Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, Vol. 2: Scum and Villainy

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories (2022)

by Amanda Deibert, Cecil Castelucci, Michael Moreci

Beware the power of the Dark Side!

From one end of the galaxy to the other, the forces of evil grow stronger. Criminal syndicates scheme in the shadows, while vicious bounty hunters track down the guilty and innocent alike. And from the height of the Clone Wars to the darkest days of the Resistance, the agents and acolytes of the Sith work tirelessly to enact the dark will of their shadowy masters.

Dark Horse comics presents four tales of scum and villainy, in Hyperspace Stories Volume 2!

Collects Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #5–#8.

Genres: Star Wars, Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Comic Book, Fiction, Fantasy

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 16, 2024

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three out of four of the stories were pretty decent I felt, and that’s a more than acceptable ratio for an anthology series.

[Ahdom · Rating 4 out of 5]

The anthology format continues to shine in this volume, offering a delightful assortment of stories set across various eras of the Star Wars universe. It's a joy for fans to explore the rich diversity of characters and settings, providing fresh perspectives on this beloved galaxy.

The artwork immerses readers in the Star Wars universe with vivid and visually stunning illustrations. The artists' attention to detail adds depth and authenticity to each tale.

[Bernardo Martinho · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good volume. The first story, about Ventress, wasn't anything we had seen before and was undoubtedly my least favorite. The second one impressed me a lot and showed a side of Greedo we hadn't seen before, as well as being extremely funny. The third, with Boba Fett, was simply cool. The fourth, with Kylo Ren and Hux, was interesting because they are characters that have not been explored much before. Overall it was a pleasant read.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Focusing on the villains allows for slightly more interesting Hyperspace Stories, if only because the villains are less hemmed in by continuity. Not that there are any true surprises here - except, perhaps, for the fact that Boba Fett is the most vocal character in his short story.

The Wookie teddy bear returns, now with subtle hints that it's some kind of Force relic? Weird.

This series is pretty skippable if you're older than 10.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one slightly less than the first volume, probably because I don't care for these characters as much. My favourite issue was Greedo's! It was interesting to get some backstory on him and how he entered Jabba's circle. I also loved the Gungans in Ventress's issue! I'm really curious now about the Wookiee doll and how its story will wrap up (although I assume the end of its story was actually in the Rey issue from the previous volume? I lost track of its journey since the issues aren't chronological).

[Matthew Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved these stories probably because of how much I love these characters! Really good moments that put the spotlight on some scum and villainy in this one. No complaints at all!

[Tyler Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

These stories are just a lot of fun. Really enjoyed the last one with Kyle Ren and General Hux. They’re not super important to the lore but if you like Star Wars they’re well worth the read.

[Maciej · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, Volume 2: Scum and Villainy" to druga część antologii komiksowej autorstwa Amandy Deibert, Michaela Moreci i Cecila Castellucciego, wydana przez Dark Horse Comics. Komiks ten składa się z czterech niezależnych opowieści osadzonych w różnych okresach uniwersum Star Wars, przedstawiając historie łotrów i złoczyńców od Wojen Klonów aż po dni walki z Najwyższym Porządkiem.

Pierwsza historia koncentruje się na Asajj Ventress, która wykonuje misję dla Hrabiego Dooku. Relacje między nimi są napięte, co ciekawie kontrastuje z krótkim występem Obi-Wana i młodego Anakina, pokazując różnice w podejściu Jedi do swoich uczniów. Choć napotkałem się na opinię, że to najmniej interesująca opowieść to doceniam możliwość wglądu w postać Ventress.

Druga opowieść skupia się na Greedo, ukazując go w zupełnie nowym świetle. Jest to humorystyczna i zaskakująca historia, podobnie jak trzecia z udziałem Boba Fetta, oferująca ekscytujące starcie między nim a Bosskiem, co jest ewidentnie jednym z najciekawszych momentów tego tomu. Ostatnia historia dotyczy Kylo Rena i Huxa, rzucając nowe światło na mniej znane aspekty tych postaci.

Ilustracje są szczegółowe i barwne, co dodatkowo wciąga czytelników w uniwersum. Antologiczny format pozwala na eksplorację różnych wątków i perspektyw, co jest gratką dla fanów. Niestety jak w pierwszym tomie, historie są nierówne pod względem jakości. Volume 2 mimo wszystko jest zauważanie lepszy od swojego poprzednika, z bardziej interesującymi i skomplikowanymi postaciami.

"Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, Volume 2: Scum and Villainy" to interesująca lektura, która zadowoli zarówno oddanych fanów serii, jak i nowych czytelników. Mimo pewnych niedociągnięć, komiks oferuje ciekawe historie i piękne ilustracje.

Przyjemność 2,7/5
Styl: 2,9/5
Historia: 3,1/5

Ocena: 2,89/5
goodreads - 3/5
thestorygraph - 2,75/5
lubimyczytac - 5/10

[Ian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Four stories, ranging from the Clone Wars to the (ugh) Sequel Trilogy era and starring villainous characters such as Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, Greedo, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, Bossk, General Hux and Kylo Ren.

