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Star Wars: Visions - Peach Momoko #1
PEACH MOMOKO BRINGS HER UNIQUE STORYTELLING TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY! CENTURIES after the death of a GREAT DARK SITH LORD, a cult has grown worshipping this SITH LORD and the DARK SIDE. ANKOK believes she is the successor to the LEGACY of THE SITH with her DARK SIDE POWERS! But is she truly in tune with THE FORCE? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? KAKO and GEL are about to come face-to-face with the truth…even if it kills them!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2023
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November 19, 2023
Weird another mostly silent one-shot comic. I just read Alien Annual 2023.
I'm not really a Star Wars fan in general, although I do like a lot of the art that's been produced for the franchise. I have zero clue what's going on here. There's a cult religious leader descended from the Sith/Dark Side and a couple young women are trying to assassinate her.
Of course it's beautiful. All the shots of this religious leader floating in the sky with veiny tentacle masses are perfect. The color is wonderful - lots of... peach... and reds.
I'm not really a Star Wars fan in general, although I do like a lot of the art that's been produced for the franchise. I have zero clue what's going on here. There's a cult religious leader descended from the Sith/Dark Side and a couple young women are trying to assassinate her.
Of course it's beautiful. All the shots of this religious leader floating in the sky with veiny tentacle masses are perfect. The color is wonderful - lots of... peach... and reds.
December 3, 2023
Image only one shot. I feel like I am missing something though.
November 19, 2023
This was really beautiful, Peach Momoko has such a gorgeous art style and I’m happy for the success they’ve found at Marvel. But the lack of dialogue in this left me mostly confused. I couldn’t quite follow the story, call me dumb but my stories need words. I love when a story can do visual storytelling, but that can’t come without some verbal context first. Like the Loki season 2 finale, a huge portion was only visual but there was so much verbal context first. But this is so beautiful that I can’t dislike it.
November 17, 2023
Last year's issue of "Star Wars: Visions by Takashi Okazaki was a surprise hit. Okazaki's issue was a follow up to the lauded debut episode of the television series ("The Duel") and was among my favorite single issues released last year.
This year, prominent cover artist Peach Momoko gets a shot at crafting a one-shot Star Wars: Visions title and it's pretty good. Though I found Okazaki's issue more striking and innovative, Momoko's take on a standalone Star Wars story is fun. Set far outside of any known continuity, we follow a young girl named Kako who is the descendent of a legendary Sith commander. The planet she lives on is home to the Cult of Ankok, which worships a major Sith Lord who passed some time back. Kako has an intense distrust towards the Cult of Ankok which serves as the driving conflict in this issue. A lot of the story is a bit obscured by the fact that this issue is entirely wordless, which both works for and against the story. Keeping things cryptic can allow for some mysteries to linger (though it's unlikely there will be much of a follow up at any point) but it also makes it so that some of the events aren't very clear. If anything, it's Momoko's vibrant watercolors and crafty visual storytelling that makes this worthwhile. Though why Marvel thinks releasing a wordless, art-driven issue should have numerous ads throughout it is beyond me.
This year, prominent cover artist Peach Momoko gets a shot at crafting a one-shot Star Wars: Visions title and it's pretty good. Though I found Okazaki's issue more striking and innovative, Momoko's take on a standalone Star Wars story is fun. Set far outside of any known continuity, we follow a young girl named Kako who is the descendent of a legendary Sith commander. The planet she lives on is home to the Cult of Ankok, which worships a major Sith Lord who passed some time back. Kako has an intense distrust towards the Cult of Ankok which serves as the driving conflict in this issue. A lot of the story is a bit obscured by the fact that this issue is entirely wordless, which both works for and against the story. Keeping things cryptic can allow for some mysteries to linger (though it's unlikely there will be much of a follow up at any point) but it also makes it so that some of the events aren't very clear. If anything, it's Momoko's vibrant watercolors and crafty visual storytelling that makes this worthwhile. Though why Marvel thinks releasing a wordless, art-driven issue should have numerous ads throughout it is beyond me.
