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A New Hope has always been one of my favourite Star Wars films, well-nigh likely because it was my very commencement glimpse at something that would somewhen develop into an epic. Luke Skywalker'southward story is where information technology all began, and I really did savor seeing information technology in this grade. The artist has rendered the planetary systems, the deserts of Tatooine and the oppressive nature of the Death Star perfectly. The environments look great, but at that place are a few issues with the characters. So, I accept mixed feelings nearly it A New Hope has always been ane of my favourite Star Wars films, almost probable considering it was my very first glimpse at something that would eventually develop into an ballsy. Luke Skywalker's story is where it all began, and I really did enjoy seeing it in this grade. The creative person has rendered the planetary systems, the deserts of Tatooine and the oppressive nature of the Expiry Star perfectly. The environments look groovy, but at that place are a few issues with the characters. So, I have mixed feelings nigh its overall quality.

The artwork:
• Characters 2/5*
• Environments and furnishings four/5

*It must be noted that the cover art prototype is a modern rendering, and is in no ways a reflection of the illustrations in here that were done in the 70s.

Hither'south what really Luke looks like:

Here'southward a cool looking explosion:

Luke comes across in the necessary degrees of naïve; he acts young, though in some of the images he actually looks older than Han Solo. I've had a peak at the second instalment (The Empire Strikes Back Comic) and his rendering is much more appropriate. He actually looks like Mark Hamill rather than some random foursquare jawed dude who needs a proficient dark's slumber. And then his appearance, at odds with the on screen version, is just an issue with this kickoff instalment. I'thousand glad it improved, but it does make the serial feel a footling inconsistent. It's a double edged sword actually. The space battles are where the illustrator'southward skill comes into play. The colouring is spot on, and the explosive effects are quite impressive. Visually speaking, they were the best aspect of the graphic novel. The fight between Ben Kenobi and Vader was also quite good. Kenobi'due south death was incredibly dramatic even in this grade.

The story- iv/v

I'm glad to say that this edition lacked any originality. It is basically an exact re-create of the events in the picture. This is a good affair, of form. In that location isn't a single plot departure or major inconsistency that I detected. It's all very true to its origins. Information technology needed to be.

Kenobi has always been the Skywalker's protector. Firstly, at his master'south behest, he rescues the young Anakin and trains him in the means of the forcefulness. Secondly, he looks after Anakin'southward son from a distance, and insures the heir to the Jedi survives. He is Luke'south silent guardian; his shield confronting the Empire. He is the true hero of this story. Sometimes I just feel like the man deserves a little bit more recognition. He gave his life to the Skywalker's. He was a wise and powerful Jedi, i that even mastered death. Few Jedi tin can say the same. Obi-Wan becomes one with the force and escaped existence struck down, does this non brand him i of the greatest Jedi of all time? Luke was lucky to have him equally a master regardless of how brief the feel was. I retrieve this comes beyond superbly in this form. He's a great character.

Overall, this is a fairly expert adaption. There is room for improvement only, like I said, the artwork is better in the adjacent edition, which I will also be reviewing at some point soon. The story makes this what information technology is; it'southward like a breakdown of all the important scenes in the film. It captures both the humour and urgency of the situations. The character dynamic are in that location in full strength along with appropriate personalities. Information technology's like a pleasant reminder of the movie, that I now accept an overbearing urge to watch.

I think that's a good thing, don't you?

Star Wars Original Trilogy Graphic Novels
i. A New Hope- A off-white iii stars
2. The Empire Strikes Back- An improved 3.5 stars

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Feb 27, 2016 Jim Ef rated it liked information technology

A nice way to think the facts that took place in a far far away galaxy

This is one of the few cases (known to me) where the moving-picture show came before everything else. And so perhaps this comic has had it piece of cake or easier in a fashion: It had its plot, pacing and characters already set up. And every bit a reader you know fully what to wait. Merely even so, as visual as they both may exist, those are two dissimilar media, with different dynamics and focusing of different aspects. The film and the comic aren't identical. They couldn't and shouldn't exist.

