Star Wars: Yoda

Star Wars: Yoda (2022) #1–10

by Cavan Scott, Nico Leon (artist), Luke Ross (artist)

Collects Star Yoda (2022) #1-10.

The master becomes the learner! To some, he was a legend. To others, he was a teacher. Now Yoda is all but forgotten, living in exile and haunted by his past. As a strangely familiar voice echoes through the swamps of Dagobah, Yoda must revisit the many lessons he has given over the years – from the glory of the High Republic to the chaos of the Clone Wars! First, a desperate cry for help reaches the Jedi Council on Coruscant. How far will Yoda go to protect a community from attack? Then, years before the Clone Wars, he asks an old friend to come teach the next generation of Master Dooku! Prepare for Yoda vs. General Grievous – to the death! And can a young Anakin Skywalker help Yoda destroy an entire factory full of deadly Megadroids? There is no try.

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

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 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

[Subham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book so much omg! It's probably like one of the best books I have read this year and it's a self contained book but really makes you love Yoda.

The first arc takes place during the time of high republic and involves Yoda going to this planet Turrak and he meets this guy Bree and he helps him to fight against the enemy group Crulkon and we see how Yoda left and years later when he returns what happens with these two people/races and I love how they reconciled this a big learning.

Then the next story is during the time Dooku was a Jedi and we see both of them working together to help these new children training to be Jedi. Two such students are Krrsish (wookie) and Gheyr (Trandoshian) and we see the rivalry between their species again and how it happen and how the wookie gives into his dark side and is mistrustful of the Trandoshian even though she did nothing and a lesson about giving into the dark side and a lesson for Today about how he can't control things sometimes and also hints at who Dooku is along and his plans and all such. I really loved this story!

And then the final one was a team up with Anakin vs General Grievous and stopping droid factories and it was an okayish stories and there are fun moments between them and I really liked that!

And we get to finally see the person Yoda is talking to in Dagobah and it was a predictable twist and I really loved it.

This book is one of those that really makes you love the character and shows the long life that he has lived and experienced he has had and offers learning too.. like patience and forgiveness and it's amazingly taught over here!

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty solid Yoda-centric anthology across the Star Wars ages (though if you were hoping to see sexy young Yoda you are bound for disappointment as, from the High Republic era onward anyway, it seems he's always been a frumpy little Senior Galactic Citizen).

[Jim C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a collection of ten issues that explore different times of his life. He is a wizened old Jedi master in seclusion and we receive various flashbacks of experiences of his life with other well known characters.

Please take this review with a grain of salt as this collection had two aspects working against it for me to really enjoy it. The first one is I am not the biggest fan of short stories in a comic run. I want a long arc as I feel short stories in this format provide little sustenance. Secondly, and the one that many will disagree with me on, is that I am not the biggest fan of Yoda. For me to give this three stars surprises me as I read this more because I was curious what they would do with the main character. As for the actual stories I didn't think there was anything special. I did enjoy him interacting with other established characters. For the most part the artwork was really good except the artist for whatever reason had trouble drawing Anakin. What sold me on this collection was the last issue. Simply put it was amazing. To dive into how Yoda feels about everything that has happened to him in his life and to tie it into the original trilogy was a welcome surprise.

This actually exceeded my expectations. I believe most fans will end up enjoying this more than me and that can be attributed to my feelings of the main character. I don't hate him. I just think he is a little over used. That being said the last issue was a joy to read and actually convinced me to like him a little more than I did before I started reading this collection. This issue alone was worth the price of admission.

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book. It shows Yoda as not only a great (Grand) Jedi master but the great teacher he also is. However, like all teachers, some of the hardest lessons yo learn are the lessons we must learn ourselves.

The book is ten issues/chapters. Three chapters to each past mission, with a story in the present time linking them all together. It's especially great to see Anakin and Yoda together. The final story is if the teacher can still be a learner?

This book has a bit of everything, not just teachings, but it is great to see Yoda in lightsaber action. Links to other Star Wars Tales of Jedi and Sith series. All in all, it's an awesome book that gets Yoda spot on. The book finishes with a varient cover gallery that has both thumbnail and full page varient covers.

[Matthew Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really solid anthology series. There wasn’t an issue that I didn’t enjoy!

[ShamNoop · Rating 4 out of 5]

Issues #1-3 - 4/5
Issues #4-6 - 4/5
Issues #7-9 - 2/5
Issue #10 - 5/5

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

look at Yoda's backpack

[Jordan Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yoda isn’t perfect, but it is surprisingly good…

…made even more so by the fact that this is a Disney owned Star Wars comic from the tail end of 2023. And even more shocking that 1/3 of the better issues in this collection are penned by Jody Hauser, who I find to be the worst of the cabal of Marvel Star Wars authors.

