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Star Wars: Han Solo (2016)
Han Solo #1
Han Solo is given a top-secret mission for the Rebellion: rescuing several informants and spies while competing in the biggest and most infamous starship race in the galaxy, the Dragon Void. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.
24 pages, Library Binding
First published June 15, 2016
About the author
Marjorie M. Liu
328 books4,327 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Marjorie Liu is best known for her fiction and comic books. She teaches comic book writing at MIT, and she leads a class on Popular Fiction at the Voices of Our Nation (VONA) workshop.
Ms. Liu is a highly celebrated comic book writer. Her extensive work with Marvel includes the bestselling Dark Wolverine series, NYX: No Way Home, X-23, and Black Widow: The Name of the Rose. She received national media attention for Astonishing X-Men, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Ms. Liu also wrote the story for the animated film, Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher, which was produced by Marvel, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Madhouse Inc.
Her newest work is MONSTRESS, an original, creator-owned comic book series with Japanese artist (and X-23 collaborator) Sana Takeda. Published by Image in Fall 2015, MONSTRESS is set in an alternate, matriarchal 1920’s Asia and follows a girl’s struggle to survive the trauma of war. With a cast of girls and monsters and set against a richly imagined aesthetic of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS #1 debuted to critical praise. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the longer than typical first issue was “world-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.”
Ms. Liu is also the author of more than 19 novels, most notably the urban fantasy series, Hunter Kiss, and the paranormal romance series, Dirk & Steele. Her novels have also been bestsellers on USA Today, which described Liu “as imaginative as she is prolific.” Her critically praised fiction has twice received the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, for THE MORTAL BONE (Hunter Kiss #6), and TIGER EYE (Dirk & Steele #1). TIGER EYE was the basis for a bestselling paranormal romance video game called Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box.
Liu has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, MTV, and been profiled in the Wall Street Journal.com, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today. She is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker, appearing on panels at San Diego Comic Con, the Tokyo Literary Festival, the New York Times Public Lecture series, Geeks Out; and the Asian American Writers Workshop. Her work has been published internationally, including Germany, France, Japan, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Liu was born in Philadelphia, and has lived in numerous cities in the Midwest and Beijing. Prior to writing full-time, she was a lawyer. She currently resides in Boston.
Ms. Liu is a highly celebrated comic book writer. Her extensive work with Marvel includes the bestselling Dark Wolverine series, NYX: No Way Home, X-23, and Black Widow: The Name of the Rose. She received national media attention for Astonishing X-Men, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Ms. Liu also wrote the story for the animated film, Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher, which was produced by Marvel, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Madhouse Inc.
Her newest work is MONSTRESS, an original, creator-owned comic book series with Japanese artist (and X-23 collaborator) Sana Takeda. Published by Image in Fall 2015, MONSTRESS is set in an alternate, matriarchal 1920’s Asia and follows a girl’s struggle to survive the trauma of war. With a cast of girls and monsters and set against a richly imagined aesthetic of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS #1 debuted to critical praise. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the longer than typical first issue was “world-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.”
Ms. Liu is also the author of more than 19 novels, most notably the urban fantasy series, Hunter Kiss, and the paranormal romance series, Dirk & Steele. Her novels have also been bestsellers on USA Today, which described Liu “as imaginative as she is prolific.” Her critically praised fiction has twice received the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, for THE MORTAL BONE (Hunter Kiss #6), and TIGER EYE (Dirk & Steele #1). TIGER EYE was the basis for a bestselling paranormal romance video game called Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box.
Liu has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, MTV, and been profiled in the Wall Street Journal.com, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today. She is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker, appearing on panels at San Diego Comic Con, the Tokyo Literary Festival, the New York Times Public Lecture series, Geeks Out; and the Asian American Writers Workshop. Her work has been published internationally, including Germany, France, Japan, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Liu was born in Philadelphia, and has lived in numerous cities in the Midwest and Beijing. Prior to writing full-time, she was a lawyer. She currently resides in Boston.
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April 7, 2017
Great scenario by Liu. Artwork is good too. The idea of the race is fun as is the old Solo-Leia tough love. Lots of promise for this series.
June 16, 2016
What up nerf-herders, it’s Han Solo’s solo comic and it can do the crappy run in less than 12 parsecs!
This is the third new Marvel Star Wars title to come out this year (not counting the C-3PO one-shot) after Obi-Wan & Anakin and Poe Dameron, both by Charles Soule, both terrible, and unfortunately the downwards trend continues with Marjorie Liu and Mark Brooks’ Han Solo #1.
Leia needs Han, Chewie and the Falcon to pick up some Rebel spies but they need a cover so they enter an “epic” race called the Dragon Void run.
And that’s the whole issue. Table-setting, and dull table-setting at that. Liu can’t come close to replicating the same lively charm to the character that fans are used to seeing from Harrison Ford’s performances with her Han Solo coming off like Harrison Ford in every other non-Star Wars movie he’s done in the last 20 years.
