Reviews
Star Wars: Princess Leia by Mark Waid, Rachel Dodson, Terry Dodson, Jordie Bellaire, Joe Caramagna
nanceoir's review
3.0
More like 3.5. Generally pretty good and entertaining. I like that Leia gets her own adventure with Artoo, and I like the balance they struck between the different aspects of her character -- the diplomacy, the leadership, the shooting and fighting (though the fighting's a bit more active than we really saw, but that's a "times change" thing, really; you know Leia would be have shades of, like, Black Widow style moves if the movie had been made today). As is often often the case with media tie-in comics, the characters rarely really look like their real-life counterparts. It can be distracting when one panel really evokes Carrie Fisher and the next is just a random brunette lady, but I find that if I approach it as a feature not a bug, it's fine.
rltinha's review
4.0
Incursão jeitosa pelos intervalos narrativos da trilogia original, fiel ao girl power muito próprio da Princesa Leia (ampla e justamente confundível com sorte altamente improvável). A arte, quando não decai para detalhes infelizes, é muito bela.
akswhy's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The story is fine, but the art is what makes it for me. The curvature is incredible. It seems that the only straight lines occur in antagonistic environments, and that is super cool.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and War
Moderate: Kidnapping
thebeardedpoet's review
5.0
In Star Wars: Princess Leia, Mark Waid protrays the aftermath of the Death Star's destruction of Alderaan. Leia sets out on a mission to gather together all the remaining Alderaanians on various other planets in the hope of establishing a new planetary home base for her people. Waid, as always, gives all the characters believable skills, emotions, and characteristics. Leia is given true depth, demonstrating by actions (rather than sobbing) how important her homeworld and people are to her. R2D2 also gets some wonderful moments here. This story gives wieght and significance to the tragedy of Alderaan's destruction. Bravo!
asphaltmonkey's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kellylynnthomas's review
3.0
I'm not sure why Marvel couldn't get a woman to write this book. It's pretty good, but at times the storytelling feels choppy and a bit rushed. Some details get lost. I really like Evaan as a new character, and I'm hoping she comes back in later books (this is by no means a new book, but I am suuuuuper behind on my Star Wars comics).
It's nice to see Leia out trying to save her people after the Death Star blows up Alderaan, but I still feel like this story would have benefited from more issues (or hey--maybe even an ongoing series?!). Still worth reading.
It's nice to see Leia out trying to save her people after the Death Star blows up Alderaan, but I still feel like this story would have benefited from more issues (or hey--maybe even an ongoing series?!). Still worth reading.
whatchareadingheather's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This is a nice companion story to follow after ‘A New Hope’ and a must read for Princess Leia fans.