Star Wars: Thrawn #1 Marvel Comics Written by: Jody Houser Art and Colors by: Luke Ross and Nolan Woodard Based on the novel by Timothy Zahn The tight nine paneled pages that open this issue instantly recall the layout and pacing of Star Wars comics early in the Dark Horse era. Luke Ross’ artwork and Nolan… Continue reading STAR WARS: THRAWN #1 REVIEW
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DARTH VADER #11 REVIEW
Darth Vader #11 Marvel Comics Written by: Charles Soule Pencils by: Giuseppe Camuncoli Inks and Colors by: Daniele Landini & David Curiel There is a freedom that comes with writing a character who has a well-known origin and death, but limited details and character development during life. Darth Vader is one such character and writer Charles Soule… Continue reading DARTH VADER #11 REVIEW
STAR WARS #43 REVIEW
Star Wars #43 Marvel Comics Written by: Kieron Gillen Art by: Salvador Larroca Color by: CURU-eFX Writer Kieron Gillen’s Jedha storyline comes to a close with a rushed finale that delivers on story progression but fails in pacing. Gillen attempted to make this story arc fit the mold of a traditional Star Wars tale by providing multiple… Continue reading STAR WARS #43 REVIEW
STAR WARS #42 REVIEW
Star Wars #42 Marvel Comics Written by: Kieron Gillen Art by: Salvador Larroca Color by: CURU-eFX In issue #41, Kieron Gillen did little to move the story or the characters forward. Star Wars #42 is the first issue in this story arc that does not read as filler for a collected volume page count. Gillen provides some much-needed character… Continue reading STAR WARS #42 REVIEW
DARTH VADER #10 REVIEW
Darth Vader #10 Marvel Comics Written by: Charles Soule Pencils by: Giuseppe Camuncoli Inks and Colors by: Daniele Olandini & David Curiel Darth Vader #10 opens with Lord Vader facing down Jedi Archivist, Jocasta Nu, in the former Jedi Temple. This opening confrontation is a perfect setting for an excellent issue. Writer Charles Soule provides readers with a… Continue reading DARTH VADER #10 REVIEW
SUPERWOMAN #18 REVIEW
Superwoman #18 DC Comics Written by: K. Perkins Pencils by: Max Raynor Inks by: Jaime Mendoza and Scott Hanna In October, news spread that Superwoman would be the first canceled title from the Rebirth launch. The origin of Superwoman was derived from the end of DC’s New 52 run and the uncertainty of her powers was a… Continue reading SUPERWOMAN #18 REVIEW
STAR WARS #41 REVIEW
Star Wars #41 Marvel Comics Written by: Kieron Gillen Art by: Salvador Larroca Color by: CURU-eFX Star Wars #41 is a beautiful book to look at, but a disappointing book to read. Salvador Larroca’s artwork continues to impress and delivers cinema spectacle through the skyscapes of the dying planet Jedha. Unfortunately, writer Kieron Gillen’s pacing of the story… Continue reading STAR WARS #41 REVIEW