1st printing. "Council of Blood!" Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire II (1998) #1-6. Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Art by Paul Gulacy and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Dave Dorman. Following the death of Imperial Guard turncoat Carnor Jax at the hand of the last Guard, Kir Kanos, the Galactic Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a leader, and an Interim Council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. But when Council members become targets for assassination, Kanos becomes the prime suspect and again stands at the center of a storm! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.