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Big by Vashti Harrison
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Vol. 3: Remastered by Kieron Gillen
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Probably closer to 3.5? Not as strong as the last 2 Aphra volumes personally, but still my favorite of the 2017 Star Wars series. Aphra is a very engaging character, and it is interesting to see the dynamic with the droids flipped. It is also awesome to have an explicitly queer character in Star Wars, and that this volume let her do more than vaguely reference it.
Star Wars Vol. 7: The Ashes of Jedha by
2.0
I have found the mainline Star Wars comics incredibly hit or miss. The art tries too hard to be hyper-realistic in the faces, which clashes with the flatter backgrounds and looks uncanny and off putting. The plot of this one was also very hard to follow and did not grab me in any way.
Grumpy Pants by Claire Messer
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
A sweet children's book with a good message about how to recognize and regulate negative emotions. I think I also need a bath, hot chocolate, and to wash all the grumpy out of my clothes.
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel by Kieron Gillen
dark
3.0
I really liked a lot of the character dynamics in this one, especially the unlikely friendship between Aphra and Luke and the divorced energy of Aphra and Sanna. However, the main plot really didn't do anything for me. Seeing the different art styles back to back in the same volume also hammers home which art styles I do and don't prefer in Star Wars comics.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Vol. 1: Aphra by Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen
adventurous
medium-paced
4.5
Following up from Aphra's appearances in the Darth Vader and Star Wars comics, her first solo comic is a good starting place that reintroduces the character to new readers. I am still a big fan of her dynamic with the droids and Black Krrsantan, and the addition of her father makes for an interesting team for this adventure. I enjoyed the focus on her past, and her role as an archeologist. I also really enjoyed the art style for this issue, especially in comparison to the more realistic but less engaging art of some of the other SW comics. Overall, definitely looking forward to seeing more of this comic run.
Star Wars, Vol. 5: Yoda's Secret War by Jason Aaron
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
We take a detour from the main story to hear about the time that Yoda acted out the plot of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, but with none of the good parts. I'm also not really a fan of the artwork for the main stories, I find that it tries to hard to be realistic, and ends up looking uncanny.
I did enjoy the Annual #2 that was included. I liked the artwork, and think that the Princess Leia focused stories end up having interesting things to say about the rebellion. I am curious to see if the character Pash ever comes back, or if she is only in this comic.
I did enjoy the Annual #2 that was included. I liked the artwork, and think that the Princess Leia focused stories end up having interesting things to say about the rebellion. I am curious to see if the character Pash ever comes back, or if she is only in this comic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and War