Visions Of The Mind’s Eye

Splinter – the comic book

In 1995 Splinter Of The

Mind’s Eye was adapted as a four-part comic book series by Dark Horse Comics, which brought the alternative sequel to vivid life. Although generally faithful to Foster’s original novel, there were some minor alternations made. A scene where Leia had originally seen the Stormtroopers carrying their helmets was altered – at the insistence of Lucasfilm – to depict them wearing them. Could their subsequent clone origins depicted in the movie prequels be the reason for abruptly concealing their appearance?