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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force Storm #1
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force Storm #1
On the planet Tython, in the center of the galaxy, an order of warrior monks strives to maintain peace and to balance the mysterious power known as the Force. But a stranger is coming, one who will destroy both peace and balance, and open the galaxy to exploration and conquest. This is where it all begins!
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2015
About the author
John Ostrander
2,079 books178 followersJohn Ostrander is an American writer of comic books. He is best known for his work on Suicide Squad, Grimjack and Star Wars: Legacy, series he helped create.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
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October 18, 2024
My inner nerd is jumping for joy at this. This issue is very lore rich and at parts almost poetic.
Overall, the art is very good and adds a lot to the story. There are a few parts that feel a bit derpy. One of the fight scenes has an issue with perspective and was quite disorienting. One of the ships shown part way through heavily resembles a DP20 Frigate built by corellian engineering for the galactic republic and probably should not have been included.
Overall, it was good! 4.5/5
Overall, the art is very good and adds a lot to the story. There are a few parts that feel a bit derpy. One of the fight scenes has an issue with perspective and was quite disorienting. One of the ships shown part way through heavily resembles a DP20 Frigate built by corellian engineering for the galactic republic and probably should not have been included.
Overall, it was good! 4.5/5
December 22, 2021
[Re-read December 20, 2021]
[Original review December 21, 2016]
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Force Storm issue #1 is an excellent beginning to the Jedi origins storyline. It adequately explains how the Je'daii came to Tython and how they discovered the force. It also introduces the main antagonists of the storyline in an interesting way. It is also a nice lead in to the ending of Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void and adds more depth to that story.
[Original review December 21, 2016]
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Force Storm issue #1 is an excellent beginning to the Jedi origins storyline. It adequately explains how the Je'daii came to Tython and how they discovered the force. It also introduces the main antagonists of the storyline in an interesting way. It is also a nice lead in to the ending of Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void and adds more depth to that story.
March 13, 2017
Thousands of years in the past we learn how the force came to be and we learn how force sensitives were called by strange ships called Tho Yor and transported to Tython where the original temples were built. This installment also introduces us to where the dark side (Bogan) and light side (Ashla) come from Tython's two moons as well as the Rakata and their Force Hounds who are used to track down force sensitives and kill them.
It's a really good opening using the Rakata and the Infinite Empire to build on the origins of the Force and the Jeda'ii. The artwork is terrific as well.
It's a really good opening using the Rakata and the Infinite Empire to build on the origins of the Force and the Jeda'ii. The artwork is terrific as well.
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April 15, 2023"A lush world"
Go back to a time when Tatooine still had seas, the Je'daii were still using swords and the galaxy is ruled by the Infinite Empire. I absolutely adored this Legends material. Its awesome seeing a time when there is no split between dark and light, when the focus is balance of the force by its users. There's some great world building in this issue and the galaxies setup is every bit as intriguing as the Galactic Civil War era. Awesome characters and incredible artwork. So excited to learn more about the Rakatan Empire from the KOTOR games.
Go back to a time when Tatooine still had seas, the Je'daii were still using swords and the galaxy is ruled by the Infinite Empire. I absolutely adored this Legends material. Its awesome seeing a time when there is no split between dark and light, when the focus is balance of the force by its users. There's some great world building in this issue and the galaxies setup is every bit as intriguing as the Galactic Civil War era. Awesome characters and incredible artwork. So excited to learn more about the Rakatan Empire from the KOTOR games.
September 19, 2025
"It was amazing." - 5 out of 5 star rating.
What can I say... I am a sucker for these Rakatan Infinite Empire comics based pre-The Old Republic. I took a step left in the timeline for this series, but that's okay. I get more Xesh, more Trill, more Predor action, and more Tho Yor deep dive/backstory.
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this comic, so I cannot see any reason why not to give it 5-stars.
Beautiful artwork, characters I love, and a great kick-off issue to another short 5 issue comic book spread.
"I've been looking forward to this."
What can I say... I am a sucker for these Rakatan Infinite Empire comics based pre-The Old Republic. I took a step left in the timeline for this series, but that's okay. I get more Xesh, more Trill, more Predor action, and more Tho Yor deep dive/backstory.
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this comic, so I cannot see any reason why not to give it 5-stars.
Beautiful artwork, characters I love, and a great kick-off issue to another short 5 issue comic book spread.
"I've been looking forward to this."
October 1, 2017
Tython is a planet that has been populated with people from all over the galaxy. There are two moons. From that, the people learn that the balance of nature is what is needed. The Jed'ai form here. Over time, not everyone is able to keep harmony. Those are shipped off to other planets, including Tatooine.
Disharmony comes as there is a battle at the end. What will become of this, we shall see.
Disharmony comes as there is a battle at the end. What will become of this, we shall see.
April 11, 2023
Good first issue. Really intrigued by the Rakatan & by the Force Hound concept. Xesh is really cool. To me, the Star Wars Expanded Universe (now called "Legends") will always be better than what Disney has produced so far. The true Sequel Trilogy begins with Zahn's "Heir to the Empire." Mara Jade > rey
July 30, 2023
Thankfully this issue was absolutely NOTHING like the encyclopedia issue before it. Just an introduction that touches base with all the elements from the issue before it, however in a far more captivating way. I appreciate the art style here, though one issue isn't enough for me to say much else. We have no plot yet, but the last couple of pages certainly give us a glimpse of its direction.
April 13, 2022
The dawn of the Jedi.
The force is explained here in the way in which I believe it to be true
"I am the heart of the Force,
I am the revealing fire of light,
I am the mystery of darkness,
In balance with chaos and harmony."
The force is explained here in the way in which I believe it to be true
"I am the heart of the Force,
I am the revealing fire of light,
I am the mystery of darkness,
In balance with chaos and harmony."
September 13, 2023
I really enjoyed this introduction and brief history of how the Je’daii got to Tython. The Infinite Empire is also fascinating to me as well as the Force Hounds. I’m invested in Trill and Xesh already.
November 6, 2023
Graphic novel not kindle book hard to read
I thought this was a kindle b
ook when I purchased,it really is a graphic novel that can be downloaded to kindle only. Very hard to read on a kindle and attempts to enlarge or increase don't size don't work
I thought this was a kindle b
ook when I purchased,it really is a graphic novel that can be downloaded to kindle only. Very hard to read on a kindle and attempts to enlarge or increase don't size don't work
July 28, 2018
Just setting up the basics in this issue. It’s ok. We’re introduced to a pretty cool looking villain but this entire issue is exposition and introductions. A pretty fun concept though.
January 7, 2021
Beginning has a lot of narrative and back story before it really begins with the plot.
April 29, 2022
so freaking awesome!
I love the backstory dating back 36000 years bby. Then the force hounds are sick! I’ll keep reading and collecting.
I love the backstory dating back 36000 years bby. Then the force hounds are sick! I’ll keep reading and collecting.
April 7, 2016
Great Beginning To The Franchise
Great beginning to the Star Wars universe and franchise. This makes a wonderful beginning if you are not familiar with what happened before Episode 1 the Phantom Menace.
Great beginning to the Star Wars universe and franchise. This makes a wonderful beginning if you are not familiar with what happened before Episode 1 the Phantom Menace.
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