And yes, some things differed from what I had come to

This is i of the few cases (known to me) where the moving picture came before everything else. And so maybe this comic has had it easy or easier in a way: It had its plot, pacing and characters already set. And as a reader you lot know fully what to expect. Merely however, as visual as they both may be, those are ii different media, with unlike dynamics and focusing of dissimilar aspects. The film and the comic aren't identical. They couldn't and shouldn't exist.

And yes, some things differed from what I had come to know and love in the flick or from what I had imagined for myself. Of those unlike approaches, some irked me. Like Chewie being an aggressive beast rather than a badass only gentle giant. Or Han, who is far less rough around the edges just with his heart in the right place, and far more an outright jackass. Or Luke looking like Prince Adam. (Don't become me wrong, I dear Prince Adam, that was my favourite cartoon as a kid. But a He-Man Skywalker is a bit weird.) While I'chiliad at it: The Völsunga/Sigmund/Signy vibe between Luke and Leia was disturbingly gross. Though technically we're not supposed to know that still. Too, I missed John Williams' brilliant score. Which is easily overcome by humming the according themes to oneself while reading. On the other manus, C-3PO was considerably less annoying than unremarkably. But that might just too exist me getting onetime(er) and going all soft and gooey. Just the principal result, the but existent issue hither, is that this is a remastered edition of the seventies comic. And that's what rubbed me. It's just… also remastered. Besides postery, also glossy, to shiny, likewise bright. Seriously, the axle of a regular lite bulb in my living room striking a console once and almost blinded me. That taught me to read more by natural daylight.

But here'south the thing: This is Star Wars and it is the Holy Trinity. And there volition never ever be a time when, at seeing the words "In a galaxy far, far abroad…", I won't be transferred back into my eight-yr-old, goggle-eyed cocky, all transfixed and mesmerised. (Seriously, nosotros all know that a parsec is a altitude unit, and if you're going all logical and purist and looking for implausibilities, and then kindly fuck off, go make yous own infinite opera with black-jack and hookers, and leave Star Wars, and everything else, for that affair, alone.) Whatever may accept bugged me, it never lasted long. This adaptations isn't good, it's really great. And everything else is forgiven. For me, Star Wars has always been highly visual. The novels and novelisations just never really sabbatum with me; I think the galaxy far abroad loses more than it gains in the process. And this comic is probably the all-time affair you could have done to the source material when transferring it and giving it a new shape, but without leading it besides far from its essence. Like the Force, this comic is in balance betwixt being a adept adaptation, truthful to the original, and being a good genre comic in itself, as true to the standards of its own form.

And hey, here Chewie does get his very deserved medal!

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I was leaning toward rating this less than 4 stars when I remembered that information technology was STAR WARS. This is a nerveless book of the original Marvel comics from that magical year of 1977 when something from a milky way far, far away took over Planet Globe.

My dad bought me the oversized version of these comics and I wore them out later on repeated readings. As a child I think thinking that the characters didn't really wait like the actors from the movie. Fifty-fifty Chewbacca didn't await like the infamous Wal

I was leaning toward rating this less than four stars when I remembered that it was STAR WARS. This is a nerveless volume of the original Marvel comics from that magical year of 1977 when something from a galaxy far, far abroad took over Planet Earth.

My dad bought me the oversized version of these comics and I wore them out afterward repeated readings. As a child I remember thinking that the characters didn't actually look like the actors from the movie. Fifty-fifty Chewbacca didn't look like the infamous Walking Carpet; he was more Sasquatch than Wookie.

This remains true in this newly colored and remastered version, merely I do like the new colors since they seem to make everything "pop" more. Or perchance it's only been so long since I read this half-dozen-outcome series that I forgot about the artwork.

