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Star Wars (2020) (Single Issues)
Star Wars #12
REFLECTIONS ON THE LOST! LEIA ORGANA and KES DAMERON share stories of their lost loves! Learn how POE DAMERON’S parents met! Learn the real reason HAN SOLO is so important to THE REBELLION!
22 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2021
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Charles Soule
1,548 books1,713 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 14, 2021
“A beautiful disaster. I like that. I’ve got a beautiful disaster of my own.”
I didn't realize how much I needed Kes Dameron and Leia Organa having a heart-to-heart about their loves until I read this issue and realised this was absolutely something that had been missing from my life.
In this issue, Kes is dealing with his worry over his wife who has gone missing, and as he goes to look for a private place to gather his thoughts, he runs into Leia, who is also wrecked with worry over the person she loves. They end up having this beautiful conversation where we find out a specific moment that made Leia see how valuable and important Han is, and also how Kes met the love of his life, Shara Bey.
I love Han/Leia and Kes/Shara, and I love Leia and Kes as individual characters, so naturally I was living for every single moment in this issue. I loved seeing Leia, who is always very guarded and has a tendency to bury her emotions, open up to Kes and to see that they have this strong respect for each other. I also loved getting to know how Kes met Shara - him . I also think it's hilarious that has apparently been telling everyone in the Rebellion about what happened between Han and Leia in Bespin. Another small thing I loved was - knowing how meaningful Leia and Poe's relationship will be in the future - Leia seeing a holo of baby Poe and learning his name, aka pretty much meeting her future right-hand-man for the first time.
This issue ended in such an exciting place and I can't wait to for this series to continue!
I didn't realize how much I needed Kes Dameron and Leia Organa having a heart-to-heart about their loves until I read this issue and realised this was absolutely something that had been missing from my life.
In this issue, Kes is dealing with his worry over his wife who has gone missing, and as he goes to look for a private place to gather his thoughts, he runs into Leia, who is also wrecked with worry over the person she loves. They end up having this beautiful conversation where we find out a specific moment that made Leia see how valuable and important Han is, and also how Kes met the love of his life, Shara Bey.
I love Han/Leia and Kes/Shara, and I love Leia and Kes as individual characters, so naturally I was living for every single moment in this issue. I loved seeing Leia, who is always very guarded and has a tendency to bury her emotions, open up to Kes and to see that they have this strong respect for each other. I also loved getting to know how Kes met Shara - him . I also think it's hilarious that has apparently been telling everyone in the Rebellion about what happened between Han and Leia in Bespin. Another small thing I loved was - knowing how meaningful Leia and Poe's relationship will be in the future - Leia seeing a holo of baby Poe and learning his name, aka pretty much meeting her future right-hand-man for the first time.
This issue ended in such an exciting place and I can't wait to for this series to continue!
March 13, 2021
Straight away readers know that they're going to be getting something different with this issue of Star Wars, as right there on the cover is Han Solo. As the current run of the series is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi there's no way for Han to actually be in these events; the added fact that he and Chewbacca appear to be on a snow covered planet points towards whatever the contents are, to involve the past, specifically Hoth.
Despite having flashbacks take up the majority of the issue this doesn't really interfere with the ongoing 'Operation Starlight' story, and gives an important breather to what has been a pretty tense and fast paced narrative so far. It also brings some of the members of the Rebellion closer together, and shows the reader a little bit of what makes these characters tick.
The story opens with Kes Dameron waiting to hear from his wife, Shara Bey, who was last seen being left behind on board an Imperial Star Destroyer. Unfortunately for Kes, there's been no contact from her, and he's left with nothing to do. This leads him to the observation deck, where we learn he comes to think, as well as talk to the hologram of his son, Poe. He's not the only one on the observation deck, however, as General Leia has also come for some quiet introspection, with her thoughts being on Han Solo.
The two characters open up to each other, connecting over the fact that they're both unable to help people they care about. Kes shares a story with Leia, about the first time he and Shara met, and it shows that it was her bravery and piloting skills that initially drew Kes to her. We learn that Shara used to be a racing pilot in one of the most dangerous courses in the galaxy. Not only does this reinforce just how good of a pilot she is, but kind of reminds me of Anakin Skywalker, who also honed his piloting skills on the racetrack.
In return for this story Leia shares one about Han, about why she cares so much for him. We're taken back to the planet Hoth, where the newly formed Echo Base is having difficulties. With one of it's generators breaking down it means that the temperature is dropping fast, and that the Rebellion may have to abandon their new home. When Han realises that he and Chewie might be able to save the base they head into a dangerous situation, putting their lives on the line for the Rebellion.
We see that Han absolutely hated Hoth, that the cold and the ice were the bane of his existence, and that he wanted nothing more than for the Rebellion to move on to a warmer world. However, he also knows that they've expended so much time and resources creating the base that abandoning it would be a disaster for them. He puts aside his feelings and puts his life on the line to save a place that he hates, and he does this because despite his bravado he actually believes in the Rebellion; believes in it enough to risk everything for it.
This, we learn, is why Leia cares so much for Han, because under his gruff persona he's a decent man, one that she knows she can count on.
Despite the story of 'Operation Starlight' only really moving forward in the last few pages it still feels like a valuable issue, because it shows why these characters care for each other and why they're willing to risk everything for each other.
