Shadow Moon
Epic Fantasy High Fantasy Adventure Fantasy Dark Fantasy Sword and Sorcery Coming-of-Age Fantasy Media Tie-In
George Lucas’s Willow finally gets its sweeping, adult sequel in the 1995 first-edition hardcover Shadow Moon, the opening volume of “The Chronicles of the Shadow War.” Co-written by legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont, this 454-page fantasy continues the saga of the reluctant sorcerer-hero Thorn Drumheller—once the farmer-turned-wizard Willow Ufgood—as he is drawn out of peaceful anonymity to confront a new, darker evil rising across the realms. Because the story picks up years after the film’s events, readers discover how the victory over Bavmorda has reshaped politics, magic, and destiny itself, giving the book both nostalgic callbacks and a far more complex, mature tone than the original family film.
What makes this particular copy a collector’s prize is its vintage 1995 Bantam first printing, still wrapped in its original dust jacket and preserved in very-good condition—pages crisp, tight spine, no dog-eared corners. A neat gift inscription on the front endpaper is the only mark; otherwise the book is clean and ready for display. Measuring a generous 235 mm tall and weighing in at a hefty 735 g, the hardcover feels substantial in the hand and looks striking on a shelf beside other ’90s fantasy blockbusters.
Shadow Moon blends Lucas’s cinematic world-building with Claremont’s trademark layered characterization, delivering political intrigue, epic battles, and a bittersweet examination of heroism that resonates with today’s adult and young-adult readers alike. Demand for first editions of cult tie-in novels continues to climb, especially for properties with enduring fan bases like Willow. Whether you’re completing a Lucasfilm collection, hunting ’90s fantasy nostalgia, or simply want an immersive swords-and-sorcery tale that expands beyond the screen, this first-edition Shadow Moon offers both reading pleasure and long-term collectible value.
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