In either instance, it's all the same a blast following the adventures of Luke and the gang, even if the, um, intimate moments between him and Princess Leia seem even creepier now. Since the artists at the time didn't know the big hole-and-corner most the siblings, their selection of artwork was more, um, romantic.

Let'southward move on, shall nosotros?

There are several deleted scenes in the comics, including i of Jabba the Hutt in which he looks vastly unlike than the version that appeared in the third motion picture. At that place'south also a scene that explains the friendship between Luke and Biggs while they're on Tatooine.

Overall, this was a great way for me to get hyped for The Force Awakens. Non that I needed any more reasons, but yet.

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The artwork inside is and so '70s that I am actually excavation information technology. The artwork within is and so '70s that I am actually digging it. ...more than

This is a reprinting of the original Curiosity comic adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope. The reprint looks great. They did recolor the entire story using a modern method. I have mixed feelings about the recoloring. If I had never seen the original comics I would say that they did a fantastic job. However, the fine art now has a 21st century comic look to it. It has lost some of the 70's comic charm. I recollect that the original cover to issue one showed Darth Vader's helmet with a green hue. Also, the This is a reprinting of the original Curiosity comic adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope. The reprint looks peachy. They did recolor the entire story using a modern method. I have mixed feelings about the recoloring. If I had never seen the original comics I would say that they did a fantastic job. Nonetheless, the art now has a 21st century comic look to it. It has lost some of the 70'due south comic amuse. I retrieve that the original comprehend to issue 1 showed Darth Vader's helmet with a light-green hue. Also, the original colors had a bright psychedelic experience to them.

I would recommend this. It is interesting to run into the adaptation of the moving-picture show. We are treated to an early appearance of Jabba the Hutt (who looks aught like he does in Render of the Jedi), scenes with Luke's friend Biggs, and some other treats that differ from the flick. Otherwise it is a bronze historic period accommodation of the film that does the job well.

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A very cool hardcover remastering and reprinting of the first six issues of Marvel's 1970s and 1980s ongoing Star Wars serial, adapting Episode IV. This volume features some first-class recoloring that brings a beautiful modern flair to the 1977 artwork. These problems likewise feature some interesting aspects of the movie that were cut for one reason or another: we see Luke on Tattooine witnessing a space battle and a very different Jabba the Hutt to name a few. As well included is a covers and artwork gall A very cool hardcover remastering and reprinting of the first six bug of Curiosity's 1970s and 1980s ongoing Star Wars series, adapting Episode IV. This book features some excellent recoloring that brings a cute modern flair to the 1977 artwork. These bug besides feature some interesting aspects of the film that were cut for one reason or another: we run into Luke on Tattooine witnessing a space battle and a very dissimilar Jabba the Hutt to name a few. As well included is a covers and artwork gallery. This book is cracking for collectors and new fans alike. ...more

Han shoots. I'd say Han shoots first, but that would imply there's a second shot. Five stars.

This is a reprint of the original comic adaptation of the films. Colors accept been retouched. Good stuff.

Han shoots. I'd say Han shoots starting time, but that would imply in that location'southward a 2d shot. Five stars.

This is a reprint of the original comic adaptation of the films. Colors take been retouched. Good stuff.

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Reading such classic every bit first 11 issues of "A Long Time Ago..." for the get-go time in 2021 is trully a bizzare experience.
Especially later seeing original trilogy many times.

"Flash Gordon" vibes are potent with this one and I understand how information technology is considered archetype and used to crusade faster heartbeat dorsum in its days.
For me it is more like a fun fact to read it today and I gauge I will sell it afterwards.
If you lot don't mind story completely unlike from what yous know and some crazy themes then

Reading such archetype equally first 11 issues of "A Long Time Ago..." for the first time in 2021 is trully a bizzare experience.
Especially after seeing original trilogy many times.