In all seriousness though, Yoda is quite possibly the best Star Wars comic in at least the last few years. Combining 3 storylines from Yoda’s life by 3 separate authors who actually get their subject material (again, shockingly Hauser for once) Yoda is an example that when you focus on actual story, and not trying to retcon things, or cram SJW BS down readers’ throats, you can have a decent and enjoyable comic series.

Scott’s intro story was so-so however Hauser’s post high-republic storyline with Dooku, Guggenheim’s Clone Wars section, and then to conclusion by Scott, all work almost seamlessly together and tell a multi year arc of Yoda’s life. Not only does this make some of the EU stuff canon again (Bant and Yaddle? Say what?), but all the stories do a fantastic job of making the titular character far less infallible as we see some of his mistakes and the ever present hubris of the Jedi. Furthermore, all the authors succeeded in giving some much needed levity to Yoda, as readers get to see him crack jokes, be sarcastic, and have major attitude when Obi-wan’s force ghost shows up to pester him.

To be perfectly honest, I almost didn’t read this collection, but damn, I’m glad I did. I can’t believe that I ended up enjoying this as much as I did and that Marvel/Disney/Star Wars is still occasionally capable of producing great content.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great. Seeing Yoda reflect on his life and role within the Jedi order was a much needed element to the overall story. It was clear he took personal responsibility for the rise of the dark side, but seeing the darkness of his depression lift was a meaningful shift.

Taking responsibility of our own faults is incredibly important but what is more important is knowing when our responsibility ends and the free will and choices of others begins.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 ABY.
Living in exile on Dagobah, Yoda is visited by the spirit of his old friend Obi-Wan Kenobi who attempts to convince him to train young Luke Skywalker. Yoda is then forced to reflect on lessons of the past, during the High Republic, his time as a peer of Master Dooku and the conflict of the Clone Wars before he can decide his own path.

I liked the idea that Yoda too has become disillusioned and is riddled with self-doubt after the fall of the Jedi Order and that it is Obi-Wan, who has gone through the same healing process (see the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series - which I loved and am not sure why some people don't, even if it suffer from padding in places), who reminds the former Grand Master of his own teachings.

It's fair to say, however, that this leans more into being an anthology than as a single narrative, with the events just before 'The Empire Strikes Back' being mostly a framing device. So what we really get here are three self-contained adventures for Yoda set across his timeline.
In the High Republic Era story I enjoyed seeing that Yoda, despite being Grand Master of the Order, is something of a law unto himself and wanders off on an extended sabbatical to the exasperation of other members of the Jedi High Council.
For me, however, the most engaging of the three stories was the one set in the decades before Episode I, where we get to see a bit more of Dooku as a Jedi Master, as well as how his philosophy and Yoda's have already begun to diverge.
Finally, the Clone Wars tale was fairly standard fare for that era but it was nice to seeing the pairing of Yoda and Anakin, something that hasn't happened too often but creates a very interesting dynamic.

Overall this is a solid and enjoyable exploration of who Yoda is as a Jedi and stands as a nice bit of background to the events of ESB.

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[Adam Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The longest Star Wars GN I think I have ever read, but also one of the best. Anything about Yoda is always welcome to a true SW fan like me.
Highlights (4 stories)
1) A conflict between the Scalvi and the Crulkon on a backworld planet has the Jedi Council summoned for assistance. Yoda chooses to go and stays with them for years, teaching a generation how to defend themselves. One of the Scalvi, Bree, learns a lesson from the old Jedi that ultimately creates peace between the two races.
2) Yoda invites Dooku to help teach Younglings. During such time, a Wookie Youngling and a Trandoshan Youngling, who have a predator-prey relationship in their normal society, are breaking their friendship because the Wookie is having Visions. Dooku's advice is bad and subversive. Yoda is able to fix the situation, but the Trandoshan leaves the Order so that the Wookie can develop as a Jedi fully.
3) Yoda teams up with Anakin (after he totally schools Grievous in lightsaber combat) to infiltrate a Separatist factory building a new project of a Megadroid, which a huge "kaiju-sized" bot, which they are able to defeat with ingenuity.
4) Old Yoda on Dagobah finally relents to speaking with Obi-Wan's spirit, who leads him to experience "The Cave". We see Yoda being assaulted by all the stories we read earlier in the Volume. He is able to make peace with himself and get ready to train Luke.

