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Star Wars, Vol. 8: The Sith and the Skywalker
The next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find…another Sith! But his target senses a chance at a new ascendancy! Trapped deep behind enemy lines, how will Luke survive? And who will he be if he does? Plus: Lando Calrissian's past actions come back to haunt him as he faces trial for crimes against the Alliance! And his only hope may lie with…Darth Vader?! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #42-45, and material from STAR WARS: REVELATIONS (2023) #1 and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: STAR WARS.
152 pages, Paperback
Published September 3, 2024
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Charles Soule
1,520 books1,691 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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November 25, 2024
The Soule Man really let's his inner lawyer out as the bulk of this volume is a jazzed-up Courtroom Drama as the Rebel Alliance puts Lando on trial for his multiple betrayals in aid of his buddy Lobot in prior volumes. This sort of premise doesn't scream "fun Space Opera adventure" but there is plenty for a Star Wars fan to love, including an Andor-esque speech from Mon Mothma on why standing up to the Empire is a moral imperative.
Looking forward to the next volume already.
Looking forward to the next volume already.
September 15, 2024
Absolutely loved this issue. Lando in Star Wars comics just works so well, going all the way back to the OG Marvel series. I loved the trial in this story and thought Lando was on display in some of the best ways here. The beginning story with Luke facing the dark side was great, also!
January 13, 2025
Inching ever closer to RoTJ! One more Volume after this. This Volume deals with 3 storylines:
1) Luke - Having worked with Gretta and Dr Cuata to secure a kyber crystal (which will be used in his new green lightsaber), Luke finds Gretta again to continue his training. With the help of another Fallanassi, Luke dives deep into a force vision where he trains with a Sith, hoping to help Vader overcome his Imperial/Sith programming, once their encounter happens (which we know he is successful!). He is able to use this Force vision and its depth to cleanse the red kyber Cuata gave him to white. (BUILD THE NEW SABER LUKE!)
2) The Trial of Lando Calrissian - Lando, having admitted his guilt at "betraying" the Alliance to help Lobot, is put on trial for his crimes. Mon Mothma is abducted during the proceedings, and Lando's knowledge of criminals is put to use to rescue her. He is found guilty, and given a huge fine, but that fine can be worked off by doing things for the Rebellion. We all know that Lando is one of the best the Alliance has in RoTJ, so he turns out fine. Still good story though. Shows Lando's heart and true focus.
3) Hoth Rescue - A group of Alliance soldiers who have been stranded on Hoth since the Empire took over, asks for a rescue. The Falcon is taken to save them, but it's an ice storm and hiding in a very familiar wampa cave that saves the day.
Overall, another good Volume, but I'm so driven by seeing Luke build his new saber that I want it to happen every time I pick up a Volume of this. LOL
Recommend.
1) Luke - Having worked with Gretta and Dr Cuata to secure a kyber crystal (which will be used in his new green lightsaber), Luke finds Gretta again to continue his training. With the help of another Fallanassi, Luke dives deep into a force vision where he trains with a Sith, hoping to help Vader overcome his Imperial/Sith programming, once their encounter happens (which we know he is successful!). He is able to use this Force vision and its depth to cleanse the red kyber Cuata gave him to white. (BUILD THE NEW SABER LUKE!)
2) The Trial of Lando Calrissian - Lando, having admitted his guilt at "betraying" the Alliance to help Lobot, is put on trial for his crimes. Mon Mothma is abducted during the proceedings, and Lando's knowledge of criminals is put to use to rescue her. He is found guilty, and given a huge fine, but that fine can be worked off by doing things for the Rebellion. We all know that Lando is one of the best the Alliance has in RoTJ, so he turns out fine. Still good story though. Shows Lando's heart and true focus.
3) Hoth Rescue - A group of Alliance soldiers who have been stranded on Hoth since the Empire took over, asks for a rescue. The Falcon is taken to save them, but it's an ice storm and hiding in a very familiar wampa cave that saves the day.
Overall, another good Volume, but I'm so driven by seeing Luke build his new saber that I want it to happen every time I pick up a Volume of this. LOL
Recommend.
July 29, 2025
I thought this was a good volume. We start out with a Luke Skywalker solo story, then we end up with the Trial of Lando Calrissian which addresses all the dirty deeds he's been doing the past few volumes. Overall one of the stronger volumes of the series.
