Dark Encounters (Star Wars: A Long Time Ago..., Book 2)

Book Description

Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... features classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years! Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been re-colored using today's computer technology, giving "old" work a fresh face. Volume 2 collects issues of the original Marvel run and contains such riveting classics as "Crucible" and the unforgettable "What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut?"

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Marvels Ignorance and You.......2006-09-10

Like the name of the review suggests dont let Marvels ignorance of Star Wars hinder your purchase of this item. Based on what we know now of Star Wars the stories in this volume will seem kind of strange and a tad weak. Truthfully there are a quite a few really good stories in this volume, including the Clone Wars Obi-Wan story that is included. Its pretty cool to read a story made in '78 about events that we finally saw and read about today (The Clone Wars).
Another great story but very strange is the introduction of Jabba the HuT (yes one T) For any Star Wars fan it should be interesting how Jabba the Hutt had evolved to the slug we see in ROTJ. In this one he is anyting but what we expected hes a Humanoid with tusks. Hes rich and he even has underlings that do his dirty buisness and its kind of cool to see him in such a light.

This is a must read collection for any true Star Wars fan

Classic Marvel Star Wars.......2004-02-03

I read the first volume in this series, "Doomworld," and enjoyed it, but thought it was a bit corny and too cartoonish in places. I was surprised and pleased that the comics got much better with time.

A good portion of this set of 19 comics revolves around the Tagge family, who generally opposes Darth Vader, but also opposes the rebellion. Baron Tagge even hopes to supplant Darth Vader himself, though we know where such schemes end. In "Doom Mission," we find Baron Tagge has created a space station within the stormy atmosphere of the gas giant Yavin where Tie fighters launch attacks against the rebel base on the fourth moon. This story is quite creative with how Baron Tagge created the space station, how it was discovered and how it was eventually attacked.

There are quite a few creative moments in the various stories. In a series of three stories, "The Jawa Express," "Saber Clash," and "Thunder in the Stars," we see the Tagge family test and implement an interesting device that freezes anything between implanted towers. The Tagge family uses this device as a weapon against rebel forces.

In one of the most creative stories, "Riders in the Void," we find Luke and Leia have jumped into the void between galaxies. In one of the emptiest places in the universe Luke and Leia discover a unique, organic space ship with only one inhabitant, who is marginally insane. The ship and its inhabitant have an interesting and unique history, and there are moments when I wondered how Luke and Leia were going to escape.

Creature creation was similarly unique and better than in the first 20 comics of "Doomworld." In "The Long Hunt/A Duel of Eagles" we meet the winged people of Skye. In "Cavern of the Crawling Death" we learn about stone mites that destroy everything they contact as they eat it.

There are a few departures from the Star Wars universe as we know it today that are forgivable given that the second two Star Wars movies had yet to be released. We see a Jabba the Hut very different from the slug-like creature we came to know and loathe. We also see the continuing romance between Luke and Leia, though we also know that they are brother and sister. Yet, the general tone of the stories fits well within the Star Wars universe, and the astute reader can see some of the substantial creativity yet to come.

If you read "Doomworld" and liked it, you'll find that "Dark Encounters" is substantially better and more interesting. The quality of the stories is still lower than the general caliber of the Dark Horse stories, but some of them are very creative and interesting. For those readers that look back fondly on memories of comics from the 60s and 70s, these are the types of stories that you remember well. Enjoy!

Solid Improvement.......2003-09-20

3.5 stars actually.

The artwork, and the plotting improves dramatically in this second collection of Marvel stories. Unlike most of the first collection, these stories mostly feel like they could take place in the Star Wars universe and are viable adventures that the heroes could have had before The Empire Strikes Back.

Still though, they are not stellar work by any means, merely solid. In retrospect, due to the authors not knowing where George Lucas was going, some of the things you see cause some cognitive dissonance. No fault of the authors, but it is still jarring to see things you know are untrue.

Decent artwork, and stories in a rather large collection make this a worthwhile collection if you'd like to read a sort of slightly altered universe of what the Star Wars characters did between the movies.

Green Rabbits and Cyborg Bounty Hunters..........2002-07-22

I've just ordered the reprint trade paperback reprints of these Marvel books. I remember reading and re-reading all of these "beyond the movie" adventures when I was a kid. It was just such an incredible charge to see what Luke, Han, and company were doing between the movies. Water worlds, gambling satellites, Darth Vader learning the name of the Death Star's destroyer(a nice plot device), the blocky artwork and awkward poses of Carmine Infantino artwork, wondering WHY these adventurers NEVER changed their clothes as they NEVER seemed to make their way back to Yavin Base after their Flash Gordon-esque side-adventures... Oh, and we can't forget that Obi-Wan Jedi story with the droid 68RKO (which were the call letters of a radio station if I'm not mistaken)...They really DID capture the imagination. Hopefully, Dark Horse will get around to publishing a VOLUME 3 because therein lie the BEST Marvel STAR WARS tales. But these first two will take you to a Long Time Ago in a Decade Not Far Away Enough--The Seventies. You'll see the pop-cultural impact of the first wave of STAR WARS mania, in many ways as endearingly cheesy as that Thanksgiving Holiday special. If you remember these, you will LOVE them all over again...if you don't, then prepare to be mightily entertained, whether you like comics, STAR WARS, or pop-culture in general. These books definitely belong on your shelf...

