Anyone still reading STAR WARS comics?
03-22-02, 07:27 AM
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Anyone still reading STAR WARS comics?
I've been interested in picking up some of the new Dark Horse STAR WARS comic tradepaperbacks, but I don't want to shell out $16 if the story's gonna suck. Anyone still reading these? Are they worth the money?
03-23-02, 02:07 AM
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I used to read them, the stuff like "Dark Empire" and the early "Tales of the Jedi."
I'd say the comics were only okay. SW just doesn't translate that well to the comics medium for some reason. Aside from the obvious absense of the advantages of live action storytelling (real-time action, tension, background music), the art and writing in them is often substandard -- possibly due to the excessive licensing fees.
At this point, I'd say there's little point in reading any of the comics or novels, because it doesn't look they're "canon." It already looks like some of the things we're seeing in "Attack of the Clones" will contradict things we've seen in the comics/novels.
Such as
In the end, it all comes across as glorified fan faction.
I'd say the comics were only okay. SW just doesn't translate that well to the comics medium for some reason. Aside from the obvious absense of the advantages of live action storytelling (real-time action, tension, background music), the art and writing in them is often substandard -- possibly due to the excessive licensing fees.
At this point, I'd say there's little point in reading any of the comics or novels, because it doesn't look they're "canon." It already looks like some of the things we're seeing in "Attack of the Clones" will contradict things we've seen in the comics/novels.
Such as
Spoiler:
In the end, it all comes across as glorified fan faction.
03-23-02, 11:08 AM
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I started reading the SW comic books when Dark Empire came out years ago. However, it seems that the vast majority of SW books deal with characters and events that aren't part of the movies. I enjoy reading about the original trilogy's characters, not some Joe that I've never heard of. I don't know why Dark Horse has shied away from producing comic books based on the original characters. Maybe Lucas won't let them. Who knows.
I would agree with Scarecrow about Rouge Squadron being a good series to read. Along with Dark Empire and the Boba Fett books.
I would agree with Scarecrow about Rouge Squadron being a good series to read. Along with Dark Empire and the Boba Fett books.
03-23-02, 11:43 PM
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Here's some Star Wars comics news from Starwars.com:
The summer heats up in Star Wars comics with the following new titles from Dark Horse. Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos is on the verge of becoming a Master, and his former Padawan, Aayla Secura, a Knight. The two Jedi follow the mercurial ways of the living Force, only to find their paths intertwined at a dangerous nexus of conspiracy and violence. "Rite of Passage" continues in the ongoing Star Wars series, with the second chapter appearing in issue #43, by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Ray Kryssing and Dave McCaig. It is scheduled for release on June 19 with cover art by Duursema and McCaig.
Where else but Star Wars Tales can you find heroes, villains and rogues like Wedge Antilles, Aurra Sing, Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Tag and Bink? The popular anthology series continues with creative works by Brett Matthews, John McCrea, Jimmy Palmiotti, Christian Read, Henry Gilroy, Kevin Rubio and others. Star Wars Tales #12 is scheduled for a June 5 release, available in both a photo composite cover version by Valerie Reckert, and an illustrated cover version with art by John McCrae.
The hunt is one for the deadliest Jedi hunter in the galaxy. Aurra Sing is on a killing spree on Coruscant and the Jedi Council must deal with this bloodthirsty threat. But it is an act of preservation or an act of vengeance? Star Wars: The Hunt for Aurra Sing trade paperback collects the original story arc from the ongoing Star Wars series, by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia and Dave McCaig. The 96-page compilation comes out on July 3.
What ever happened to Jabba the Hutt? Well, he dropped a 't', shed some weight, and trapped Han Solo on the planet of Orleon with a bunch of nasty stone mites. Or at least, that's how it was told in one story of the late-70s. This and other vintage Marvel tales are reprinted in the second Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago trade paperback. Jump back in time to a harrowing flight through Beggar's Canyon by Luke Skywalker in his younger days, witness the cold efficiency of Valance, the original humorless bounty hunter, and find out what makes losing at the casinos of the Wheel so dangerous.
This second volume, a massive 336-pages in length, reprints issues 15-28 of the original series with the creative talents of Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infanto, Terry Austin, Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Chris Claremont, Herbe Trimpe, Allen Milgrom and Gene Day. It's scheduled for release July 10.
