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5.0 out of 5 stars
More classic Star Wars. Well-drawn, well-written., April 21 2003
This review is from: Star Wars: A Long Time Ago Volume 4: Screams In The Void (Paperback)
I started picking up the Star Wars comics halfway through its run -- right when this book takes off. Compared to the first issues in the series, the art is quite sophisticated and matches well with the imagery seen in the films. Characterizations are remarkably deep considering the plotters were barred from using situations that would pop up in Return of the Jedi.
My favorite bit deals with a young Rebel woman who looks like she could be Luke's first girlfriend, but is actually much more. I won't spoil the surprise here, but let's just say that Mara Jade wasn't exactly a totally original creation.
Most importantly, these stories are FUN and are a great read for all Star Wars fans young and old. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun stuff!! Simonson and Palmer are the BEST!!!!!, Jun 14 2004
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This review is from: Star Wars: A Long Time Ago Volume 4: Screams In The Void (Paperback)
This material is beautiful to look at, even if the stories are occasionally a tad weak (often, they are very good too, so don't get me wrong).
Walt Simonson is one of the all-time great comics artists, and this is his most unique work, because he combined with inker-extraordinaire Tom Palmer to virtually redefine the boundaries between "penciller" and "inker" in comics. The result has the amazing energy of Simonson, but the neo-realism of Palmer, and it has never been equalled by another Star Wars art team to this day.
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