Star Wars: The High Republic Omnibus, Phase I: Light of the Jedi

Star Wars: The High Republic (Marvel Comics) #Phase I Omnibus

by Cavan Scott

Collects Star The High Republic (2021) #1-15, Star The High Republic - Eye of the Storm (2022) #1-2, Star The High Republic - Trail of Shadows (2021) #1-5.

A new era of Star Wars storytelling! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker Saga, the Jedi of Starlight Beacon - including Masters Avar Kriss and Sskeer, and young Padawan Keeve Trennis - protect the galaxy as republic pioneers push out into new territories. But soon they must join forces with their deadliest enemy to face the onslaught of the unstoppable Drengir horde! But who - or what - is the Great Progenitor? And what nameless terror will be unleashed by the dreaded Nihil? Marchion Ro - the Eye of the Nihil - reveals the source of the Jedi's greatest fear! And Jedi Investigator Emerick Caphtor uncovers a mystery that will change the golden era of the High Republic forever!

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

506 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2023

About the author

is a freelance comic writer and author. He is best known for his work on a variety of spin-offs from both Doctor Who and Star Wars, as well as comics and novels for Vikings, Pacific Rim, Sherlock Holmes, and Penguins of Madagascar.

Cavan Scott, along with Justina Ireland, Claudia Gray, Daniel Jose Older, and Charles Soule are crafting a new era in the Star Wars publishing world called Star Wars: The High Republic. Cavan's contribution to the era is a comic book series released through Marvel Comics titled Star Wars: The High Republic.

Reviews

[Javier Fontecilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a blast! Super fun, but If I’m honest, I was hopping to see more of the Drengir and the main storyline was super fast paced so I felt difficult to make bonds with the characters (except for Sskeer. I love him)

The best story by far was Trail of shadows and it’s a must read for any high republic fan

[Marcelo Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shockingly good. The major downside is that this can't be read on its own and retain a lot of the impact. All of these books rely heavily on the others; a great marketing plot, but terrible for storytelling.

[Books_gang_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vytáhlo ze čtecí krize. Jediný Eye of the Storm je slabší, ale to poskládání do omnibusu to 100x vylepšilo. Pokud chcete do High republic komiksů jít: stojí to za to, jsou to nejlepší SW komiksy posledních let a takhle dohromady se čtou nejlíp.

[Chloe Pope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda hard to figure out sometimes where I had to stop reading this at points so I wouldn’t get too far ahead of the books but I really enjoyed this.

I did find it harder to connect with the characters as you don’t really get to spend a lot of time with them and everything is quite fast paced in this.

Loved trail of tears at the end though.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first 15 issues in this book, which make up the majority of it, are really quite stellar. I have always been bored by the pre-rebellion era, but this was the most interested I have ever been.

Then the last seven issues take a weird turn with different characters and I was a lot less engaged, and the art in the first five of those is very rough and hard to understand.

But overall a stellar read, especially the main main story.

[U. (Maps) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

This one includes the whole THR comics, Trails of Shadows and Eye of the Storm.

I didn’t expect to get this hooked, but this was such a great read. All three stories were super engaging, and I loved how each issue added so much depth and extra context to the main events from the books. It really helped flesh out the era and made everything even more immersive. I think this is definitely worth picking up if you’re into The High Republic. So many great character moments and extra details that make the whole story even more fun to follow!

[Danielle Mellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was fun! Honestly, the only thing I didn't like about the Rising Storm and the Fallen Star was that, in my opinion, there was not enough Avar Kriss, and this definitely rectified that. Also, as much as I enjoyed Tempest Runner, it was nice that Marchion Ro's villain origin story didn't try to be sympathetic and just doubled down on "yeah, this guy's awful, he was never gonna be anything else".

[lelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Consolidating all of my reviews/activity for V.1-3 to this.

V.1 There is No Fear, 03/14, 3 stars
V.2 Heart of the Drengir, 04/04, 3 stars
V.3 Jedi's End, 06/05, 4 stars
- Review: A V A R

Average: 3.5-ish

[Ultra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, something refreshing in the Star Wars universe. The whole story is very well told and put together. The Jedi are intricate and the dark menace makes me want to read the next book ASAP. Highly recommended! Do yourself a favor and consume this book!

[S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't read many comic books because they tend to be quite pricey, but I made the exception for the High Republic. I'm glad I did! This was really enjoyable - I love seeing all the different Jedi working together.

[No_One · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second part of the first series by Scott is excellent stuff and key to Avar Kriss’ character development (and Keeve).

All of it is great though and these high republic works have been the most I’ve ever been interested in SW to date.

[Josh Allenby · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5

Some lf the most amazing art ive seen in comics i genuinely dont dislike a single character i love seeing the characters ive come to adore in the high republic have faces put to names and read and see them go through these adventures, missions and challenges i loved this

[Anthony Rizzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, it was fine. I honestly just didn't care about any of the characters, even by the end. And the stories don't feel complete because pieces happen in novels and other media/collections. Probably not gonna bother on Phase II or III.

[Daniel Roslan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a little uneven and oddly paced, but the good parts are really good, and the bad parts are never that bad, overall I'd recommend checking it out. Enough major events happen in it its almost required reading to fully understand and enjoy the High Republic.

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Hardcover contains all the Marvel comics tying into the High Republic Phase 1

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.6 Out Of 5 Stars

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Art: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pace: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enjoyment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Zucc 2020 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hey, that’s pretty good

[Jazmin Castro · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love how these comics complement the main plot of the books perfectly and fill the gaps! also, Avar Kriss can do no wrong to my eyes!

[Brett Remesch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read, but interested to see where it goes. It kept me interested the whole time and did have some storytelling depth. Beautifully illustrated.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

why did they make marchion ro so sexy though

[Don Bennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

too many gaps and jumping around between. media types

[Josh Trice · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5 stars) The overall plot is enjoyable enough, but the standouts are Trail of Shadows and Eye of the Storm. Those end the Omnibus with a bang!