Darko Macan

Star Wars: Vader’s Quest collects the four-issue Dark Horse Comics miniseries of the same name written by Darko Macan with art and letters by Dave Gibbons, and colors by Angus McKie. The series takes place in the immediate aftermath of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, with Darth Vader learning the name of the pilot who destroyed the Death Star - Skywalker. While he begins hunting for Luke, a disgruntled Rebel pilot inadvertently gives away Luke’s location, leading to a showdown on a mining world under Imperial yoke. The story itself is fun and evocative of many of the lighthearted Star Wars works from the mid- to late-1990s. Gibbons’s art in particular stands out, with a distinctive visual style that matches the story’s tone rather than something photorealistic. A fun read that will entertain fans, but one that was quickly supplanted by other Expanded Universe content as the prequel films released.… (lisätietoja)

This was a quick, easy read. The main event in the comic takes place after the death of Chewbacca. The droids R2-D2 and C-3PO are going around conducting interviews with people who knew the wookie for a tribute. This device serves as the frame for the stories presented about the life of the wookie. I liked it, but the stories at times seem a bit short. They are more like slices of life. However, if you are a fan of the character, or just want to see a bit more into the Star Wars universe, you will probably like this volume. I liked it. It was a nice addition.… (lisätietoja)