September 22, 2024
A very good book, I wanted to give this book 4.5 stars, but it deserves the round up. The first 2 issues/chapters are about Luke continuing his journey. The next 4 are the trail of Lando.
I have been very critical about the way Luke has been treated in the Disney era in both the comics and the movies. The story here, I think, was a great idea and very well done. It really shows Lukes progress and his mindset for much later for his showdown with Vader in Return of the Jedi.
The Star Wars comics have been building to this for a while. I actually thought it was going to get its own special event. Lando has confessed his crimes to the Rebellion. The problem is, what do they do with a popular and almost hero to the cause? A closed trial is the answer, but when a high value member is captured, does the trail go on hold? If you thought Lando was shady, wait till you meet his lawyer.
The final story in the book is the FCBD issue. A small team of Rebles returned to Host to rescue team members left behind.
A very good book, moving closer to the Return of the Jedi time. So far, this series has been post Empire Strikes Back to per Return of the Jedi.
I have been very critical about the way Luke has been treated in the Disney era in both the comics and the movies. The story here, I think, was a great idea and very well done. It really shows Lukes progress and his mindset for much later for his showdown with Vader in Return of the Jedi.
The Star Wars comics have been building to this for a while. I actually thought it was going to get its own special event. Lando has confessed his crimes to the Rebellion. The problem is, what do they do with a popular and almost hero to the cause? A closed trial is the answer, but when a high value member is captured, does the trail go on hold? If you thought Lando was shady, wait till you meet his lawyer.
The final story in the book is the FCBD issue. A small team of Rebles returned to Host to rescue team members left behind.
A very good book, moving closer to the Return of the Jedi time. So far, this series has been post Empire Strikes Back to per Return of the Jedi.
October 9, 2024
The two arcs in this volume, "The Sith and the Skywalker" and "Trial of Lando Calrissian," are now among my favorites.
The first arc is a treat for fans of the Light vs. Dark narrative, exploring the healing of a kyber crystal and introducing an intriguing new character, while Luke evolves into the kind and empathetic figure we know.
"Trial of Lando Calrissian" showcases Lando's transformation into the Rebel General we see in ROTJ, enhancing my appreciation for this charming scoundrel and his dynamic with Lobot. Lando shines in this volume, making it hard not to be a fan of him (but who isn't already?). I particularly loved the legal context of the arc, as well as the lawyer's unorthodox approach, a sort of Saul Goodman in the galaxy.
This volume is a must read for any Star Wars fan.
The first arc is a treat for fans of the Light vs. Dark narrative, exploring the healing of a kyber crystal and introducing an intriguing new character, while Luke evolves into the kind and empathetic figure we know.
"Trial of Lando Calrissian" showcases Lando's transformation into the Rebel General we see in ROTJ, enhancing my appreciation for this charming scoundrel and his dynamic with Lobot. Lando shines in this volume, making it hard not to be a fan of him (but who isn't already?). I particularly loved the legal context of the arc, as well as the lawyer's unorthodox approach, a sort of Saul Goodman in the galaxy.
This volume is a must read for any Star Wars fan.
February 26, 2025
The title of this volume is misleading. Yes, the two-parter that kicks off this volume sees Luke diving back into his cracked red kyber crystal in an attempt to heal it. This means he has to convince the Sith inside the kyber that he should really be a nicer guy. Job done, too tidy.
But the real meat of this volume is the trial of Lando Calrissian. Charles Soule hearkens back to his days writing Daredevil, setting up a tricky legal affair that also features a surprise kidnapping. Lando's lawyer is a plum character who I'd like to meet again - it's also nice to see Lando brought low for a bit (though if you've seen Return of the Jedi, you know he's not going to be convicted of treason and kicked out of the airlock door).
All told, the trial stuff is fantastic, a nice change of pace from the typical Star Wars running-and-lightsabering that we mostly see in this series.
But the real meat of this volume is the trial of Lando Calrissian. Charles Soule hearkens back to his days writing Daredevil, setting up a tricky legal affair that also features a surprise kidnapping. Lando's lawyer is a plum character who I'd like to meet again - it's also nice to see Lando brought low for a bit (though if you've seen Return of the Jedi, you know he's not going to be convicted of treason and kicked out of the airlock door).
