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My Review of VOLUME ONE
Title: Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Vol. 2 — Prisoner of Bogan
Author: John Ostrander
Year Published: 2013
Synopsis: Xesh, a mysterious alien warrior, is enthralled with the madman Daegen Lok and his obsession with conquering known space. Hunter teams are dispatched by the Je’daii to stop Lok and save the misguided Xesh, but they’re not alone. Xesh’s former masters have sent their own hunter—with orders to kill! Collects Dawn of the Jedi: Prisoner of Bogan #1-#5.
Review: I am a big fan of John Ostrander's Star Wars comics. This is the second graphic novel volume in the Dawn of the Jedi series. This series takes place even long long longer ago, still in a galaxy far far away.
I like that this graphic novel continues this interesting story. Since I was already familiar with the characters, it was easier to jump into the world. There are multiple arcs, but I found them easy to follow. There was a feeling of building up in this volume. I am excited to see where this is leading to.
One cool thing about the Dawn of the Jedi series is that the Sith and Jedi aren't established, so the world is a lot more grey. There's a lot of play with the light and dark side and the balance between them. And balance is what Star Wars is all about.
I always love the details in Star Wars comics. They manage to capture what I like the most in Star Wars movies: the background. So many interesting details can be found behind the main action in each panel. The art in both the forefront and background is beautiful.
I give this graphic novel a 4/5. I can't wait for volume three! If you haven't read the first volume, go get it! Or, go get the first issue from your local comic shop!
-PAUL
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Title: Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Volume One - Force Storm
Author: John Ostrander
Year Published: 2012
***Release Date: December 12, 2012***
Review: The only comic book series I have consistently read since I was a kid is Star Wars. I would save up my money to get the trade paperbacks of the Clone Wars as they came out. Recently, I have fallen behind. I read the first few volumes of the Legacy series and really liked John Ostrander's writing. When I heard about the Dawn of the Jedi series, I was very excited to get back into the Star Wars world.
This series takes place 36,453 years before the battle of Yavin. There is no separation of the Jedi between light and dark or Jedi and Sith. The Jedi are known as the Je'daii. They don't even use lightsabers! They have swords. Ostrander did a good job of simplifying the technology. Everything takes place within one solar system. There is an outside force, though.
I liked how the many species I am familiar with from the Star Wars universe appear. The main cast is diverse and full of many interesting characters. Some classic Star Wars tropes are played with, but I can tell these characters will pave their own paths.
I really enjoyed the art work. Star Wars comics always find a way to incorporate the original feel of the movies, having things in the background that catch your eye. This makes the world richer and fuller.
I look forward to continuing to read the Dawn of the Jedi series. I may have to go to my local comic store and pick up the individuals as I don't know if I'll be able to wait for the trade paperbacks.
I give Volume One a 4/5. I can't wait to see where these characters go!
-PAUL