Yoda - Dark Rendezvous (Star Wars: Clone Wars Novel)

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Five Stars
Interesting story line
Yoda is not really the main character
One of the best
Excellent all around

Yoda - Dark Rendezvous (Star Wars: Clone Wars Novel)
Sean Stewart
Manufacturer: Del Ray
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ASIN: 0345463099
Release Date: 2004-11-23

Book Description

As the Clone Wars rage, Jedi Master Yoda must once again face one of his greatest adversaries: Count Dooku. . . .

The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, on Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice.

The meeting will take place on Djun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: This battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever face.

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Five Stars.......2007-08-07

A great Clone Wars book. We got to learn more about Yoda which is always interesting. Count Dooku has requested a meeting with Yoda. Although Yoda knows its most likely a trap he decides to meet Dooku anyways because Yoda thinks it might put an end to the war. Its was very interesting as Yoda reflected on his former padawan which is very interesting. You have to wonder what a master would think and reflect on a padawan who ends up taking the wrong path despite all of the training. Dooku also takes the time to reflect on moments from his Jedi pasted which gives us an insight into Dooku and perhaps what lead him to the Dark Side of the Force. We also get more of a veiw inside the Jedi Temple which I enjoyed and a sense of how overwelhemed the Jedi are with Jedi masters fighting in the war or dying this is leaving a void for the padawans for their are far too many padawans and not enough masters. We got to meet Scout a Jedi who has a limited amount of the Force in her. This was an interesting twist as most of the Jedi we read about are very strong in the Force. Scout's worried that her limited connection in the Force will leave her to be a Jedi washout. I enjoyed reading about her. The same with Whie a padawan who's been having dreams of being killed by a Jedi. We of course know this is Anakin's future raid of the Jedi Temple when he turns to the dark side. I found it very interesting that a padawan was actually having a premontion of Anakin's future Sith deeds as we see in Revenge of the Sith Whie will be seen being killed on the security hologram. But to Whie this must mean he his evil because he can't think of any other reason why a Jedi would be trying to kill him. It also raises the question that if Whie had told someone else could anything had been changed? Could the Jedi Purge had been prevented? We'll probably never know the answers.
Scout and Whie go with Yoda and their masters in order to sneak Yoda out of the Temple and off Courscant without anyone finding out. The meeting between Yoda and Dooku was predictable after all Dooku can't be saved but it was still very good.

Interesting story line.......2007-05-31

I really enjoyed the story line. It fleshed out a lot of Yoda history that we've never encountered before. It also made Count Dokue (sp??) more human by providing an interesting back story.

This book is a good quick read. One of the better of the recent Star Wars books. It's not spectacular or overly deep but it is entertaining.

Yoda is not really the main character.......2007-05-22

Yes, Yoda is featured heavily, both in his training role in the Jedi Temple and also as he takes action in leading some padawans without masters through the adventure. And a fairly strong attempt was made to portray Yoda as both the wise master saddened by the harsh realities of war and also as the mischevious little green elf who tests Luke's patience in The Empire Strikes Back.

But like a lot of Star Wars novel, author pride doesn't allow them to just create new supporting characters, they have to feature their own creations as main protagonists, in this case a couple of padawans. Obi-Wan and Anakin are barely present at the end of this book.

And even though this novel shows Yoda's only confrontation with Count Dooku since Attack of the Clones, I still came away disapointed that it was over so briefly. Another Yoda/Dooku fight cut short.

Overall this novel wasn't a bad book. I guess I can accept this as canon, but it is simple not an exciting part of canon. But this is yet another author's entry into the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and not extremely relevant to the film saga.

Instead of this book, I highly recommend the following 5-star novel to fans of the movies:

Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel)

One of the best.......2007-02-07

Hands down, the best Star Wars novel from the Clone Wars era. The added information about Dooku and his relationship with Yoda is crucial to understand his turn into the darkness. And, unlike most Star Wars novel, there is actually an elegance to the writing in this novel that simply isn't present in most others. The bad part---or, shall I say, the dark side?---is that, after reading this one, my standards have been much higher for other Star Wars novels ... and most of them, while enjoyable, simply haven't delivered.

Excellent all around.......2007-01-05

I was very pleasantly surprised by this novel. Having read a couple of slower-paced Star Wars novels, I was beginning to despair of finding one that was really well-written, but this one had it all: good characterization, action, writing. An all around winner. Highly recommended.

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Affected me like few books have...
Alan Furst is outstanding - again!
excellent writing
Incomplete
A heavy, ponderous work

Dark Star: A Novel
Alan Furst
Manufacturer: Random House Trade Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0375759999
Release Date: 2002-07-09

Book Description

Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service, and becomes a full-time spymaster in Paris. As deputy director of a Paris network, Szara finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information. Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.

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Affected me like few books have..........2007-07-09

I'd give more stars if I could! As I read this masterful book, I wanted to scream at all the bad history teachers and ridiculous espionage writers we've had to suffer through. Glitzy James Bond places like Monte Carlo aren't the stuff of Alan Furst -- his characters are more likely to be found in decrepit hotels, barns, and always, it seems, in darkness. When I try to imagine what a film version of a Furst novel would look like, it's always in black and white. (Too many viewings of The Third Man in my formative years, I've been told.)

The creeping sense of dread in Europe that Furst so ably conveys in this book actually made me put it down for a few days at a time at many points in the story. And, as he always does, I've since learned, he made me terribly anxious over the fate of the characters, who always seem too much like "regular guys" to have any hope of prevailing against the sinister forces of Hitler, Stalin, and centuries-old traditions of hate that recent history in the Balkans and elsewhere show to be lurking nearer than we like to think.

