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Star Wars Adventures
Star Wars Adventures: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya
No one ever said being a smuggler was easy!
Before they ever met Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca had already lived a lifetime of adventures. In this action-packed tale, Han and Chewie are caught between gangsters and the Empire, and their only help is Han's former partner—who may be worse than either!
Star Wars Adventures is a series of graphic novellas designed for readers of all ages!
Before they ever met Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca had already lived a lifetime of adventures. In this action-packed tale, Han and Chewie are caught between gangsters and the Empire, and their only help is Han's former partner—who may be worse than either!
Star Wars Adventures is a series of graphic novellas designed for readers of all ages!
80 pages, Paperback
First published March 27, 2009
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Jeremy Barlow
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August 3, 2023
Brief but fun.
January 1, 2020
Star Wars Legends Project #216
Background: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya was published in April of 2009, the first in the Star Wars Adventures series of graphic novellas. It was written by Jeremy Barlow with art by Rick Lacy. Barlow wrote multiple volumes in both the Star Wars Adventures and Clone Wars Adventures series, as well as several issues of Empire and Rebellion. He was also the editor for the first half of the run of Knights of the Old Republic. Lacy's only other Star Wars credits are on 2 stories from the Clone Wars Adventures series.
Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya is set 1 year before the Battle of Yavin. The main character, obviously, is Han Solo, along with Chewbacca. The action takes place on various planets in the Outer Rim, most significantly on a Hutt gambling world called the Hollow Moon.
Summary: Han Solo has made plenty of enemies in his smuggling career and gotten on the wrong side of more than a few major organizations, on both sides of the law. This time, though, his luck may have run out. With Chewie taken as collateral on a debt owed to gangsters, and forced into gladiatorial combat, Han must take on an errand sure to put him in hot water with the Imperials, who certainly need no further excuse to deal harshly with him. His partner in this venture is a figure from his past who may just be clever enough to help pull this off, but is just as likely to stab Han in the back instead.
Review: This is just what it says on the tin: a one-off, all-ages story featuring a favorite character up to the usual shenanigans we expect. On that level, it's fine, just don't expect much more out of it. It's like a filler episode in a long-running TV show that isn't going to make anyone's best-of or worst-of lists. It's just kind of there.
I'm on record as hating any form of gimmicky name, and the one here of Han's childhood buddy Billal Batross lands pretty deep in dad joke territory. He's kind of a fun foil/antagonist for Han if you can get past the name (and all of the things about him that it telegraphs). There are a couple of fun little . . . I can't quite call them twists, but let's say developments. Inoffensive and forgettable.
C
Background: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya was published in April of 2009, the first in the Star Wars Adventures series of graphic novellas. It was written by Jeremy Barlow with art by Rick Lacy. Barlow wrote multiple volumes in both the Star Wars Adventures and Clone Wars Adventures series, as well as several issues of Empire and Rebellion. He was also the editor for the first half of the run of Knights of the Old Republic. Lacy's only other Star Wars credits are on 2 stories from the Clone Wars Adventures series.
Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya is set 1 year before the Battle of Yavin. The main character, obviously, is Han Solo, along with Chewbacca. The action takes place on various planets in the Outer Rim, most significantly on a Hutt gambling world called the Hollow Moon.
Summary: Han Solo has made plenty of enemies in his smuggling career and gotten on the wrong side of more than a few major organizations, on both sides of the law. This time, though, his luck may have run out. With Chewie taken as collateral on a debt owed to gangsters, and forced into gladiatorial combat, Han must take on an errand sure to put him in hot water with the Imperials, who certainly need no further excuse to deal harshly with him. His partner in this venture is a figure from his past who may just be clever enough to help pull this off, but is just as likely to stab Han in the back instead.
Review: This is just what it says on the tin: a one-off, all-ages story featuring a favorite character up to the usual shenanigans we expect. On that level, it's fine, just don't expect much more out of it. It's like a filler episode in a long-running TV show that isn't going to make anyone's best-of or worst-of lists. It's just kind of there.
