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Star Wars Legends Epic Collection #11
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 1
Delve deep into the dark past of Jango Fett! Find out how Fett became a Mandalorian warrior - and battled his way through war and slavery to become the bounty hunter that caught the eye of Count Dooku! Meanwhile, Ki-Adi-Mundi seeks a wayward Jedi on the backward world of Tatooine, and Jabba the Hutt will help - for a price! But Tusken Raiders and a vicious krayt dragon may mean the end of his mission! And as half the Jedi Council head to the planet of Malastare on a mission of peace, a phantom menace looms in the shadows! Plus, Mace Windu braves the Smugglers' Moon! And what is Jedi Darca Nyl's deadly secret?
COLLECTING: STAR WARS JANGO FETT - OPEN SEASONS 1-4; STAR WARS (1998) 7-18; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 8, 21-24
COLLECTING: STAR WARS JANGO FETT - OPEN SEASONS 1-4; STAR WARS (1998) 7-18; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 8, 21-24
480 pages, Paperback
First published September 19, 2018
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W. Haden Blackman
259 books49 followersW. Haden Blackman is a writer who has long worked in the Star Wars universe. He is also the project lead on the MMO Star Wars: Galaxies and the video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
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January 6, 2020
Wasn't a fan of Nomad but everything is else was fun
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November 4, 2025I freely admit that I tend to be pretty harsh on Star Wars comics. Not because I’m a hater of the IP (it’s still
My favorite fictional series), but because there are so many things that could be done in the illustrated story format and, sadly, most of those attempts fail, either with bizarre stories or terrible artwork. Thankfully, this first collection of “The Menace Revealed” bucks that trend and actually delivers one of the more comprehensive and complete batches of Star Wars comics, all happening shortly after the events of “The Phantom Menace”. Unlike other attempts in this era, the various stories and plot lines all feel like they were written by those who understand the lore of a galaxy far far away, both in scope and in the illustrations. The opening arc “Jango Fett- Open Seasons” by Haden Blackman gives a backstory to Jango Fett that explains how he became the model for the clones on Geonosis, while giving more history to his character. “Outlander: The Exile of Sharad Hett”, gives us a Ki-Adi Mundi story that is a lot of fun, even if Mundi is one of the weaker of the Jedi Masters on the Jedi Council. There’s a continuation of that arc with “Emissaries to Malastare” which brings pod racing back into the galaxy and a closing batch of comics called “Nomad”, that isn’t the best story but the art style is a great departure from typical Star Wars illustrations.
February 6, 2024
Oof, I'm dumb.
I picked up this book knowing that it had the Jango Fett Open Season strain in it, but I foolishly assumed that, because he was on the cover, he'd be in all of the stories in here. I was on the 5th volume of the Sharad Hett story before I realized that Jango probably wouldn't be showing up lol.
But it was still quite fun to dive into these old Legends comics. I really need to read more SWL content. I'm still halfway through Dark Force Rising!
I really liked Open Season, as Jango Fett is just such a cool character. It's funny - at the time of this comic, I don't think Mandalore as a planet even existed yet. So there're a lot of discongruities with the current canon, but this was still a good read. I think Jango's comic from Star Wars: Age of Republic - Villains is the new canon version of these events. And I kind of prefer that comic - at least Boba makes an actual appearance!
The next two comics in here are sort of linked, following some cool Tusken Jedi characters. I liked seeing the Dark Woman, as I've heard bits and pieces about her. But I really hated how they drew the text and speech bubbles in here. It was a genuine struggle to read.
In between those stories, though, there's a oneshot featuring a sexy lady werecat. Early Star Wars was weird, man.
I did like the different Jedi that we got to see, though, in the other two comics. Mace is great, as always, and him fighting side by side with his former Padawan, Depa Billaba, is fantastic. There's also a brief cameo from Quinlan Vos in here, which sounded like a promo for another SW comic. Like how Captain America would show up looking for some vague threat in a random X-Men strain, you know?
I was surprised by how much I liked the last comic series in here. It's called "Nomad," and it's focused on a brand new character on a quest for revenge. The progression of the story and the character path of Darca Nyl are very well done, and I loved the pacing. The ending was fantastic, and the last panel game me chills.
4/5 stars!
I picked up this book knowing that it had the Jango Fett Open Season strain in it, but I foolishly assumed that, because he was on the cover, he'd be in all of the stories in here. I was on the 5th volume of the Sharad Hett story before I realized that Jango probably wouldn't be showing up lol.
But it was still quite fun to dive into these old Legends comics. I really need to read more SWL content. I'm still halfway through Dark Force Rising!
I really liked Open Season, as Jango Fett is just such a cool character. It's funny - at the time of this comic, I don't think Mandalore as a planet even existed yet. So there're a lot of discongruities with the current canon, but this was still a good read. I think Jango's comic from Star Wars: Age of Republic - Villains is the new canon version of these events. And I kind of prefer that comic - at least Boba makes an actual appearance!