I've learned far more about what it felt like to be in Europe leading up to and during the war my father fought in from Furst than from anything else. This was my first Furst, and I've gone on to devour "The Polish Officer," "Night Soldiers," and "Kingdom of Shadows." Along with "Spy Who Came In From The Cold" and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" by LeCarre, who shone his light on the Cold War, "Dark Star" is absolutely on my desert island list.

Now if only someone had told me the proper order to read Furst's books in! Sigh...

Alan Furst is outstanding - again!.......2007-03-12

Alan Furst is one of the best writers of suspense/thrillers that I have ever encountered. I don't know how he does it, but Furst pours more atmosphere, emotion, and drama into each page than any other author. While other authors are adept at telling an interesting story, Furst is able to draw you into the story until you find yourself immersed in it. This is fourth of Furst's novels I have read, and each one has been a gem. If you enjoy espionage/suspense/thrillers or WWII-based fiction, you will be thrilled with Dark Star.

excellent writing.......2006-12-25

"Dark Star" is an account of a Russian journalist/intelligence agent. It takes place in Europe during the years 1937-1940; it could be placed in both the historical fiction and the espionage genres. It is a well written example of both genres, and often the writing is so good, it holds its own against any fine literary work. The difference between an N.K.V.D. agent in those years and a Le Carre agent is that the Russian agent was in much greater danger, not from foreign intelligence services, but from purges and factional in-fighting. "Dark Star" brilliantly gets into the minds of those whose life expectancy is short. Furst is also very good at portraying love affairs, although I found the scene at the end in which Szara looks into his lover's car and sees the "eyes of the predator", too abrupt a change in how we view the woman. In general, the plot took priority over the writing in the last chapters, and it took me a while to warm to the book at the outset.

Incomplete.......2006-08-13

This is probably the third book I have read by Alan Furst. This one was particularly hard to follow . His main character always seems to have a life changing love interest but this time there is more than one and they seem to change for no apparent reason.
It was entertaining but after the third novel it's clear that he follows the same formula every time and he is becoming predictable

A heavy, ponderous work.......2006-07-25

This story was ponderous and tedious. A complicated story line, which caused difficulty in understanding what was going on. If you don't already have a strong historical knowledge for this time period and place, you may have difficulty understanding the names, events, places, etc. I gave up on it after only going about 1/3 through it. Just not worth the effort.

Star Wars: Dark Empire II 2nd Edition (Star Wars: Dark Empire)

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includes Empire's End
Good read for a serious fan
Excellent Chapter in the Star Wars Extpanded Universe

Star Wars: Dark Empire II 2nd Edition (Star Wars: Dark Empire)
Tom Veitch , Cam Kennedy , and Jim Baikie
Manufacturer: Dark Horse
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ASIN: 159307526X

Book Description

One of the most influential tales in the history of Star Wars, Dark Empire II gets a brand new edition that includes Empire's End in the same volume for the first time! With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker undertakes a quest to rebuild the Jedi. Yet, he has spent time as the Emperor's thrall, and the taint of the Dark Side still lurks in his mind. When Palpatine unveils an insidious plan to conquer the galaxy using Han and Leia's own children, will Luke be able to stop his one-time master? Luke and Lando, Han and Leia, Threepio and Boba Fett - the gang's all here in one of the most important stories of their lives!

Customer Reviews:

includes Empire's End.......2007-03-30

Excellent edition, highly recommended.
This edition includes the Hard to find out of print "Empire's End"

Good read for a serious fan.......2006-12-27

Although the overall plot is fantastic, the artwork and dialog leaves something to be desired. If you're a fan it's almost a must have just to continue on with what's going on in the Star Wars Universe, just don't expect Jim Lee quality artwork or Frank Miller level writing. The story itself is pretty good, I just felt it lacked in some important areas and could have been much better with too many battles that are over in two or three panels.

Excellent Chapter in the Star Wars Extpanded Universe.......2006-10-02

This chapter of the Star Wars Universe takes place six years after the events on Endor (the events in the Return of the Jedi film). Luke has just recovered from being led by the Emperor and turning to the dark side himself.

This series of books (Dark Empire I, II, and Empire's End) has been widely received by many who follow the Expanded Universe. Events in future books are shaped greatly by what occurs in these books, namely restarting the Jedi Academy on Yavin.

Now, for the first time, Empire's End is included with this re-release of the comic by Dark Horse. This set of both books is a Must Have for any Star Wars fan.

Light and Dark (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 4)

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Great comic book!!
A good story of the Jedi attempting espionage
What's not to like?
Awesome!
Best Clone Wars Graphic Novel

Light and Dark (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 4)
John Ostrander , and Jan Duursema
Manufacturer: Dark Horse
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ASIN: 1593071957

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The Jedi are taught to use the Force for good; to avail themselves only to the light side. But the dark side can be a dangerous temptation to even the strongest Jedi. Set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, this novel-length adventure is filled with espionage, betrayal, and amazing lightsaber battles. It all begins with a dangerous undercover assignment that leads to... well, we dare not reveal the shocking ending! A story that is sure to have Star Wars fans talking - and wondering whether the fate of the Jedi lies in the light, or the dark.

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Great comic book!!.......2007-05-14

This is a great series! Absolutely worth to begin an excellent Star Wars series! The art is great and there are a lot of details and things to watch in these magazines.

A good story of the Jedi attempting espionage.......2006-03-09

This book was an enjoyable read that dealt with Quinlan Vos against Count Dooku and Aayla Secura against Aurra Sing. It doesn't add much to the overall Star Wars story like Volume 5 does, but it is worth reading.

