And not just any old Star Wars story—is there even such a thing? It doesn't seem likely—but one featuring uber-Jedi Mace Windu, illustrated by the most excellent Mauricet.
So there's another thing I get to check off my bucket list. Pretty much just need to receive praise from Alan Moore and get asked to tour with Bruce Springsteen now...
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This was a great story with an even better message that doesn’t hit the reader over the head. Overall grades: A
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First off, the mysteries in this story really have my interest. Will we ever get answers to those questions? The mystery is compelling. On one hand I want the answers. On the other hand, the story can leave them unanswered, and the mystery actually adds something to the story, rather than taking away. The second thing is the depth to the story. I mean this one digs into some deep topics of abuse, bullying, depression, mental scarring, and misplaced violence. Those are very deep topics for kids, which is who this comic is aimed at. However, they’re very relevant and important topics. Kids need to know about those things, and they need hope and positive messages about how to deal with it. The ambition of tackling those topics, and wrapping them up into this neat little story…well, hats off to Scott Peterson as it’s one of the most meaningful Star Wars Adventures stories I’ve read yet. This one easily earns a five out of five metal bikinis.
