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the_bitextual's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
One of the best Star Wars stories. Betrayal, hope, corruption. It really drives home how deep the Empire had seeded itself. A++
pennwing's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tabman678's review
3.0
Though this book is legends now something similar is definitely possible.
As a Vader story it takes a smart position in him not being the main character.
It's a very worthwhile read for Star Wars fans. And enjoyable more so if you love villains.
As a Vader story it takes a smart position in him not being the main character.
It's a very worthwhile read for Star Wars fans. And enjoyable more so if you love villains.
imalwayswrite's review
5.0
Blackman's Star Wars stuff is always good, so this was a treat. Lots of plot twists. Great art work.
abell84's review
5.0
This is what I consider to be the gold standard for all Star Wars comics as well as any Vader-centric story. I don't even want to say anything more other than just read it. Right now. Click that Amazon button on this page, add to cart, then thank me later.
rudi's review
3.0
This is my first time exploring the Star Wars "expanded universe" (other than some video games), and I enjoyed it way more than I expected! I read it because it was free on kindle for a limited time, and I figured why not?
I was concerned that it would be packed with references to characters and locations in the Star Wars-universe that I had never heard about. And it kinda did, but it turned out to not be a problem. Delving into the lore was optional.
So while the story itself wasn't that good, I did like that it played around with how you perceive and root for various characters. It exploits the biases one has coming from just seeing the movies, and then it fool you all over again.
The art was great! I read the kindle edition, but on a color screen, and some of the panels were gorgeous.
I was concerned that it would be packed with references to characters and locations in the Star Wars-universe that I had never heard about. And it kinda did, but it turned out to not be a problem. Delving into the lore was optional.
So while the story itself wasn't that good, I did like that it played around with how you perceive and root for various characters. It exploits the biases one has coming from just seeing the movies, and then it fool you all over again.
The art was great! I read the kindle edition, but on a color screen, and some of the panels were gorgeous.
inlibrisveritas's review
4.0
Ghost Prison takes place 19 years before A New Hope and gives us a nice little view into the world that Palpatine is working with before the original trilogy starts.
Some of the past graphic novels I’ve read have had Vader standing around and generally not doing much other than a few force chokes or light saber duals. I’m very pleased to say that Vader is a force to be reckoned with in this one, no pun intended. He shows off his power and just how ruthless he can be when it comes to other people’s lives; in short he kicks some major butt in this one. We get a quick glimpse into his past as well as some of the Jedi’s rather shifty dealings, aka the Ghost Prison. This is told from Lieutenant Tohm’s point of view, who is a Imperial Agent and a man betrayed by those he thought closest to him. He’s not particularly brave but he is smart, and it’s nice to see someone normal in comparison to Vader and the shadier people he associates with. It’s a new voice and perspective on Vader, and it gives a bit of insight on what it’s like to be an agent under his direct control.
I think this is a great off-shoot story of the main storyline that gives you some insight on what the characters were up to during the time gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Everything wraps up nicely as it should, which should be no surprise given the constraint of having to fixed points to work between. The art is beautiful, dynamic and very detailed and it really makes every scene worth staring at.
This is definitely one of the better Star Wars graphic novels I’ve read and it’s certainly worth reading.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Some of the past graphic novels I’ve read have had Vader standing around and generally not doing much other than a few force chokes or light saber duals. I’m very pleased to say that Vader is a force to be reckoned with in this one, no pun intended. He shows off his power and just how ruthless he can be when it comes to other people’s lives; in short he kicks some major butt in this one. We get a quick glimpse into his past as well as some of the Jedi’s rather shifty dealings, aka the Ghost Prison. This is told from Lieutenant Tohm’s point of view, who is a Imperial Agent and a man betrayed by those he thought closest to him. He’s not particularly brave but he is smart, and it’s nice to see someone normal in comparison to Vader and the shadier people he associates with. It’s a new voice and perspective on Vader, and it gives a bit of insight on what it’s like to be an agent under his direct control.
I think this is a great off-shoot story of the main storyline that gives you some insight on what the characters were up to during the time gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Everything wraps up nicely as it should, which should be no surprise given the constraint of having to fixed points to work between. The art is beautiful, dynamic and very detailed and it really makes every scene worth staring at.
This is definitely one of the better Star Wars graphic novels I’ve read and it’s certainly worth reading.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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