What's not to like?.......2005-12-01

Another great Clone Wars graphic novel. Only this time, it's starring Quinlan Vos. Lot's of Clone Wars action, but this book is good for other reasons besides the plot. I may have forgotten to mention in my other reviews of TPB's, so I'll say it here. EXCELLENT ART! Nice explosions, battles, and the characters all look like their movie counterparts. That goes for every Clone Wars graphic novel. All I can say now about the Clone Wars series is that it keeps getting better and better.

Awesome!.......2005-10-23

I am something of a Star Wars nerd, I'll admit. This was a great read. The fact that it focused on characters besides the main ones we met in Episodes 1, 2 & 3 was satisfying for those of us who hunger for more Star Wars insight. The graphics were gorgeous, the story compelling. This is a must have for Star Wars fans, and pretty dang good for non-SW folks, too!

Best Clone Wars Graphic Novel.......2004-12-06

A fantastic entry into the ever-growing plethora of SW novels and comics Jan Duurscema's LIGHT AND DARK is a must-have for Clone Wars fans. No.5 charts the dark side of the battles, primarily concerned with Count Dooku and Quinlan Vos. Deep, rich artwork, and some great writing from STAR WARS regular John Ostrander. A great read and essential for fans of the genre.

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A Sacrilege
Well-Done Radio Drama
In The Words Of Borat... NIIIICE!
Suck Empire
The art is very interresting and intelligent and...

Dark Empire I (Star Wars)
Tom Veitch , and Cam Kennedy
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ASIN: 159307039X

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Tom Veitch's original comic strip story traces Luke Skywalker's entrance into the Dark Side in the years after the fall of Darth Vader. The Empire is fragmented, and the Rebels seem on the verge of winning their long struggle when the sinister power of World Devastators emerges from the galactic core. These Devastators chew up worlds and manufacture robotic war machines out of the resources they consume. Luke's dark journey seems the only way to halt the massacre. But despite the importance of Luke in Dark Empire, the portrayal of Leia as an emerging Jedi is really the centerpiece of this volume. Married to Han (who goes flat in Veitch's hands) and with two children, Leia is torn between her role as mother and her role as Jedi warrior. While the story sometimes jumps too quickly between major scenes, Veitch does a good job of capturing the epic feel of George Lucas's masterpiece trilogy. Cam Kennedy's artwork is mixed in quality. Some of his drawings of the Millennium Falcon, hunter-killer probes, and robotic TIE-fighters seem to leap directly from the movie screen, while his human figures (especially of Han and Luke) can appear generic. Also, his style of coloring, using washes of similar colors on each page, is good for capturing moods but tends to obscure details. Despite these occasional shortcoming, this comic is recommended for one simple reason: once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down. The other two parts of the Dark Empire trilogy include: Dark Empire II and Empire's End.--Patrick O'Kelley

Book Description

Join Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie as they battle the Empire's latest super-weapons: the gigantic, planet-destorying World Devastators! Six years after the Battle of Endor, the Empire has been reborn, guided by a mysterious new leader. With a price on their heads, our heros are on the run. Han and Leia struggle to protect their unborn child from the bounty hunters and Imperial troops that dog their steps. But their greatest danger my lie in the troubled heart of a hero - as Luke succumbs to the lure of the dark side!

Customer Reviews:

A Sacrilege.......2007-08-18

I bought Dark Empire 1 and 2 to find out what happened to Luke between the Zahn series and the Jedi Academy series. What I discovered, was a Death Star sized hole in the wonderful Star Wars story.

Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy should be dragged to the streets and shot for the sin against Star Wars that Dark Empire is.

First and foremost, the story is horrible. The only thing they got right is that Leia is pregnant, everything else is utter nonsense.

Second, they were completely off portraying the characters. Han is prissy and treats his best friend Chewie like dirt, Luke is WAY too intense, C3PO was crying about Artoo's safety in every frame, Han's friends from Nal Hutta....are just plain wrong, Boba Fett is back some how and has completely lost all of his skills, the Emperor is alive again and lives in clones, I could go on and on about how bad the characters are represented.

The only almost saving grace is the drawings. They look nice, but some things are just WAY off. They have a probe droid that is about the size of a Corvette...a hunter killer...give me a break. They are completely off on the character drawings as well. The covers are right, but open them up, and the characters look completely wrong.

All in all, this "book" was EXTREMELY disappointing. I plan on burning them this weekend so no one else will get duped into owning these copies.