The story itself is utterly disposable and pointless too – Han and Chewie running errands for the Rebel Alliance, picking up some no-name spies? Who cares? And some dumb race no-one’s heard of? Woo… hoo…
I was impressed with Mark Brooks’ accomplished artwork even if the characters’ faces look a little static. The full page shot of the Falcon under fire was pure awesome. Lee Bermejo’s cover was great too.
I really wasn’t expecting such a boring comic with one of Star Wars’ most exciting characters but Marjorie Liu sucks the life out of Han turning him into just another bland pilot. Han Solo #1 was such a dreary issue it’s put me off of continuing with the title despite only being a limited series. Wait for the trade on this one, guys – when it shows up in the library, of course, don’t pay for this drek!
This is the third new Marvel Star Wars title to come out this year (not counting the C-3PO one-shot) after Obi-Wan & Anakin and Poe Dameron, both by Charles Soule, both terrible, and unfortunately the downwards trend continues with Marjorie Liu and Mark Brooks’ Han Solo #1.
Leia needs Han, Chewie and the Falcon to pick up some Rebel spies but they need a cover so they enter an “epic” race called the Dragon Void run.
And that’s the whole issue. Table-setting, and dull table-setting at that. Liu can’t come close to replicating the same lively charm to the character that fans are used to seeing from Harrison Ford’s performances with her Han Solo coming off like Harrison Ford in every other non-Star Wars movie he’s done in the last 20 years.
The story itself is utterly disposable and pointless too – Han and Chewie running errands for the Rebel Alliance, picking up some no-name spies? Who cares? And some dumb race no-one’s heard of? Woo… hoo…
I was impressed with Mark Brooks’ accomplished artwork even if the characters’ faces look a little static. The full page shot of the Falcon under fire was pure awesome. Lee Bermejo’s cover was great too.
I really wasn’t expecting such a boring comic with one of Star Wars’ most exciting characters but Marjorie Liu sucks the life out of Han turning him into just another bland pilot. Han Solo #1 was such a dreary issue it’s put me off of continuing with the title despite only being a limited series. Wait for the trade on this one, guys – when it shows up in the library, of course, don’t pay for this drek!
June 18, 2016
I think I speak for many fans when the death of Solo in The Force Awakens took an endeared and beloved character from us as fans. This supplement to the Star Wars story is just the answer for such calamity. I've always loved Han Solo, and much of his story continues to be shrouded in obscurity.
Now, we have the opportunity to delve into the life of this amazing and rich individual in all his scheming.
Although this is only a 5 parter, it will still be an amazing Kessel Run to get there.
Awesome beginning. ❤️
Now, we have the opportunity to delve into the life of this amazing and rich individual in all his scheming.
Although this is only a 5 parter, it will still be an amazing Kessel Run to get there.
Awesome beginning. ❤️
July 3, 2016
It was good. It seems to have some promise to it, but started slowly.
February 9, 2017
I picked this up at my local comic book store with a couple of other titles.
In this series Han has backed away from the resistance after he's payed his debt to them and gone back to smuggling. However it's not going as he's planned, he's getting jumpy about doing runs. Leia has him followed and then makes him do a dangerous job for the resistance.
The characters are really well characterised and I like the artwork, especially the last page. I love the story, it works well and fits into cannon really well.
In this series Han has backed away from the resistance after he's payed his debt to them and gone back to smuggling. However it's not going as he's planned, he's getting jumpy about doing runs. Leia has him followed and then makes him do a dangerous job for the resistance.
The characters are really well characterised and I like the artwork, especially the last page. I love the story, it works well and fits into cannon really well.
July 12, 2016
Marvel continues to delve into
the unknown past of our favorite rebels
After the battle of Yavin
Han Solo is distracted from paying off his debt to Jabba the Hut
by a top secret mission for the alliance
A mission only the best pilot would have any hope to
pull off
A combination of
espionage
SF action
and Star Wars thrills
makes this a great series
filling in he gaps
left by the movies
the unknown past of our favorite rebels
After the battle of Yavin
Han Solo is distracted from paying off his debt to Jabba the Hut
by a top secret mission for the alliance
A mission only the best pilot would have any hope to
pull off
A combination of
espionage
SF action
and Star Wars thrills
makes this a great series
filling in he gaps
left by the movies
June 21, 2016
Fine, characterization is strong for the core characters we already know, but it's doing a lot in this first issue and the side characters get short shrift. Decent art. Not sure if I want to keep reading even if the series is limited run.
May 4, 2017
Holy crap is this an exceptional start to a miniseries. There is so much I like about this book. Just go read it.
On a side note, the feeling I got while reading made me consider Marvel's superhero division. What I came to realize was that the heroes in the Star Wars universe aren't omnipotent, godlike entities. The Empire poses a legitimate threat to these characters and this sense of life-or-death is missing in the Marvel U. The suspense is built up in Star Wars and its something Marvel can't recreate. The worst thing that ever happened to 616 was getting bitten by the resurrection bug. When you can kill off and then magically defy death, something is lost.