"Flash Gordon" vibes are strong with this one and I understand how information technology is considered archetype and used to crusade faster heartbeat back in its days.
For me it is more like a fun fact to read it today and I guess I will sell it afterwards.
If you don't mind story completely different from what you lot know and some crazy themes then go ahead and check this i out.
Guaranteed smirk near of the time.

Yet 4/5 for crazy ideas and artwork. Resembles early X-Men comics (it'south Marvel after all) but sometimes reminded me of Valerian, Thorgal or Yans comic books I used to honey.
De Agostini closed whole series in twelve books and I definitely intend to finish them all.

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A bit bummed about the boring looking Jabba the Hutt (simply I just found out that he really didn't appear until Return of the Jedi in the original theatrical releases), and the comic format made the fighting scenes very cluttered! Withal, cipher can spoil the pure magic known as A New Promise (well, originally just Star Wars, but y'all get the point)! A bit bummed about the boring looking Jabba the Hutt (but I just plant out that he actually didn't announced until Return of the Jedi in the original theatrical releases), and the comic format fabricated the fighting scenes very cluttered! However, nada can spoil the pure magic known as A New Promise (well, originally just Star Wars, simply you get the point)! ...more

Is information technology "lightsaber," or "lightsabre"? I never had to remember about information technology until only now, seeing it in writing. This is the reissued, remastered, and freshly colored hardcover collecting the original six issues commencement published in 1977 prior to the release of the film. (Sidenote: I don't call up a pre-release of substantially the Unabridged story of a hotly anticipated moving picture would ever be released similar this way once more. Hello, spoiler alert!) Funny that even then, the covers screamed "The greatest space-fantasy fi Is it "lightsaber," or "lightsabre"? I never had to call back about it until only now, seeing it in writing. This is the reissued, remastered, and freshly colored hardcover collecting the original six issues first published in 1977 prior to the release of the film. (Sidenote: I don't retrieve a pre-release of substantially the ENTIRE story of a hotly anticipated film would ever be released like this way again. Hello, spoiler alert!) Funny that fifty-fifty so, the covers screamed "The greatest space-fantasy film of all!" I picked this up because I wanted to grab up on the original pic, but I don't have a copy of it so I idea information technology would be neat to read the comic accommodation. In the interest of full disclosure, I actually didn't remember what happens in the story considering I was actually immature when I first saw the movies and never actually watched them once more, and so while the characters and ideas were familiar, the story was like new again. I'll have to come across how the comic and the film fit together. To be totally honest, it sometimes read as a 2-star book, with the wordy narration and copious assertion points that seem to be common in older comics, but this is likely a challenge of viewing an older comic through contemporary eyes. The dialogue really kept an adventurous and fun tone in the face of cosmic domination, and each character'south personalities comes across very conspicuously, except maybe for Chewbacca, but then again his characterization must lose some border when you're reading his language as opposed to hearing it! I loved that Princess Leia played a role in her ain rescue, wielding her own blasters--I wasn't very optimistic about how she'd be depicted in a '70's comic...but in the end I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied. The action and emotional tension noticeably picks upward in the last issue (#6), which depicts the one last space airplane pilot dogfight with gravity, humor, and excitement at the right moments. So yes, I enjoyed it.

Every bit a special re-release, this collection offers piddling that adds to the experience--at that place's a new introduction meant to share a fleck about how Curiosity came to publish a comic adaptation prior to the picture release, but it'due south surprisingly pretty ho-hum. The original cover art (original inks, plus the colored versions) are reprinted at the cease of the collection if you enjoy examining covers through the years. The remastered and newly colored pages are the real boon hither--the vibrant colors bound off the folio in a more three dimensional mode that's more pleasing to the modernistic eye, yet the book still retains the original "throwback" look of the original artwork. The lightsabres (I'm going with the spelling in the comic!) glow in a way I doubt they glowed in the original newsprint.