Such a great Volume! Really love hearing more about Yoda.
Strong recommend.

[Logan Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

8/10:
These ten issues absolutely rocked! Some awesome stories focusing on Yoda throughout various eras (The High Republic, pre-Clone Wars, and during the Clone Wars) as he reminisced on his teachings during his exile on Dagobah prior to the arrival of young Luke Skywalker following the Battle of Hoth.

I love that we see Yoda enter the cave on Dagobah and face his failures: Count Dooku, Keeve Trennis, Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Bail Organa, Mace Windu, and more. Thanks to the push from Obi-Wan Kenobi (as a Force Ghost), Yoda was reminded of his own teachings and how he should follow them too; “The greatest teacher, failure is.”

I loved this interaction we saw, showing the typical banter of both Yoda and Anakin:

“Proceed with caution.” - Yoda
“I don’t ‘proceed’ any other way.” - Anakin Skywalker
“That has not been my experience.” - Yoda

[Tyler Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book where we can see Yoda learn his greatest lesson of all time is an absolute win in my book. I really enjoyed this series. It’s strange that they decided to publish all 10 issues in one collection instead of two like normal. Regardless, this was a lot of fun, spanning Yoda’s incredibly long life we see the impact he’s had on the Galaxy at large through the teachings he’s spread to everyone that he encounters. The final issue has a lot of surprising faces appear to help this lesson come across and I think it’s a great way to bring everything to a close.

[Nate Hipple · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marvel’s Star Wars stuff has been a bit hit or miss for me, possibly because I only seem to check out the miniseries and not the bigger books. I really enjoyed this one, though. It’s got a similar anthology style to the Obi Wan series, but the stories are so much stronger and the art more consistent.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A surprisingly enjoyable Yoda anthology that manages to both explore the origins of the Jedi master's teachings and provide several entertaining adventures. I especially appreciated the frequent quietness of scenes - there's little of the clamor and bang that accompany most of the other Star Wars comic series. Maybe the 10-issue length allowed for a more languid pace that definitely suits Yoda's calm demeanor.

The appeal of Yoda does diminish somewhat as we near the end and it's all revealed to be a dream in the Force tree on Dagobah (or something like that). I'm not sure the "full circle" reveal was necessary. The art is superb throughout, though, so even duller sections are lovely to look at.

[Bernardo Martinho · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent comic series that serves as a reflection on who Master Yoda is throughout the different eras of Star Wars history, exploring what makes him so special and iconic.

[Richelle Delgado · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Yoda!

[Shaun Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 rounded down to 4 stars.

Star Wars: Yoda collects issues 1-10 of the Marvel Comics series written by Cavan Scott, Jody Houser, and Marc Guggenheim with art by Nico Leon, Luke Ross, Alessandro Miracolo, and Ibraim Roberson.

Having shut himself off from the galaxy, Yoda remains in exile on the planet Dagobah when he starts receiving messages from a familiar voice. Haunted by his past, Yoda relives a series of events he sees as his failures and triumphs.

I was not expecting much from this as the Star Wars comics I have read lately have all felt pretty average. This was really great. It contains three 3-arc issues and a final issue to conclude the overall story. It’s weaved amazingly well, connecting High Republic, Galactic Republic, and Clone Wars era to a pivotal point in the original series. The different creative teams did a really awesome job of making a very cohesive story.

If you are a Star Wars fan but haven’t read many of the recent comics, I highly recommend putting this title on your list to read!

[Sean · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed Marvel's Star Wars books but this cookie cutter look at Yoda was not that good. It skewed younger at times, then gets dark, has some odd character choices, and just seemed like lame fan service. Almost like Marvel felt they had to tell a Yoda tale but didn't necessarily have one in mind. There were multiple writers who told a somewhat connected story involving Yoda's past and how he got to a certain point readers will remember. Fine idea, poor execution. I did like the art in most every chapter. Overall, a disappointment unless you need Yoda in your life.

[Kurt Lorenz · Rating 4 out of 5]

1-3, Light and Life, ☆☆☆
4-6, Students of the Force, ☆☆☆
7-9, Size Matters Not, ☆☆☆☆
10, The Cave, ☆☆☆☆☆

[Ahdom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great comic with some excellent art panels. I loved the way the stories were weaved into a central narrative. This is one of the best Yoda canon volumes out there!