I'm way off on a tangent, but maybe Marvel's next death should be resurrection.
"No more resurrections."
On a side note, the feeling I got while reading made me consider Marvel's superhero division. What I came to realize was that the heroes in the Star Wars universe aren't omnipotent, godlike entities. The Empire poses a legitimate threat to these characters and this sense of life-or-death is missing in the Marvel U. The suspense is built up in Star Wars and its something Marvel can't recreate. The worst thing that ever happened to 616 was getting bitten by the resurrection bug. When you can kill off and then magically defy death, something is lost.
I'm way off on a tangent, but maybe Marvel's next death should be resurrection.
"No more resurrections."
September 18, 2017
Han Solo (2016) #1 [Marvel: Marjorie Liu & Mark Brooks]
Leia requires Solo to compete in the most prestigious race as a pretense for smuggling out informers.
“I paid for this on my own. And I don't do races. I do RUNS. Life or death, straight down the line. Lady, I made the kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. So you bring your races and your sponsors, and I'll bring my runs – and we'll see who wins.” - Solo.
Leia requires Solo to compete in the most prestigious race as a pretense for smuggling out informers.
“I paid for this on my own. And I don't do races. I do RUNS. Life or death, straight down the line. Lady, I made the kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. So you bring your races and your sponsors, and I'll bring my runs – and we'll see who wins.” - Solo.
July 9, 2017
Genial.
Creo que Liu ha mantenido muy bien la personalidad de los personajes y como aventura es muy entretenido.
Aún tengo demasiado reciente la pérdida de Fisher así que me ha dado un poco de penita y ternura.
Creo que Liu ha mantenido muy bien la personalidad de los personajes y como aventura es muy entretenido.
Aún tengo demasiado reciente la pérdida de Fisher así que me ha dado un poco de penita y ternura.
November 12, 2019
Reading this with Olivia-Grace.
Beautiful artwork. Not sure what to think of the convoluted and elaborate plot and story. The race seems cool but the informant network with it seems convoluted, contrived, and awfully lucky to have the pieces in place. Looking forward to reading the whole series.
Beautiful artwork. Not sure what to think of the convoluted and elaborate plot and story. The race seems cool but the informant network with it seems convoluted, contrived, and awfully lucky to have the pieces in place. Looking forward to reading the whole series.
December 10, 2018
The artist nailed Princess Leia but Han Solo wasn't as good. I enjoyed the story.
May 11, 2020
1 de 5. Una aventura muy Han Solo.
July 18, 2021
Han is recruited by Leia to participate in a under cover mission.
August 1, 2025
Fun comic book for Han Solo fans, nothing more.
December 3, 2016
Una ghiotta anticipazione della serie
June 15, 2016
A great start to a sidestory of Han Solo that has been able to represent the universe's favorite smuggler. The fastest ship is needed to save three rebel informants who have been left in the deep parts of the Empires sector of space, this is where Hans non-rebel ship comes into play. Though he has in essence handcuffed himself to the space cruiser and where ever it is needed. Can Han & Chewie under the cover of a space race save the rebels before they're are found out? This five issue series is sure to be a great one as the volatile ending of the issue will kick the race off before it starts.
February 5, 2018
As a fan of the Dark Horse Star Wars' line, I was a bit skeptical of reading the Marvel/Disney editions at first, but this title will not disappoint. It takes you back to picking up a monthly comic (a short read) and having to wait for the next installment. The characterization of Han Solo is spot on (especially in his interaction with Leia) and it takes you to an adventure far, far away in between The New Hope and The Empire Strikes back. I can't wait to read the rest of the six-volume series.
August 1, 2016
The comic starts out very slow, and is slow during the whole first part, but by the time you get to the second comic it is worth it. So if this was the whole thing I would have given it 1 star, the second comic brings it up, and as to really understand the second one you need to read the first I have to recommend the first one also.
June 15, 2016
This is a good start for a potentially promising miniseries. It is fairly early in Han and Leia's association with each other, so there is believable arguing. And it was funny seeing Leia punch Han to make it seem like he has a reason to leave.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 22, 2016
I read all five in this series and enjoyed them quite a bit. Fun little side story about some of Han and Chewie's adventures. (I'm just checking off the first one even though I read the series as it feels like cheating to count just one comic as a full read.)
June 15, 2016
I quite enjoyed the art and the set-up. We've seen lots of race stories in the Star Wars universe, but this one promises to be unique.
June 17, 2016
Barely no action at all, full of talking, arts doesn't have much either and the story is not captivating at all. So not a one star, but not far. Not so good!
November 10, 2016
First read: June/2016
Re-read: Nov./2016
Re-read: Nov./2016
July 6, 2016
It's a good start, but it didn't blow me away like several of the other Star Wars comics.
July 12, 2016
áno, prosím!
July 24, 2016
Yay, Han Solo series!
August 1, 2016
Meh. It's ok. I'll give it another issue to decide for sure.
October 7, 2016
Really good setup - look forward to #2.
December 17, 2017
A little more interesting than I thought it'd be.
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