All told, the trial stuff is fantastic, a nice change of pace from the typical Star Wars running-and-lightsabering that we mostly see in this series.
November 21, 2024
4 ABY
This graphic novel collects Star Wars (2020) issues #42-47 as well as Star Wars Revelations (2023) #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars. The first issues wrap up the arc in which Luke is looking for a way to purify a red kyber crystal. He must enter the crystal and purify the memory of the Sith who originally bled the crystal. It is a unique perspective of a Sith era before Bane's rule of two. The remainder or the collection follows Lando during his trial for acting against the Rebellion in favor of Lobot. He gets a lawyer he knows will pull through for him, though she falls to some rather shady tactics to help get Lando a chance to prove himself.
This issue of Revelations follows Georgio (Lando's lawyer) as she explains the Jedi Mind trick during a case for her client prior to taking on Lando's case. While it is a stretch for her client, it offers a perspective on her tactics in the law, giving the reader insight to how Lando's case might go before it starts. The Free Comic Book Day issue, "Return to Echo Base," follows Leia and the gang (after Lando's trial comes to a conclusion) going to aid the request of some rebels who were left stranded on Hoth. There is still Imperial presence there, so the mission must be executed with caution.
Overall this was a decent collection. I like the extra added one-offs that add little bonus material to the overall story. The inclusion of Luke purifying a crystal and exploring the darkness therein is a nice touch to his exposure to and understanding of the Dark Side. Lando's trial was a fun installment too, excellent for those who are into court cases as such. Of course, we want to root for the guy, knowing his role to come in Return of the Jedi. As usual, the art is amazing and the storytelling craft Soule provides really adds to the Star Wars universe. It's winding down to a few more issues with a good lead-up into Episode VI.
This graphic novel collects Star Wars (2020) issues #42-47 as well as Star Wars Revelations (2023) #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars. The first issues wrap up the arc in which Luke is looking for a way to purify a red kyber crystal. He must enter the crystal and purify the memory of the Sith who originally bled the crystal. It is a unique perspective of a Sith era before Bane's rule of two. The remainder or the collection follows Lando during his trial for acting against the Rebellion in favor of Lobot. He gets a lawyer he knows will pull through for him, though she falls to some rather shady tactics to help get Lando a chance to prove himself.
This issue of Revelations follows Georgio (Lando's lawyer) as she explains the Jedi Mind trick during a case for her client prior to taking on Lando's case. While it is a stretch for her client, it offers a perspective on her tactics in the law, giving the reader insight to how Lando's case might go before it starts. The Free Comic Book Day issue, "Return to Echo Base," follows Leia and the gang (after Lando's trial comes to a conclusion) going to aid the request of some rebels who were left stranded on Hoth. There is still Imperial presence there, so the mission must be executed with caution.
Overall this was a decent collection. I like the extra added one-offs that add little bonus material to the overall story. The inclusion of Luke purifying a crystal and exploring the darkness therein is a nice touch to his exposure to and understanding of the Dark Side. Lando's trial was a fun installment too, excellent for those who are into court cases as such. Of course, we want to root for the guy, knowing his role to come in Return of the Jedi. As usual, the art is amazing and the storytelling craft Soule provides really adds to the Star Wars universe. It's winding down to a few more issues with a good lead-up into Episode VI.
December 7, 2024
Book 8, set between ESB and RotJ.
Luke goes on a vison quest into a corrupted kyber crystal in the hopes of learning how to defeat the Sith. The coherence and future of the Rebel Alliance is then threatened by the trial of one of their own heroes; Lando Calrissian.
There are two main story arcs in this book and both of them had great potential that is, ultimately, held back from greatness by a number of flaws.
I've always enjoyed stories of Luke exploring Jedi lore in his early days on that path, so the idea of him confronting the memory of a Sith trapped in a corrupted kyber crystal was intriguing, especially when we see that his goal is to discover if its possible to save a Sith from the dark side.
Unfortunately, how this all unfolds is fairly uninspired and I found it frustrating that, like so much of the Disney-era of Star Wars, the story actually shies away from exploring the Sith lore it features. We never learn who the Sith Lord Luke meets is or what their story is and it feels like a deliberate aversion (surely after nearly a decade in Disney's hands, the franchise can actually dare to solidly establish its own lore?).