November 20, 2023
Me encanta que Peach Momoko ya esté demostrando su talento gráfico en mucho más que portadas alternativas, llevando su estilo único y sensitivo a narraciones singulares como este one shot del sello Visions en su deriva comiquera.
Es comprensible que de entrada, un fan de Star Wars más propenso a las narrativas y dinámicas clásicas y esperables de esta franquicia, la apuesta de Peach Momoko sea disruptiva de más. No solo ha decidido lograr que su historia no desarrolle ni ningún bocadillo de texto ni otra clase de narración que no sea la visual. Eso, ya acompañado del estilo y trazo tan especial de la artista, que desde luego presenta su propia identidad del universo Star Wars. Deja esta historia en un terreno del que esperar más abucheos que aplausos. Pero además, la VISIÓN (sic.) de la artista a una historia sobre los arquetipos del Bien y el Mal en este Universo derivan en una muestra más grotesca de horror corporal de lo que la Fuerza nos tiene acostumbrados en los productos más canónicos de la multi franquicia. Pero es que esto es lo que debe de primar y valorar un espacio como VISIONS. Y realmente te hace lamentar que esta no sea la adaptación a comic de un episodio de la serie antológica animada (ojalá para la próxima season).
Realmente no es una historia alejada de lo usual en Star Wars. Pero sí que Peach Momoko ha logrado hacernos vivir y sentir un clásico enfrentamiento Jedi/Sith como algo único e irrepetible.
Es comprensible que de entrada, un fan de Star Wars más propenso a las narrativas y dinámicas clásicas y esperables de esta franquicia, la apuesta de Peach Momoko sea disruptiva de más. No solo ha decidido lograr que su historia no desarrolle ni ningún bocadillo de texto ni otra clase de narración que no sea la visual. Eso, ya acompañado del estilo y trazo tan especial de la artista, que desde luego presenta su propia identidad del universo Star Wars. Deja esta historia en un terreno del que esperar más abucheos que aplausos. Pero además, la VISIÓN (sic.) de la artista a una historia sobre los arquetipos del Bien y el Mal en este Universo derivan en una muestra más grotesca de horror corporal de lo que la Fuerza nos tiene acostumbrados en los productos más canónicos de la multi franquicia. Pero es que esto es lo que debe de primar y valorar un espacio como VISIONS. Y realmente te hace lamentar que esta no sea la adaptación a comic de un episodio de la serie antológica animada (ojalá para la próxima season).
Realmente no es una historia alejada de lo usual en Star Wars. Pero sí que Peach Momoko ha logrado hacernos vivir y sentir un clásico enfrentamiento Jedi/Sith como algo único e irrepetible.
November 22, 2023
I'm divided on this one.
On the one hand Momoko's art is as beautiful as ever. The dark side aesthetics here are rather unexpected as a lot more white is used than usually. The red tone is often vibrant while black looks "dirty". It's very fitting and unique and makes the cultists stand out in the crowd. The overall story idea is also fantastic. It really showcases how "Visions" can be literally anything the author wants it to be. The Dark Side is weakened by the death of a great Sith (connection to Ronin?) and the cult of Ankok promises to make people's life better. That's basically all we know. Very ominous and mysterious.
On the other hand the mystery is the biggest downside of this "comic". There is yet again (see "Darth Vader: Black,White & Red #1") no text which makes any story details confusing and imo takes away from the overall experience. I'm not here to read a picture book - I'm here to experience a thoughtful story through text and drawing. As a result of the lack of insight this story - sadly - won't stay in people's minds very long.
On the one hand Momoko's art is as beautiful as ever. The dark side aesthetics here are rather unexpected as a lot more white is used than usually. The red tone is often vibrant while black looks "dirty". It's very fitting and unique and makes the cultists stand out in the crowd. The overall story idea is also fantastic. It really showcases how "Visions" can be literally anything the author wants it to be. The Dark Side is weakened by the death of a great Sith (connection to Ronin?) and the cult of Ankok promises to make people's life better. That's basically all we know. Very ominous and mysterious.
On the other hand the mystery is the biggest downside of this "comic". There is yet again (see "Darth Vader: Black,White & Red #1") no text which makes any story details confusing and imo takes away from the overall experience. I'm not here to read a picture book - I'm here to experience a thoughtful story through text and drawing. As a result of the lack of insight this story - sadly - won't stay in people's minds very long.
