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vanessa177's review
4.0
This was really enjoyable. Right from the start, it reads like something that is expected to go on to a long run based on the pacing and way they introduce characters, which I liked. The plots have a lot of action while having smidgens of goofiness that keep it feeling fresh. It also looks really good. The characters look like the actors without looking creepy. I love the color schemes. The lettering makes me want a comic only about droids more than I already would have.
I only started reading Star Wars comics after seeing The Force Awakens, and this is the first one that I've reviewed on Goodreads. That might have me bumping it up from three to four stars.
I only started reading Star Wars comics after seeing The Force Awakens, and this is the first one that I've reviewed on Goodreads. That might have me bumping it up from three to four stars.
ellie_cripps's review
2.0
Good ideas and nice artwork, but seriously lacking story wise. I don't know if they weren't allowed to make decisions about his backstory that would affect his canon too much, but ultimately it was a little too much like nothing
thebookberrie's review
4.0
I'm an Oscar Isaac simp before I am a human being. Story was... whatever that was but the artist put their whole artistussy into drawing him exactly like the actor and that's all that matters. This is just an entire book full of pictures of him (and sweet child BB8) and I am fed.
adperfectamconsilium's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Star Wars: Poe Dameron vol 1: Black Squadron
Written by Charles Soule
Art by Phil Noto
This series is set before the events of the film The Force Awakens. Poe Dameron is one of the best pilots in the galaxy that ends up working with the rebels. With his charm and skills he's a bit like a Han Solo for the new generation and it makes sense that he would get his own series.
The art is fairly decent and it starts well with Poe showing off his flying skills. He's been tasked by Leia to put together a small squadron of pilots and set off on a mission to track down the missing Luke Skywalker.
The six issues are pretty much split into two stories, the first featuring an alien cult worshipping a giant egg and then the more interesting prison planet playing host to Grakkus the as Hutt.
Villain of the piece is Terex from the First Order, the sort of character that we want Poe to get the better of at any opportunity.
The second part of the story doesn't give much chance for any flying time which is a downside for a group of pilots! There are flashes of Poe's personality but not enough and there's not much time to get to know the squad.
The star of the book is the droid BB8. He's very lovable even though he talks in bleeps and the team are overly reliant upon him to get them out of trouble.
Note to Poe: please do better in the next volume or Leia might as well just send BB8 to complete the mission by himself.
✨✨✨⚡3.5 stars
Written by Charles Soule
Art by Phil Noto
This series is set before the events of the film The Force Awakens. Poe Dameron is one of the best pilots in the galaxy that ends up working with the rebels. With his charm and skills he's a bit like a Han Solo for the new generation and it makes sense that he would get his own series.
The art is fairly decent and it starts well with Poe showing off his flying skills. He's been tasked by Leia to put together a small squadron of pilots and set off on a mission to track down the missing Luke Skywalker.
The six issues are pretty much split into two stories, the first featuring an alien cult worshipping a giant egg and then the more interesting prison planet playing host to Grakkus the as Hutt.
Villain of the piece is Terex from the First Order, the sort of character that we want Poe to get the better of at any opportunity.
The second part of the story doesn't give much chance for any flying time which is a downside for a group of pilots! There are flashes of Poe's personality but not enough and there's not much time to get to know the squad.
The star of the book is the droid BB8. He's very lovable even though he talks in bleeps and the team are overly reliant upon him to get them out of trouble.
Note to Poe: please do better in the next volume or Leia might as well just send BB8 to complete the mission by himself.
✨✨✨⚡3.5 stars
starwarrior91's review
4.0
All around good story. Starfighter action, a bit of espionage, and a good mystery. Glad I’ve finally started reading this series
horoxv's review
4.0
Marvel has done amazing so far with the new star wars canon comics.
Poe Dameron Vol 1: Black Squadron contains issues 1-5 of the new Poe Dameron comic from marvel. This is one of the few series in the new marvel comic selection that takes place in unknown time periods during and around the events of episode 7, The Force Awakens. So, of course, this makes me very excited to see more into the new universe.
This volume was very exciting and showed me several things that I love in any star wars media:
New planets.
New aliens.
X-Wing Squadrons.
BB8.
Poe is a confident, charming pilot and the Black Squadron, consisting of Snap Wexley, who is one of the main characters from the Aftermath Series by Chuck Wendig, is Black 2. I have a love of X-Wing squadrons and any story that deals with average, ordinary citizens doing amazing things.
Sure I love the force, Jedi, Sith, Lightsabers, etc, but there's just something about ordinary joes taking on evil that puts me on the edge of my seat.
Can't wait for the rest of the series and Volume 2!
Poe Dameron Vol 1: Black Squadron contains issues 1-5 of the new Poe Dameron comic from marvel. This is one of the few series in the new marvel comic selection that takes place in unknown time periods during and around the events of episode 7, The Force Awakens. So, of course, this makes me very excited to see more into the new universe.
This volume was very exciting and showed me several things that I love in any star wars media:
New planets.
New aliens.
X-Wing Squadrons.
BB8.
Poe is a confident, charming pilot and the Black Squadron, consisting of Snap Wexley, who is one of the main characters from the Aftermath Series by Chuck Wendig, is Black 2. I have a love of X-Wing squadrons and any story that deals with average, ordinary citizens doing amazing things.
Sure I love the force, Jedi, Sith, Lightsabers, etc, but there's just something about ordinary joes taking on evil that puts me on the edge of my seat.
Can't wait for the rest of the series and Volume 2!