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 ABY (with flashbacks)

This graphic novel collection is thicker (and more expensive) than most, containing the collected ten issues of the Marvel run of Canon comics under the name of "Yoda." Falling nicely across the Star Wars timeline, while taking place on Dagobah in 3 ABY, it flashes back to one of Yoda's experiences on the planet Turrak in 384 BBY. Here he encounters Bree, a young Crulkon, and finds that they are in the midst of a planetary war with the other planet's inhabitants, the Scalvi. Yoda tries to teach Bree to understand that there are two sides to every story. While Bree disappoints Yoda in his youth, the Jedi Grand Master returns during Bree's adulthood to see a pleasant change. Learned, Bree has.

The second segment follows Yoda in 42 BBY, of which he works with the younglings and Jedi-in-training. He receives a visit from his former padawan, Dooku, and requests that Dooku have a hand in supporting the young Jedi-hopefuls. When one of the young trainees, a Wookie named Krrsish, has a vision about his Trandoshan friend named Gheyr possibly falling to the dark side, he seeks guidance from Dooku. But of course, one must be careful of how a vision might affect one's actions, especially if it is something that has already passed or not yet come to pass.

The final segment follows Yoda working with Anakin in 19 BBY during the Clone Wars. This arc has a nice dash of General Grievous as Yoda battles him after learning of a plan for some kind of mega droid army. Yoda takes Anakin and a troop of clones to the rumored planet, advising the youth to not be overconfident regarding their mission. The droid they find is unexpected, but both Yoda and Anakin have a lesson to learn from this encounter.

This graphic novel is a top-tier installment to the current Star Wars universe canon. It has a nice array of tales from different eras of the timeline, ending with Yoda on Dagobah, reflecting on his failures and begrudgingly taking some advice from the Force ghost of Obi-Wan. Despite Yoda's age and readiness for life to end, he still has much to learn and is more than capable of remembering and applying the very lessons he has taught to others over the many hundreds of years he has been around. The artwork is phenomenal on all fronts, the installment of the High Republic era and seeing a glimpse of some of Dooku before he falls to the dark side is a nice touch. This is truly a thoroughly worthwhile read for any Star Wars fan, though long-time fans who seek a feel for the classic are sure to enjoy this the most.

[Qaiser Altaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Move over, space operas, because "Star Wars: Yoda" by Marvel brings us a legendary tale of a teacher who's all but forgotten. This comic series takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Yoda's long life with the Jedi Order, and boy, did it leave an impact!

The first arc set during the High Republic era showcases Yoda's adventures on the planet Turrak, where he teams up with a guy named Bree to face the formidable enemy group Crulkon. Talk about a big learning experience for Yoda! But hey, years later, when Yoda returns, the plot twists and reconciliations are a delightful treat.

Then we're thrown back to the time when Dooku was a Jedi, and we witness the dynamic duo in action, teaching young Jedi-to-be, Krrsish (the Wookiee) and Gheyr (the Trandoshian). A rivalry between species, dark side temptations, and unexpected alliances make this story a captivating ride.

Of course, there's the epic showdown between Anakin and General Grievous, with droids and factories thrown into the mix. While it's not the crown jewel of the series, the fun moments between Anakin and Yoda are worth the read.

Now, let's talk about that surprising twist on Dagobah. It may have been predictable, but who doesn't love a classic twist? Yoda's conversation partner finally revealed - an a-ha moment worth cherishing.

But let's be real - this comic is more than just action and adventures. It's a masterclass in patience and forgiveness, something we all need to learn from time to time. Yoda's long life and experiences are deftly explored, making you fall in love with the character even more.

However, it's not all Force and glory. The decision to cram all 10 issues into one collection is puzzling. Marvel, did you forget how two-parters usually work? Nevertheless, the overall journey through Yoda's life is an absolute win.

So, buckle up, fellow Jedi enthusiasts! "Star Wars: Yoda" brings us lessons, action, and a heartwarming glimpse into the galaxy's iconic sage. May the sarcasm be with you as you embark on this witty and whimsical adventure! Four stars for the Jedi Master and his eternal wisdom.

[Mayumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Foi lindo. Acompanhamos Yoda em seu exílio em Dagobah enquanto ele relembra lições importantes de sua vida, tanto que ele ensinou quanto que ele aprendeu. E qual foi o motivo de ele começar a lembrar dessas coisas? É uma pequena surpresa que não é surpresa nenhuma se a gente conhece os filmes.

Na primeira história, Yoda ganha um pequeno instrumento musical típico de um povo que ele acompanha por um tempo enquanto esse povo ganha sabedoria e paz. Aqui, Yoda é o Mestre Jedi sábio e que ensina suas lições de maneiras que a gente não entende a princípio, mas entende completamente quando aprende a lição.

