Star Wars #5

Star Wars (2020) (Single Issues)

by Charles Soule, R.B. Silva (Cover Art), Jesus Saiz (Artist)

The next steps on Luke Skywalker’s search for Jedi wisdom begin here! Following a mysterious vision he received on CLOUD CITY, Luke travels to a lost planet looking for a woman he believes may hold the key to his Jedi future and that of the entire Rebellion. But will he arrive at his destination in time to learn what he needs... or will the evil DARTH VADER get there first?

Genres: Star Wars, Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2020

About the author

Charles 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.

Reviews

[Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent issue but it felt really short! I like how they’re merging the prequel era expanded universe into this era, it’s being done quite effectively without feeling like they’re jamming puzzle pieces together that don’t fit.

[Ian Sharman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is by no means a bad comic, it just seems incredibly short. That may be down to the lack of a B plot. Even a page or two showing us what Han, Leia and the rest of the gang are up to would have gone a long way towards making this feel substantial.

It also doesn't help that the big reveal here is, ultimately, that Vader is Luke's father, and, you know...we've known that for forty years.

Reading someone else's review I get the feeling that I should know who the mysterious lady in this issue is, given that I've read all the other canon Star wars comics. But, uh, I don't, sorry. So that reveal was lost on me.

I expect this is leading to something enjoyable, but right now it's all set up with no pay off...which is inevitably going to happen with monthly comics, and I know that these are increasingly produced with the collected trade paperback in mind...but it can lead to some unsatisfying single issues.

[Brayden Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has to be the best issue of the series so far. Still not 5 star level but the Inclusion of Vader killing a Luke Skywalker impersonator doing a bad ripoff job in a cantina and Luke remarking about he "Loves Sand" gave me some good chuckles. Top that off with Order 66 flashbacks from Verla and it was a very entertaining issue.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

The reveal of the identity of the woman in Luke's visions is somewhat satisfying for those who have kept up with Star Wars comics. Her attitude towards the Jedi is understandable, but I'm not 100% sold on her reactions to Luke.

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know that I knew that Luke had already met Yoda at this point? Or maybe I did and just forgot pre-quarentine stuff. Story is good, wish there was Leia and Han in the issue but 100% will continue with the series. Very fun.

[Kevin Atherton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Nick Nguyen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Mark Nevitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting turn in the life of Luke Skywalker, however a filler episode that didn't blow my mind but, very interesting?

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a synoptic of the series so far, very good, great art, great expansion on empire strikes back and awesome rebel and imperial action.

[Dennis Brock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is getting better!
3.25/5

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

#5 – It’s all about Luke.
“But I’ve come too far to turn back now.” – Luke
“I WILL be a Jedi.” - Luke