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kellylynnthomas's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
halcyon_rising's review
4.0
Individual ratings:
Anakin Skywalker: *****
Count Dooku: ***
Darth Maul: ***
General Grievous: **
Jango Fett: ****
Obi-Wan Kenobi: ****
Padmé Amidala: ****
Qui-Gon Jinn: ***
Special: ****
Anakin Skywalker: *****
Count Dooku: ***
Darth Maul: ***
General Grievous: **
Jango Fett: ****
Obi-Wan Kenobi: ****
Padmé Amidala: ****
Qui-Gon Jinn: ***
Special: ****
livtheninth's review
3.0
Aside from one huge slight (more on that in my second paragraph) this is probably my favourite "Age of" comics to date; I haven't read the Resistance run because I'm waiting for the TP collection. It's still only three stars, though. It's good, but not great. I really like this era and these characters, so there's that. I find the art is much better here than in previous entries (notably the Rebellion ones).
HOWEVER. I have huge issues with the fact that every character's actor gets a mention in the "character piece" that accompanies each story EXCEPT FOR AHMED BEST. The piece for the 501st story which features Jar Jar makes mention of what a technical feat it was to have a fully computer-generated character in the prequel trilogy, but Best isn't quoted nor mentioned about his involvement, which was substantial. Jar Jar wouldn't have been Jar Jar without Best, and I think it's ludicrous to exclude him like this. No matter what you think about the character of Jar Jar, the actor still brought so much physicality and voice acting chops to the role that it legit upsets me to see him slighted like that. And it unfortunately detracts from my general enjoyment of the whole comic. Do better.
HOWEVER. I have huge issues with the fact that every character's actor gets a mention in the "character piece" that accompanies each story EXCEPT FOR AHMED BEST. The piece for the 501st story which features Jar Jar makes mention of what a technical feat it was to have a fully computer-generated character in the prequel trilogy, but Best isn't quoted nor mentioned about his involvement, which was substantial. Jar Jar wouldn't have been Jar Jar without Best, and I think it's ludicrous to exclude him like this. No matter what you think about the character of Jar Jar, the actor still brought so much physicality and voice acting chops to the role that it legit upsets me to see him slighted like that. And it unfortunately detracts from my general enjoyment of the whole comic. Do better.
isadorawonder's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
4.25
will not lie and say i did read this for general grievous
preciselytrevor's review
3.0
The highlights for these one offs were the Qui-Gon Jenn, Mace Windu, Jango Fett and Count Dooku stories. Other than those, the others were just kind of eh. This made me just want more Qui-Gon Jenn cannon material to read as I feel like Disney hasn't done enough with his character.
ickl333's review
3.0
I've been meaning to read some Star Wars stuff for a while, so here we are!
These were nice, one-shot standalone stories with all your favorite prequel characters. Most required previous knowledge of the films and Clone Wars to understand, but not legends or other comics.
I liked the art style. I know next to nothing about comics, so I cannot tell you how good it is comparatively, but I thought everything was visually cohesive and fit into the Star Wars universe/aesthetic.
Ultimately enjoyable, if not exactly hard-hitting. Definitely will be reading the other two eras as well.
These were nice, one-shot standalone stories with all your favorite prequel characters. Most required previous knowledge of the films and Clone Wars to understand, but not legends or other comics.
I liked the art style. I know next to nothing about comics, so I cannot tell you how good it is comparatively, but I thought everything was visually cohesive and fit into the Star Wars universe/aesthetic.
Ultimately enjoyable, if not exactly hard-hitting. Definitely will be reading the other two eras as well.
superintendantchoamers's review
Some amusing little vignettes for minor and major characters in the prequels. Artwork runs the gamut from mediocre to very good.
Only a recommendation for die hard fans.
Only a recommendation for die hard fans.
luana420's review
3.0
This was... fine!
Just a bunch of one-shots that are so brief they essentially serve as "character beats" more than stories. Considering this is the prequel one (they did a collection for the original trilogy and one for the sequel trilogy eras as well), this almost feels like retconning -- not in terms of plot, but essentially for-hire writers going "this is what George meant character so-and-so to be in his weird emotionless robot movies!"
There was a cute Rodian girl in the Jango issue.
Just a bunch of one-shots that are so brief they essentially serve as "character beats" more than stories. Considering this is the prequel one (they did a collection for the original trilogy and one for the sequel trilogy eras as well), this almost feels like retconning -- not in terms of plot, but essentially for-hire writers going "this is what George meant character so-and-so to be in his weird emotionless robot movies!"
There was a cute Rodian girl in the Jango issue.