Original Fiction + Pop Critique
E.K. Johnston's Star Wars: Queen's Shadow introduced me to Padmé's Handmaidens and the details of the resurrected Naboo tradition of the Royal decoy system. This comic features Moteé, who is not featured in the book, as I recall.
The heroic Jedi Knights lead the clone armies of the Republic against the endless droid legions of the rebellious Deparatists. The powerful young Jedi prodigy, Anikin Skywalker, may be the Republic's best hope to end the conflict. But as the fires of war engulf more and more of the Galaxy with each passing day, Anakin faces challenges his training never prepared him for...
Star Wars Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray centers around Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn as he is at a crossroads. Jinn faces what could be his final mission with his seemingly ill-suited Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, while mulling over the pivotal issue of accepting a seat on the Jedi Council.
Captain Rex Leads his fellow clone soldiers in valiant battle against the Separatist droid armies. And what better ally to have in the defense of the noble galactic Republic than... Jar Jar Binks?!
I have some thoughts on the Star Wars IX teaser...
After narrowly surviving Count Dooku's betrayal And the destruction of her people by the Separatists, the fearsome Asajj Ventress is forging a new path. She may no longer be a dark apprentice but she's as deadly and determined as ever...
Master Mace Windu is known far and wide as one of the Jedi Order's most formidable warriors. But what the enemies of the Republic DON'T know is that Mace could be their undoing...
Star Wars Queen's Shadow by E. K. Johnston follows Padmè Naberrie as she transitions from life as Queen Amidala. Padmè navigates a world of political intrigue and learns how to be an idealist in a cynical world.
Jango Fett is One of the most feared bounty hunters in the Galaxy, a cold-blooded and ruthless assassin who always gets the job done no matter what it takes. If Jango's past has been built on violence and destruction... what's left to build his future?
Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi made a promise to his dying master to train Anakin Skywalker, thought to be the Chosen One of legend long prophesied to bring balance between the light and dark sides of the Force. But both Obi-Wan and Anakin are still adjusting to their roles as teacher and student... Writer: Jody Houser Pencilers: Cory Smith, Wilton Santos Inker: Walden Wong Colorist: Java Tartaglia Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera
Ash. Sith Apprentice Darth Maul has long waited in the shadows under the tutelage of Darth Sidious for the day when they would bring about the destruction of the Jedi Order. But Maul's lust for battle drives him to act. And with the dark side of the Force as his weapon, the Jedi's days are numbered...
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has long served the Jedi Council and the Galactic Republic faithfully. But his faith in the Jedi and in the Force is about to be tested...
