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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Graphic Novellas #4
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Colossus of Destiny
Für Jedi-Meister Mace Windu ist Simocadia nicht einfach nur ein weiterer Planet, der in die Klonkriege verstrickt ist. Mit seinem Volk verbindet ihn eine lange Geschichte – und eine Freundschaft mit der königlichen Familie des Planeten. Als eine Schlacht zwischen den Separatisten und der Republik um seltene Rohstoffe droht, die uralte Gesellschaft zu zerstören, wehren sich die Herrscher Simocadias gegen die Hilfe der Republik. Stattdessen wollen sie ihre Welt auf einem anderen Weg retten: Sie erwecken den Ardana Shadex, einen unzerstörbaren, mechanischen Riesen, der seit Jahrhunderten unter der Oberfläche des Planeten geschlafen hat …
96 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2010
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June 23, 2024
Set in 21BBY
An ok adventure story with ok artwork that resembles the tv series, in the midst of the Clone Wars Mace Windu is going back to a planet he once helped fight wars when he was a young Jedi, once again, wanting to help out with the war.
A war the empress does not want her people to take sides with because the Republic was there "helping" them and "protecting" them all the while mining a rare ore with which they make weapons with and then when the war started the Separatists took over other spots on the planet and the war begun in their planet too.
An ok adventure story with ok artwork that resembles the tv series, in the midst of the Clone Wars Mace Windu is going back to a planet he once helped fight wars when he was a young Jedi, once again, wanting to help out with the war.
A war the empress does not want her people to take sides with because the Republic was there "helping" them and "protecting" them all the while mining a rare ore with which they make weapons with and then when the war started the Separatists took over other spots on the planet and the war begun in their planet too.
May 14, 2019
Mace can't keep his feelings in check so he ignores Master Yoda to help his princely friend on another planet. There's a war, giant robots and Mace uses his light saber. A lot. What more do you need to know?
MY GRADE: B minus to B.
MY GRADE: B minus to B.
October 4, 2024
It was alright. Good enough story but it only arrives because of the misrepresentation of Mace windu. Unfortunately filoni wants to pose Mace as impulsive and action driven, and to its credit, this story actually addresses that. The problem is he's the leader of the jedi council. A respected master. And yet he embodies the things the jedi strive to avoid? And can even admit and acknowledge how flawed he is? They should have just used a different jedi.
Otherwise the story was fine, but a tad far fetched
Otherwise the story was fine, but a tad far fetched
July 13, 2017
This is the fourth in a line of graphic novellas that take place during The Clone Wars (coinciding with TV series of the same name). THE COLOSSUS OF DESTINY is about Mace Windu fighting against Separatist force on the planet Simocadia. He has a history with the Royal Family there and now that family is being torn apart with the prince declaring loyalty to the Separatists and trying to resurrect a mechanical colossus to destroy the planet's mines. Mac vows to the Queen to bring the Prince back alive.
It's an interesting story that shows more of Mace Windu's history, which is always interesting to me. I like how Mace recognizes some of the flaws in his character as he works to save the prince. The artwork the best, but the story is good.
It's an interesting story that shows more of Mace Windu's history, which is always interesting to me. I like how Mace recognizes some of the flaws in his character as he works to save the prince. The artwork the best, but the story is good.
December 23, 2019
This didn't really work for me at all. It's a relatively simple story, told in present and flashbacks, trying to construct a relationship between Mace and this royal family that has some depth, to set up the poignancy of a story in the present. It just doesn't quite get there. The flashbacks are told in this florid medieval style that I always find jarring in Star Wars. But more importantly, I didn't particularly enjoy Mace's characterization or the queen and prince's. The plot is also kinda dumb for my tastes, stupid stone automaton giant with a macguffin key, yawn, but more importantly it doesn't do enough to bring out the character drama.
June 17, 2021
This is one of the shortest Clone Wars one-shots, but it's one of the best. The conflict between rage and rationality in the level-headed warrior Mace Windu always makes for a good storyline, and the jumping between present-day Mace and younger Mace gave this one a fun stylistic twist, especially with the seventies-era Marvel-style melodrama provided by the omniscient narrator of the flashbacks.