Well-Done Radio Drama.......2007-07-23

I may be part of a very small group people who actually enjoyed Dark Empire (I) but I thought that overall it was a fun and engaging Star Wars story, particularly when presented as a radio drama, which is the format that I purchased it in. The story essentially revolves around Emperor Palpatine's resurrection and emergence as leader of the remnants of the Empire 6 years after "Return of the Jedi" and approximately a year after the events chronicled in Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn Trilogy". The story also focuses on Luke's decision to "ally" himself with the Emperor in order to destroy him and his new war machines known as "World Devastators" which the Emperor uses to attack the world of Mon Calamari, Admiral Ackbar's homeworld and a key member of the Rebel Alliance/New Republic, and Han and Leia's (accompanied by Chewbacca, C3PO, and some of Han's old smuggling buddies) efforts to rescue Luke, who they fear is slowly becoming consumed by the Dark Side of the Force. The radio drama utilizes John Williams' signature Star Wars music and sound effects from the films, as well as boasting a full cast of voice actors to portray the various characters. Unfortunately, Billy Dee Williams is the only actor to reprise his role from the movies but the rest of the cast credibly resemble the original actors and actresses and do a good job in their portrayal of the rest of the characters. It is really like listening to an old-fashioned radio serial. As for the actual story, having a supervillain genius come back to life after being apparently killed may seem a tad cliche' but knowing about the powers that the Emperor claimed to possess in "Revenge of the Sith", it is not too much of a stretch to believe that he might have actually been able to figure out a way to really "cheat" death. His resurrection provides an opportunity for another confrontation between Luke and the Emperor without the presence of Anakin/Vader. Such a deux ex machina does seem to diminish the importance of what happened in "Return of the Jedi" somewhat but then again the same could be said of the entire legion of "Expanded Universe" stories that have been written that take place after "Return of the Jedi". There are a few important plot developments that occur during the story, most notably the (temporary) eviction of the Rebel Alliance/New Republic from Coruscant, Leia's second pregnancy, her acquisition of a Lightsaber from an old Jedi Knight who had apparently ran away and hid from the Empire during its "purge", and the return of Boba Fett who was (also) thought to have been killed off in "Return of the Jedi" (which makes for one of the most memorable scenes in the program). Luke's "turn" to the Dark Side of the Force is not extremely convincing and becomes somewhat confusing towards the end. Was the Emperor controlling him or had he really become evil? It's never made quite clear, although that may be the result of the format more than anything else. Since the writers presumably wanted him to remain a "good" character for future stories, I was not surprised that Luke did not do anything extraordinarily "evil" other than use the force a bit aggressively towards Han when he and Leia show up in front of him and the Emperor but then again Luke never quite "fools" the Emperor either as his efforts to sabotage the Emperor's plans apparently does not go unnoticed by him at all. The dialogue in the story is pretty decent although it does occasionally get a bit trite and repetitive, especially with the Emperor constantly cackling about "the power of the dark side" and it sometimes seems as though the writers desperately wanted to cram a lot of memorable lines from the original movies into the radio drama but, despite the occasional cheesiness of the dialogue (which I'm inclined to forgive because all of the movies had some level of cheesiness), I still enjoyed listening to the program. I understand that there were two additional "Dark Empire" stories created that I have yet to read/listen to but, frankly, "Dark Empire I" really seems to wrap everything up nicely. Why they chose to continue on with the storyline and having the Emperor return AGAIN is beyond me and, judging from the reviews of the other one, it appears that the results were mixed at best. I may yet purchase Dark Empire II out of sheer curiosity but I feel that Dark Empire I can stand on its own. Overall, I would highly recommend the radio drama version of Dark Empire I for anybody whom enjoys the Star Wars series.

In The Words Of Borat... NIIIICE!.......2007-07-11

Considering it's a story from the Dark Horse Comic Book, I was very impressed. Made me feel like I was listening to one of those old time radio shows. Sound Effects and voice acting were all great! Some of the visuals you get in your head from listening don't match what's really going on, but that's one of the joys of building the picture with your minds eye. All and All, if you're a star wars fan and just want a good relaxing story to listen to... there you go!

Suck Empire.......2007-05-22

I bought the original 6-issue comic book series of this because I was just excited that Star Wars was continuing. But unlike the Thrawn Trilogy which was overall pretty cool, this comic was aweful!

Instead of creating interesting new Star Wars villains, it actually resurrected two characters that Lucas killed off in Return of the Jedi: The Emperor and Boba Fett. How unoriginal.

And now the Emperor's ressurection contradicts the movie saga as a whole, because for Palpatine to transfer his essence to a clone body, his identity would have had to have been maintained after his death - a feat that only Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Yoda and Anakin could accomplish because Lucas said that power is based on extreme love which is impossible for a Sith to experience. And yes, Lucas has stated on his offical website that in his vision of Star Wars, Boba Fett dies in the Sarlaac.

The story is childish and rediculous. After Thrawn's defeat in the Last Command, somehow the Empire becomes stronger and takes over Coruscant - a feat that the Grand Admiral failed in? Yeah right. And after Luke's triumph over the Palpatine by resisting the Dark Side in Return of the Jedi, the ressurected Emperor would even believe that Luke now wanted to cross over to the Dark Side? Sure.

And if all of that wasn't bad enough, the artwork is absolutely horrible!

Instead of this, I highly recommend the following 5-star novels that do not contradict the movies:

Cloak of Deception (Star Wars)
Shadow Hunter (Star Wars: Darth Maul)
Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel)
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (Star Wars)
Shadows of the Empire (Star Wars)

The art is very interresting and intelligent and..........2007-03-18

George Lucas himself said that this was closer to his original vision for the period after the events of the films than any other comics or novels.

Infinities: Return of the Jedi (Dark Horse Star Wars Collection)

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so and so
The Alternate Star Wars Universe - Return of the Jedi
Good, but moves a bit too quickly
Alternate History - Return og the Jedi

Infinities: Return of the Jedi (Dark Horse Star Wars Collection)
Adam Gallardo , Ryan Benjamin , and Salem Crawford
Manufacturer: Dark Horse
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1593072066

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When the plan to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt falls apart, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca embark on another rescue mission that puts them into direct conflict with Boba Fett. Meanwhile, Luke's late arrival on Dagobah ends with him being captured by Darth Vader and the Emperor, just as the second Death Star is about to go on-line! Will the return of the Jedi become the end of the Jedi? The surprising climax is as exciting as that of the film on which it is based, but different from anything Star Wars fans have seen before!

Customer Reviews:

so and so.......2007-05-13

well, i have always liked infinities comics, they are funny, witty and adds alittle interesting twist to they Star wars movies are played out.

But with this magazine i was not "that" impressive, it seems very rushed...things are left out and they move too fast trough the plot making is a lesser comic...but not a bad one.

