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A review by betanine
Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 3: The Shu-Torun War by Kieron Gillen
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
***First reading *** I continue to love the artwork in the Darth Vader series. However, I found the portrayal of Darth Vader to feel off. He doesn’t feel like the character I see on the screen, but I don’t have words to describe why. He feels weaker somehow. Most of the story feels like a side story to the main story from the previous series that promises to pick up in the next volume.
Overall, I give the story a two stars and the art four, but I generally don’t find comic book stories to have as much appeal for me personally, generally speaking.
***Second reading *** I wanted to revisit this as my boy has taken to Start Wars and is finding an interest in the Darth Vader graphic novels. I still see Vader as weaker in these stories. He is looking for help from others and sometimes feels he is at the mercy of others. Considering the idea that the Emperor may be holding a grudge after the destruction of the Death Star, I can now see that Vader is in a place where he has to prove himself. I’d like to think the Emperor knows Vader is the most powerful weapon he has, but must keep him somewhat broken to maintain power over him, rather than treating Vader as a disposable and replaceable asset. Overall, I enjoyed the story more the second time through.
Overall, I give the story a two stars and the art four, but I generally don’t find comic book stories to have as much appeal for me personally, generally speaking.
***Second reading *** I wanted to revisit this as my boy has taken to Start Wars and is finding an interest in the Darth Vader graphic novels. I still see Vader as weaker in these stories. He is looking for help from others and sometimes feels he is at the mercy of others. Considering the idea that the Emperor may be holding a grudge after the destruction of the Death Star, I can now see that Vader is in a place where he has to prove himself. I’d like to think the Emperor knows Vader is the most powerful weapon he has, but must keep him somewhat broken to maintain power over him, rather than treating Vader as a disposable and replaceable asset. Overall, I enjoyed the story more the second time through.