Na segunda história, vemos um jovem Mestre Jedi Dooku aconselhando um padawan. Esse padawan está tendo visões do futuro e fica muito preocupado com elas, Dooku se compadece dele por lembrar do que aconteceu com um conhecido dele que também tinha visões. Aqui, vemos como o lado sombrio da Força é um atalho bastante atraente e é preciso muito cuidado!

Na última, vemos Yoda se aliando a Anakin Skywalker durante as Guerras Clônicas para destruir uma fábrica de droides que poderia virar o curso da guerra. Gostei muito de ver Yoda engraçadinho, mais parecido com como ele é no Episódio V e nessa, ele entende como às vezes ele precisa confiar em outros além de si mesmo.

Adorei esse compilado de histórias, adorei ver Yoda aceitando seu destino que ele precisa sim treinar Luke Skywalker. Destaque para sua visita à caverna. Aterrorizante.

[Cale · Rating 3 out of 5]

With him being one of the few characters to have a presence in the High Republic as well as the Republic Era and Classic Trilogy Era, Yoda makes an obvious choice for a short series that is able to bridge those time periods. Unfortunately, it doesn't really do much with that ability - there was almost nothing about the High Republic storyline that actually situated it in that era, which felt like a missed opportunity. The look and feel was very similar to the Republic era storyline, which distinguished itself more by the characters it used than any other aspect of the era.
That being said, the stories themselves are fine. Nothing jumped out at me as a key piece of Yoda's life, and the book has basically faded completely from memory in the weeks since I read it. So yeah, inoffensive, but not memorable.

[Joey Nardinelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m pretty amazed that this runs across TEN issues and builds a triptych of stories around Yoda, celebrating SOME of his successes but always with this veneer of imperfection and willingness to acknowledge his fallibility as a Jedi. I love how it all comes full circle in the end on Dagobah where he has to confront, however briefly, his role in the fall of TWO republics while Obi Wan implores him to now do the one thing that might save the Rebellion and depose the Empire. I’m again really drawn to some of the recent content around d the Jedi that walks that fine line between showing them as devout cultists and humans just trying to make their way in a wild, chaotic galaxy where they’re just trying to do some good. Feels relatable, surprisingly.

[Jamieson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting set of stories featuring Yoda and framed by his time on Dagobah. The first story is set during the High Republic and sees Yoda living in a village on a backwater plnet protecting it from raiders. The second story sees Yoda task Dooku with helping to train some padawans and Wookiee's visions combined with Dooku's counsel almost lead to tradgedy. The third story sees Yoda and Anakin during the Clone Wars team up to destroy a new droid factory where the Seperatists are building a giant new droid called the megadroid. Along the way, Yoda duels General Greivous. The final issue, set just before Empire Strikes Back, sees Yoda confront his feelings of failure. It's a decent story with mostly decent though not outstanding art.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the stories in this graphic novel/collection of comics, but felt by the last one the writers had lost the Yoda voice.

There were way too many instances of him speaking normally - for the earlier story I took it as, “Maybe Yoda didn’t always speak backwards and it happened over time?” But the story with Anakin was the one where this problem came up most and that irked me.

That said, always love the chance to see Jedi Dooku, and Anakin & Yoda having any stories together. Even the first story that involved no known characters I quite liked and I loved the idea of tiny Yoda practicing his tiny instrument.

I also loved some of the art panels where he looked particularly adorable. 💚

[Jiro Dreams of Suchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of stories that connect at the end to show the philosophy of Yoda, there is a reason he has stood the test of time for nearly 50 years. He is a well designed character, his speech pattern is recognizable in an instant and he just speaks truth. One of my favorite characters when I was younger and even today.

He meets a warring planet and teaches them that love is more powerful than hate, and gets a funky finger piano to pluck at. He helps teach the padawans the destructive force that is fear. Finally he and Anakin go on a mission and he helps build his confidence as a Jedi. Old Ben Kenobi helps Yoda recognize his own fears with the death of the Jedi and his self induced isolation.

One of the best solo Star Wars comics I’ve read.

[Iván Pedro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Como tomo, estas historias de Yoda ganna enteros debido a la narración que traslada entre números, que para nada es llamativa y atrayente, hasta que vemos en el último número lo que nos presenta y que hace que el tomo rellene una parte importante de la historia de Yoda en el entorno de las 6 primeras películas de Star Wars. Sin embargo, como historias sueltas, son bastante flojas, y aunque prefiero el primer arco, los otros dos no me han llamado en demasía la atención. Le hubiera dado 3 estrellas de no ser por esa historia final del volumen 10 que me ha parecido muy interesante, así que le pongo en total 4 estrellas.