When compared to the the other Infinities these does not have that many leggs to stand on, but it does stand and for a normal star wars fan its a good buy, but do not expect to be awed.

Hopefully a next issue of the inifinties will perhas be done abit better.

I would give it a 3, but since its star wars with a twist i will ok it for a 4, just because its star wars :p

Enjoy

The Alternate Star Wars Universe - Return of the Jedi.......2007-05-06

In the third installment of the "Star Wars: Infinities" series, it begins with Leia posing as a bounty hunter in Jabba the Hutt's palace, trying to rescue Han Solo from his carbonite frozen prison. This goes badly when C-3PO is broken and can't translate, so Leia accidentally destroys the palace, but Boba Fett escapes with Solo. Leia, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca gathers up Luke Skywalker and continue their search for Han. In the meantime Yoda can not wait any longer and finally dies, though Luke dose get Yoda's message. The Rebellion forces keep on making their attack plans on the new Death Star, and Vader manages to catch Luke. Leia, Chewie, and Lando finally manage to get Han back, but there are unexpected complications. Finally there is the huge battle at Endor, though the Ewoks turn on everybody and attack Imperials and Rebels alike. The end is a bit of a shock, and to me it's the only part of the series that rings completely wrong, but it's still a great comic book, as a great alternative history of a galaxy far, far away.

Good, but moves a bit too quickly.......2006-10-17

It's not easy to rewrite the star wars universe. Case in point: Imagine that you have to rewrite Return of the Jedi. You may change one event, one moemnt, then let your imagination flow. The possibilities for what may happen are almost endless.

But the important thing is, no matter what you come up with, it's important to take the time to tell your story well.

As with the previous two installments of the infinity line of star wars comics (A new hope and the empire strikes back, or IANH, ITESB), the folks at Dark Horse take the classic film and change one event, then see where the story goes. Remember the moment where Leia, disguised as Bossh, armed a thermal detonator in Jabba's palace? What would happen if that detonar...well, detonated?

With that simple change, the story of Return of the Jedi changes. There is no skiff sequence, no rancor fight, and sadly, one of the most beloved charachters is vaporized as a result (and no, it's not Bib Fortuna). From there, the story continues towards it's final moment...the final battle of the rebel alliance and the galactic empire above the endor moon.

What sets Return of the Jedi, infinities apart from IANH and ITESB is it's story. While the first two departed from the established story line greatly, IROTJ sticks fairly close to what happens in the film. Luke still fights Vader on the death star, the rebels still have to blow up the generator on Endor, and Vader must choose between following his master, or killing his children. Instead of the big details, it's the little ones that are changed.

Because it sticks closely to the established story, this entry in the infinities line isn't as compelling or fascinating as the previous two. Don't get me wrong, it's still entertaining, but it's just not as compelling as IANH or ITESB. There are great moments, such as how the bunker is destroyed, Han getting out of the carbonite, and what happens to Vader, but the one thing I noticed the most when reading this comic was the feeling that it was rushing as quickly as it could towards it's conclusion. As I said ealier in this review, if you're going to tell a story, try to tell it well. From the moment the rebeliion heads towards the Endor system, the book picks up the pace and doesn't let up, going at mach 4 towards the ending.

And in the end, this is what harms the story the most. It just goes too quickly. There's no real sense of how vast the final battle is, or how compelling the emotional fight is between Vader and Luke. one example is a description on the back of the book. We're told, "what if the ewoks fought both rebel and imperial?". Indeed, the ewoks attack the rebels...for all of two panels, then they vanish, never to be seen again, and with no impact on how the story plays out. Moments where the potential for emotional drama is high stop two panels short, stopping these scenes dead in thier tracks. Going really fast is not always the best option when you're telling an action story, as it is possible to go way too fast, as is the case here.

But even with the speed and pacing issue, IROTJ is still a fun read. The artwork is unique, looking like a strong blend between hand drawn and computer enhanced, and the final page of the comic, with what happens in it, is sure to put a huge smile on any star wars fan's face (but to reveal it would be criminal).

Now the big question...to buy, or not to buy? I'm really not sure what to say here, except that your best bet is to find this comic in a store, read it, then decide if you want to buy. Just like with the issue of bringing the fluffy ewoks into existance in the star wars universe, you either like it, or you don't like it.

Alternate History - Return og the Jedi.......2005-04-11

If you are a fan of alternate history, you'll really enjoy this. Just a minor change in plotline and you find the story just as entertaining as the original.

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (Dark Horse Collection.)

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Not Free SF Reader
awful
best of the Star Wars stories
Readable but annoyingly written continuation of original trilogy
Best of a shot-in-the-dark lot

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (Dark Horse Collection.)
Mike Baron , Olivier Vatine , and Fred Blanchar
Manufacturer: Dark Horse
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ASIN: 1569712026

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It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starlfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousand of light-years away, the last of the emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial Fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the new Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Some years after the events in the Star Wars movie, the New Republic is
beginning to encounter political problems, and having to deal with
governing and routing out rebels.

Along comes something nastier. A grand admiral of the Empire, with
a very potent battle fleet at his command, and a very impressive
ability to utilise it.

The beginning of the publishing of 100 billion books of what I suppose you could call '21st century pulp'.

