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Star Wars: Darth Vader, Volume 2: Shadows and Secrets by Kieron Gillen

jameshowlett's review against another edition

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3.0

Keşke Salvador Larroca'ya çizdirmeseler şu seriyi. Yazık oluyor.

michaelgreenreads's review against another edition

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4.0

 The Doctor Aphra heist is great!!! 😁 The magic of comics baby! I love a good twist, a short punch to the gut! 

booksnarks's review against another edition

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4.0


I liked it almost as much as the first volume. I think, more than anything, I am rating this based on an emotional response - I like Dr. Aphra and Vader's relationship, I like the juxtaposition of the flashbacks, I like how Vader's desperately trying to uncover the secret behind Padme's death. It's also an interesting time for Darth Vader's character because he's not the Vader we saw in A New Hope anymore, but he is not yet the Vader we see in Return of the Jedi either. He's in this grey in between, and I think that's interesting to see.

luana420's review against another edition

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5.0

It’s easy to just love this series because of Dr. “best SW character ever” Aphra but Gillen actually manages to make the supporting cast colorful and interesting, from weaselly snitches and gimmicky gangsters to ambitious imperials all out to GET ONE OVER on our favorite Dark Lord.

Funny thing: callbacks to the prequels are always laden with momentous import but then if you actually REMEMBER the prequels it’s like LOL these comics are so much better.

“She musta been quite the woman huh??”

Lol it’s fucking Padme

jediprincess's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lifeuhfindsaway's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

4.0

sixxinski's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced

3.5

ccbain58's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

karilynn's review against another edition

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3.0

Vader once again covers his tracks with murder! It’s interesting to see people react to him in these comics. Much less fear than expected. They have no appreciation for the force much to mine and Vader’s annoyance. This particular comic wasn’t my favorite but I’m sure it will lead to greater moments in the story! (Anakin finding Padmé’s tomb?)

ajnewsom's review against another edition

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2.0

This was a slow ride. I didn’t feel like the story moved along well, and I wasn’t real impressed with the new character, Dr. Aphra.

Compared to the main title this one is underwhelming so far.