Similarly, there was a certain amount of potential in using Lando's trial to explore where the lines between hero, scoundrel, rebel and criminal are, or at least give us some engaging courtroom drama with a brilliant legal twist in the end (as I understand it, Soule is a lawyer by trade).
However, what we basically get is everyone agreeing that Lando's a traitor, him giving a brief speech where he literally says they're lucky to have him and then we just move on as if none of this ever happened. Very disappointing.
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Luke goes on a vison quest into a corrupted kyber crystal in the hopes of learning how to defeat the Sith. The coherence and future of the Rebel Alliance is then threatened by the trial of one of their own heroes; Lando Calrissian.
There are two main story arcs in this book and both of them had great potential that is, ultimately, held back from greatness by a number of flaws.
I've always enjoyed stories of Luke exploring Jedi lore in his early days on that path, so the idea of him confronting the memory of a Sith trapped in a corrupted kyber crystal was intriguing, especially when we see that his goal is to discover if its possible to save a Sith from the dark side.
Unfortunately, how this all unfolds is fairly uninspired and I found it frustrating that, like so much of the Disney-era of Star Wars, the story actually shies away from exploring the Sith lore it features. We never learn who the Sith Lord Luke meets is or what their story is and it feels like a deliberate aversion (surely after nearly a decade in Disney's hands, the franchise can actually dare to solidly establish its own lore?).
Similarly, there was a certain amount of potential in using Lando's trial to explore where the lines between hero, scoundrel, rebel and criminal are, or at least give us some engaging courtroom drama with a brilliant legal twist in the end (as I understand it, Soule is a lawyer by trade).
However, what we basically get is everyone agreeing that Lando's a traitor, him giving a brief speech where he literally says they're lucky to have him and then we just move on as if none of this ever happened. Very disappointing.
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September 14, 2024
This was actually a pretty fun read and had so many stories I really liked, be it Luke going to Gretta again and trying to cure that red khyber crystal and I love how he does it helping the fragments of Sith memories and trying to cure the past and also the thing he has to face with his own past painful memories and that was a great moment!
And then we have the trial of Lando for what he did to one of the droids and selling it to Jabba to rescue lobot and bringing that entire plot line from the previous volumes and issues and its one heck of a trial and probably one of the most well written ones with how it shows the lawyer of Lando named Salli Georgio and I love her and her personality and the whole trial is awesome and a lot of twists and turns, and even one of the judges get kidnapped lol but what I love is the arguments on both sides and her closing remarks about how the entire rebel is criminals in the eyes of the empire and they are playing this double standard game!
Its a fun look into who lando is, a man who is more faithful to his friends than anyone else and it will really make you feel for him but also make you love him, there is the segment where Leia is testifying for him and she realizes what all he gave up for the people he cared for and he also helped rescue Mon Mothma after she was kidnapped by Scarabi mercenaries and its a fun side quest and maybe helped him score favourable points in the trial!
But yeah fun short arc consisting two stories and also a short story where they rescue people from Hoth and its a nice fun read! Excellent volume and the art was good too!
And then we have the trial of Lando for what he did to one of the droids and selling it to Jabba to rescue lobot and bringing that entire plot line from the previous volumes and issues and its one heck of a trial and probably one of the most well written ones with how it shows the lawyer of Lando named Salli Georgio and I love her and her personality and the whole trial is awesome and a lot of twists and turns, and even one of the judges get kidnapped lol but what I love is the arguments on both sides and her closing remarks about how the entire rebel is criminals in the eyes of the empire and they are playing this double standard game!
Its a fun look into who lando is, a man who is more faithful to his friends than anyone else and it will really make you feel for him but also make you love him, there is the segment where Leia is testifying for him and she realizes what all he gave up for the people he cared for and he also helped rescue Mon Mothma after she was kidnapped by Scarabi mercenaries and its a fun side quest and maybe helped him score favourable points in the trial!
But yeah fun short arc consisting two stories and also a short story where they rescue people from Hoth and its a nice fun read! Excellent volume and the art was good too!
October 22, 2025
Star Wars Volume 8 - The Sith and the Skywalker
In this exhilarating stretch of the Star Wars comic saga, Marvel revisits the familiar galaxy far, far away with a blend of high drama, humour, and nostalgia. The stories pivot between duelling destinies and desperate rescues — from “There’s nothing SAFE about it” in The Sith and the Skywalker to the thrilling cry “MON MOTHMA… has been TAKEN.” Every issue is crafted with cinematic energy, carrying forward the mythic tension between light and dark while celebrating the roguish charm of its heroes.
