DIrishB
The Timeline Guy
So I checked this out the other day and was extremely pleased. Jason Aaron's script and dialogue was a perfect example of everything that's good about Star Wars.
The dialogue was literally perfect. The characters sound so true to their film versions you can't help but hear the characters'/actors' voices (and Cassady's stellar artwork only amplifies that further).
The plot is simple, but again, truly echoes the franchise. All the main characters play important roles and get their respective chances to shine, and the scene with Chewie attempting to shoot Vader with the sniper crossbow and Vader using the Force to lift random Stormtroopers in front of him as human shields was epic.
Aaron is already laying groundwork in terms of connecting the dots regarding characterization and motivation, specifically in easing into the Han and Leia romance that comes to life in Empire, and Luke's lack of any real Jedi training besides the small bit Obi-Wan taught him (right down to Luke cutting off a Stormtrooper's hand much like Obi-Wan cut off the alien's hand in the cantina in ANH), and even Luke's foolish overconfidence when he runs into Vader (a teenager riding the wave of ego after blowing up the Death Star and just starting to discover his potential as a Jedi).
It's all perfectly on point. I love that they have Luke sporting the outfit he wore at the end of ANH, too, instead of reverting to the Tatooine garb (since that's more recognizable to casual fans).
Anyway, if this is a sign of what's to come from Marvel in their Star Wars titles, I'm fully on board. Really enjoyed the first issue, and can't wait to check out the Vader, Leia, and even Kanan Jarrus series.
The dialogue was literally perfect. The characters sound so true to their film versions you can't help but hear the characters'/actors' voices (and Cassady's stellar artwork only amplifies that further).
The plot is simple, but again, truly echoes the franchise. All the main characters play important roles and get their respective chances to shine, and the scene with Chewie attempting to shoot Vader with the sniper crossbow and Vader using the Force to lift random Stormtroopers in front of him as human shields was epic.
Aaron is already laying groundwork in terms of connecting the dots regarding characterization and motivation, specifically in easing into the Han and Leia romance that comes to life in Empire, and Luke's lack of any real Jedi training besides the small bit Obi-Wan taught him (right down to Luke cutting off a Stormtrooper's hand much like Obi-Wan cut off the alien's hand in the cantina in ANH), and even Luke's foolish overconfidence when he runs into Vader (a teenager riding the wave of ego after blowing up the Death Star and just starting to discover his potential as a Jedi).
It's all perfectly on point. I love that they have Luke sporting the outfit he wore at the end of ANH, too, instead of reverting to the Tatooine garb (since that's more recognizable to casual fans).
Anyway, if this is a sign of what's to come from Marvel in their Star Wars titles, I'm fully on board. Really enjoyed the first issue, and can't wait to check out the Vader, Leia, and even Kanan Jarrus series.