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3.0
Star Wars Legends Project #216
Background: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya was published in April of 2009, the first in the Star Wars Adventures series of graphic novellas. It was written by [a:Jeremy Barlow|20006|Jeremy Barlow|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1451249560p2/20006.jpg] with art by [a:Rick Lacy|59161|Rick Lacy|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]. Barlow wrote multiple volumes in both the Star Wars Adventures and Clone Wars Adventures series, as well as several issues of Empire and Rebellion. He was also the editor for the first half of the run of Knights of the Old Republic. Lacy's only other Star Wars credits are on 2 stories from the Clone Wars Adventures series.
Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya is set 1 year before the Battle of Yavin. The main character, obviously, is Han Solo, along with Chewbacca. The action takes place on various planets in the Outer Rim, most significantly on a Hutt gambling world called the Hollow Moon.
Summary: Han Solo has made plenty of enemies in his smuggling career and gotten on the wrong side of more than a few major organizations, on both sides of the law. This time, though, his luck may have run out. With Chewie taken as collateral on a debt owed to gangsters, and forced into gladiatorial combat, Han must take on an errand sure to put him in hot water with the Imperials, who certainly need no further excuse to deal harshly with him. His partner in this venture is a figure from his past who may just be clever enough to help pull this off, but is just as likely to stab Han in the back instead.
Review: This is just what it says on the tin: a one-off, all-ages story featuring a favorite character up to the usual shenanigans we expect. On that level, it's fine, just don't expect much more out of it. It's like a filler episode in a long-running TV show that isn't going to make anyone's best-of or worst-of lists. It's just kind of there.
I'm on record as hating any form of gimmicky name, and the one here of Han's childhood buddy Billal Batross lands pretty deep in dad joke territory. He's kind of a fun foil/antagonist for Han if you can get past the name (and all of the things about him that it telegraphs). There are a couple of fun little . . . I can't quite call them twists, but let's say developments. Inoffensive and forgettable.
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Background: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya was published in April of 2009, the first in the Star Wars Adventures series of graphic novellas. It was written by [a:Jeremy Barlow|20006|Jeremy Barlow|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1451249560p2/20006.jpg] with art by [a:Rick Lacy|59161|Rick Lacy|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]. Barlow wrote multiple volumes in both the Star Wars Adventures and Clone Wars Adventures series, as well as several issues of Empire and Rebellion. He was also the editor for the first half of the run of Knights of the Old Republic. Lacy's only other Star Wars credits are on 2 stories from the Clone Wars Adventures series.
Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya is set 1 year before the Battle of Yavin. The main character, obviously, is Han Solo, along with Chewbacca. The action takes place on various planets in the Outer Rim, most significantly on a Hutt gambling world called the Hollow Moon.
Summary: Han Solo has made plenty of enemies in his smuggling career and gotten on the wrong side of more than a few major organizations, on both sides of the law. This time, though, his luck may have run out. With Chewie taken as collateral on a debt owed to gangsters, and forced into gladiatorial combat, Han must take on an errand sure to put him in hot water with the Imperials, who certainly need no further excuse to deal harshly with him. His partner in this venture is a figure from his past who may just be clever enough to help pull this off, but is just as likely to stab Han in the back instead.
Review: This is just what it says on the tin: a one-off, all-ages story featuring a favorite character up to the usual shenanigans we expect. On that level, it's fine, just don't expect much more out of it. It's like a filler episode in a long-running TV show that isn't going to make anyone's best-of or worst-of lists. It's just kind of there.
I'm on record as hating any form of gimmicky name, and the one here of Han's childhood buddy Billal Batross lands pretty deep in dad joke territory. He's kind of a fun foil/antagonist for Han if you can get past the name (and all of the things about him that it telegraphs). There are a couple of fun little . . . I can't quite call them twists, but let's say developments. Inoffensive and forgettable.
C
knitchick's review
5.0
A great story focusing on Han Solo and Chewbacca before meeting Luke Skywalker and company. A must read for fans of Han and Chewie!
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