What makes this run shine is its confidence and wit. Whether it’s Lando’s self-aware quip, “I’m full of surprises. Part of my charm,” or the echo of rebellion on icy Hoth — “We have to go back to HOTH” — these comics capture the enduring appeal of Star Wars: courage under pressure, friendship amid chaos, and a touch of swagger that never gets old. For long-time fans and curious newcomers alike, these issues deliver classic adventure with a modern spark.
#42 - The Sith and the Skywalker - "There's nothing SAFE about it."
#43 - The Healing Force - "You will never forget this moment, JEDI."
Star Wars: Revelations, A Trick of the Mind - Bounty hunter Dengar is in the deep end again!
#44 - The Trial of Lando, part 1 - "And this isn't just ANY traitor.."
#45 - The Trial of Lando, part 2 - "MON MOTHMA.. has been TAKEN."
#46 - The Trial of Lando, part 3 - "I'm full of surprises. Part of my charm."
#47 - The Trial of Lando, part 4 - "You were lucky to have me."
Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars, Return to Echo Base - ".. we have to go back to HOTH."
In this exhilarating stretch of the Star Wars comic saga, Marvel revisits the familiar galaxy far, far away with a blend of high drama, humour, and nostalgia. The stories pivot between duelling destinies and desperate rescues — from “There’s nothing SAFE about it” in The Sith and the Skywalker to the thrilling cry “MON MOTHMA… has been TAKEN.” Every issue is crafted with cinematic energy, carrying forward the mythic tension between light and dark while celebrating the roguish charm of its heroes.
What makes this run shine is its confidence and wit. Whether it’s Lando’s self-aware quip, “I’m full of surprises. Part of my charm,” or the echo of rebellion on icy Hoth — “We have to go back to HOTH” — these comics capture the enduring appeal of Star Wars: courage under pressure, friendship amid chaos, and a touch of swagger that never gets old. For long-time fans and curious newcomers alike, these issues deliver classic adventure with a modern spark.
#42 - The Sith and the Skywalker - "There's nothing SAFE about it."
#43 - The Healing Force - "You will never forget this moment, JEDI."
Star Wars: Revelations, A Trick of the Mind - Bounty hunter Dengar is in the deep end again!
#44 - The Trial of Lando, part 1 - "And this isn't just ANY traitor.."
#45 - The Trial of Lando, part 2 - "MON MOTHMA.. has been TAKEN."
#46 - The Trial of Lando, part 3 - "I'm full of surprises. Part of my charm."
#47 - The Trial of Lando, part 4 - "You were lucky to have me."
Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars, Return to Echo Base - ".. we have to go back to HOTH."
November 2, 2024
I thought this was pretty fun. I know we’ve seen glimpses of trials in things like Andor now, but this prolonged one with some layers of Rebellion intrigue actually felt like a nice epilogue for Lando’s narrative arc around reaching and saving Lobot and having to give up the Rebels in part of the Dark Droids arc. Salli Georgio and 3L are fun new characters and while the Scarabi don’t get much time to be developed narratively, their look and feel definitely warrants some additional exploration (I always compare new mercs to the Kanjiklub and the Guavian Death Gang of TFA, which seems like a terribly low bar). Mostly I liked, again, how this portrayed some of the core characters: Lando and Leia and Chewie are handled well and make choices that feel right for all their filmic counterparts, and the development around Mon Mothma with some little touches for Ackbar and Madine are also great. The only really strikingly weird element for me was some of the inkings of Mon Mothma. A crucial final image of her in one issue has no irises in a way that left me thinking she’d been replaced or compromised off page. Apparently it’s nothing, right?
September 11, 2024
For awhile, Charles Soule seemed to be the savior of Star Wars comics. His Poe Dameron stories were a lot of fun, and his turn writing Darth Vader produced some of the best comics in years about the titular dark lord of the Sith. Even his first few main title Star Wars issues were decent and at least kept things moderately consistent across the multiple arcs he was juggling.
Now though? Well, you’d be hard pressed to find the enjoyment that was once had from previous issues.
