Hidden away at birth, he would believe himself an orphan.
Watched over by a mysterious hermit, he would discover incredible abilities.
And by finding hope where others found only evil, he would restore balance to the galaxy.
This is the legendary story of Luke Skywalker, from his childhood on Tatooine to his fierce battle with his toughest enemy -- himself.
Ryder Windham is a former editor of Star Wars comics and has written more than fifty Star Wars books, including Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force and The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader. He is also an instructor and the certificate advisor for the Comic and Sequential Art Certificate Program at Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. View titles by Ryder Windham

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Hidden away at birth, he would believe himself an orphan.
Watched over by a mysterious hermit, he would discover incredible abilities.
And by finding hope where others found only evil, he would restore balance to the galaxy.
This is the legendary story of Luke Skywalker, from his childhood on Tatooine to his fierce battle with his toughest enemy -- himself.

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Ryder Windham is a former editor of Star Wars comics and has written more than fifty Star Wars books, including Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force and The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader. He is also an instructor and the certificate advisor for the Comic and Sequential Art Certificate Program at Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. View titles by Ryder Windham

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