November 29, 2023
Star Wars: Visions - Peach Momoko takes the iconic galaxy far, far away and transforms it through the unique lens of Peach Momoko's storytelling and artistic prowess. Centuries after the demise of a formidable Dark Sith Lord, a captivating narrative unfolds, showcasing the rise of a cult that reveres the Sith Lord and the dark side. The enigmatic ANKOK claims to be the successor to the Sith legacy, wielding dark side powers that may or may not be truly in tune with the Force. The story navigates the thin line between belief and exploitation, with KAKO and GEL positioned at the center of this intriguing tale. Peach Momoko's artwork is nothing short of spectacular, offering visually stunning storytelling that enhances the depth and atmosphere of the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Visions stands as a captivating addition to the Star Wars mythos, offering a fresh perspective and an artistic masterpiece that enriches the galaxy's storytelling tapestry.
December 7, 2024
What the hell, this was incredible. I knew Peach Momoko was an excellent cover artist, but I had no idea her interiors were this good. This is the medium of comics at its peak. No dialogue, all story. It's beautiful, epic, gross, and spooky. It's barely related to Star Wars at all, but that's a good thing honestly. If anything, the branding cheapens what is otherwise a beautiful example of Moebius-esque sci-fi comics storytelling. It really pains me that such an incredible artist is currently trapped in an exclusive contract for Marvel, being wasted on X-Men slop, rather than working in the creator-owned space where she could really be unleashed. Here's hoping.
February 10, 2024
Silent but deadly
In a completely wordless comic book story, Peach MoMoKo enters the Star Wars universe with a one-off fantasy story that leaves everything to the readers' imagination except for the gorgeous flowing artwork. A cult, a dark power, someone with a lightsaber, a droid, it strikes at the truest origin of Star Wars as a fantasy tale reimagined through the lens of science fiction. What does it mean? Whatever you want it to.
In a completely wordless comic book story, Peach MoMoKo enters the Star Wars universe with a one-off fantasy story that leaves everything to the readers' imagination except for the gorgeous flowing artwork. A cult, a dark power, someone with a lightsaber, a droid, it strikes at the truest origin of Star Wars as a fantasy tale reimagined through the lens of science fiction. What does it mean? Whatever you want it to.
February 28, 2024
A standalone Star Wars story that depicts the author's storytelling skills and showcases her unique worldview.
The story of a couple of assassins targeting the deity of a Sith cult is interesting. There are times when it felt like this was a Heavy Metal short story, but having the author tell a silent story works around her limited grasp of English.
I feel like I'm giving it 4 stars for the art alone, but it is what it is.
The story of a couple of assassins targeting the deity of a Sith cult is interesting. There are times when it felt like this was a Heavy Metal short story, but having the author tell a silent story works around her limited grasp of English.
I feel like I'm giving it 4 stars for the art alone, but it is what it is.
January 23, 2024
The artwork of course is gorgeous. The story is also very interesting -- being set in an alternate Star Wars timeline. It can be a bit hard to follow, so I strongly recommend reading the synopsis prior to reading the comic so that you can have context.
April 14, 2024
Peach Momoko has a very distinct and beautiful art style and this one shot comic immediately reminded me of a Samurai Jack episode since there’s no dialogue in this. Can be a bit confusing but great visual storytelling.
December 30, 2025
I'll be honest the 3rd star is for the beautiful art work that could honestly be framed! but the story gets 2 because even though it's visually beautiful it was hard to follow what was happening without any text BUT overall i can't complain i got it for free
November 28, 2023
Trvalo mi než jsem to pobrala
March 22, 2024
My favorite creator doing Star Wars!
January 11, 2025
Interesting concept and I like the art, but the underlying story is a bit difficult to follow without the text. Reading this feels like watching a movie muted with no captions.
September 11, 2025
Diferente e interesante a otras cómics de Star Wars. Diría que con una buena selección de música, esto podría ser un gran episodio.
December 29, 2025
The art is nice, but like... What was going on?
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