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stormblessed4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This rating reflects all six volumes of this series.
ice119's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
wyrmbergmalcolm's review
5.0
Shadows And Light
What?: Three Jedi are on the hunt for Terentatek to rid the galaxy of their evil.
When?: Before the Knights Of The Old Republic I.
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: I liked how this story feeds into the games in that the items the characters drop are items that are found during the game. A strong story to kick off this volume featuring great artwork.
Unseen Unheard
What?: Visas Marr finds herself as Darth Nilius' apprentice.
When?: Before Knights of the Old Republic II
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This black and white story gives a little more back story to these two characters.
Marked
What?: Darth Maul is sent to confront a force-using fighter.
When?: Before The Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a nice little story showing Darth Maul learning about the nature of the Sith.
Nomad
What?: A mercenary hunts a dark Jedi but finds himself helping those he comes across.
When?: Between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: Possibly
Thoughts: This four-part story was originally told in four different comics as a serial and so features four distinctive chapters. Well drawn and with some good reveals.
Honour Bound
What?: A clone commando is debriefed by Mace Windu and Yoda.
When?: During the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A tie-in story leading to the release of the Republic Commando game. Personalises the clones.
Fett Club
What?: A group of hopefuls answer an advert to join Fett Club.
When?: Before Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A fun Fight Club parody full of carnage and a fun twist at the end. Spot the Dalek.
Lucky
What?: Wedge Antilles thinks back on his streak of luck.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Gives some nice backstory to Wedge Antillies and just how lucky he is.
Walking The Path That's Given
What?: Darth Vader recruits a disgruntled ex-Republic officer to train a new group of Imperial Pilots.
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was supposed to be the first part of another four part story, but Tales was cancelled so this story never got to go anywhere.
Marooned
What?: A stormtrooper and rebel trooper find themselves abandoned by their respective sides having somehow missed the call to leave.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a lot of fun and dealt with some complex issues. Also gives a nice nod to the Ewoks TV series.
Equals And Opposites
What?: A skirmish during the Yuuzhan Vong war.
When?: During the New Jedi Order
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A well illustrated story depicting love and war, during war.
Final Thoughts: A much stronger collection of stories than in the previous volume. I liked how they were arranged chronologically from the Knights of the Old Republic era right through to the New Jedi Order. Even Fett Club was placed where it would have gone if it were canon.
Less experimental with the artwork, there was a bit of variety but all of a good standard.
What?: Three Jedi are on the hunt for Terentatek to rid the galaxy of their evil.
When?: Before the Knights Of The Old Republic I.
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: I liked how this story feeds into the games in that the items the characters drop are items that are found during the game. A strong story to kick off this volume featuring great artwork.
Unseen Unheard
What?: Visas Marr finds herself as Darth Nilius' apprentice.
When?: Before Knights of the Old Republic II
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This black and white story gives a little more back story to these two characters.
Marked
What?: Darth Maul is sent to confront a force-using fighter.
When?: Before The Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a nice little story showing Darth Maul learning about the nature of the Sith.
Nomad
What?: A mercenary hunts a dark Jedi but finds himself helping those he comes across.
When?: Between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: Possibly
Thoughts: This four-part story was originally told in four different comics as a serial and so features four distinctive chapters. Well drawn and with some good reveals.
Honour Bound
What?: A clone commando is debriefed by Mace Windu and Yoda.
When?: During the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A tie-in story leading to the release of the Republic Commando game. Personalises the clones.
Fett Club
What?: A group of hopefuls answer an advert to join Fett Club.
When?: Before Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A fun Fight Club parody full of carnage and a fun twist at the end. Spot the Dalek.
Lucky
What?: Wedge Antilles thinks back on his streak of luck.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Gives some nice backstory to Wedge Antillies and just how lucky he is.
Walking The Path That's Given
What?: Darth Vader recruits a disgruntled ex-Republic officer to train a new group of Imperial Pilots.
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was supposed to be the first part of another four part story, but Tales was cancelled so this story never got to go anywhere.
Marooned
What?: A stormtrooper and rebel trooper find themselves abandoned by their respective sides having somehow missed the call to leave.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a lot of fun and dealt with some complex issues. Also gives a nice nod to the Ewoks TV series.
Equals And Opposites
What?: A skirmish during the Yuuzhan Vong war.
When?: During the New Jedi Order
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A well illustrated story depicting love and war, during war.
Final Thoughts: A much stronger collection of stories than in the previous volume. I liked how they were arranged chronologically from the Knights of the Old Republic era right through to the New Jedi Order. Even Fett Club was placed where it would have gone if it were canon.
Less experimental with the artwork, there was a bit of variety but all of a good standard.
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