-Brian
The summer heats up in Star Wars comics with the following new titles from Dark Horse. Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos is on the verge of becoming a Master, and his former Padawan, Aayla Secura, a Knight. The two Jedi follow the mercurial ways of the living Force, only to find their paths intertwined at a dangerous nexus of conspiracy and violence. "Rite of Passage" continues in the ongoing Star Wars series, with the second chapter appearing in issue #43, by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Ray Kryssing and Dave McCaig. It is scheduled for release on June 19 with cover art by Duursema and McCaig.
Where else but Star Wars Tales can you find heroes, villains and rogues like Wedge Antilles, Aurra Sing, Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Tag and Bink? The popular anthology series continues with creative works by Brett Matthews, John McCrea, Jimmy Palmiotti, Christian Read, Henry Gilroy, Kevin Rubio and others. Star Wars Tales #12 is scheduled for a June 5 release, available in both a photo composite cover version by Valerie Reckert, and an illustrated cover version with art by John McCrae.
The hunt is one for the deadliest Jedi hunter in the galaxy. Aurra Sing is on a killing spree on Coruscant and the Jedi Council must deal with this bloodthirsty threat. But it is an act of preservation or an act of vengeance? Star Wars: The Hunt for Aurra Sing trade paperback collects the original story arc from the ongoing Star Wars series, by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia and Dave McCaig. The 96-page compilation comes out on July 3.
What ever happened to Jabba the Hutt? Well, he dropped a 't', shed some weight, and trapped Han Solo on the planet of Orleon with a bunch of nasty stone mites. Or at least, that's how it was told in one story of the late-70s. This and other vintage Marvel tales are reprinted in the second Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago trade paperback. Jump back in time to a harrowing flight through Beggar's Canyon by Luke Skywalker in his younger days, witness the cold efficiency of Valance, the original humorless bounty hunter, and find out what makes losing at the casinos of the Wheel so dangerous.
This second volume, a massive 336-pages in length, reprints issues 15-28 of the original series with the creative talents of Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infanto, Terry Austin, Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Chris Claremont, Herbe Trimpe, Allen Milgrom and Gene Day. It's scheduled for release July 10.
-Brian
03-24-02, 05:18 AM
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I have actually gotten most Star Wars comics over the years, and the quality varies widely. Some of them are downright horrible, and some are surprisingly good.
Here are some of my recommendations for some of the best series (should all be available in trade paperbacks):
Tales of the Jedi: Redemption - This actually follows from the storylines in Tales of the Jedi, TOTJ: Freedon Nadd Uprising, TOTJ: Dark Lords of the Sith, and TOTJ: The Sith War. It might be a little confusing without having read those, but it is by far the best installment, with the others ranging from poor to mediocre.
Chewbacca - This was one of the greatest surprises for me. It's a tribute series to Chewbacca
, and very well done.
Twilight - Originally published in Star Wars 19-22, this story introduces us to Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos, a Jedi who has struggled throughout his life, straddling the line between the light and dark side of the force. That always makes things interesting.
Boba Fett: Death, Lies, and Treachery - If you like Boba Fett, you'll enjoy these stories. Art by Cam Kennedy of Dark Empire fame.
Darth Maul - This one's so-so, but great if you want to see Darth Maul kick more ass.
Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope - This is fun, just because of the concept. It's like Elseworlds or What If? The premise of this series is "What if Luke's Torpedoes missed and didn't destroy the Death Star?" Cool stuff.
Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand - If you like Mara, Timothy Zahn himself wrote this series. Decent enough.
Tag and Bink are Dead - I don't think this has been collected in TPB yet, but it's absolutely hilarious if you can find it. It's written by Kevin Rubio of Troops fame, and one of the gems from last year. It's basically Rosencrantz and Guildestern are Dead in the Star Wars Universe. Told from the point of two minor characters, and how their actions offscreen affect or effect major events in the movies.
Vader's Quest - Spotlight on Vader and his quest to find Luke Skywalker. Decent series, and fun to see Vader in action.
Star Wars Tales - I highly recommend these. This is a quarterly anthology series, featuring a wide range of talent in the comics field. I find it consistently entertaining and fresh. It explores all kinds of different aspects of the Star Wars universe, from the mundane to the humorous to the serious to the action-packed to the coolness (can you say Darth Maul vs. Darth Vader?). I think they just collected the first 3 volumes into a TPB. Otherwise, each quarterly issue is $5.99, I think (64 pages).
