Star Wars: Legacy 32-36
This was the last Legacy trade that I bought, and I can see why the second time through - Darth Krayt is dead, so a lot of the driving force behind the story is gone now. Also, Cade Skywalker’s a total dick here, and no one (well, me, at least) wants to read that. I’d have been happy to cut this from my collection if the completionist in me wouldn’t rather have more of the run than the space.
Regret buying: No
Would buy again: No
Would read again: No
Rating: Didn’t suck
Darth Vader 1, 2, 8-25
Vader Down 1
Star Wars 13, 14
Star Wars Annual 1
Darth Vader is one of the most iconic villains ever. Terror-inspiring within his universe, he’s as close to unstoppable as they come. And this series by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca does a phenomenal job of conveying that. (As do Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato in the crossover issues for the Vader Down arc.)
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| Vader strikes poses better than anyone, expect for... |
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| THIS GUY!!! |
But on another level, Vader is nothing more than a glorified servant, ordered about by the Emperor and designated flunkies. For all of Vader’s schemes and struggles to break free of the Emperor’s yoke and forge his own destiny, he’s never in control. It’s not until Return of the Jedi that he truly self-deterministic. This dichotomy adds some nice depth to the stories here.
Speaking of nice depth, Triple Zero and Beetee are on the short list of best Star Wars characters ever. Mirror Universe C3-P0 and R2-D2 are never less than utterly delightful, right up there with HK-47 from Knights of the Old Republic.
This is a super fun series, with a great combination of action, intrigue, conspiracies, and humor.
Regret buying: No
Would buy again: Yes
Would read again: Yes
Rating: Good (Fine for the Annual)
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