This series is pretty decent, however.

awful.......2007-08-23

i can't believe people like this book.it's realy awful.and i bought this book when there was no new star wars books out and i was starving for something new from star wars.i would keep reading the old brian dalye or alan dean foster books.but i guess being spoiled by those writers reading zahn's book coulnd only be a dissapointment.and i really wanted to like this book.he just copies too much from the other writers instead of making something new.i mean an old jedi master.hey people use your brain trying to make another obi-wan character,sheesh!.

best of the Star Wars stories.......2007-06-24

Heir To The Empire is part one of The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn. This trilogy is set 5 years after Return of the Jedi. Han Solo and Princess Leia are married and are expecting Jedi twins. The Empire, lead by Grand Admiral Thrawn (best villian since Vader), plan to capture Leia and turn her and her twins to the Dark Side of the Force. Very highly recommended.

The Thrawn Trilogy consists of:
The Heir To The Empire
Dark Force Rising
The Last Command

Readable but annoyingly written continuation of original trilogy.......2007-06-13

My curiosity finally got the better of me, so I decided I would read the official continuation of the Star Wars story post Return of the Jedi. It starts out familiarizing the reader with a glossing over of the post Death Star V2 Emperor defeat happenings and jumps right into the activities of the new self appointed head of the Imperial forces, Admiral Thrawn who has been successfully raiding New Republic bases and supply lines. He has a plan to reinsert the Empire into their previous spot as bully overlord of the galaxy and Heir to the Empire is the jumping off point for this story, which takes three books to wrap up.

First off, it's an easy read. The story flows at a pretty good pace and seems to match the films in this respect. There are plenty of new characters that are realized relatively well and only seem out of place sometimes by name more than anything else. Some of the names of the characters just don't seem appropriate for Star Wars and it can be a little distracting, but not terribly so. What is more distracting however, and what makes these books less successful for me, is the lazy writing of the author. He can only describe moods with lip characterizations and most of the time, it's of the "so and so's lip twisted" variety, like...

Han is mad: His lip twists

Luke is worried: His lip twists

Leia is frightened: Her lip twists

Luke is determined: His lip twists

C3PO is acting dandy: His... Just kidding (Zahn probably had to hold himself back none the less)

He also comes up with new ideas of how to describe things and just starts using them all of a sudden but doesn't go back to insert them into earlier parts of the book. It's just weird when a character starts using a phrase all of a sudden, frequently, and they never used it for the first half of the book. How hard would it be to go back and place it in earlier parts of the book to make the character's use of language consistent?

And don't get me started on the Mynocks! "The thingy took off like a Mynock with a scorched tail." "It fell to the ground like a clipped Mynock." "He chortled like a bemused Mynock." "She ate like an anorexic Mynock."... and on and on.

Additionally,these characters, and maybe this was unavoidable but I don't think so, live completely in the past that is the 3 prequels. They are not given much of a life before them, in memory, so all of their recall harks back to the films (like we need to be reminded what happened) and that gets old real quick. Everything is "this is just like it happened on the Death Star" or "don't you remember what he did at Mos Eisley?" or "Luke thought back to the cave on Daigobah." Where's that extra mystery of the stuff we didn't see? It's like sitting around a bunch of people who only reminisce about a small period in their lives... Enough!

Well, I guess I'm trying to say that Heir to the Empire is not very well written, but the story is relatively interesting, easy to read, and, well, it tells us what happens to Luke and all of the rest after Return of the Jedi. I imagine a lot of people don't expect to find something literate in a book like this, but, maybe just once, I would like to be surprised.

Best of a shot-in-the-dark lot.......2007-05-27

Star Wars novels are often hit or miss, with many of them being completely unappealing to non-star wars nerds. Speaking as one of those nerds, I've read quite a few of the Star Wars novels, and the entire Hand of Thrawn trilogy is one of the few that stands on it's own not just as a good Star Wars series, but as an excellent general science fiction story as well. Timothy Zahn has an eye for detail that escapes most authors of any genre, and has carefully crafted a fantastic story that has something for every reader to enjoy.

The trilogy focuses both on the difficulties of setting up a new government to replace the old Empire, the number of things still mysterious and unknown even in a well-known universe, and the artful style with which a true strategist could use the resources of the Star Wars universe.

If I could rate it higher than five stars, I would.

Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Star Wars (Dark Horse))

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eh...
Above-Average
Meh.
Very good book.
Luke takes out Vader Enemy

Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Star Wars (Dark Horse))
John Wagner , Kilian Plunket , and variou
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ASIN: 1569711836

Book Description

Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker -- alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire . . . Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for.

Customer Reviews:

eh..........2006-10-22

i remember reading the novel several years ago, but didnt remember specifics. i picked up a used copy of the graphic novel, and was left disappointed...the story line was very quick and choppy. princess leia's scenes with Xixor were almost laughable. the style of art and drawing didnt appeal to me at all and the colors just weren't vivid. the Swoop gangs felt very out of place and Jabba was out of character. the redeeming value was the prescence of Fett, whose part in the novel could've probably filled out the entire graphic novel. i can't wait for Dark Horse's Fett collection to come out next year.

Above-Average.......2005-12-09

A decent graphic novel. Has pretty good art, the storyline was ok, but what really ruined this for me was the unrealistic-ness. If you thought Empire vol. 1: Betrayal had cheesy dialogue by Vader, you'd hate this. Vader also seemed to be acting like a disobient 2 year old, never listening to anyone. What I also found annoying was the fact that the characters all seemed to be constantly talking to themselves. Boba Fett isn't his usual quiet, calculated self in this book. He was always taunting others and talking to himself as he tried to escape what seemed like an entire galaxy chasing him. Possibly the only cool characters in this were Luke and Dash Rendar. I've definitely read better.