I'm on record as hating any form of gimmicky name, and the one here of Han's childhood buddy Billal Batross lands pretty deep in dad joke territory. He's kind of a fun foil/antagonist for Han if you can get past the name (and all of the things about him that it telegraphs). There are a couple of fun little . . . I can't quite call them twists, but let's say developments. Inoffensive and forgettable.
C
April 15, 2015
Set before New Hope, Han has to pay off a debt by stealing something from the Empire with an ex-partner. Meanwhile Chewie is sent to an arena. This is a fun, plot driven light read. The characterisations were spot on. A good read.
January 30, 2017
Definitely a comic for the younger set, but mildly entertaining, with bright, energetic art.
March 11, 2019
I really don't like the art in this one, but the story is actually pretty good. I do have to ask, though, what is up with putting Chewbacca in gladiator arenas? It seems like it happened a lot in the various runs of comics. Anyway, the story isn't bad, and it has a few cool moments and ideas. But man, the art is goofy.
May 18, 2024
This adventure offers nothing new, which isn't itself a problem, but it also feels a like a tired retread. Han has had many of these types of stories told about him in the Legends canon. I wasn't keen on this comic adding a new character from Han's childhood, since this part of history had been covered extensively by that point.
February 17, 2018
Han Solo teams up with an old partner who had never shown up in a story before or since, and Chewie is forced into gladiatorial combat in a b-story that made me think of Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok.
This was a very quick, inconsequential and fun read.
This was a very quick, inconsequential and fun read.
August 9, 2022
The story was ok, kind of cliche and contrived and I didn't think the characters were all that accurately portrayed. Chewbacca as a vicious gladiator and some of Han's dialogue seemed a little weird. The art was also ok. It was a decent story but it also seemed too condensed.
March 24, 2018
Interesting view of Han Solo and the crew that he worked with. I recommend to other Star Wars fans.
March 13, 2019
Fast and fun adventure; true to its series title. 😃
May 31, 2019
Not one of Han's more epic adventures, but a nice filler story to help give him more of a prologue
January 5, 2021
Chewy is my favorite Star Wars character, periodt.
September 1, 2021
Decent little adventure. Interesting to see it align slightly with the Solo film even if details were quite different.
June 24, 2022
An impressive comic. Great artwork, fun dialogue, plenty of action...this is what an adventure in a galaxy far, far away should be!
November 4, 2022
Great.
July 20, 2024
Not exactly sure I would have enjoyed this at any age. But if it gets children reading, I'm all for it.
December 16, 2024
I have a problem with this story al.ost immediately in that Han tells Chewie to "stuff" his life debt with Han. He has never treated their life debt so cavalierly. Why do so here. Not cool.
February 27, 2020
I like this book because there was one point in the book I wasn't expecting. I also liked the action that happened in the story.
December 13, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. I give it a 5 star, it has my favorite characters in it han solo and chewie. These two together can kick butt. The detail in the pictures and how things are explained is amazing. The author really knew how to project the book into my mind. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Star Wars, it is predictable, but it's still really good. I like most of the books like this book, because they have small details and always have action. If you struggle with finding something to read, read a star wars adventure book. You can read these so fast and they have great pictures. You won't get bored in the middle of the book, and you won't waste a ton of time reading it. You might however read all of them before you release it. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book and it is for everyone.