September 6, 2019
I was a little disappointed when this one arrive to see that it was all Mace and no Ahsoka but I ended up really liking it! It was one of the easier ones to read. It was a nice story and the flashbacks were great. Definitely one of the better Mace stories.
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May 10, 2021While the Confederacy of Independent Systems battles for the planet's rare fuel source, and the Republic tries to repel the invaders, the rulers of Simocadia choose a different option to save the planet.
I recommend to preteens
I recommend to preteens
December 9, 2021
This was enjoyable. Getting more Tartakovsky's Clone Wars was fun, and it was great because, like the Clone Wars in general, the story isn't happy ever after.
My only negative thought on the novel was that the art style isn't my favourite.
My only negative thought on the novel was that the art style isn't my favourite.
April 19, 2025
Great Comic, very nostalgic to the early days of the Clone Wars era comics.
What I find particularly funny however is that Commander Ponds wears Blue colored armor
in this comic instead of his original dark-reddish-brown in which he wears in the show.
What I find particularly funny however is that Commander Ponds wears Blue colored armor
in this comic instead of his original dark-reddish-brown in which he wears in the show.
May 4, 2021
Fun, quick read!
My choice for Star Wars Day (May the 4th)!
My choice for Star Wars Day (May the 4th)!
September 21, 2023
I wasn't too keen on the concept here (the colossus being my main irritant) and I don't think it was executed all that well. Mace didn't feel like Mace, either.
January 28, 2018
Star Wars Legends Project #141
Background: The Colossus of Destiny was released in December of 2009, the fourth in a series of 11 graphic novellas connected to The Clone Wars animated show. It was written by Jeremy Barlow and drawn by the Fillbach Brothers. Barlow has written a couple dozen Star Wars comics, including arcs for the Empire and Rebellion series. He was also the editor of the Clone Wars Adventures series and the first half of the Knights of the Old Republic run. The Fillbach Brothers also did the art for several of the other novellas in this series, and for all of the Clone Wars Adventures.
The Colossus of Destiny is set sometime during the first year after the Battle of Geonosis (22 years before the Battle of Yavin). The main character Mace Windu.
Summary: In the midst of a desperate battle, Mace Windu returns to a planet he saved decades earlier and finds that the friendships he formed as the planet's savior have not extended to loyalty to the Republic. Yojan, prince of the ruling family, has sided with the Separatists and is prepared to take drastic action to rid his world of the outsiders plundering her resources: He intends to resurrect an ancient weapon of extreme power . . . a power that may be beyond his ability to control.
Review: The narrative style and characterization in this comic are pretty clearly taking their cues from my favorite Clone Wars novel, Shatterpoint (my review). So, obviously I love that. And it taps into some of that same raw drive Mace has to be this righteous man of law and order who can stride in and make everything right, except for when he can't. The idea of the colossus itself is a bit doofy . . . it's another indestructible superweapon, cuz Star Wars needs more of those lying around . . . but ultimately it's just a device that exists to motivate a very character-driven story.
Mace's narration is as compelling here as it was in Shatterpoint, and his exchanges with almost every character crackle with energy. The dramatic tension of the conversations in this story burn so much brighter than the action sequences, which is the balance I tend to prefer. I also love the flashbacks that tell the story, piece by piece, of Mace's first adventure on this planet, drawn in a completely different, almost high-fantasy style. It's a strong device that both generates additional suspense and mystery, and raises the stakes of the story in the present. And this is probably the best point to mention: After complaining about it throughout the series so far, I think the Fillbach Brothers' style actually works pretty well for this particular story. Maybe it's just that Ahsoka isn't in this one, but also the way they draw the past and present differently is super-effective.
There's so much more emotional weight to this story than to any of the previous tales in this series, and the final two panels are powerful and devastating. There are way too few stories like this floating around the Clone Wars section of the timeline.
