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kellylynnthomas's review
4.0
A series that, like "Infinities", explores "what if?" It allows the authors and artists some license to be creative without having to worry about continuity. There are some truly moving stories in "Tales," such as the one about the stormtrooper who has to take point when they board the Tantive IV, and the Darth Vader vs. Darth Maul duel, and the story that shows Vader with 3PO on Cloud City during "Empire".
wyrmbergmalcolm's review
5.0
Puzzle Piece
What?: Mace Windu tries to broker peace between two warring factions.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a fun little story that has a punchline.
The Secret Of Tet-Ami
What?: Mace Windu checks out an archaeological site before it's revealed to the galaxy.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was a fun self-fulfilling story that covers an aspect never before seen in the Star Wars universe.
Survivor
What?: A criminal this he's safe but an unstoppable assailant is approaching.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A nice showcase for how ruthless and dangerous a Jedi can be.
Stone
What?: Padawan Mace Windu acquires his purple crystal for his lightsaber.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Though not the official origin of the purple crystals, this was still a fun tale.
The Sith in the Shadow
What?: Mace Windu gives his padawan a chance to prove himself.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice expansion on the scene in The Empire Strikes Back when Luke goes into the cave on Dagobah.
Children Of The Force
What?: Not everyone feels honoured to have their gifted children brought into the Jedi fold.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This is a nice exploration behind the Jedi's 'right' to take babies strong in the force and the repercussions that this can have.
Apocalypse Endor
What?: A retired stormtrooper defends himself when asked why the Stormtroopers were no match against a bunch of Ewoks.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: I loved this one. It's easy to forget that those little furballs were planning on eating Han and Luke and were far more than little cutie things.
The Emperor's Court
What?: In the style of a live TV court, the Emperor oversees the trial of Han Solo for the killing of Greedo.
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was very silly and a lot of fun. Lots of things to look for in the crowds as well.
Urchins
What?: Anakin Skywalker and his fellow slaves unintentionally help Watto out of a financial bind.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Another story with a punchline.
Tides of Terror
What?: Aayla Secura and Kit Fisto investigate a deadly toxin let loose in Tapoca City.
When?: After Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Brilliantly illustrated and exciting. This also shows a few things about these Jedi we haven't seen before. Great stuff.
The Lesson
What?: A padawan struggles to understand the Jedi way of paying with one's life in order to safe the life of another.
When?: During Attack Of The Clones
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: An interesting view on self-sacrifice.
Smuggler's Blues
What?: Han and Chewie turn down a succession of potential passengers before an old man and a kid change his life forever.
When?: A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice little precursor to the events in the film.
Mythology
What?: Qui-Gon Jinn tells Obi-Wan Kenobi a story about twin Jedi whose fates are used as a lesson about attachment.
When?: Before The Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Quite a lengthy story for what it is.
Sandstorm
What?: A young Luke, fed up of being stuck of the farm, attempts to run away but is caught in a sandstorm. An unexpected figure keeps him company.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A gentle story with some touching scenes.
First Impressions
What?: Bail Organa takes his adopted daughter Leia to meet the Emperor
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: It's great seeing some of Leia's life as an Alderaanean princess.
Falling Star
What?: Luke and Biggs buy a ticket on a ship for a jaunt into space. It doesn't go well.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: More great stuff of Luke's younger life.
Do or Do Not
What?: Luke comes to terms being the last Jedi in the galaxy.
When?: Just after Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Some great insight into Luke's thoughts and feelings about creating a new order of Jedi.
Slippery Slope
What?: A droid bounty hunter finds Luke and Yoda of Dagobah.
When?: During the Empire Strikes Back
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: More Jedi stuff.
Lucky Stars
What?: Leia Organa join an all-female task force to liberate a data cube off of a broker.
When?: During the Rebellion
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice little heist story featuring women with big chests.
The Other
What?: Leia has her reasons for not wanting to learn the Jedi ways.
When?: After Return Of The Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A sequel to the excellent Princess Leia Diaries, this gives further character development to Leia.
Best Birthday Ever
What?: Bib Fortuna presents Jabba the Hutt with a new creature for his pit.
When?: Before Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A silly version of the acquisition of the Rancor. Probably a little bit more interesting than an accurate account.
The Long, Bad Day
What?: Obi-Wan's force ghost taunts Vader after the destruction of the Death Star
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: I loved this funny take on what happened to Vader after being flung off into space in his ship.
Kessel Run
What?: Han Solo does the Kessel Run, but not that one.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Using an interesting art style, this story gives its own interpretation as to how Han did the Kessel Run in less than 12 Parsecs. Really quite daft, but fun.
Lunch Break
What?: Two stormtroopers peruse Darth Vader's diary.
When?: During the Empire
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Very comic strip in nature, this was fun, if pointless.
Heart Of Darkness
What?: A young Jedi attempts to defeat a member of the Sith by themselves.
When?: During the Old Republic
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A thrilling story following a young member of Yoda's species. It was nice seeing something based during the time of the Old Republic. Good stuff.