Here are some of my recommendations for some of the best series (should all be available in trade paperbacks):
Tales of the Jedi: Redemption - This actually follows from the storylines in Tales of the Jedi, TOTJ: Freedon Nadd Uprising, TOTJ: Dark Lords of the Sith, and TOTJ: The Sith War. It might be a little confusing without having read those, but it is by far the best installment, with the others ranging from poor to mediocre.
Chewbacca - This was one of the greatest surprises for me. It's a tribute series to Chewbacca
Spoiler:
Twilight - Originally published in Star Wars 19-22, this story introduces us to Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos, a Jedi who has struggled throughout his life, straddling the line between the light and dark side of the force. That always makes things interesting.
Boba Fett: Death, Lies, and Treachery - If you like Boba Fett, you'll enjoy these stories. Art by Cam Kennedy of Dark Empire fame.
Darth Maul - This one's so-so, but great if you want to see Darth Maul kick more ass.
Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope - This is fun, just because of the concept. It's like Elseworlds or What If? The premise of this series is "What if Luke's Torpedoes missed and didn't destroy the Death Star?" Cool stuff.
Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand - If you like Mara, Timothy Zahn himself wrote this series. Decent enough.
Tag and Bink are Dead - I don't think this has been collected in TPB yet, but it's absolutely hilarious if you can find it. It's written by Kevin Rubio of Troops fame, and one of the gems from last year. It's basically Rosencrantz and Guildestern are Dead in the Star Wars Universe. Told from the point of two minor characters, and how their actions offscreen affect or effect major events in the movies.
Vader's Quest - Spotlight on Vader and his quest to find Luke Skywalker. Decent series, and fun to see Vader in action.
Star Wars Tales - I highly recommend these. This is a quarterly anthology series, featuring a wide range of talent in the comics field. I find it consistently entertaining and fresh. It explores all kinds of different aspects of the Star Wars universe, from the mundane to the humorous to the serious to the action-packed to the coolness (can you say Darth Maul vs. Darth Vader?). I think they just collected the first 3 volumes into a TPB. Otherwise, each quarterly issue is $5.99, I think (64 pages).
08-14-04, 08:09 PM
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I've got a Dark Empire question, at the beginning Luke and Lando have crashed onto that planet and Han and Leia are going to rescue them. Are the events leading to the crash told anywhere?
tks
tks
08-16-04, 12:34 PM
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I agree with madcougar. If I want to read a Star Wars comic, I want the main stars of the movies as the main stars of the comic. I could personally care less about some bunch of pilots. I want Han/Leia/Luke. I stopped reading SW comics back around TPM since I got sick of 2nd & 3rd tier characters being the focus.
I consider Marvel to be the best SW comics ever. There may have been a few continuity mistakes (due to the then-not produced ESB) but for the most part, the stores still work today. They were always entertaining (compared to the Dark Horse stuff where some issues were a task to get through). They also stared the main stars and had 2nd tier characters in their place, as co-stars.
I consider Marvel to be the best SW comics ever. There may have been a few continuity mistakes (due to the then-not produced ESB) but for the most part, the stores still work today. They were always entertaining (compared to the Dark Horse stuff where some issues were a task to get through). They also stared the main stars and had 2nd tier characters in their place, as co-stars.
08-16-04, 10:06 PM
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I mostly agree with you. I still can't get into the prequels as much as I wish I could because I always wanted the further adventures of Luke, Leia and Han.
I do enjoy the occasional peek into the shadows and sidelines of the stories. I find the story of Skippy the Jedi Droid very cute and charming.
However, that doesn't answer my question /\
I do enjoy the occasional peek into the shadows and sidelines of the stories. I find the story of Skippy the Jedi Droid very cute and charming.
However, that doesn't answer my question /\
08-17-04, 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by Josh-da-man
At this point, I'd say there's little point in reading any of the comics or novels, because it doesn't look they're "canon." It already looks like some of the things we're seeing in "Attack of the Clones" will contradict things we've seen in the comics/novels.
At this point, I'd say there's little point in reading any of the comics or novels, because it doesn't look they're "canon." It already looks like some of the things we're seeing in "Attack of the Clones" will contradict things we've seen in the comics/novels.
