Writer:Charles Soule
Artist: Jesús Saiz
Rating: 7 of 8
Star Wars #1
''No, I am your father''. These were 5 of the most important words in the Star Wars saga, reverberating to this very day. That continues to be the case here, as Vader's Charles Soule kicks off his run on Star Wars. Set after Empire Strikes Back, the comic explores a seldom explored period in the series, with the Rebels forced to deal with various losses from friend and foe alike.
Though we didn't get to see it explored much on screen, here Luke struggles both with the loss of his hand and the devastating revelation that Darth Vader's his father. It's something I really like seeing tackled, especially as we didn't get to see Luke struggle for long without his hand. It's also great seeing him grapple with the fact that both of his mentors lied to him, making him wonder just who he's meant to be.
Adding Lando to the group helps create an interesting new dynamic, largely because of his temporary alliance to the Empire. Instead of having someone they know and trust, they've got someone who's already betrayed them and is partly to blame for their friend's capture. It adds a bit of tension and helps make things more interesting, instead of continuing a familiar dynamic.
Overall, a very strong start to the series and a good sign of things to come. I'll definitely check out the next issue, as I'm curious to see where Soule takes us next, especially in this turbulent, uncertain period. Saiz does a great job on the art, drawing a perfect Vader and some very expressive characters, especially Commander Zahra. He does very well illustrating Luke's internal divide and just how much he's struggling with recent revelations. I wholeheartedly recommend the issue - I doubt you'll be disappointed.
No comments:
Post a Comment