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Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Anakin
Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Anakin #5
War breaks out...with our Jedi caught in the middle! Master and apprentice come to an important realization. Marvel's first Jedi-centric miniseries draws to a dramatic close!
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2016
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Charles Soule
1,548 books1,715 followersCharles Soule is a #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist, comics author, screenwriter, musician, and lapsed attorney. He has written some of the most prominent stories of the last decade for Marvel, DC and Lucasfilm in addition to his own work, such as his comics Curse Words, Letter 44 and Undiscovered Country, and his original novels Light of the Jedi, The Endless Vessel, The Oracle Year and Anyone. He lives in New York.
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March 18, 2021
ok, esse final foi TUDO! eu já falei isso TROCENTAS vezes, mas eu amo ver como (, em panorama,) o Anakin muda da água pro vinho. ver isso acontecendo gradativamente é legal e assustador! adoro as perguntas e os questionamentos que ele levanta acerca dele mesmo e da Ordem Jedi. ai, mt meu tudo
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July 10, 2016The art is great as always while the story not so. Love the nice little twist about the lightsaber and its wielder shown in a "b/w" photo. Wish they make Jedi Quest into comics with art by the same artist because he's amazing.
May 28, 2023
Finally the flashbacks make sense and don’t feel out of place. The climax was definitely rushed, an unfortunate side effect of having such short volumes.
May 22, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ I enjoyed this series although sad it’s a little short. The artwork was gorgeous and I always enjoy delving deeper into the events in between the cannon of the films.
May 28, 2016
Smart of Obi-Wan to lure to Republic to Carnelion IV by mentioning Tibanna gas. It's also touching that he would leave the Jedi Order if Anakin were to leave.
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June 26, 2016
Kind of a disappointing conclusion, but overall the issue was good and this was a surprisingly enjoyable mini series. The artwork gets a 5/5 for each issue.
January 3, 2023
3.5/ 5 ⭐.
La identidad de quien ha llamado a los Jedi ha sido revelada para todos, y es así que tanto los open como los closed deciden ir a buscarle, ya que el propósito de esta persona es más grande de lo que se pensaba en un principio: renovar la esperanza de las nuevas generaciones para poder salvar a su planeta de la devastadora guerra sin importar su lugar en sus diferentes partidos.
Sin embargo, hay un pequeño problema, y es que Anakin sigue siendo prisionero y Obi-Wan descubre que la grabación que ha visto el invocador misterioso para decidirse a llamarles es en realidad de portadores de lightsabers rojos, por lo que tiene una concepción equivocada y más agresiva de lo que un Jedi podría hacer en esas circunstancias.
Una vez más somos participes de la inteligencia de Anakin y cómo confía en sus instintos, así de cómo Obi-Wan es un Caballero ejemplar y tiene más sabiduría para impartirle a su aprendiz de lo que parece.
Sin embargo, los eventos pasados son los que, nuevamente, se llevan todo el mérito de esta historia. La trama actual del cómic queda rezagada a un lugar lejano cuando viajamos hacia el pasado y vemos las interacciones de un Obi-Wan preocupado y un Anakin dudoso. Profundizamos en lo que los Jedi realmente valoran y tienen como principios.
Hay un reconocimiento al camino tan complicado que Anakin debió atravesar, se entienden sus dudas, se entienden sus problemas y sus cuestionamientos. Pero la promesa misma de Obi-Wan para con Qui-Gon Jinn permanece tan latente que lo deja en una nueva disyuntiva, porque ¿cómo guiará al niño si éste está fuera de su alcance y la Orden? Es este el epítome de la relación entre el Maestro y el Aprendiz.
Sin embargo, cuando regresamos al presente, vemos cómo esto repercute en él. La experiencia le ha brindado a Anakin la crítica suficiente como para saber si su camino pertenece a los demás Jedi o debe guiarse a sí mismo. Y es que, incluso así, la idea de su Maestro siempre es la primera en venir a su cabeza.
Creo que la idea central de estos cómics no es en sí mostrar una nueva aventura, sino más bien mostrar más de la relación entre Anakin y Obi-Wan, las dificultades de ésta y profundizar en el arduo trabajo que requirió del joven Padawan el poder adaptarse a un lugar en el que no era bien recibido por sus pares. Es un retroceso para entender las decisiones tomadas por el Elegido, el sufrimiento inconsciente de las manipulaciones del villano y cómo estas comienzan a forjar su personalidad. Esta amalgama solo provoca una bola que se hace más grande y culmina en el conocido final.
