Now that Disney owns LucasArts and Marvel Comic Books it
seems only naturally that they would produce a new series of comic books based on
the Star Wars franchise.
Once Dark Horse’s Star Wars license agreement expired Marvel
began preparations to produce a whole new series of comic books beginning with
the recently released Star Wars title.
In the new series the original cast is back along with a few
other familiar faces.
The series takes place just after the 4th Star
Wars film: A New Hope. Having defeated
the Empire and blowing up the first Deathstar the Rebels decide to push their advantage
and take the rebellion to the Empire’s front door.
In a daring attack on the Empire's Corellian Weapon Factory
Alpha, all goes according to plan until the ‘Negotiator’ shows up, namely Darth
Vader.
Things get ‘interesting’ as the Rebels, led by Han, Luke and
Leia, discover that the Millennium Falcon has been dismantled by the local
scavengers and Luke is forced to face
off against Vader.
Writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday, along with
colorist Laura Martin, have successfully brought back the magic of the original
Star Wars Trilogy.
The script keeps you riveted to your seat, Cassady’s art is
spot-on and the coloring is perfect giving the comic book a cinematic feel.
Star Wars is back, Marvel has it and the sky is the limit!