fandom4ever's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mara Jade, one of the best EU characters created. This comic shows the story of just before and after the death of the Emperor when Mara’s whole life turns upside down and she receives the ultimate final order “You will kill Luke Skywalker.”
After Palpatine’s death, Mara is held captive by the director of Imperial Intelligence, Ysanne Isard, as a possible threat to the Empire. Eventually escaping, she discovers a job she had done was not actually finished and sets about putting things right; while finding her Force powers have severely diminished.
Throughout this comic, you see Mara as one who truly believed in her work and service to the Empire and to Palpatine; she was removing threats to the peace and security of the galaxy. She also saw how the Rebels caused death and destruction wherever they went in the gunfights that inevitably ensued with Imperial forces, oftentimes innocent civilians caught in the middle.
This is a good comic with appealing artwork. The only thing I was left wishing was seeing how Mara eventually ended up with Talon Karrde.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good character piece on Mara Jade, a character whose usual appearance in the Star Wars series is all about hating Luke and wanting to kill Luke. This was a refreshing change from that and it showed how efficient, resourceful and dangerous she can be (when not trying to kill Luke). This was quite a long story for a graphic novel, but it had a lot to say and showed quite a lot of the character of Mara Jade the person as opposed to Mara Jade the weapon. Although the story doesn't really affect the main story-line, it does touch upon several aspects of the films and Expanded Universe which gave it an authentic feel. In the end, it was an enjoyable tale of a strong, lightsaber-wielding female just trying to find her place in the galaxy... another thing Disney have stolen and butchered horribly.
The artwork was okay, nothing particularly special but didn't hurt the eyes either.
The artwork was okay, nothing particularly special but didn't hurt the eyes either.
samanthaig's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thisorangelife's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent introduction to one of the EU’s most beloved characters, set post Return of the Jedi.
elzirm's review
3.25
Look, I love Mara Jade and will read anything about her that Timothy Zahn is involved in writing. This doesn’t live up to the Thrawn trilogy or the Hand of Thrawn duology, not by a long shot. But have I read it three times? Yes, I have.
messyshelves's review against another edition
4.0
I kept going back and forth if I wanted to give this a 3/5 or a 4/5 (WHEN WILL GR TAKE THE HINT AND LET US HAVE HALF STARS?!). I love the Star Wars Legends Expanded Universe and I'll forever be salty over the fact that Disney basically tossed it aside when they could have had both universes going. After all how many AUs are there in Marvel comics?
The good parts of this comic are really good. But there is a lot of filler which kind of drags and being inside Mara's head so long doesn't really work since it's often not her thoughts but her commentary on the situation itself - or her explaining what she has to do.
I still love her and find her fascinating so putting this as a 4/5 because I'm biased even though Papa George apparently didn't like her oh well.
The good parts of this comic are really good. But there is a lot of filler which kind of drags and being inside Mara's head so long doesn't really work since it's often not her thoughts but her commentary on the situation itself - or her explaining what she has to do.
I still love her and find her fascinating so putting this as a 4/5 because I'm biased even though Papa George apparently didn't like her oh well.
kamrynchristine's review against another edition
4.0
Mara Jade is awesome so it’s cool to see her full backstory
thisorangelife's review
5.0
An excellent introduction to one of the EU’s most beloved characters, set post Return of the Jedi.
peregrineace's review
4.0
A nice collection of the always awesome Mara Jade. The plot features Mara Jade delivering her own style of justice while acting as the Emperor's Hand. I'm not a huge fan of the artwork, but it's good and adds to the story. A fun look at Mara during the Empire.
star_laufeyson's review
4.0
Muy interesante el poder descubrir más cosas del carismático y fuerte personaje de Mara Jade. Lleno de acción, espionaje 😄
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