Meh........2005-08-20

The novelization was much better. I did however love the Boba fett plot that was added, as well as the artists renditions of Leia and Fett. Absolutly amazing.
However it just didnt have the power of others ive read. 3 stars

Very good book........2004-09-13

I read this book in 2 hours and do not regret it. It was definetely worth the $10 I paid for it. It gets a little confusiing at times, but you just gotta keep reading it. Now you can find out when and where Luke constructed his new lightsaber, and much more. If you are a star wars fan, you won't regret it, if your not, you probaly won't have any idea whats going on.

Luke takes out Vader Enemy.......2003-07-24

This is a review of Shadow of the Empire which is available as a hard cover book of 340 (ISBN 0553574132) pages, a comic (isbn 1569711836), a novelization of 176 pages (isbn 044013036) and audio cassette (isbn 0553100890). This story tales places between ESB and ROTJ. I always felt it was one of the more important stories of the Expanded Universe given that Xizor became an action figure as did Dash Render and his ship (Outrider). The whole gang is in this one even Han, though is encased in carbonite. We get Vader, the emperor, Fett, Guri, Boosk, 4-Lom, Jabba, Zuckuss and Wedge along with the regular gang of heroes.

Apparently Dark horse did have available any pictures of Lando or Leia because the artists did a lousy job of drawing them. Most of the time Luke was OK, but sometimes he looked like Jessica Lynch. They did do a great job drawing Fett, Vader and dash however.

Book Description

In the depths of galactic space, a foolish and arrogant young Jedi awakes an ancient, deadly power. This seductive evil will lead him down a path that will make him a Dark Lord of the Sith, and his darkling power will make the very galaxies tremble.

Customer Reviews:

The Best of the Jedi.......2007-09-06

This is the best of the Tales of the Jedi series. Before you read it, you should at least read the first volume, titled simply Tales of the Jedi (sometimes with the subtitle Knights of the Old Republic, but that name now belongs to a video game series and a new monthly comic). It would also be good to read the short TotJ: The Freedon Nadd Uprising. The Golden Age of the Sith and the Fall of the Sith Empire predate this volume in the story chronology, but aren't necessary for understanding Dark Lords. (In fact, they should probably be avoided.)

Why is this the best? Veitch and Anderson's writing plays off each other, presenting the best of each and compensating for their weaknesses. The art in the first five chapters is fantastic, as are Dave Dorman's covers. The early TotJ stories have just enough implied backstory to hint at the larger world but it never leaves the reader confused. Korriban is one of my favorite Star Wars locations, and it was created here in crisp detail with millennia of history only hinted at.

What is lacking? The art in the sixth chapter is not so hot. The narration can be a bit comic-booky. Veitch was not involved in the subsequent volumes of TotJ, which are hit-and-miss. The Sith War is ultimately disappointing, but the Redemption of Ulic Qel-Droma was a fine coda to the series.

A Great Star Wars Comic.......2006-12-23

Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith is the best Star Wars comic. It details how Exar Kun and Ulic Qel-Droma join the Dark Side. My favorite parts are when Exar battled Master Vodo, Sylvar, Crado and Ulic. The writing and art in issue 6 are terrible. Cay Qel-Droma talks like a hillbilly in issue 6. He says things like, "Me an' Toq are usin' the Force to hold him." The art detierorated as the story progessed. The first issues had great art. Those are the only flaws. I recommend all the Tales of the Jedi series.

A great book!.......2005-11-08

This interesting book is the second book in the Knights of the Old Republic series. The series is a collection of graphic novels that takes the reader to the Old Republic, thousands of years before the events of The Phantom Menace.

In this graphic novel we are introduced to Exar Kun, a Jedi whose fascination with the ancient Sith teachings is leading him towards the dark-side. Also, with the ascension of a pair of Sith magicians to the throne of The Empress Teta system, the Republic is moving towards war. Ulic Qel-Droma thinks that he can destroy the menace single-handed, and avoid a bloody showdown between the Sith and the Republic, but what will be the cost?

My twelve-year-old son is a big Star Wars fan, and he picked up this series so that he could keep on learning about the Star Wars universe. Overall, we found this to be a great book. The illustration work is very good, and the story is gripping. We enjoyed the action and the many different creatures and races that are the hallmark of Star Wars.

Yep, we both enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it to you. We highly recommend the entire Tales of the Jedi series!

ok.......2005-05-18

probably the best of the tales of the jedi dark horse comics. exar kun makes this series, but the art is terrible and the story in all the TOTJ bland as a whole.

I THINK I CAN.......2003-07-22

I am reviewing Tales of the Jedi Dark Lords of the Sith, ISBN: 1569710953 A TPB comic published Feb 1996 covering individuals issues 1 through 6 of the Dark Horse comic series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith written by Tom Veitch and KJA. It has the same Hugh Fleming cover as the comic shown in Amazon as Titan books ISBN 1840231297 published nov 1999.

The Art and coloring are still the older style and get about 2.5. the story, as Tom Veitch tells us is intended to reflect what was revealed in Holocrons that are discovered 1,000's of years later. In particular, they foreshadow what happens to Luke Skywalker in dark empire. This is an intense and serious contribution to the star wars Galaxy, and my version is over 100 pages. I think it is worthwhile, and I did like it better the second time I read it, especially if you later read the Jedi Academy Book Trilogy by Kevin J Anderson, I Jedi and Dark Empire by Dark Horse.

There is also an audio tape version of this comic that is a complete dramatization, rather than just a reading; I am reviewing Audio book ISBN: 1565111990 - In short, the dramatization format can be hard to follow at times, but I thought that overall they did a good job - 3 stars.

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