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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Graphic Novellas #8
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Der Feind in den eigenen Reihen
Eine wagemutige, geheime Mission, die das Ziel verfolgt, dem Kämpfen in einer von Krieg zerrissenen Welt ein Ende zu setzen, führt eine Klonkrieger-Einheit auf den Planeten Oznek. Durch eine Unglücksserie und falsche Informationen stehen die Klone plötzlich vor den Trümmern ihres einstigen Vorhabens. Tief in feindlichem Territorium gestrandet müssen
sie nun zusehen, wie ihre Mission zum Scheitern verurteilt ist. DAS SPEKTAKULÄRE COMIC-ABENTEUER ZUR TV-SERIE!
sie nun zusehen, wie ihre Mission zum Scheitern verurteilt ist. DAS SPEKTAKULÄRE COMIC-ABENTEUER ZUR TV-SERIE!
80 pages, Paperback
First published February 29, 2012
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October 6, 2022
Eh, some of these are better than others.
Most of these comics function as standalone TCW episodes, but this one is a bit more separated - it doesn't have any characters from the show or movies, except for a cameo from Bultar Swan at the end (who I was quite excited to have recognized). This is a clone-centric story, which I liked, and the core of it isn't too bad, although it's a bit done. My biggest complaint with the comic, though, is a spoiler in and of itself, sort of:
I did like the new clones we got to see in this one, especially Banks. But... and I hesitate to say this, because I can't draw worth a damn, but... the art isn't the best in here. The proportions of the characters are just really off at times.
3/5 stars. This isn't a terrible one, but it has themes that have been discussed in the show before, which isn't bad. It's just a bit forgettable, all things considered.
Most of these comics function as standalone TCW episodes, but this one is a bit more separated - it doesn't have any characters from the show or movies, except for a cameo from Bultar Swan at the end (who I was quite excited to have recognized). This is a clone-centric story, which I liked, and the core of it isn't too bad, although it's a bit done. My biggest complaint with the comic, though, is a spoiler in and of itself, sort of:
I did like the new clones we got to see in this one, especially Banks. But... and I hesitate to say this, because I can't draw worth a damn, but... the art isn't the best in here. The proportions of the characters are just really off at times.
3/5 stars. This isn't a terrible one, but it has themes that have been discussed in the show before, which isn't bad. It's just a bit forgettable, all things considered.
November 19, 2020
This was great! The story is being told by Sergeant CT-7719 or "Banks," but he doesn't like his name he wants to be called by his number. This is his first mission. It doesn't go as planned. It turns out Commander Kishpaugh is in league with the Separatists and wants one of the team, Ghost, to make the people of the planet Oznek, who are trying to remain neutral, to think they've been attacked by the Republic. This gets revealed at the end.
First their transport get shot down while Banks his trying to clean his gear. When Syke mocks him for it and calls him Banks he gets upset and quotes regulations at him. When they survive being shot down and then attacked by droids they set up camp and Syke tries to get their comm equipment to work. Banks gets asked why everyone calls him Banks and Syke tells him to show the others. It turns out he can fire his shots so that they bounce off more than one thing to hit what he wants. Banks says, "It's just mathematics. Same training we all had, only I can see angles better than most. It's a great trick in the barracks, but it hasn't been all that useful in action." Later Banks will shot a blaster to it pings back and hits Ghost while Ghost is trying to choke him and toss Ghost's helmet so that it will take down Commander Kishpaugh. Banks is the only one that survives, but he manages to disarm the bombs that Ghost set up and bring Commander Kishpaugh in. He's advised not to speak of the incident again and transferred into Bultar Swan's command. She greets him and calls him 7719. He asked to be called Banks.
First their transport get shot down while Banks his trying to clean his gear. When Syke mocks him for it and calls him Banks he gets upset and quotes regulations at him. When they survive being shot down and then attacked by droids they set up camp and Syke tries to get their comm equipment to work. Banks gets asked why everyone calls him Banks and Syke tells him to show the others. It turns out he can fire his shots so that they bounce off more than one thing to hit what he wants. Banks says, "It's just mathematics. Same training we all had, only I can see angles better than most. It's a great trick in the barracks, but it hasn't been all that useful in action." Later Banks will shot a blaster to it pings back and hits Ghost while Ghost is trying to choke him and toss Ghost's helmet so that it will take down Commander Kishpaugh. Banks is the only one that survives, but he manages to disarm the bombs that Ghost set up and bring Commander Kishpaugh in. He's advised not to speak of the incident again and transferred into Bultar Swan's command. She greets him and calls him 7719. He asked to be called Banks.
