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We learn that Lando was setting up a double cross – he planned to sell out the rebels as a fakeout, only to turn on Darth Vader and Boba Fett after. All she wants is to rescue Han, and a big part of why he’s frozen in carbonite is Lando’s failed plans on Cloud City. It doesn’t come off as forced or for that matter even that big of a deal that these are two separate things, but to have them be separate means that only the most voracious readers and viewers will ever get this complete set of minor details.Īfter rescuing Lando, Leia gets angry. And this comic references that episode heavily, showing her gripping the detonator, donning the outfit, and even uses the same comment about being the right size for the clothes. The episode shows Leia gaining the outfit as well as the thermal detonator, Boushh’s weapons, etc. Where does my grievance come in? Well, it just feels like that episode should have been worked into this comic somehow. It just so happens that the two are about the same size, so Leia should be able to pull off the disguise. Leia kicks his butt and steals the outfit she’d later use to sneak into Jabba’s Palace in Return of the Jedi.

#Age of rebellion art series

That short episode of the YouTube series shows Leia meeting Maz Kanata for the first time, and they are soon attacked and pursued by Boushh himself. I watched it right after reading, and they are two halves of the same whole. My only gripe with this particular issue is that I hadn’t seen the Forces of Destiny episode yet called Bounty Hunted. But the assailant removes their helmet, and it turns out to be Leia in disguise. Lando attempts to disarm the bounty hunter with his charm, and he starts talking numbers to pay the hunter off rather than face Jabbe the Hutt or the Empire. We cut to Lando, who is under fire and soon subdued by the bounty hunter Boushh. And who is it whose in trouble? None other than Lando Calrissian. Evaan’s call details a rebel ship has been shot down by bounty hunters. This issue is actually loaded with cameos and good references, but more on that later. Evaan was created for Leia’s original comic miniseries and even if it isn’t an on-page appearance (it’s a distress call, we don’t get to see her) it’s good to get a cameo from her. The pair are interrupted by a distress call from rebel ally and close personal friend of Leia, Evaan Verlaine. We begin following Leia and Chewbacca, who are gearing up to confront Jabba the Hutt and rescue Han Solo from his carbonite lockup. I’m happy to say that minus one (in my opinion) shortcoming, this is a fantastic kickoff to the Age of Rebellion series. The earlier Marvel comic series starring Leia is also great, and I wish it would have gone on longer. Claudia Gray’s novels starring Leia ( Bloodline and Leia: Princess of Alderaan) are great reads and viewed by many as essential reading. Thus far, I’ve loved everything I’ve seen involving Leia in canon, and this comic is no exception. These stories are very short and it’s difficult to discuss them without spoilers, so if you haven’t read them yet and want to enjoy any potential reveals/story beats, head to your comic shop before you read this article***** *****The following article recaps the first three issues of Marvel’s Age of Rebellion, and it contains spoilers for the Princess Leia, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Special issues. The stories don’t connect to one another, as every issue is a one-shot (and each issue numbered as #1) but instead fill in minor backstory or tell new stories in between films and existing books. While the die-hard lore fans may not regard every story as ‘necessary,’ they’ve been regarded overall as fun stories with new backstory tidbits and connective tissue to the greater lore. The ‘Age of’ series has been a bit of a rollercoaster thus far, with ups and downs in the storytelling and choices of stories themselves. We’re talking comics today kids, and that means taking a ride through a mercenary art form. Do these new stories hold up to the overall great Age of Republic stories? Read on to find out with a recap of the first three issues – Princess Leia, Grand Moff Tarkin, and the 3-part Special. This time we jump into the Galactic Civil War, also known as the Original Trilogy era. Marvel’s Star Wars: Age of Rebellion is the second wave of one-shot comics exploring major and minor characters through new bite-sized stories.