The product is a CGC 9.8 graded Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1 comic book released by Dark Horse Comics in 1995. This comic features the first appearance of the character Thrawn, written by Timothy Zahn in the Star Wars universe. It falls under the genre of adventure and science fiction, and is a part of the modern age era of US comics. The certification by CGC adds authenticity and value to this sought-after collectible item for fans and collectors of Star Wars comics.