B+
Background: The Colossus of Destiny was released in December of 2009, the fourth in a series of 11 graphic novellas connected to The Clone Wars animated show. It was written by Jeremy Barlow and drawn by the Fillbach Brothers. Barlow has written a couple dozen Star Wars comics, including arcs for the Empire and Rebellion series. He was also the editor of the Clone Wars Adventures series and the first half of the Knights of the Old Republic run. The Fillbach Brothers also did the art for several of the other novellas in this series, and for all of the Clone Wars Adventures.
The Colossus of Destiny is set sometime during the first year after the Battle of Geonosis (22 years before the Battle of Yavin). The main character Mace Windu.
Summary: In the midst of a desperate battle, Mace Windu returns to a planet he saved decades earlier and finds that the friendships he formed as the planet's savior have not extended to loyalty to the Republic. Yojan, prince of the ruling family, has sided with the Separatists and is prepared to take drastic action to rid his world of the outsiders plundering her resources: He intends to resurrect an ancient weapon of extreme power . . . a power that may be beyond his ability to control.
Review: The narrative style and characterization in this comic are pretty clearly taking their cues from my favorite Clone Wars novel, Shatterpoint (my review). So, obviously I love that. And it taps into some of that same raw drive Mace has to be this righteous man of law and order who can stride in and make everything right, except for when he can't. The idea of the colossus itself is a bit doofy . . . it's another indestructible superweapon, cuz Star Wars needs more of those lying around . . . but ultimately it's just a device that exists to motivate a very character-driven story.
Mace's narration is as compelling here as it was in Shatterpoint, and his exchanges with almost every character crackle with energy. The dramatic tension of the conversations in this story burn so much brighter than the action sequences, which is the balance I tend to prefer. I also love the flashbacks that tell the story, piece by piece, of Mace's first adventure on this planet, drawn in a completely different, almost high-fantasy style. It's a strong device that both generates additional suspense and mystery, and raises the stakes of the story in the present. And this is probably the best point to mention: After complaining about it throughout the series so far, I think the Fillbach Brothers' style actually works pretty well for this particular story. Maybe it's just that Ahsoka isn't in this one, but also the way they draw the past and present differently is super-effective.
There's so much more emotional weight to this story than to any of the previous tales in this series, and the final two panels are powerful and devastating. There are way too few stories like this floating around the Clone Wars section of the timeline.
B+
May 16, 2025
🌟 Star Wars Month is here, and it’s the perfect time to finally share my thoughts on Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Colossus of Destiny. I read this book back in December 2024 but never got around to reviewing. Better late than never, right? 😅
Jedi Master Mace Windu is on a mission to stop the awakening of an ancient war machine on the planet Simocadia, and trust me, it’s a wild ride! 🚀 While it’s packed with action and sci-fi elements, there’s also a deep moral dilemma at play. Can Mace stop his former friend from causing disaster? 💥
If you're a Star Wars fan looking for a thrilling Clone Wars-era adventure with a unique twist, this one’s for you! 🌌
My full review here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRLRjWOuO3/
Jedi Master Mace Windu is on a mission to stop the awakening of an ancient war machine on the planet Simocadia, and trust me, it’s a wild ride! 🚀 While it’s packed with action and sci-fi elements, there’s also a deep moral dilemma at play. Can Mace stop his former friend from causing disaster? 💥
If you're a Star Wars fan looking for a thrilling Clone Wars-era adventure with a unique twist, this one’s for you! 🌌
My full review here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRLRjWOuO3/
December 30, 2012
Interesting quick read. I've always been a fan of the Mace Windu character from Star Wars and this is a small story which he stars in. The art is a little rough, but the writer captures the character well. I enjoyed it. If you have a few bucks and 30 mins to kill, might be worth your time.
October 5, 2013
Suitable for children aged 8+ and those who watch the cartoons.
Mace Windu goes on a mission to help a friend whose planet is going to the separatists. A nice character piece about Windu, and you learn how loyal he can be. A good read.
Mace Windu goes on a mission to help a friend whose planet is going to the separatists. A nice character piece about Windu, and you learn how loyal he can be. A good read.
November 24, 2014
a graphic novel of the star wars clone wars series
April 29, 2016
Makes Mace Windu out to be a bit more human.
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