A review by tbarrett815
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Infinities by Drew Edward Johnson, Randy Stradley, J.W. Rinzler, Mike Mayhew, Davide Fabbri, Chris Warner, Scott Kolins, Dan Norton, J.J. Kirby, Dave Land, Ryan Benjamin, Al Rio, Adam Gallardo
4.0
These comics provided a really interesting take on what could have happened if things had played out a little differently. Each of the AUs diverged from the original story enough to have a significant impact, but the way the characters acted still felt true to who they are. I really enjoyed the ESB and ROTJ AUs, but the ANH one felt a little bit off to me, even though I still liked reading it.
As for "The Star Wars," it was really fascinating to read George Lucas's original screenplay in comic form. You can see many elements in the story that appear throughout the Skywalker Saga, but it's in a less polished, developed form here. Also, George's clunky dialogue is turned up to an eleven, so that's fun to read.
If this is what Star Wars ended up being, there's no way it would have been the cultural phenomenon it is today. It might have gained a cult following with midnight screenings, but this version is less universal and more dated. While you can tell the original Star Wars was made in the 1970s, it doesn't feel like it when you watch it. Whereas "The Star Wars" has 1974 written all over it.
Although I preferred the Infinities comics over "The Star Wars," I recommend this collection to any mega Star Wars fan.
As for "The Star Wars," it was really fascinating to read George Lucas's original screenplay in comic form. You can see many elements in the story that appear throughout the Skywalker Saga, but it's in a less polished, developed form here. Also, George's clunky dialogue is turned up to an eleven, so that's fun to read.
If this is what Star Wars ended up being, there's no way it would have been the cultural phenomenon it is today. It might have gained a cult following with midnight screenings, but this version is less universal and more dated. While you can tell the original Star Wars was made in the 1970s, it doesn't feel like it when you watch it. Whereas "The Star Wars" has 1974 written all over it.
Although I preferred the Infinities comics over "The Star Wars," I recommend this collection to any mega Star Wars fan.