May 11, 2022
2009 yılında çıkan Star Wars Adventures: Han Solo and the Hallow Moon of Khorya çizgi romanı, adventures çizgi romanlarının ilki. Yazar Jeremy Barlow’un yine aynı adventures serisinde ve Clone Wars Adventures serisinde de yazdığı hikayeler var. Hikayenin yer aldığı dönem Yavin Savaşı’ndan 1 sene öncesi ve çoğunlukla Outer Rim’de bulunan Hallow Moon’da geçiyor. Han Solo, Chewie ve Han Solo’nun çocukluk arkadaşı Billal Batross bol aksiyonlu bir macerada buluyor kendini. Özellikle Chewie’yi sevdim bu hikayede. İyi veya kötü diyebileceğim bir hikaye değildi. Üst seviye bir iş olduğunu düşünmüyorum hem hikaye hem de çizimler açısından. Karakterleri sevenler için eğlenceli bir okuma olur. Benim puanım 6/10
June 3, 2016
So I went down to the school library to see what was on the shelf for graphic novels. When I saw this, I picked it up. Fritz loves Star Wars and comic books. Put them together, well, I'll be father of the year.
I read this before I showed it to him. It's pretty good. While Han Solo didn't look like Harrison Ford, the voice of the character was spot on. Good job, Jeremy Barlow.
Han and Chewie are captured for an outstanding debt at the casino. Chewie is held as ransom as Han is instructed to bring back a captured droid who has the business data of the casino and it has fallen into the empire's hand. Accompanying Han Solo on this trip is Billal, Han's former partner. Biilal is a shaky character and gets Han into even more trouble.
Meanwhile, Chewie is entered into a public fight and wins. He keeps winning before being convinced to join the losers to rebel against the system.
Han and Billal return with the broken droid. Han helps the owner of the Hollow Moon to escape and all is good at the end.
It was all right . . .
I read this before I showed it to him. It's pretty good. While Han Solo didn't look like Harrison Ford, the voice of the character was spot on. Good job, Jeremy Barlow.
Han and Chewie are captured for an outstanding debt at the casino. Chewie is held as ransom as Han is instructed to bring back a captured droid who has the business data of the casino and it has fallen into the empire's hand. Accompanying Han Solo on this trip is Billal, Han's former partner. Biilal is a shaky character and gets Han into even more trouble.
Meanwhile, Chewie is entered into a public fight and wins. He keeps winning before being convinced to join the losers to rebel against the system.
Han and Billal return with the broken droid. Han helps the owner of the Hollow Moon to escape and all is good at the end.
It was all right . . .
July 12, 2015
The art style and length of the book makes it appear like it's for kids, but the story deals with corruption and doublecrossing and doesn't really feel like kids material. There's also a B story of Chewbacca fighting in gladiatorial combat and leading a slave rebellion, which is also more violent than I would have expected. It's a very brief story, and just doesn't resonate at all. Han doesn't do anything that makes him intrinsic to the story, Chewie's just a muscle character, it just doesn't feel very Star Wars-y, and even as short as it is, didn't really seem worth the time. Very forgettable.
July 1, 2013
Han Solo has always been (and will probably always be) my favorite Star Wars character. This adventure that takes place before Star Wars Episode IV perfectly sets the tone for his introduction into the saga, and includes a great back story for Chewbacca, as well. The only reason this book gets 4 instead of 5 stars is the artwork. I wasn't as fond of the style in this as I was in some of the other SWA titles. Still, worth reading for the story.
September 1, 2010
This book is a great addition to the Star Wars family. Done in a graphic novel style, the storyline is very easy to follow and the artwork doesn't overpower the reading. Meant more for preteen and up readers, this book will appeal to Star Wars fans and those that enjoy graphic novels over regular fiction. A great book to entice reluctant readers.
May 20, 2015
My son checked this one out from the bookmobile. I'm not a big graphic novel fan, but he really enjoyed it! We read it in two nights. It was a good story, taking place previous to Han meeting Luke and company, giving us a feel for Han's personality and shady business dealings before the story we all know and love takes place.
June 11, 2013
THis one has Han and Chewie before New Hope (?). Han has gotten them into trouble again. He has to take a job with a former partner and leave Chewie behind as a hostage. Chewie is then sent into a gladiator arena.
It was OK.
It was OK.
August 5, 2009
This book takes place 1 yr before New Hope.
September 16, 2010
A great story focusing on Han Solo and Chewbacca before meeting Luke Skywalker and company. A must read for fans of Han and Chewie!
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