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Oct 09, 2013 Alex rated it it was ok

It's difficult to say whether information technology's something to do with the pacing and mode of story, or just the plain horrible artwork that's a cross betwixt a 2001-Kubrick style lightshow fantasia and someone vomiting uncontrollably over the page. Either way, this comic adaptation of Lucas' classic moving picture falls somewhat brusque, to the extent that I'm struggling to offer even the near ardent Star Wars fan a adept reason to pick this up and spend time with it. I suppose the fact that information technology's the kickoff Star Wars com It's hard to say whether information technology's something to do with the pacing and style of story, or just the apparently horrible artwork that's a cross between a 2001-Kubrick style lightshow fantasia and someone vomiting uncontrollably over the page. Either style, this comic adaptation of Lucas' classic film falls somewhat short, to the extent that I'm struggling to offering even the most ardent Star Wars fan a good reason to pick this up and spend time with it. I suppose the fact that it'due south the first Star Wars comic and an of import piece of Star Wars history. But and so once more, at that place's a lot of early Star Wars paraphernalia that helped market place the phenomenen at the time that it's only best to forget nowadays ... the 1978 TV Vacation Special springs to mind.

What I'g saying is that I'm even struggling to motivate myself to write a review for a book that was just a mediocre adaptation of a decent script. Where the visuals autumn so apartment, the dialogue fails to band out and the story doesn't accept on whatever weight, significant or purpose. Information technology's interesting, I estimate, to compare the failure of this to the the success of the movie which achieves so much more with the same plot and dialogue. (there are slight alterations to the plot here - extra scenes with Biggs and a non-slug like Jabba, simply you can hear these and more in the much better Star Wars Radio adaptation from a similar period)

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I have read these issues before...virtually notably in the Dark Horse, ii-effect collection from the xc's. But hither, the art is presented in a new, remastered color...which breathes new life into the comic. Spring in a nice hard cover presentation, this is a fine bookshelf edition. It also includes a digital edition to read with your Curiosity online account.

If you are hesitating, don't...this is a confident buy.

I have read these issues before...nearly notably in the Dark Horse, ii-issue collection from the 90'south. But here, the fine art is presented in a new, remastered colour...which breathes new life into the comic. Leap in a nice hard cover presentation, this is a fine bookshelf edition. Information technology besides includes a digital edition to read with your Marvel online account.

If yous are hesitating, don't...this is a confident purchase.

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What I really liked in this adaptation was that Marvel got the script from George Lucas himself before the moving picture was released. The artists did a proficient job. They stick closely to to the original lines, and so as a Star Wars fan I easily could visualize the picture show images. Dorsum in 1977 any fan could relish Star Wars again reading this accommodation. The rough sketching of the images aren't always my taste as I'm used to a more than detailed and precize coloring of comics as is normal in Europe. What I actually liked in this adaptation was that Marvel got the script from George Lucas himself earlier the moving-picture show was released. The artists did a good job. They stick closely to to the original lines, and so as a Star Wars fan I hands could visualize the picture images. Dorsum in 1977 any fan could enjoy Star Wars once again reading this adaptation. The rough sketching of the images aren't always my taste every bit I'm used to a more than detailed and precize coloring of comics equally is normal in Europe. ...more

Absolutely beautiful edition of the original Curiosity adaptation. Make new colouring techniques give life to the artwork like never earlier! The back of the volume contains some sketch covers of the original problems,plus covers of previously collected editions.Perfect!

fun revisit.....newly re-colored.

This was a drove of the original Star Wars: A New Hope comics past Marvel in 1977. It was great to read the originals that were started shortly after the moving-picture show came out.

good plenty to get you lot ready for the movie.

I enjoyed it. It has some slightly different lines from the picture so I tin see where Lucas might accept gone in futurity episodes.