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December 15, 2019
I keep being surprised to learn there are yet more Clone Wars comic series, tied in to different iterations on the conflict and with different art styles. I was excited to find the Clone Wars Adventures at first, because there are a couple pretty good stories in there. By the end, that had fizzled. This was a similar honeymoon--we'll have to wait and see how well it holds up this time. This volume has a unique new art style I quite like, strongly stylized but not ugly, with vivid colors.
This is a clone story, so it's not that surprising I liked it. It does a couple of neat things with the clone premise. First, it forces them to deal with an unusual situation:
This is a clone story, so it's not that surprising I liked it. It does a couple of neat things with the clone premise. First, it forces them to deal with an unusual situation:
July 20, 2017
This is the eighth in a line of graphic novellas that take place during The Clone Wars (coinciding with TV series of the same name). It follows a team of Clone Troopers on a some random mission with a new commander who hasn't worked in the field before. Think of it like The Dirty Dozen of the Star Wars Clone Wars graphic novellas.
It's purely a war story plain and simple with a moderate amount of intrigue. It's not good or bad, sort of middle ground when it comes to this series. I like the personality given to the troopers and their back and forth, the ending is also a surprise that I really enjoyed.
It's purely a war story plain and simple with a moderate amount of intrigue. It's not good or bad, sort of middle ground when it comes to this series. I like the personality given to the troopers and their back and forth, the ending is also a surprise that I really enjoyed.
July 15, 2024
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It was ok. A mediocre story about a band of Clone Troopers and one that will eventually be the hero of the group. A nice little ending though, along with an ok artwork style that wasn't up to my alley of liking. Too simplistic and too colorful for a war story.
You won't miss anything skipping this one.
It was ok. A mediocre story about a band of Clone Troopers and one that will eventually be the hero of the group. A nice little ending though, along with an ok artwork style that wasn't up to my alley of liking. Too simplistic and too colorful for a war story.
You won't miss anything skipping this one.
September 5, 2017
Thats pretty good.
Its really good. Like really really really extremely god likely awesome and great. Would record!end to all people on earth
Its really good. Like really really really extremely god likely awesome and great. Would record!end to all people on earth
February 8, 2019
A clone wars novel that actually focuses on the clones.
June 4, 2021
It's a war story featuring clones, nothing special. The art leaves to be desired. If you want more of The Clone Wars this may give you something, but I would not recommend.
June 29, 2021
There are slight "Metal Gear Solid" shades in this tale of espionage and betrayal among clones. It would have made a good episode, though perhaps not a pivotal one.
June 23, 2023
After getting into Star Wars, I wanted to know more about the clones and I'm so glad I was able to find this comic. Banks is my favorite clone by a long shot! Worth the read!
September 22, 2023
This one had an interesting premise. I liked Banks, the lead character, though I'm not entirely sure if his story needed to be told.
December 30, 2020
I will ALWAYS read stories about these dudes.
February 12, 2018
Star Wars Legends Project #145
Background: The Enemy Within came out in March 2012, the eighth in a series of 11 graphic novellas connected to The Clone Wars animated show. It was written by Jeremy Barlow with art by Brian Koschak. Barlow wrote a couple dozen other Star Wars comics, and has edited far more. Koschak has done a handful of other Star Wars comics, including a few of the other entries in this series.
The Enemy Within take place during the Clone Wars (21 years before the Battle of Yavin). The official date is vague and generic, and it's pretty clear that this is not the beginning of the war. The main characters are various one-off clone trooper characters on a mission to a one-off planet.
Summary: Rookie clone officer Sergeant "Banks" ends up stranded behind enemy lines with his squad. Their only hope of survival is to complete a mission that has already gone horribly wrong.
Review: I am completely on board for any even halfway-competent story that focuses on clone characters. There are far too many bland, similar stories starring Anakin and/or Obi-Wan and/or another recognizable character (or, worse, a totally unmemorable one-off Jedi character), and not nearly enough stories that focus on the clones of the, y'know, Clone Wars. So, that's a big point in favor of this story, as is Koschak's art style, which is a much better fit here than in some of his other Star Wars work.
Unfortunately, it's also ridiculously short, like maybe half the length of the other entries in the series, and the third act feels a bit weird. The direction the story takes is fine, I just wish they'd done something a bit different with it as a clone story. I wouldn't even have cared about that if there were a lot more of these kinds of stories, rather than being a rarity. There was also plenty of additional room for character development that they didn't take advantage of as they could have, and that makes it feel like a missed opportunity even while it's still quite enjoyable.
