years of what came to be called the "Star Wars Expanded Universe." The "EU" is an ongoing showcase for the continuing "adventures of Luke Skywalker" in novels, comics, computer games and more, as well as for other characters and worlds from the movie and now television saga envisioned by George Lucas. But the Expanded Universe also highlights original ideas based on characters and situations created by Mr. Lucas. "Crimson Empire" represents a prime example of talented imaginations thinking, 'what if we told a story about the red cloaked guards seen in "Return of the Jedi?"' In Kir Kanos, Richardson, Stradley, and Gulacy have created a classic Star Wars anti-hero/hero. Along with such Expanded Universe creations as Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, Quinlan Vos, and Asajj Ventress, he is one of the most intriguing characters in the Star Wars Universe. Kanos is a highly trained warrior with a steadfast moral code, whose quest for vengeance anchors "The Crimson Empire Saga." It is this focus on the lead character's ultimate goal that is one of the achievements of the series. This dramatic strength, when adhered to, allows the comic creators to truly delve into their original characters and concepts without having to include or depend on the more famous Star Wars heroes and villains, although some appear in supporting roles. It is a testament to the makers' storytelling abilities that as the reader follows this tale of Kir Kanos' road to revenge, one becomes sympathetic to the character's cause to avenge the death of one of the most evil men who ever lived in any galaxy! A special highlight of "Crimson Empire" is the artistry of Paul Gulacy. Mr. Gulacy has a distinctive style in the sequential art medium; a clean precise vision that combines traditional comic book panel progression with simulated photographic technique. For example, Mr. Gulacy rarely uses motion lines in his comic art, except to depict the movement of a lightsaber, or in the case of Kir Kanos' preferred weapon, the force pike, a doubled-bladed long staff. This style gives Mr. Gulacy's work a heightened sense of realism. In the first "Crimson Empire" mini-series, Mr. Gulacy is inked by P. Craig Russell. In "Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood," he is embellished by Randy Emberlin. "Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost" saves the best for last as Mr. Gulacy produced full pencil and ink artwork for the third mini-series. He was always his best inker. This "Crimson Empire" collection also offers the reader the opportunity to see the evolution and advancement of comic coloring from 1997 through to 2012, the year of this special compendium's release. Dave Stewart created the color art for Mr. Gulacy's pencil work on the first two installments of the prime comic trilogy and the results display a marked improvement over the flat colors long produced in comics of the past. But with "Crimson Empire III," the most recent part of the saga, the color rendering of Michael Bartolo shows an even more nuanced use of tone and hue over Mr. Gulacy's art. Thanks in no small part to the computer age, comic coloring has come a long way from the days of newsprint. Another highlight of "The Crimson Empire Saga" is the inclusion of two addition stories within the thick hardcover. "How the Mighty have Fallen" is a tale written by Randy Stradley, and illustrated by Javier Saltares and Christopher Ivy. Published in 1999 as part of the Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters comic series, it relates how Kir Kanos created the secret bounty hunter identity Kenix Kil,to better hide from members of the fallen Galactic Empire that were hunting for him across the stars. The second adventure, the short story, "Hard Currency," was published in Dark Horse Extra, a newspaper-like fanzine released from 1998-2002, and features Kenix Kil teaching an enemy the cost of betrayal. It was scripted by Mr. Stradley, and drawn by Isaac Buckminster Owens. There is a great deal to enjoy in this "Crimson Empire" collection but it is not without flaws. While the premiere "Crimson Empire" mini-series succeeds in being an enthralling adventure on every level, "Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood" sometimes suffers from a story that concentrates too much on subterfuge and political power-plays; so much so that the series' starring character, Kir Kanos, seems rather to be a supporting player in his own story. The long-awaited third part in the "Crimson Empire" trilogy, "Empire Lost," improves on the faults of its predecessor but still has a sometimes convoluted plotline. Another flaw in the multi-part saga is the character arc of Mirith Sinn, the brave and beautiful Rebel Alliance commander who plays a major part in most of Kir Kanos' exploits. The series writers, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Stradley, showcase the evolution of the relationship between these two driven individuals, a relationship that has an undeniable chemistry. Mirith and Kir Kanos share a bond, a bond that is complicated by violent loss. But the complexities of their relationship are sometimes handled in conflicting ways from story to story, resulting in confusion for the reader in understanding the otherwise strong character of Mirith Sinn. Still another flaw in this collection is the editorial decision not to include all the striking covers painted by artist Dave Dorman for the 18 individual comics in the "Crimson Empire" trilogy of mini-series. While it is gratifying to see 6 of Mr. Dorman's contributions to the saga, notably his special wrap-around cover painting to the first "Crimson Empire" trade paperback reprint volume, as well as the "Crimson Empire Handbook" cover, this reviewer regrets the omission of the artist's 13 other paintings. Nor was the sole "variant" cover to "Crimson Empire III" number 1, drawn by Mr. Gulacy included, and it was the only cover he created for the entire series. It is doubly disappointing when the collection showcases Mr. Dorman's cover to that same comic issue twice in the book! This reviewer would have also been appreciative of a written introduction or history of the creation of the "Crimson Empire" series; and a feature that explained the long wait of 13 years before the concluding chapter in the trilogy was finally released for fans of the saga to enjoy. These editorial choices could have then given this hardcover collection the more appropriate title, "The Complete Crimson Empire Saga." Despite the above shortcomings, this is a very special Star Wars comic collection. From one Star Wars fan to any who read this review, I highly recommend you put on some of John Williams' immortal Star Wars music, sit back, open this hardcover and let yourself be taken away to that "galaxy far, far away" we love so much!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012

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