Similarly to its predecessor, 'Rebels and Resistance', this anthology starts with its best story and then goes downhill from there.
That first story has Ventress undertaking a mission for Count Dooku and shows the resentment and distain that they feel for each other respectively. It's interestingly juxtaposed by a brief appearance by Obi-Wan and (newly Knighted) Anakin, in which Asajj overhears the much more supportive way that Jedi deal with failings in their apprentices.

The other three stories here are pretty unremarkable and don't add much to the characters they star. There are some good moments in amongst them, such as seeing Fett and Bossk go toe to toe or seeing Kylo Ren putting his distinctive lightsaber to use (and you've no idea how rare it is for me to actually enjoy anything linked to the awful Sequel Trilogy), but they're all overbalanced by much more stuff that ranges from bland to bad (did any of us really want to see more or Rotta the Hutt or see Boba Fett getting sentimental and helping orphaned children look for their lost dolls?).

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[Elena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Español:
Lo primero que tengo que decir es que me encantó la primera historia. ¡Sale Ventress! Este segundo volumen es muchísimo mejor que el primero. Sigue siendo más bien para niños, pero han mejorado mucho los argumentos, no sé si porque los personajes son mucho más interesantes o porque, aunque son los protagonistas de estas historias, no son "los buenos" y eso permite que sean más complicados. Además, me intriga mucho el hilo conductor que parece ser el peluche wookie y tengo curiosidad por ver si se revelará qué esconde.

English:
The first thing I have to say is that I loved the first story. Ventress is in it! This second volume is much better than the first one. It's still rather for children, but the stories have improved a lot. I don't know if it is because the characters are much more interesting or because, even though they are the main characters of these stories, they are not "the good guys" y it allows them to be more complicated. Also, I'm very intrigued by the common thread that seems to be the wookie stuffed animal and I'm curious to see if it will ever be revealed what it hides.

[Joey Nardinelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are fine — they’re slight, definitely more forgettable than the Dark Horse Tales series of the early to mid aughts. I love the brevity and the windows into small character narratives that might have bigger implications (is Kylo Ren all that adept with the Force? How hot and cold have Boba Fett and Bossk been as bounty hunter competitors in this canon?) but honestly I read the first two last night and already forgot what the non-Ventress one was even about (oh right, it was about Greedo with a fun character moment of him and Jabba having the same brief romantic interest). I think, ultimately, that these would benefit from a bit more risk and/or weirdness. Like Indiana Jones finding the Millenium Falcon with the bones of Han Solo aboard and Chewbacca in the distance still eking out a living on Earth…now THAT was a weird and memorable tale.

[Will Plunkett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really want to like this series. It has the potential like the '80s TV series Amazing Stories could be. But, the disjointed stories aren't anthology-esque enough for me: just putting a thematic subtitle on the cover doesn't work here. Sith and Jedi, bounty hunters and prey, First Order stormtroopers and clone troopers, New Coke and Pepsi Free. It just comes out flat.

[Declan O'Keeffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was not loving this series as it came out. I decided to read it in Chronological order when all issues were released to get the secret 13th story. So glad I did, it helped me appreciate the comic so much better for what it was supposed to be. And beautiful lost and found story across the timeline.

[Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid anthology of stories. The art varies from issue to issue, but is decent throughout. I really liked the Boba Fett story and the Ventress story was decent. I was not a huge fan of the Greedo or Kylo/Hux stories. I would say Boba Fett and Ventress fans should check this out.

[Logan Harrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

6/10:
Following Asajj Ventress, Greedo, Boba Fett, and Kylo Ren respectively, the individual stories in this one are better than the previous volume, but the connecting artifact and era jumping is still obnoxious.

[The_J · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Tag line is "Beware the power of the Dark Side!" Really perhaps you should beware the weak sauce presented here as Star Wars. Ephemeral plot lines, indifferent art and struggling to conquer the plateau of mediocrity.

[Thomas Prince · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unsure what I expect from Star Wars. This is ok but geared to a younger audience. If I were younger I probably would rate it higher. The artwork is great but the story line in the tales are very simple.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some fluffy stories featuring characters on the skeevier side of Star Wars. The stories are all one and done and don't pack much of a punch. This is really only for the completists out there.

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fine, a fun quick foray into some of Star Wars’ villains

[Craig · Rating 2 out of 5]

Four unique, disconnected stories from the Star Wars universe, none of them particularly essential. I don't really understand the purpose of this series.

[M Pereira · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great collection of vignette stories across different star wars eras

[Honesty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Boba Fett’s story, and Greedo’s was fun, but the other two weren’t anything special.

[Donavon · Rating 3 out of 5]

That soll is still getting around!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

The wookie toy is the common connection between the ages. The Boba Fett story was well done.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing offensive, nothing memorable.

[Hayley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Sam Accardi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5