La identidad de quien ha llamado a los Jedi ha sido revelada para todos, y es así que tanto los open como los closed deciden ir a buscarle, ya que el propósito de esta persona es más grande de lo que se pensaba en un principio: renovar la esperanza de las nuevas generaciones para poder salvar a su planeta de la devastadora guerra sin importar su lugar en sus diferentes partidos.
Sin embargo, hay un pequeño problema, y es que Anakin sigue siendo prisionero y Obi-Wan descubre que la grabación que ha visto el invocador misterioso para decidirse a llamarles es en realidad de portadores de lightsabers rojos, por lo que tiene una concepción equivocada y más agresiva de lo que un Jedi podría hacer en esas circunstancias.
"Closed... Open... They spare no one. Well, what are you waiting for? Get down there and kill them!
"Sera... There is something else you need to know. Jedi... Whenever possible... They spare everyone"
Una vez más somos participes de la inteligencia de Anakin y cómo confía en sus instintos, así de cómo Obi-Wan es un Caballero ejemplar y tiene más sabiduría para impartirle a su aprendiz de lo que parece.
"The Republic did not come here because of Obi-Wan Kenobi. They are here because a Jedi called. Being a Jedi is not just about power, or lightsabers, or even skill with the Force. It is about connection. Being part of something bigger. I am stronger as part of the Jedi Order than I could ever be alone"
Sin embargo, los eventos pasados son los que, nuevamente, se llevan todo el mérito de esta historia. La trama actual del cómic queda rezagada a un lugar lejano cuando viajamos hacia el pasado y vemos las interacciones de un Obi-Wan preocupado y un Anakin dudoso. Profundizamos en lo que los Jedi realmente valoran y tienen como principios.
"I don't know where I failed. I have done my best to teach him. He belongs here. He's not ready. He's too young."
"As are you, Obi-Wan. As are you. Your fault it is not. A child Anakin remains. His path before coming to us... difficult. His questions... natural"
Hay un reconocimiento al camino tan complicado que Anakin debió atravesar, se entienden sus dudas, se entienden sus problemas y sus cuestionamientos. Pero la promesa misma de Obi-Wan para con Qui-Gon Jinn permanece tan latente que lo deja en una nueva disyuntiva, porque ¿cómo guiará al niño si éste está fuera de su alcance y la Orden? Es este el epítome de la relación entre el Maestro y el Aprendiz.
"For the Jedi Order only, Jedi training is. Understand, do you? Anakin's departure, its consequence?"
"Of course, Master Yoda. If Anakin leaves the Order... Then I must leave it as well."
Sin embargo, cuando regresamos al presente, vemos cómo esto repercute en él. La experiencia le ha brindado a Anakin la crítica suficiente como para saber si su camino pertenece a los demás Jedi o debe guiarse a sí mismo. Y es que, incluso así, la idea de su Maestro siempre es la primera en venir a su cabeza.
Creo que la idea central de estos cómics no es en sí mostrar una nueva aventura, sino más bien mostrar más de la relación entre Anakin y Obi-Wan, las dificultades de ésta y profundizar en el arduo trabajo que requirió del joven Padawan el poder adaptarse a un lugar en el que no era bien recibido por sus pares. Es un retroceso para entender las decisiones tomadas por el Elegido, el sufrimiento inconsciente de las manipulaciones del villano y cómo estas comienzan a forjar su personalidad. Esta amalgama solo provoca una bola que se hace más grande y culmina en el conocido final.
"The Road lies before you, Anakin Skywalker. Will you walk it alone?"
"No, Master. As a Jedi.If you'll show me the way."
February 11, 2023
Not me crying over a comic again. I hate Star Wars.
“Being a Jedi is not about power or lightsabers or even skill with the Force. It is about connection being a part of something bigger. I’m stronger as part of the Jedi than I could ever be alone.” - Obi-Wan Kenobi
The saddest part of all of this is Anakin inevitably ends up alone. Everything Palpatine did was to isolate him from the Jedi so that he felt there was no one to help and he could only rely on himself which is foundational for the Sith. It inevitably would turn him to the dark side if he believed only he has capable of making the right decision. His lack of faith in the masses would ultimately destroy him. Interestingly, it is Palpatine’s belief that only he can save the Republic that is what destroys it. Their loneliness is a weakness.
It’s heartbreaking really that Palpatine was able to convince Anakin that he couldn’t trust anyone when he always would have had Obi-Wan, always. Obi-Wan would have left the Jedi Order for him. I really just hate Star Wars because no one deserves this suffering. Anakin believed he could fix anything but he couldn’t do it alone, but he grows up to believe he has to and that is what destroys him. But it wasn’t true. He was never alone.