B-
Background: The Enemy Within came out in March 2012, the eighth in a series of 11 graphic novellas connected to The Clone Wars animated show. It was written by Jeremy Barlow with art by Brian Koschak. Barlow wrote a couple dozen other Star Wars comics, and has edited far more. Koschak has done a handful of other Star Wars comics, including a few of the other entries in this series.
The Enemy Within take place during the Clone Wars (21 years before the Battle of Yavin). The official date is vague and generic, and it's pretty clear that this is not the beginning of the war. The main characters are various one-off clone trooper characters on a mission to a one-off planet.
Summary: Rookie clone officer Sergeant "Banks" ends up stranded behind enemy lines with his squad. Their only hope of survival is to complete a mission that has already gone horribly wrong.
Review: I am completely on board for any even halfway-competent story that focuses on clone characters. There are far too many bland, similar stories starring Anakin and/or Obi-Wan and/or another recognizable character (or, worse, a totally unmemorable one-off Jedi character), and not nearly enough stories that focus on the clones of the, y'know, Clone Wars. So, that's a big point in favor of this story, as is Koschak's art style, which is a much better fit here than in some of his other Star Wars work.
Unfortunately, it's also ridiculously short, like maybe half the length of the other entries in the series, and the third act feels a bit weird. The direction the story takes is fine, I just wish they'd done something a bit different with it as a clone story. I wouldn't even have cared about that if there were a lot more of these kinds of stories, rather than being a rarity. There was also plenty of additional room for character development that they didn't take advantage of as they could have, and that makes it feel like a missed opportunity even while it's still quite enjoyable.
B-
September 2, 2016
I loved this book so, so much! Honestly, the Jedi were a big contribution to the character of the Clones, and I love the bonds they had (Rex with Anikan and Ahsoka, The Wolfpack and Plo Koon, Cody and Obi-wan, ect.); but I think the Clones rejecting their numbers and embracing their individuality wasn't so much the Jedi's doing as everyone makes it out to be. This book proved my theory. Clones are people and they can't help but embrace who they are; because that's what every sentient-being does. They either embrace their demons or the lighter parts of their soul and act accordingly. Clones are no different.
March 4, 2016
Asher (6yo) read. "Commander Banks is commanding his first mission (and he doesn't like being called Banks). They were attacked by battle droids. They were outnumbered, but they still won. They had to find a secret base on that planet, but while they were gone, Crazy Legs (who had broken his arm and leg) got attacked. The rest of the team had to find the base, but on the way there, they ran into a city that was not on the map. There were lots of aliens that they had to fight! All this time the battle droids were following them.
The aliens in the city let them help fight the battle droids.
I really liked how brave the clone troopers were."
The aliens in the city let them help fight the battle droids.
I really liked how brave the clone troopers were."
September 23, 2014
My first foray into the Star Wars novels universe - a world so big that it can play numerous storylines - like these, into it's sphere.
A short graphic story about a new Sergeant on his first real mission, and a nickname that he would just as rather forget. But that skill, it seems, saves his life, and the lives of thousands of others, due to his ideals. He stands trial for his actions, but maintains his position and part in the resulting trial.
A short graphic story about a new Sergeant on his first real mission, and a nickname that he would just as rather forget. But that skill, it seems, saves his life, and the lives of thousands of others, due to his ideals. He stands trial for his actions, but maintains his position and part in the resulting trial.
January 18, 2013
Meh. I keep forgetting that this particular series is aimed at an audience of 12-year-olds, so going forward, I will keep that in mind while reading.
Admittedly, I didn't expect the twist in the story. The artwork...I was not impressed. I'm not sure if I've seen any of Brian Koschak's work before, but this didn't do it for me.
Admittedly, I didn't expect the twist in the story. The artwork...I was not impressed. I'm not sure if I've seen any of Brian Koschak's work before, but this didn't do it for me.
March 23, 2012
A good nonthinking book for those who like Star wars. :)
April 4, 2012
Love these little comic books.
October 28, 2012
I wish they would find better artists for these things but overall a decent vignette of the Clone Wars. This one's all about the clones and has a couple of decent twists towards the end.
March 8, 2015
My oldest has gotten really into Star Wars and picked this up at the library. It was alright. I certainly wouldn't mind reading other ones to him in the future.
April 18, 2016
Another look at clones and their lives. Very interesting.
May 14, 2017
Nice little book my son picked up at the library. It's entirely about a squad of clones on perilous mission - great for fans of the clones and their culture.
June 12, 2013
Quick paced adventure focusing on clone troopers. It's ok overall but not fantastic or essential.
March 10, 2016
I like this book. I like the artwork in this and I love Star Wars too.
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