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wbforeman999's review
2.0
This book was fine, it was an entertaining story but it didn’t have any set pieces that got me excited and the characters introduced to this book weren’t that interesting.
lilmatt050's review against another edition
4.0
*Disclaimer: I only read the Han Solo issues. This volume includes Star Wars Issues #8-12 (which I've already read in the regular Star Wars Comics)*
Challenge Completed: A Comic Book
I am a major Star Wars geek and I do have to mention that I was not too crazy about Rise of Skywalker (that is a whole different conversation for another day) but when I saw that I had to read a comic book, I immediately knew it was going to be a Star Wars comic from my bookshelves.
If you haven't read the Marvel comics of Star Wars, I have to say that it is a fantastic way to explore more of the Expanding Universe and the folklore that is Star Wars. Star Wars and Vader comics are the most exhilarating story arcs to explore at the moment and I wait till they are released in Hardcover to own. The miniseries I would say is a hit/miss for the moment.
This comic book deals with Han Solo (shocker) and takes place between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. Han is conflicted with the new sense of change since he helped the Rebel Alliance destroy the Death Star. He does not want to be a hero working for the Rebels but his days of being a smuggler leave a weird after taste in his mouth. Lucky for him (or unlucky depending on pov), Leia asks him to embark on a mission that will bring both the hero/smuggler into one. Will he succeed especially when it deals with a space race where the winner receives $$$?
Overall I have to say that at times this comic book was predictable in terms of the villain and how the ending gets resolved. I felt it was too quick of a resolution and then you have to realize these miniseries have been 5 comic issues so of course, they tend to have a quick wrap up of an ending. I can see the argument as to why was this comic book was made in the first place but in the grand scheme of things especially with Star Wars, it is important to have these small moments where it teaches these iconic characters how to become the hero that we know and love.
This one was important in teaching Han Solo about the power of teamwork. Han Solo is extremely set in his ways and just because he helped the Rebels defeat the Death Star does not equate that automatically he jumps on board with the Rebel Alliance. I enjoyed the artwork and could hear Harrison Ford's voice at times throughout so I feel Marjorie M. Liu was able to tap into who is Han Solo. If you haven't read Smuggler's Run I highly recommend you check it out in case you want more Han Solo and Chewbacca adventures!
Challenge Completed: A Comic Book
I am a major Star Wars geek and I do have to mention that I was not too crazy about Rise of Skywalker (that is a whole different conversation for another day) but when I saw that I had to read a comic book, I immediately knew it was going to be a Star Wars comic from my bookshelves.
If you haven't read the Marvel comics of Star Wars, I have to say that it is a fantastic way to explore more of the Expanding Universe and the folklore that is Star Wars. Star Wars and Vader comics are the most exhilarating story arcs to explore at the moment and I wait till they are released in Hardcover to own. The miniseries I would say is a hit/miss for the moment.
This comic book deals with Han Solo (shocker) and takes place between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. Han is conflicted with the new sense of change since he helped the Rebel Alliance destroy the Death Star. He does not want to be a hero working for the Rebels but his days of being a smuggler leave a weird after taste in his mouth. Lucky for him (or unlucky depending on pov), Leia asks him to embark on a mission that will bring both the hero/smuggler into one. Will he succeed especially when it deals with a space race where the winner receives $$$?
Overall I have to say that at times this comic book was predictable in terms of the villain and how the ending gets resolved. I felt it was too quick of a resolution and then you have to realize these miniseries have been 5 comic issues so of course, they tend to have a quick wrap up of an ending. I can see the argument as to why was this comic book was made in the first place but in the grand scheme of things especially with Star Wars, it is important to have these small moments where it teaches these iconic characters how to become the hero that we know and love.
This one was important in teaching Han Solo about the power of teamwork. Han Solo is extremely set in his ways and just because he helped the Rebels defeat the Death Star does not equate that automatically he jumps on board with the Rebel Alliance. I enjoyed the artwork and could hear Harrison Ford's voice at times throughout so I feel Marjorie M. Liu was able to tap into who is Han Solo. If you haven't read Smuggler's Run I highly recommend you check it out in case you want more Han Solo and Chewbacca adventures!
ethancf's review
4.0
Gets pretty weird but is consistently entertaining and pretty. Some really fascinating one-shot characters/species and fills in some of the IV-V gap nicely.
neriph's review
5.0
There are actually authors who understand Solo, and can give him character development.
And then there is that shit from the Solo movie….
And then there is that shit from the Solo movie….
kellytopia1013's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun quick read. I always enjoy the crazy things Han Solo gets himself into.
I enjoyed the new characters we get to meet during the race. Loo Re Anno was cool, I think I would have enjoyed her as a character in a novel where you get to learn even more about her culture and the "witnesses".
The artwork was nice, I liked the pictures at the end of the race the best.
I enjoyed the new characters we get to meet during the race. Loo Re Anno was cool, I think I would have enjoyed her as a character in a novel where you get to learn even more about her culture and the "witnesses".
The artwork was nice, I liked the pictures at the end of the race the best.
renatasnacks's review
4.0
This was like basically Fast in the Furious in space and I was pretty into it. It's prob a 3-star comic but I'm awarding a bonus star for the panel of Leia punching Han in the face.
dylanhenning's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The only reason this is getting a 3.5 is because of the art. It’s so good this comic deserves a slight bump up in score.
As for the story itself it’s definitely a fun one. Han has to pick up rebel informants to weed out a spy and using a dangerous race as his cover is a fun premise, but if you’ve seen the original trilogy you know this story ultimately has no stakes for our main characters and any sense of danger just evaporates when reading this.
As for the story itself it’s definitely a fun one. Han has to pick up rebel informants to weed out a spy and using a dangerous race as his cover is a fun premise, but if you’ve seen the original trilogy you know this story ultimately has no stakes for our main characters and any sense of danger just evaporates when reading this.
luana420's review
5.0
A miniseries around perhaps the most fanbaity duo of the entire Star Wars saga didn't really appeal to me initially, so I started this one with some dutiful apprehension. I needn't have tho! Marjorie Liu is actually amazing in working out delightful new corners of the universe (the Dragon Void race and its traditions) and adds mysterious and (at times) hilarious new characters (Lo Ree Anno, Dorae). A fish lady surrounded by will-o'-the-wisps for whom this death race is a sacred ritual? A white tiger whom Han & Chewie screwed over in the past? Yeah, feed me that!
The denouement is poetic and beautiful in a way that all Star Wars media needs to be if it's not aiming for "gangstas in space" or full on comedy.
The denouement is poetic and beautiful in a way that all Star Wars media needs to be if it's not aiming for "gangstas in space" or full on comedy.