Even though the comic accommodation of George Lucas' Star Wars past Marvel contains a few factual flaws (Red Five, and what'due south with Jabba the Hutt?) and the illustrated characters rarely wait like Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, it was still quite delightful to revisit the space ballsy in comic book form. Nigh of the flaws I can write off as being due to them writing the story before the finalized film was released, but it was a flake weird to see then much exposition within the panels. Most Even though the comic adaptation of George Lucas' Star Wars past Marvel contains a few factual flaws (Red Five, and what'due south with Jabba the Hutt?) and the illustrated characters rarely look similar Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, it was nonetheless quite delightful to revisit the infinite epic in comic book form. Most of the flaws I can write off as being due to them writing the story before the finalized pic was released, simply it was a fleck weird to see so much exposition inside the panels. Most modern comics rely on potent dialogue and visuals to become the story across to readers, but during this menstruation Curiosity writers seemed to add a lot of all-seeing narrative in addition to these staples - not always necessarily in fact. The bulk of the panels adequately depicted the story (with much of the artwork being surprisingly good for not-coloured or shaded work) and the dialogue was generally taken correct out of the picture, so a lot of their added content in the form of characters' inner thoughts (which didn't appear in the flick plain) or in a formalized narration came off as being slightly overkill and in some cases downright forced. All that bated, considering that comic adaptations of films or novels frequently aren't successful (even at present), Curiosity made a pretty strong representation of the Star Wars story! ...more than

Chaykin is a classic no doubt. A lot like Frank Miller, his style tin be somewhat apartment at times. Y'all tin can feel some designs had maybe not been finalized when the original piece of work was done back on the 70s. I noticed this especially on the tie fighter pilots. The special edition colors made the covers look amazing, just on some pages I found myself saying that modernistic colors would render the paradigm more articulate so I don't recall modernizing the colors was a knock out " all the time" and not e'er successfu Chaykin is a classic no doubtfulness. A lot like Frank Miller, his mode can be somewhat flat at times. You can experience some designs had maybe not been finalized when the original work was done back on the 70s. I noticed this especially on the necktie fighter pilots. The special edition colors made the covers wait amazing, but on some pages I establish myself saying that modern colors would render the prototype more than clear and so I don't think modernizing the colors was a knock out " all the fourth dimension" and not always successful. A very true adaption over all minus the occasional over the superlative campy dialogue. Charming book though and worth the read. ...more

Oct 07, 2020 Nicholas Whyte rated it really liked it

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in the days before domicile video, let alone DVDs, we were able to relive the movie house feel only past getting the comic book, by ii Marvel luminaries, Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin.

Of form it's not a match for the big screen (or even small-scale screen, these days), but it's a faithful and enjoyable accommodation with a couple of wrinkles - notably an early on scene with Luke and his friend Biggs, which was cut from the moving-picture show, survives hither.

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in the days before domicile video, let alone DVDs, nosotros were able to relive the cinema experience only by getting the comic book, by two Curiosity luminaries, Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin.

Of form it'south not a friction match for the big screen (or even small screen, these days), just it's a faithful and enjoyable adaptation with a couple of wrinkles - notably an early scene with Luke and his friend Biggs, which was cut from the picture, survives here.

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October 24, 2021 Zuzana rated it liked information technology

3.five stars. Much better than the newer "Special edition New Hope". A practiced adaptation of the movie. Questionable art for Chewbacca who looks like a Sasquatch.

It's obvious that they went by the original flick script and so some of the missing scenes are included and fifty-fifty Jabba the Hutt makes an appearance though you wouldn't recognize him.

[epitome fault]
[Jabba]

3.v stars. Much better than the newer "Special edition New Hope". A skillful accommodation of the moving picture. Questionable art for Chewbacca who looks like a Sasquatch.

It's obvious that they went by the original movie script so some of the missing scenes are included and even Jabba the Hutt makes an appearance though yous wouldn't recognize him.