The next two comics in here are sort of linked, following some cool Tusken Jedi characters. I liked seeing the Dark Woman, as I've heard bits and pieces about her. But I really hated how they drew the text and speech bubbles in here. It was a genuine struggle to read.
In between those stories, though, there's a oneshot featuring a sexy lady werecat. Early Star Wars was weird, man.
I did like the different Jedi that we got to see, though, in the other two comics. Mace is great, as always, and him fighting side by side with his former Padawan, Depa Billaba, is fantastic. There's also a brief cameo from Quinlan Vos in here, which sounded like a promo for another SW comic. Like how Captain America would show up looking for some vague threat in a random X-Men strain, you know?
I was surprised by how much I liked the last comic series in here. It's called "Nomad," and it's focused on a brand new character on a quest for revenge. The progression of the story and the character path of Darca Nyl are very well done, and I loved the pacing. The ending was fantastic, and the last panel game me chills.
4/5 stars!
December 24, 2022
This collection brings together several Star Wars comics set shortly after Episode I. The first story is the four issue mini-series Jango Fett: Open Seasons. This is a Legends origin for Jango Fett, the son of farmers on the planet Concord Dawn, who gets caught up in the war between the true Mandalorians led by Jaster Mereel and Death Watch led by Vizsla. This is framed by Dooku deciding on Jango as the source for the clone army. It's a good story and though the art is a little cartoony for my tastes, it's still an enjoyable read.
The second story is Outlander, collecting issues 7-12 of Star Wars, Dark Horse's ongoing series that would later be renamed Star Wars: Replublic. The first several issues of this series seemed to focus on Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi, though as it progressed that would change. This is an arc I remember from my childhood. This arc sees Ki-Adi-Mundi investigating a united Tuskan army on Tatooine that appears to be led by a Jedi. This introduces to series mainstays such as the Dark Woman, Aurra Sing and A'Sharad Hett.
The next story is a short one from titled Bad Business that sees Devaronian Vilmarh Grahrk deliver an alien princess to her home world. It's a fun bit of fluff. After this, we get issues 13-18 of Star Wars, a story called Emissaries to Malastare. In this story, several Jedi Council masters go to Malastare in an effort to broker a peace between two factions from the world of Lannik. Let's just say that things don't go well. Then Mace Windu goes to Nar Shaddaa to learn who's been smuggling Akk Dogs from his homeworld. It's okay, but as good as Outlander. It does briefly introduce Quinlan Vos who will be a big player later in the series.
Finally, we get Nomad, a four-part story that was spread across Star Wars: Tales issues 21-24. This sees a man with a lightsaber chasing a dark-sider across the Outer Rim. It's an interesting story as the man helps people he meets along the way and the art is decent, it's just different. All told, this was a solid collection. The art is good and sometimes even great. The stories are all good (for the most part). There's nothing that really stands out, Outlander is probably the strongest of the lot, but nothing truly awful either. A good collection that worth picking up, especially if you're try to read through Star Wars: Republic like I am.
The second story is Outlander, collecting issues 7-12 of Star Wars, Dark Horse's ongoing series that would later be renamed Star Wars: Replublic. The first several issues of this series seemed to focus on Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi, though as it progressed that would change. This is an arc I remember from my childhood. This arc sees Ki-Adi-Mundi investigating a united Tuskan army on Tatooine that appears to be led by a Jedi. This introduces to series mainstays such as the Dark Woman, Aurra Sing and A'Sharad Hett.
The next story is a short one from titled Bad Business that sees Devaronian Vilmarh Grahrk deliver an alien princess to her home world. It's a fun bit of fluff. After this, we get issues 13-18 of Star Wars, a story called Emissaries to Malastare. In this story, several Jedi Council masters go to Malastare in an effort to broker a peace between two factions from the world of Lannik. Let's just say that things don't go well. Then Mace Windu goes to Nar Shaddaa to learn who's been smuggling Akk Dogs from his homeworld. It's okay, but as good as Outlander. It does briefly introduce Quinlan Vos who will be a big player later in the series.
Finally, we get Nomad, a four-part story that was spread across Star Wars: Tales issues 21-24. This sees a man with a lightsaber chasing a dark-sider across the Outer Rim. It's an interesting story as the man helps people he meets along the way and the art is decent, it's just different. All told, this was a solid collection. The art is good and sometimes even great. The stories are all good (for the most part). There's nothing that really stands out, Outlander is probably the strongest of the lot, but nothing truly awful either. A good collection that worth picking up, especially if you're try to read through Star Wars: Republic like I am.
September 28, 2024
Jango Fett: Open Seasons
Best story in the volume. Really good. Lots of cool mando stuff. Cool cartoony art style. 4 stars.
Star Wars Republic: Outlander
Like I said in my Rise of the Sith omnibus review, I loooove the later Clone Wars issues of Republic. The early stuff is quite weak in my opinion though. Its cool to see A'Sharad Hetts debut and Aurra Sing and all that, but... gosh, its just so dull! The art is dull, the action is dull, the characters are too busy making pseudo archaic platitudes to be interesting. Its been a while since I read this and it didn't leave a strong impression on me. i just remember it was boring. 1 and a half stars.