Despite having flashbacks take up the majority of the issue this doesn't really interfere with the ongoing 'Operation Starlight' story, and gives an important breather to what has been a pretty tense and fast paced narrative so far. It also brings some of the members of the Rebellion closer together, and shows the reader a little bit of what makes these characters tick.
The story opens with Kes Dameron waiting to hear from his wife, Shara Bey, who was last seen being left behind on board an Imperial Star Destroyer. Unfortunately for Kes, there's been no contact from her, and he's left with nothing to do. This leads him to the observation deck, where we learn he comes to think, as well as talk to the hologram of his son, Poe. He's not the only one on the observation deck, however, as General Leia has also come for some quiet introspection, with her thoughts being on Han Solo.
The two characters open up to each other, connecting over the fact that they're both unable to help people they care about. Kes shares a story with Leia, about the first time he and Shara met, and it shows that it was her bravery and piloting skills that initially drew Kes to her. We learn that Shara used to be a racing pilot in one of the most dangerous courses in the galaxy. Not only does this reinforce just how good of a pilot she is, but kind of reminds me of Anakin Skywalker, who also honed his piloting skills on the racetrack.
In return for this story Leia shares one about Han, about why she cares so much for him. We're taken back to the planet Hoth, where the newly formed Echo Base is having difficulties. With one of it's generators breaking down it means that the temperature is dropping fast, and that the Rebellion may have to abandon their new home. When Han realises that he and Chewie might be able to save the base they head into a dangerous situation, putting their lives on the line for the Rebellion.
We see that Han absolutely hated Hoth, that the cold and the ice were the bane of his existence, and that he wanted nothing more than for the Rebellion to move on to a warmer world. However, he also knows that they've expended so much time and resources creating the base that abandoning it would be a disaster for them. He puts aside his feelings and puts his life on the line to save a place that he hates, and he does this because despite his bravado he actually believes in the Rebellion; believes in it enough to risk everything for it.
This, we learn, is why Leia cares so much for Han, because under his gruff persona he's a decent man, one that she knows she can count on.
Despite the story of 'Operation Starlight' only really moving forward in the last few pages it still feels like a valuable issue, because it shows why these characters care for each other and why they're willing to risk everything for each other.
March 10, 2021
Kes Dameron is worried about his wife, Sharra Bey, who's trapped on a Star Destroyer, so Princess Leia tells him a story about how Han Solo's a big idiot who hates the cold.
Which sounds terrible, but this is actually really good, and we also get the story of how Kes and Sharra first met. It's all a reminder that these heroes are real people, living real lives, alongside fighting in a war against an evil galactic empire.
The empire is the only thing lacking from this comic, really, but I guess we're getting plenty of that over in the Darth Vader comic at the moment, so I can't really complain.
Which sounds terrible, but this is actually really good, and we also get the story of how Kes and Sharra first met. It's all a reminder that these heroes are real people, living real lives, alongside fighting in a war against an evil galactic empire.
The empire is the only thing lacking from this comic, really, but I guess we're getting plenty of that over in the Darth Vader comic at the moment, so I can't really complain.
April 3, 2021
I wish Soule could write every single Star Wars thing. He just gets it, and gives the characters so much emotional impact. This is a great issue, with a story that will have you watch the Hoth scenes differently every time in future. And Kes going to talk to Holos of baby Poe cause that’s all he could do turned on the waterworks.
April 20, 2021
One of the best issues of this new run. Beautiful background stories of Han and Leia, and Kes Dameron and Shara Bey. Almost choked up near the end. A Star Wars story hasn't done that to me in a while.
May 2, 2021
This is more of an interlude issue. Kes thinks back to how he and Shara ended up together, and Leia tells him why she loves Han, which involves him remaining in the cold of Echo Base despite how cold it is.
September 8, 2022
never a dull moment
Love the story lines that Soule writes. They seem effortless yet I’m pretty sure he has spent time and effort to put together these gems of Star Wars lore. Thank the maker!
Love the story lines that Soule writes. They seem effortless yet I’m pretty sure he has spent time and effort to put together these gems of Star Wars lore. Thank the maker!
June 11, 2025
This is a nice little interlude that allows Leia and Kes to bond over their missing loved ones. I've read it separately as I intend to read the War of the Bounty Hunters omnibus, which doesn't include this issue.
March 11, 2021
Must be a filler issue. Not really moving the story along. Just background stuff. Next issue not coming out until May 12th?
March 26, 2021
Lamenting, reminiscing, and hoping is what this issue has in store for you. Slow burn, but a good gap filler and character developer nonetheless!
April 11, 2021
Really heart warming issue, with lots of intimate moments between characters as they reflect on lost comrades. Very enjoyable.
July 4, 2021
I liked this one the best out of the last few...#Hoth 3.5/5
April 4, 2022
Kes and Leia swapping stories about the people they love while those people are missing and their fate is unknown. Amazing. Loved this!
August 25, 2022
Star Wars #12 – Reflections of the Lost
“A beautiful disaster. I like that. I’ve got a beautiful disaster of my own.” – Leia
“A beautiful disaster. I like that. I’ve got a beautiful disaster of my own.” – Leia
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