Mara Jade

From her debut in Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn, Mara Jade became one of the most popular and compelling characters in Star Wars Legends. As the Emperor’s Hand, she was Palpatine’s covert assassin, carrying out missions across the galaxy with deadly precision. But her story didn’t stop there.

Mara’s journey from Imperial assassin to Jedi Master is one of the richest character arcs in the entire franchise. Across novels, comics, short stories, and video games, fans have followed her transformation as she:

• Pursues Luke Skywalker under Palpatine’s dying command.

• Abandons the Empire and finds a new purpose as part of the Smugglers’ Alliance.

• Trains as a Jedi under Kyle Katarn and Luke Skywalker.

• Marries Luke and becomes a leader in the New Jedi Order.

• Battles the Yuuzhan Vong alongside her son, Ben Skywalker.

This collection includes all the essential books that feature Mara Jade’s most pivotal moments. Whether you’re meeting her for the first time or revisiting her legacy, these stories showcase why she remains a fan-favorite—and why many hope she’ll one day return to Canon.