2018 Day 17A – Review
Star Wars, Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes
by Jason Aaron, John Cassaday
The greatest space adventure of all returns to Marvel! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebels opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory so far — the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against Darth Vader and his evil master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes wrong, Han and Leia must think fast to make their escape — while Luke comes face-to-face with Darth Vader! In the explosive aftermath, a humbled Luke returns to Tatooine to learn more about his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, Leia and Han undertake a vital — and dangerous — secret mission. But can they succeed without Luke? Plus: the menace of Boba Fett!
In this collection of Star Wars comics it takes place after the first movie Star Wars: A New Hope. The rebel alliance had just defeated the Death Star and the Empire is reeling from it’s destruction. But they are quickly rebuilding to shore up their losses and that means expanding their reach out into the outer rim worlds like Tattooine. Jabba The Hutt controls Tattooine so his emissary’s are sent to a military planet to meet with the Empire to negotiate terms of the Empire’s control. However, the real emissary was captured by the Rebels and Han Solo takes his place.
Unfortunately the Empires negotiator is Darth Vader himself and the Rebels plan is ruined. During the battle Luke faces Darth Vader and is easily defeated and faces a serious lack of confidence.
I really enjoyed these comics, although I’m not sure about Luke meeting Darth Vader and fighting him. It just seemed to me that they hadn’t really fought before in the second movie.
Either way, it’s more Star Wars and it’s a pretty good story.
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