[paradigm error]
[Jabba]

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This is the reprinted edition of the original comic adaptation of Star Wars: Episode Four: A New Hope. I actually own a few of the problems but hadn't read them (I'thou non certain I own #1 so I hadn't bothered with the others). The artwork was pretty off-putting at commencement - which is mostly only a product of the time it was made and what comic artwork looked like in general. It grew on me, though, and good grief - by the cease of the comic I was just as sucked into the story every bit I become with the film.

Information technology is fas

This is the reprinted edition of the original comic adaptation of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Promise. I actually own a few of the issues simply hadn't read them (I'm not sure I own #one so I hadn't bothered with the others). The artwork was pretty off-putting at first - which is generally but a product of the time it was made and what comic artwork looked like in general. It grew on me, though, and adept grief - past the end of the comic I was just as sucked into the story equally I get with the pic.

It is fascinating tracing how some niggling details got inverse. I really can't believe they put the comic out before the movie actually hit theaters. There are some names or story details that are unlike because the comic was based on a slightly earlier version of the script. I dearest these footling tidbits - like you're seeing a bit of history forming.

I'd definitely read more than of the original Marvel comics. I think they've all been reprinted then it should be easy to find.

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As far equally Star Wars comics go, this wasn't my favourite. I prefer the art style of the Prequel adaptations and Darth Vader comics, and there were many discrepancies between this and the motion-picture show - probably the biggest being Jabba the Hutt. However, this did come out around the time of the movie and is definitely a throwback to the good ol' 70s. Every bit far as Star Wars comics go, this wasn't my favourite. I adopt the art mode of the Prequel adaptations and Darth Vader comics, and at that place were many discrepancies between this and the moving-picture show - probably the biggest being Jabba the Hutt. Nonetheless, this did come out effectually the fourth dimension of the movie and is definitely a throwback to the good ol' 70s. ...more

This graphic novel had a lot more than of the storyline than the previous one that I read!! The graphics were awesome just the pages felt really weird. I think they were merely too glossy but that's merely me beingness weird on the cloth!! I really enjoyed the story and felt similar it did a actually nifty job including the whole story Ive seen on screen a handful of times.

When I came to review this comic, it had 666 ratings. I hate to interruption that up, but here I am...

This is not a good adaptation, at least by 2020 standards. The panels are crowded and never "breath" then to speak. The art is mostly poor, with some bad coloration. Luke sometimes looks like He-Human. What dialogue is added is pretty cheesy even by Star Wars standards. The last line is "What the future holds for these six daring souls, merely time and the space-winds know. Merely, for today...for now...they ar

When I came to review this comic, it had 666 ratings. I hate to pause that upwardly, but here I am...

This is not a proficient adaptation, at to the lowest degree by 2020 standards. The panels are crowded and never "jiff" then to speak. The art is generally poor, with some bad coloration. Luke sometimes looks like He-Man. What dialogue is added is pretty cheesy even past Star Wars standards. The final line is "What the future holds for these six daring souls, only fourth dimension and the space-winds know. Only, for today...for now...they are content." Not exactly stirring stuff.

However, a few things are actually better here, such as Biggs and the light-saber duel. The Expiry Star attack is undoubtedly the best adjusted section.

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December 31, 2017 Vino rated it liked it

As practiced as the movie. as well much dialogue for a comic though!

May 15, 2018 Michael Byrd rated it really liked it

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I loved this book, I'thou a large fan of the star wars series, and I promise to buy the next volume. I loved this book, I'k a big fan of the star wars series, and I hope to buy the next book. ...more

Roy Thomas is a comic book writer and editor, and Stan Lee's commencement successor as editor-in-master of Curiosity Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert E. Howard'south character and helped launch a sword and sorcery trend in comics. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden A Roy Thomas is a comic book writer and editor, and Stan Lee'due south first successor equally editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the lurid magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert Due east. Howard's grapheme and helped launch a sword and sorcery trend in comics. Thomas is likewise known for his championing of Gilded Historic period comic-book heroes — specially the 1940s superhero squad the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's Ten-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles. ...more

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