All in all a great selection of stories, set throughout the Star Wars universe. A real mix of themes, characters, setting and artwork.
What?: Mace Windu tries to broker peace between two warring factions.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This was a fun little story that has a punchline.
The Secret Of Tet-Ami
What?: Mace Windu checks out an archaeological site before it's revealed to the galaxy.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was a fun self-fulfilling story that covers an aspect never before seen in the Star Wars universe.
Survivor
What?: A criminal this he's safe but an unstoppable assailant is approaching.
When?: Before the Clone Wars
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A nice showcase for how ruthless and dangerous a Jedi can be.
Stone
What?: Padawan Mace Windu acquires his purple crystal for his lightsaber.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Though not the official origin of the purple crystals, this was still a fun tale.
The Sith in the Shadow
What?: Mace Windu gives his padawan a chance to prove himself.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice expansion on the scene in The Empire Strikes Back when Luke goes into the cave on Dagobah.
Children Of The Force
What?: Not everyone feels honoured to have their gifted children brought into the Jedi fold.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: This is a nice exploration behind the Jedi's 'right' to take babies strong in the force and the repercussions that this can have.
Apocalypse Endor
What?: A retired stormtrooper defends himself when asked why the Stormtroopers were no match against a bunch of Ewoks.
When?: After Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: I loved this one. It's easy to forget that those little furballs were planning on eating Han and Luke and were far more than little cutie things.
The Emperor's Court
What?: In the style of a live TV court, the Emperor oversees the trial of Han Solo for the killing of Greedo.
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: This was very silly and a lot of fun. Lots of things to look for in the crowds as well.
Urchins
What?: Anakin Skywalker and his fellow slaves unintentionally help Watto out of a financial bind.
When?: Before the Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Another story with a punchline.
Tides of Terror
What?: Aayla Secura and Kit Fisto investigate a deadly toxin let loose in Tapoca City.
When?: After Attack of the Clones
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Brilliantly illustrated and exciting. This also shows a few things about these Jedi we haven't seen before. Great stuff.
The Lesson
What?: A padawan struggles to understand the Jedi way of paying with one's life in order to safe the life of another.
When?: During Attack Of The Clones
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: An interesting view on self-sacrifice.
Smuggler's Blues
What?: Han and Chewie turn down a succession of potential passengers before an old man and a kid change his life forever.
When?: A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice little precursor to the events in the film.
Mythology
What?: Qui-Gon Jinn tells Obi-Wan Kenobi a story about twin Jedi whose fates are used as a lesson about attachment.
When?: Before The Phantom Menace
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Quite a lengthy story for what it is.
Sandstorm
What?: A young Luke, fed up of being stuck of the farm, attempts to run away but is caught in a sandstorm. An unexpected figure keeps him company.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A gentle story with some touching scenes.
First Impressions
What?: Bail Organa takes his adopted daughter Leia to meet the Emperor
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: It's great seeing some of Leia's life as an Alderaanean princess.
Falling Star
What?: Luke and Biggs buy a ticket on a ship for a jaunt into space. It doesn't go well.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: More great stuff of Luke's younger life.
Do or Do Not
What?: Luke comes to terms being the last Jedi in the galaxy.
When?: Just after Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: Some great insight into Luke's thoughts and feelings about creating a new order of Jedi.
Slippery Slope
What?: A droid bounty hunter finds Luke and Yoda of Dagobah.
When?: During the Empire Strikes Back
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: More Jedi stuff.
Lucky Stars
What?: Leia Organa join an all-female task force to liberate a data cube off of a broker.
When?: During the Rebellion
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A nice little heist story featuring women with big chests.
The Other
What?: Leia has her reasons for not wanting to learn the Jedi ways.
When?: After Return Of The Jedi
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A sequel to the excellent Princess Leia Diaries, this gives further character development to Leia.
Best Birthday Ever
What?: Bib Fortuna presents Jabba the Hutt with a new creature for his pit.
When?: Before Return of the Jedi
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: A silly version of the acquisition of the Rancor. Probably a little bit more interesting than an accurate account.
The Long, Bad Day
What?: Obi-Wan's force ghost taunts Vader after the destruction of the Death Star
When?: After A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: I loved this funny take on what happened to Vader after being flung off into space in his ship.
Kessel Run
What?: Han Solo does the Kessel Run, but not that one.
When?: Before A New Hope
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Using an interesting art style, this story gives its own interpretation as to how Han did the Kessel Run in less than 12 Parsecs. Really quite daft, but fun.
Lunch Break
What?: Two stormtroopers peruse Darth Vader's diary.
When?: During the Empire
Could be Canon?: No
Thoughts: Very comic strip in nature, this was fun, if pointless.
Heart Of Darkness
What?: A young Jedi attempts to defeat a member of the Sith by themselves.
When?: During the Old Republic
Could be Canon?: Yes
Thoughts: A thrilling story following a young member of Yoda's species. It was nice seeing something based during the time of the Old Republic. Good stuff.
All in all a great selection of stories, set throughout the Star Wars universe. A real mix of themes, characters, setting and artwork.
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