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Star Wars, Vol. 7: The Ashes of Jedha
Star Wars, Vol. 7: The Ashes of Jedha
Kieron Gillen | 2018 | Comics & Graphic Novels
4
6.0 (2 Ratings)
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The newest (at the time of writing) entry in Marvel's on-going Star Wars series, that sees Luke, Han, Leia et al travel to the planet of Jedha between the events of 'A New Hope' and 'The Empire Strikes Back': the planet, that is, that first appeared in the relatively-recent movie 'Rogue One' and on which the might of the Death Star was first practiced.

As such, Jedha is now a ruined planet under Imperial Occupation, with this collection (of issues number 38-43) also covering the effects of Saw Garrera's partisan group: another relatively recent addition to the whole Star Wars canon!

While Luke tries to learn more about being a Jedi as Leia seeks to form an alliance with the remaining members of that partisan group and as Han grows into a leadership role, the Empire tightens their grip on the planet.

I must admit to being a bit lost at first: although this is vol 7 in the series, the 'read in order' on the inside jacket actually places this after 'The Screaming Citadel': maybe if I'd read that, this might flow better?
  
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
1983 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A great but flawed entry into a groundbreaking trilogy
Return of the Jedi is a good enough closing episode of the original Star Wars trilogy.

A lot of the great things about the previous two films are carried over - the awesome settings and location, the unbeatable John Williams score, and the epic sci-fi vision that started in 1977.

By this point, everyone is familiar with all of the characters. Luke, Leia, and Han all return, and aren't really in any need of any further character development at this point. Not necessarily a bad thing as ROTJ can concentrate on rounding off the story.

The most divisive element of this entry amongst Star Wars fans are of course the Ewoks. Their inclusion is certainly a hammier direction for the series. Some people loved it, some absolutely hated it, and how big of a part they play during the films climax.
I personally am indifferent. I don't hate the Ewoks, but they're partly what makes ROTJ inferior to the first two. Still, not a scratch on what's to come *cough* Jar Jar *cough*.

We're still treated to some iconic moments - Jabba the Hutt and the Rancor pit. Vader and Luke finally squaring off. The speeder bike chase.
This shows just how much Star Wars still delivers three films in.

All in all, ROTJ is still an integral part of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time, and will always be important to me!
  
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1980 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi

"Just because I’m a huge Star Wars fan, and that movie really took the movie into a turn that set up the last movie. And the big surprises and everything that happen in the movie were really kind of revolutionary. And I just love sci-fi films, so Star Wars had to be on this list. And what’s so cool about it is I went to the 30th anniversary premiere — and I had just watched them — so I had brought an old VHS tape of that movie to the premiere, and I got Harrison Ford to sign it for me, which is really, really cool. And Billy Dee Williams was in an episode of Modern Family, and I got him to sign that VHS as well. So now all I really need to get is Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher to complete the actors in that movie. It’s one of my prized possessions."

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Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Alex Segura | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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7.0 (2 Ratings)
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I am a huge fan of Poe DAMron because of Oscar Isaac. He was also one of my favorite new additions to the Star Wars universe. We were first semi-introduced to Poe in @Star Wars: Shattered Empire . This book picks up when Poe is around 16, trying to escape Yavin IV because he doesn't want to lead a boring life or be a farmer.

My main issue is the timing of the release, this should have been released as part of the 'Journey to Rise of Skywalker'. It would have really added context to Poe and Zorii's relationship. It was a huge misstep in my opinion.

The story itself isn't bad, it's a Star Wars book, and I've read some stinkers in new canon (cough cough, I'm looking at you, @Star Wars: Queen's Shadow ). It was more predictable than most, and would have been useful prior to the release of Rise of Skywalker.
  
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
1977 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi

"It made a huge impression on me as a kid and I still have all my little action figures. In fact, my mom was too cheap to buy me the actual Star Wars case to hold them all in, so I have a case, but it’s called “Star World” and it has all these knock-off characters — like, there’s a Darth Vader who’s all in black, but just not quite the same. And there’s a hairy character who’s sort of like Chewbacca, but not — which is probably a collectors’ item when I think about it because they would never get away with that now. There’d be copyright infringements."

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
2003 | Action, Fantasy
the only piece of bad news, this is simply that: it’s all over.Unlike Star Wars, there is no original creator who we can look to come up with more and more episodes of a well-loved tale. J.R.R.Tolkien is dead, and with him the Fellowship died too.
  
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
1999 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Some new characters. (1 more)
A few good moments.
This was the fourth Star Wars movie, but the first in the storyline and you can see why they didn't bother starting off with this one as it's dull generally and a drag to watch. The story fails to encapsulate you and it falls way short in entertainment. (1 more)
I watched this when it first came out and I never wanted to watch it since!
The fourth film.......erm!
  
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
2016 | Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Fantastic
I'd go so far as saying this is one of the best Star Wars films. It has a fantastic cast, great script and a thrilling and tense storyline. Gareth Edwards has turned a risky one off prequel into a brilliant and entertaining film. Felicity Jones is a great lead, and I think K-2S0 might be my all time favourite robot, the humour he injects into this film is spot on.
  
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2: Legacy's End
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2: Legacy's End
Charles Soule | 2018 | Comics & Graphic Novels
4
6.0 (2 Ratings)
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"The Jedi are extinct. Their fire has gone out of the universe …"
Grand Moff Tarkin, Star Wars: A New Hope

Collecting issues number 7-12 of the current run of Darth Vader comics, with Vader hunting down the Jedi librarian Jocasta Nu with the aid(?) of the Grand Inquisitor as Palpatine believes her to be a serious threat to his New Order: a threat of knowledge (she knows who Vader was), if not of power.
  
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Lupita Nyong'o recommended Saga in Books (curated)

 
Saga
Saga
Brian K. Vaughan | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels
9.2 (21 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"A friend of mine recommended it as a good introduction to comic book reading for adults, and I latched onto it. It’s Romeo and Juliet passion meets Star Wars epic and Game of Thrones provocativeness but with sharp and witty dialogue and incredibly imaginative illustration. My favorite character: Lying Cat: a cat that, instead of meowing, says, ‘lying’ every time someone lies in its presence – now that’s a superpower I would want!"

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