Star Wars Tales- "Bad Business"
John Ostrander knows how to pull off a one shot. He does not exercise his talent here. Felt kinda sexist. Two stars for decent art and cool alien species.
Star Wars Republic: Emissaries to Malastare.
Again, I don't like Tim Truman! This should be awesome. We got Dark Woman phasing through walls, Jedi hanging onto moving pod racers, Quinlan Vos's debut, great stuff! And yet somehow its boring! Again, the art is very lackluster, not horrible but not great, just mediocre. There's too much uninteresting political intrigue, too much bad Jedi dialogue, it goes on for too long, idk this was just boring. It has its moments but overall pretty lame. 1 and a half stars.
Star Wars Tales- "Nomad chapters 1-4"
Decent story and amazing artwork. I really enjoyed this one. 4 and a half stars.
Overall, volume is a mixed bag, but the Jango Fett story is pretty sick and there are some important character debuts. I want to get volume 2, bc thats where John Ostrander starts writing the Quinlan Vos stuff, but its ridiculously expensive so IG I'll have to wait till its reprinted, whenever that will be.
Best story in the volume. Really good. Lots of cool mando stuff. Cool cartoony art style. 4 stars.
Star Wars Republic: Outlander
Like I said in my Rise of the Sith omnibus review, I loooove the later Clone Wars issues of Republic. The early stuff is quite weak in my opinion though. Its cool to see A'Sharad Hetts debut and Aurra Sing and all that, but... gosh, its just so dull! The art is dull, the action is dull, the characters are too busy making pseudo archaic platitudes to be interesting. Its been a while since I read this and it didn't leave a strong impression on me. i just remember it was boring. 1 and a half stars.
Star Wars Tales- "Bad Business"
John Ostrander knows how to pull off a one shot. He does not exercise his talent here. Felt kinda sexist. Two stars for decent art and cool alien species.
Star Wars Republic: Emissaries to Malastare.
Again, I don't like Tim Truman! This should be awesome. We got Dark Woman phasing through walls, Jedi hanging onto moving pod racers, Quinlan Vos's debut, great stuff! And yet somehow its boring! Again, the art is very lackluster, not horrible but not great, just mediocre. There's too much uninteresting political intrigue, too much bad Jedi dialogue, it goes on for too long, idk this was just boring. It has its moments but overall pretty lame. 1 and a half stars.
Star Wars Tales- "Nomad chapters 1-4"
Decent story and amazing artwork. I really enjoyed this one. 4 and a half stars.
Overall, volume is a mixed bag, but the Jango Fett story is pretty sick and there are some important character debuts. I want to get volume 2, bc thats where John Ostrander starts writing the Quinlan Vos stuff, but its ridiculously expensive so IG I'll have to wait till its reprinted, whenever that will be.
July 17, 2021
The pic and the mention of Jango is a marketing ploy. There is hardly enough of him, and that is why this review has one less star.
The rest of the stories are really great imo, some even better than Jango's story, but only if you are interested in the wider sw universe and jedi/sith culture, of what it means for identity, heroism and survival in this great big vast universe.
Great worldbuilding and storytelling, a lot of very small but sometimes not so subtle references to things in Sw1-6.
The rest of the stories are really great imo, some even better than Jango's story, but only if you are interested in the wider sw universe and jedi/sith culture, of what it means for identity, heroism and survival in this great big vast universe.
Great worldbuilding and storytelling, a lot of very small but sometimes not so subtle references to things in Sw1-6.
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April 23, 2023
A good book, it has a couple of weaker miniseries; one on Jango fett and one on ‘Nomad’ , the book shines when it is focused on the ongoing series, the story and art is superior to the miniseries included in this tome.
October 1, 2019
Not really much Jango Fett at all. Overall some pretty good and interesting material.
September 13, 2021
Enjoyed for the Jango Fett backstory.
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November 13, 2020This book is about how boba fetts life was as a kid and the process of him becoming a bounty hunter. When he was little he was in battles and wars, He wasn't able to fight in the wars because he did not know how to fight. After a war, he got an invitation to train to become a troop in an alliance or clan, he accepted this invitation and trains to become one of the troops. As he grew up he defeated many clans and alliances, But one day he was in a battle against some Jedis and all his friends die and Boba Fett runs away. From then on he became a solo Assasin or what he is named for "The Bounty Hunter."
I give this book a 5/5 because I'm a star wars fan and this books really explains what happened to boba fett as he grew up and it has important lessons, such as when he was invited to the clan or alliance he didn't give up on the 'Opportunity' to defend himself from getting captured. I definitely recommend this book to people that are Star Wars fans.
I give this book a 5/5 because I'm a star wars fan and this books really explains what happened to boba fett as he grew up and it has important lessons, such as when he was invited to the clan or alliance he didn't give up on the 'Opportunity' to defend himself from getting captured. I definitely recommend this book to people that are Star Wars fans.
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