The force awakens shattered empire comic book worth. Shattered empire, hes introduced another woman whos just as intriguing and a force to be. A oneshot from greg pak and marc leming, star wars. Since disney acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2012, much of the star wars expanded universe, which consisted of video game storylines, films and comic books, was rebranded as star wars. When the star wars comic book shattered empire was first announced as part of the journey to the force awakens series of publications, the idea presented was to bridge the gap between return of. Poe dameron oscar isaac is portrayed as an xwing pilot for the resistance in star wars. Writer greg rucka punisher, wolverine, gotham central and artist marco checchetto avengers world, punisher take us past the destruction of the second death star and into the chaos of a shattered empire.
Shattered empire, also known as journey to star wars. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. Shattered empire gives us a first look at the events in the 30 years between return of the jedi and force awakens. Epic star wars theme start at long last, the galaxy is free from the tyranny of the galactic empire. The force awakens and while he is a new character in star wars lore, the new star wars. The fourissue series was published monthly by marvel comics. The story presented here isnt mindblowing by any means, but as a first issue it does a solid job of establishing newcomers shara and kes and sets up the rest of the series pretty well. But before we get to be flies on the wall in the falcons cockpit again, weve got a brand new marvelpublished star wars comic book that released this week. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this.
The inclusion of the very first star wars book, though, was fairly interesting as it sets the stage of the overall star wars saga and also contrasts comics from 40. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. The most baffling thing about shattered empire is that there really doesnt seem to be a good reason to read it. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The force awakens shattered empire, is a fourissue comic book miniseries created by writer greg rucka and artists marco checchetto and andres mossa. Shattered empire 1 is the first issue of the comic book miniseries star wars. Shattered empire is a four issue limited series serving as a prequel to the force awakens written by greg rucka, illustrated by marco chechetto. The point is, marvel clearly understands the importance of star wars. For the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of star wars episode vi return of the jedi. Greg rucka and a trio of artists bridge the gap between the destruction of the second death star and new adventures in a galaxy far, far away in journey to star wars. March 14, 2018 an awesome page for all of current and past star wars comic book news, history, and archives. Marvel has revealed a new comic book called journey to star wars. Mar 14, 2015 marvel has revealed a new comic book called journey to star wars.
Via for the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of return of the jedi. Shattered empire cast shara bey ruka samuels luke skywalker johnathan johnson leia organa ginger roll han solo christiaan connors. It began publication on september 09, 2015, and concluded on october 21, 2015. Force awakens banner overhead theres really nothing in the comic that has anything to do with force awakens. The force awakens, who are members of the rebel alliance. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Age of rebellion boba fett is one of the few comics focused on the legendary bounty hunter that are considered to be part of the official star wars canon. Motion comic part 4 confrontation on the smugglers moon duration. Shattered empire from writer greg rucka and artist marco checchetto. Shattered empire will further explore the slow death of the empire, building towards the. The force awakens publishing program, and it was published by marvel comics between september 9, 2015 and october 21, 2015, to positive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Browse the marvel comic series journey to star wars. The complex characteristics and the relationship make hard for the reader to understand the story and the characters feeling. Find the value of the marvel comic journey to star wars. Shattered empire comic explores return of the jedi aftermath. Beginning right during the events of the battle of endor, it is the tale of green squadron pilot shara bey. While fans of the mandalorian are waiting for season two, these star wars comics offer a better look into mandalore, the empire, and more. Star wars comics you should read after the mandalorian. It features the parents of resistance xwing fighter pilot poe dameron from the 2015 film star wars.
Shattered empire is a comic collection that showcases the continuing fight between the rebel alliance and the evil galactic empire following the battle of endor. All of the star wars comics published by marvel thus far since their reacquisition have ranged from really good to fantastic. Sep 06, 2017 marvel comics first entry into journey to star wars. Amidst the stars about the forest moon, rebel forces have engaged the evil galactic empire in a desperate, final confrontation, hoping to end the tyrannical rule of emperor palpatine and bring peace to a wearied and battered galaxy. Writer greg rucka punisher, wolverine, gotham central and artist marco checchetto avengers world, punisher take us past the destruction of the second death star. Journey to star wars the force awakens shattered empire 2015. Shattered empire is just kind of mediocre and serviceable. Luke skywalker has restored the jedi order to its former greatness. The force awakens has been revealed as shattered empire, a star wars comic book event series launching in september.
For the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of return of the jedi. Do not read further if you dont want to be spoiled. Shattered empire is a fourissue star wars comic book limited series, set immediately after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi. Shattered empire will examine life in the star wars universe postreturn of the jedi. I loved the way how the story is being told, but the characters were very confusing for the person whos beginner to the star wars. Shattered empire is a four issue limited series serving as a prequel to the force awakens written by greg rucka, illustrated by marco chechetto, angel unzueta, and emilio laiso. Fett was the first mandalorian in the star wars galaxy fans were introduced to in the empire strikes back, hired by darth vader to capture han solo. The star wars comic books category for a complete list.
A great resource not only for fans of star wars comics, but also comic shop owners as well. Shattered empire is a fourissue comic book miniseries published by marvel comics. Its the explosive leadin to this winters blockbuster bigscreen star wars revival, and everything you need to know is right here. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. Force awakens and included books, short stories, and comic books. In writer greg ruckas mind, princess leia is always awesome, yet in his comic book star wars. Star wars shattered empire journey force awakens marvel. The force awakens shattered empire free comic book price guide. Marvel comics first entry into journey to star wars. Episode vi return of the jedi, shattered empire explores the galactic implications of emperor palpatines death in the battle of endor.
Best place on the whole net to find whatever star wars comic books or related stuff you seek, old or. Shattered empire comic is collected in a softcover and a hardcover book, both with different additional contents. What takes this issue over the top is the artwork of marco checchetto. Beginning right during the events of the battle of endor. See the first image from marvels highlyanticipated event series. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Apr 18, 2016 this video was produced for noncommercial use, to be enjoyed by ourselves, fellow fans and the original creators as a tribute to star wars.
Writer greg rucka punisher, wolverine, gotham central and artist marco checchetto avengers world, punisher take us past the destruction of the second death star into the chaos of a shattered empire. Star wars shattered empire journey force awakens marvel graphic novel comic book ebay. The story is set during and immediately after the events of star wars. The issue was written by greg rucka, penciled by marco checchetto, and published on september 9, 2015. Following aftermaths release in september, marvel comics will release a new four issue miniseries titled star wars.
This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Shattered empire is a comic book miniseries, set in the sequel era. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. It lacks the scale and cast of supporting characters from previous issues, but it benefits from being a more focused story overall. Shattered empire and really wants this book to be viewed as a major aspect of their star wars line. The force awakens shattered empire, is a fourissue comic book miniseries created by. Greg rucka, is an american comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as action comics, batwoman. All of which only serves to reinforce that star wars. Journey with us into the time after the end of star wars. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
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