“Being a Jedi is not about power or lightsabers or even skill with the Force. It is about connection being a part of something bigger. I’m stronger as part of the Jedi than I could ever be alone.” - Obi-Wan Kenobi
The saddest part of all of this is Anakin inevitably ends up alone. Everything Palpatine did was to isolate him from the Jedi so that he felt there was no one to help and he could only rely on himself which is foundational for the Sith. It inevitably would turn him to the dark side if he believed only he has capable of making the right decision. His lack of faith in the masses would ultimately destroy him. Interestingly, it is Palpatine’s belief that only he can save the Republic that is what destroys it. Their loneliness is a weakness.
It’s heartbreaking really that Palpatine was able to convince Anakin that he couldn’t trust anyone when he always would have had Obi-Wan, always. Obi-Wan would have left the Jedi Order for him. I really just hate Star Wars because no one deserves this suffering. Anakin believed he could fix anything but he couldn’t do it alone, but he grows up to believe he has to and that is what destroys him. But it wasn’t true. He was never alone.
March 12, 2025
I think the conflict between Open and Closed wrapped up a bit too quickly BUT the parts with Obi-Wan and Anakin was SO good.
Obi-Wan willing to leave the Order to follow Anakin? Anakin choosing to stay? Anakin learning why being a Jedi is so good because it connects you and goes directly against Palpatine trying to say it’s easier to do things alone? Just the entirety of getting to explore a snip bit into Anakin’s training and Obi-Wan trying to keep his vow to Qui-Gon??
I loved it!
Obi-Wan willing to leave the Order to follow Anakin? Anakin choosing to stay? Anakin learning why being a Jedi is so good because it connects you and goes directly against Palpatine trying to say it’s easier to do things alone? Just the entirety of getting to explore a snip bit into Anakin’s training and Obi-Wan trying to keep his vow to Qui-Gon??
I loved it!
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March 13, 2025
I honestly love Obi-Wan so much in this collection. He's selfless to a fault, and even Yoda can see how his vow is breaking him. He was still a padawan himself when he was pushed to train another -- who also happened to be the kid Qui-Gon traded him for at the drop of a hat (sorry, Qui-Gon, I will never forgive you for that!). Even at this age, Anakin is self-absorbed and unable to see the great sacrifices people make for him.
February 4, 2023
Felt like a rushed ending, with so much wasted potential between the two planetary powers at war within this comic book series.
Overall this series is amazing sci-fi and I could easily see this being transformed into a video game or TV show nicely.
Super fun and unfortunately short series, that I would definitely recommend to any sci-fi/Star Wars fan.
Overall this series is amazing sci-fi and I could easily see this being transformed into a video game or TV show nicely.
Super fun and unfortunately short series, that I would definitely recommend to any sci-fi/Star Wars fan.
November 11, 2023
¿Y al final, cómo construimos mejor, solos, o en comunidad? Esta es la pregunta que se nos plantea en este último volumen de la serie, y solo por ella ya ha valido leer entero este arco de cinco números. Un acierto.
Cierre perfecto.
Cierre perfecto.
October 20, 2017
The story concludes with Obi-Wan revealing Anakin the most important thing about the Jedi. Obi-Wan is one of the best characters, he's righteous and always helpful. The art is really well done!
May 20, 2020
I enjoyed this series, though in truth I think Obi-Wan's voice was a little diminished. He's way more sarcastic and generally cheeky.
November 6, 2021
The setting was cool, but all in all this series was meh.
December 29, 2022
Excellent ending to the story
Loved how the conflict was resolved. Well done story and art, which is what I always want in a graphic novel and series
Loved how the conflict was resolved. Well done story and art, which is what I always want in a graphic novel and series
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February 29, 2024marco checchetto’s art is always so >>>
February 14, 2017
Una serie en general notable que termina de una manera excepcional. Más grapas así, por favor.
June 22, 2016
The art continues being beautiful, though I found the conclussion quite disappointing. Anyway, is a series I have enjoyed, and I hope to be able to read more comics or books about Obi-Wan, my favourite Star Wars character.
November 28, 2016
(#5) “Obi-Wan & Anakin” by Charles Soule
Fortress of the scavenger is a shrine to the world that was.
“Being a Jedi is not just about power, or light-sabers, or even skill with the Force. It is about connection. Being part of something bigger.” - Obi-wan
Fortress of the scavenger is a shrine to the world that was.
“Being a Jedi is not just about power, or light-sabers, or even skill with the Force. It is about connection. Being part of something bigger.” - Obi-wan
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