Reviews

Star Wars: the High Republic Phase II, Vol. 1: Balance of the Force by Cavan Scott

_hen_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thecozyarchivist's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It’s cool that we get to see what else is happening during the Battle of Jedha.

sersi's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

magically_blonde's review

5.0

I thought this graphic novel was a great way to kick off Phase II of The High Republic! This collection includes issues #1-5 and a bonus story. My reviews for each are as follows:

#1: Really interesting start to Phase II comics. I am immediately intrigued by the story and super eager to see how it continues. Interesting to see such a distrust and dislike towards the Jedi on Jedha… Side note though, is it normal to have a full blank page after they find the droid is following them? It seems out of place…?

BONUS: The bonus story Peace and Unity was surprisingly really great also (I only say surprising because it’s not the main story line). I immediately like Oliviah and her strong sense of right and wrong!

#2: Plot twists, corruption, and quasi-double agents, oh my! Who do we trust? This story continues to grip me and has me constantly yearning for more!

#3: First of all, they had no right to make Tey Sirrek so hunky and have a heart for saving children!

kristerious's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kiwutroowmis's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

biblioauds's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

breakfastgrey's review

2.0

(Series review) Was this better than the Phase 1 comic? Absolutely. Just the art alone is a huge step up. Was it actually good, though? Not so much.

eddasm's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

joshykb's review

adventurous dark fast-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? Yes

4.0

I wish I had read these before Battle of Jedha, Cataclysm, and Path of Vengeance. If people were complaining about how Jedi are space cops, Vildar Mac seems like the kinda guy to say “there’s nothing wrong with a little law and order”