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Star Wars: Jedi
Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda
He is arguably the most respected Jedi Master of all time, but even the great Yoda cannot predict or control the outcome of every situation. As the violence of the Clone Wars spreads across the galaxy, Yoda is called upon to lead a clone army against the forces of a king who befriended him two hundred years before. Seeking a peaceful resolution by following the Force, Yoda is hampered by suicidal enemy soldiers, hot-headed young Jedi, single-minded Clone Commanders, and by the unwavering beliefs held by his one-time friend. It's the diminutive Jedi's most dangerous mission yet, where a single wrong move could change the course of the war!
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 22, 2015
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August 18, 2022
"I did not like it." - 1 out of 5 stars.
Yoda hands down is one of my favorite Light Side characters, so I should have unfair biased from the very get-go of this comic... but yeah, still not enough to make me rate this higher.
While I am a comic book newbie and really just started down the comic path, this particular entry introduced something new to the genre to me that I really disliked - inconsistent artwork. This really irked me and ruined my immersion. I cannot begin to understand how some pages can have really talented and appealing penciling, coloring, and style... and then you turn to the next page and Mace Windu is looking like I drew him - spoiler alert: I am not an illustrator by trade.
What also caused me to rate this low is a rather uneventful story arc overall. Politics are typically hit or miss, where I would say more often on the miss side and Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda certainly falls on to the later. Yoda doesn't even swing his light saber one time in 42 pages.
Another big issue I have... Yoda just surrenders himself over to the enemy without a fight whatsoever. I get that Jedi are all about peace, emotional detachment, etc. etc... but c'mon. Yoda didn't just take a knee when Dooku rolled up on him. There is a time and a place to 'unsheathe your blade'... and in a damn comic book, I think that is an appropriate moment.
Finally, Yoda has an ankle weight that's following him around in this, aka a young Jedi/Padawan. This guy is basically Diet-Anakin Skywalker, from the Episode 1 & 2 film points in the timeline. You know, the super whiney and rebellious Anakin. This guy feels like an extremely uncreative copy of Ani. Hard dislike.
Even as a huge Yoda fan, I do not recommend this comic at all. Thankfully, it is just a single stand-alone... versus a series. Any more of this would have been rough to get through.
How could you mess up Yoda... it's like being dealt a royal flush and still losing the game.
Yoda hands down is one of my favorite Light Side characters, so I should have unfair biased from the very get-go of this comic... but yeah, still not enough to make me rate this higher.
While I am a comic book newbie and really just started down the comic path, this particular entry introduced something new to the genre to me that I really disliked - inconsistent artwork. This really irked me and ruined my immersion. I cannot begin to understand how some pages can have really talented and appealing penciling, coloring, and style... and then you turn to the next page and Mace Windu is looking like I drew him - spoiler alert: I am not an illustrator by trade.
What also caused me to rate this low is a rather uneventful story arc overall. Politics are typically hit or miss, where I would say more often on the miss side and Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda certainly falls on to the later. Yoda doesn't even swing his light saber one time in 42 pages.
Another big issue I have... Yoda just surrenders himself over to the enemy without a fight whatsoever. I get that Jedi are all about peace, emotional detachment, etc. etc... but c'mon. Yoda didn't just take a knee when Dooku rolled up on him. There is a time and a place to 'unsheathe your blade'... and in a damn comic book, I think that is an appropriate moment.
Finally, Yoda has an ankle weight that's following him around in this, aka a young Jedi/Padawan. This guy is basically Diet-Anakin Skywalker, from the Episode 1 & 2 film points in the timeline. You know, the super whiney and rebellious Anakin. This guy feels like an extremely uncreative copy of Ani. Hard dislike.
Even as a huge Yoda fan, I do not recommend this comic at all. Thankfully, it is just a single stand-alone... versus a series. Any more of this would have been rough to get through.
How could you mess up Yoda... it's like being dealt a royal flush and still losing the game.
April 11, 2024
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The issue presents a compelling narrative rich in political discourse surrounding the Republic, the Separatists, and the ongoing Clone Wars conflict. Yoda's mission to the Thustra planet, driven by his personal connection to King Alaric, serves as a focal point for exploring the complexities of war and allegiance. The Republic's misguided perception of Thustra's neutrality leads to a conflict that illuminates the flaws within the system, providing a fresh perspective on the corruption embedded within. Yoda's stoic acceptance of political corruption, juxtaposed with his unwavering commitment to the greater good, adds depth to his character.
