Reviews

Star Wars: Chewbacca by Peter Mayhew, Darko Macan, Igor Kordey, Brent Anderson

delaguila19's review

3.0

Es la historia de Chewie super resumida con algunos de los pasajes mas representativos de su vida vistos por sus seres queridos, no se si este libro entra en la categoria de novela gráfica, igual es chico y bastante nostálgico. descansa en paz Chewie

kellylynnthomas's review

4.0

I don't specifically remember this making me cry, but I'm sure it did. It's a collection of tales about Chewbacca, told by those closest to him and collected by R2 and 3PO.

wyrmbergmalcolm's review

5.0

This is more like a series of short stories, each one giving an account of Chewbacca. From his life on Kashyyyk, his rescue from slavery by Han Solo and his actions during and after the Rebellion, this paints a lovingly crafted picture about the least vocal of the on-screen characters. Told from both familiar and unfamiliar faces from the established canon and Expanded Universe, these accounts get harder to read as they get closer to Han's story. This was quite moving stuff by the end. That this volume has an introduction written by the now-departed Peter Mayhew only made it all the more poignant.
The artwork is vibrant and full of life.

jennykeery's review

2.0

This comic was unintentionally hilarious in places (Luke's face gave me nightmares) and completely tone deaf in others (why would you interview a slaver for a eulogy...). It's a collection of stories about Chewbacca, which are being compiled by 3PO and R2 for his funeral. This comic is no longer canon, but it was absolutely worth the read to see Chewie portrayed as a gothic romance hero in the first story. Sadly it became a bit pedestrian after that.

bloodravenlib's review

3.0

This was a quick, easy read. The main event in the comic takes place after the death of Chewbacca. The droids R2-D2 and C-3PO are going around conducting interviews with people who knew the wookie for a tribute. This device serves as the frame for the stories presented about the life of the wookie. I liked it, but the stories at times seem a bit short. They are more like slices of life. However, if you are a fan of the character, or just want to see a bit more into the Star Wars universe, you will probably like this volume. I liked it. It was a nice addition.

irasobrietate's review

1.0

The premise of this comic is that R2 and 3PO are going around interviewing everyone who had been close to/knew Chewie and putting together a memorial for him. So each story is reflecting on who Chewie was, the values that were important to him, how he interacted with the people around him, etc. Which is a great concept. But it was executed so very poorly.

First off, the choice of who's telling these stories? Leaves something to be desired. None of the Solo kids contribute, but some random slaver named Ssoh does? Mala Mala has a story but neither Chewie's son nor his nephew do? I would have wanted to see more from characters who knew and loved Chewie, rather than random guys off the street. And even when there are characters close to Chewie, like Luke and Leia, their story SUCKS. The idea that Leia would be so jealous of Chewie as to secretly wish he was dead/gone at some points is so ludicrous as to make my head explode. I was kind of okay with the series up to that point, not least because there was still time to include the characters I wanted to see, but that story just tanked everything else for me.

I wanted to like this so much but it was just so very very awful.

justgeekingby's review

5.0

Heartwarming and so sad. I couldn't stop laughing at Wedge's Tale.. I wonder how long it was before Chewie calmed down? :P