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notebookishtypeHan Solo Miniseries/Graphic Novel
Overall this story really grew on me. Initially, I had trouble with how chilly Han and Leia were toward each other and the fact that Han seemed to have regressed a bit since the end of ANH. But the new characters were fun, Han trying to figure himself out worked, and the mini-mystery of which Rebel informant had been compromised had me guessing. The art was great. Some of the best I've seen in a Star Wars book.
Bonus points in my book for a U'il the Falleen character. She was great and didn't have to whip out the pheromones (though that might have solved the mystery faster).
The Storms of Crait
It was kind of cool to see more of Crait, and there are some good character moments, especially for Luke (including griping about being put in charge of farming equipment), but overall it seemed a bit pointless? I do wonder if this would have been cooler if they'd got it out before the film. It might have felt less like a novelty.
The art... The artist is guilty of tracing film stills and often trying to make those fit in a different context becomes noticeably awkward. Not the best.
The Trouble at Tibrin (Star Wars Adventures 4 & 5)
Pure, unadulterated Luke and Leia fluff. Part 1 has Leia disguised as a diplomat from Naboo, and her ship is called Breha. So double the mom fanservice. Luke gets himself knocked out and captured by Imperials, so it's up to Leia to save him. That's a fun role reversal, she even gets to disguise herself as an Imperial Officer. Not bad for the kiddie book.
Overall this story really grew on me. Initially, I had trouble with how chilly Han and Leia were toward each other and the fact that Han seemed to have regressed a bit since the end of ANH. But the new characters were fun, Han trying to figure himself out worked, and the mini-mystery of which Rebel informant had been compromised had me guessing. The art was great. Some of the best I've seen in a Star Wars book.
Bonus points in my book for a U'il the Falleen character. She was great and didn't have to whip out the pheromones (though that might have solved the mystery faster).
The Storms of Crait
It was kind of cool to see more of Crait, and there are some good character moments, especially for Luke (including griping about being put in charge of farming equipment), but overall it seemed a bit pointless? I do wonder if this would have been cooler if they'd got it out before the film. It might have felt less like a novelty.
The art... The artist is guilty of tracing film stills and often trying to make those fit in a different context becomes noticeably awkward. Not the best.
The Trouble at Tibrin (Star Wars Adventures 4 & 5)
Pure, unadulterated Luke and Leia fluff. Part 1 has Leia disguised as a diplomat from Naboo, and her ship is called Breha. So double the mom fanservice. Luke gets himself knocked out and captured by Imperials, so it's up to Leia to save him. That's a fun role reversal, she even gets to disguise herself as an Imperial Officer. Not bad for the kiddie book.