The artwork, for the most part, is exceptional, with vibrant coloring and dynamic action sequences that enhance the storytelling. However, some instances of 3D-like background elements slightly detract from the overall aesthetic cohesion. Nonetheless, the quality of the artwork remains solid throughout.
"A great swordsman there was, long ago. In the time before the Jedi. Said he, "The best blades are kept in their sheaths"." - Yoda
Gotta love that nod to Kurosawa from Yoda!
The dialogue effectively delves into social and political issues amidst the backdrop of war, contributing to the story's depth and realism. The plot, while straightforward, effectively navigates the complexities of negotiation and betrayal, showcasing the struggles faced by both sides in maintaining their principles amidst a tumultuous conflict.
The issue presents a compelling narrative rich in political discourse surrounding the Republic, the Separatists, and the ongoing Clone Wars conflict. Yoda's mission to the Thustra planet, driven by his personal connection to King Alaric, serves as a focal point for exploring the complexities of war and allegiance. The Republic's misguided perception of Thustra's neutrality leads to a conflict that illuminates the flaws within the system, providing a fresh perspective on the corruption embedded within. Yoda's stoic acceptance of political corruption, juxtaposed with his unwavering commitment to the greater good, adds depth to his character.
The artwork, for the most part, is exceptional, with vibrant coloring and dynamic action sequences that enhance the storytelling. However, some instances of 3D-like background elements slightly detract from the overall aesthetic cohesion. Nonetheless, the quality of the artwork remains solid throughout.
"A great swordsman there was, long ago. In the time before the Jedi. Said he, "The best blades are kept in their sheaths"." - Yoda
Gotta love that nod to Kurosawa from Yoda!
The dialogue effectively delves into social and political issues amidst the backdrop of war, contributing to the story's depth and realism. The plot, while straightforward, effectively navigates the complexities of negotiation and betrayal, showcasing the struggles faced by both sides in maintaining their principles amidst a tumultuous conflict.
January 1, 2020
Finally a Jedi comic that is actually a one-off story about the Jedi in the title, unconnected from the main Republic narrative. This is also one of the stories in Republic that most directly confronts the big question of the Jedi's involvement in the war. The premise is that Yoda comes to negotiate with an old friend who happens to be the ruler of a planet considering joining the Separatists. He relieves two very young and angry padawans already on the planet, who have already been through a battle and feel pretty overwhelmed and emotional about it. It plays out as a tragedy: Yoda is wise and powerful, he's an old friend of this guy, but there's simply nothing to be done. The padawan, because they were put in this situation they should never have been in in the first place, wants war, and gets manipulated by the king's son, and Yoda ends up scapegoated for murdering his friend. It's wonderfully bleak, one of the few stories that puts its foot down on the consequences of entering this war at all. The only thing it doesn't do is make Yoda actually do anything. He has no chance to meaningfully intervene, so what happens isn't the result of his choices or failures to act. It's fitting, I guess, but maybe not as interesting as it could be.
The other big hangup I have here is the art. It's early computer stuff and stands out dramatically from the other Republic comics. The padawans are anime as hell, in a bad way, and it's just kind of ugly overall, dark and shiny and textureless.
The other big hangup I have here is the art. It's early computer stuff and stands out dramatically from the other Republic comics. The padawans are anime as hell, in a bad way, and it's just kind of ugly overall, dark and shiny and textureless.
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April 13, 2022Yes, yes, the times of the clone wars when padawans were allowed to go half naked and talked to master Yoda without showing any respect…No seriously: the comic is drawn in a strange mixture of bad manga style (the padawans) and a stiff drawing style, where the proportions and perspectives are not right. At the end, a woman showing her nacked butt appears like in a bad porn comic.
And the story, promising at first, isn't strong enough to justify such a poor drawing style.
And the story, promising at first, isn't strong enough to justify such a poor drawing style.
May 26, 2021
As the wisest, most skilled Jedi, he was from the very start not for a head-on Clone Wars and comes in this issue more and more to the conclusion that it's out of his hands. He knew that he has to trust in the force, to let it guide it to better times, that the chosen one will bring back balance.
With all his wisdom, he already knew that the Jedi were doomed the moment they started fighting.
With all his wisdom, he already knew that the Jedi were doomed the moment they started fighting.
October 28, 2023
Interesting Story
A very interesting story showing a peek into Yoda's life. Good to see his connections to a friend from 200 years ago. Great read.
A very interesting story showing a peek into Yoda's life. Good to see his connections to a friend from 200 years ago. Great read.
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