“The Sith and the Skywalker” isn’t truly ever “bad”…instead it’s incredibly boring as many of the new Star Wars comics are turning out to be. One half of this 8th volume is a massively confusing and convoluted tale of Luke trying to “cure” a kyber crystal. What transpires is a mess, leaving readers totally lost. It’s also a weird turn of events that feels completely different from the Dark Droids storyline of the previous volume.
The 2nd half involves the trail of Lando, which while at least follows the same threads from volume 7, is an example in mediocrity and repetitiveness. There is so little story here that Soule is left having to retell the entire Cloud City story from Empire Strikes Back. He attempts to liven this story up with a kidnapping that has huge implications for everyone involved but honestly, I don’t really care.
This collection only contains 4 issues so Marvel decided to take on “Star Wars Revelations” and the Free Comic Book day issue, and, as has been par the coarse, these additions are also incredibly boring. Revelations at least attempts to tie a bunch of related Star Wars comics together, so I will give it a bit of credit there, however nothing presented in it does anything revolutionary or shocking.
I know Soule has his fans, and that’s fine, but after 46 issues (soon to be 50 something once his run is done) I think it is time for him to move on to something else. It’s time for another author to try their hand at this series….though, based on experience, I’m not holding my breath.
Now though? Well, you’d be hard pressed to find the enjoyment that was once had from previous issues.
“The Sith and the Skywalker” isn’t truly ever “bad”…instead it’s incredibly boring as many of the new Star Wars comics are turning out to be. One half of this 8th volume is a massively confusing and convoluted tale of Luke trying to “cure” a kyber crystal. What transpires is a mess, leaving readers totally lost. It’s also a weird turn of events that feels completely different from the Dark Droids storyline of the previous volume.
The 2nd half involves the trail of Lando, which while at least follows the same threads from volume 7, is an example in mediocrity and repetitiveness. There is so little story here that Soule is left having to retell the entire Cloud City story from Empire Strikes Back. He attempts to liven this story up with a kidnapping that has huge implications for everyone involved but honestly, I don’t really care.
This collection only contains 4 issues so Marvel decided to take on “Star Wars Revelations” and the Free Comic Book day issue, and, as has been par the coarse, these additions are also incredibly boring. Revelations at least attempts to tie a bunch of related Star Wars comics together, so I will give it a bit of credit there, however nothing presented in it does anything revolutionary or shocking.
I know Soule has his fans, and that’s fine, but after 46 issues (soon to be 50 something once his run is done) I think it is time for him to move on to something else. It’s time for another author to try their hand at this series….though, based on experience, I’m not holding my breath.
August 25, 2024
This volume of Star Wars is actually kinda half of one. The first two issues focus on the aftermath of Dark Droids, as well as the continuation of a quest Luke was on right before the galaxy went to shit (again), before the Trial Of Lando Calrissian begins after his Dark Droids betrayal comes to light.
It's hard to grade this on its own merits since it's split basically down the middle. Soule has some interesting things to say about the nature of the Light and Dark Sides of the Force, and his lawyerly training is in full force (ha) as the trial begins, but I expect if you read this one on its own, you're gonna feel a little disappointed.
Wait till volume 9's out and read them both together, that's my advice.
It's hard to grade this on its own merits since it's split basically down the middle. Soule has some interesting things to say about the nature of the Light and Dark Sides of the Force, and his lawyerly training is in full force (ha) as the trial begins, but I expect if you read this one on its own, you're gonna feel a little disappointed.
Wait till volume 9's out and read them both together, that's my advice.
May 30, 2024
The story with Luke’s lightsaber being broken is getting annoying just because it works whenever they want it to. I just think we need to see it not work more so we know how serious the pressure of finding a new crystal or lightsaber really is. That being said, mentally merging with a red crystal and getting to meet the Sith that bled it was really cool. It’s the kind of lore building nonsense that I love in Star Wars. I wasn’t expecting to like this Lando trial as much as I am. Weird choice for a story arc though, knowing he’s going to be okay.
May 31, 2024
This volume of Star Wars dives deep into Luke Skywalker's journey as he faces the daunting prospect of confronting Darth Vader. Luke's quest for survival pushes him to seek out unconventional allies and confront the darkness within himself. Meanwhile, Lando Calrissian finds himself entangled in a web of past misdeeds, facing a trial that may hinge on unexpected alliances. With action-packed storytelling and compelling character arcs, this installment promises to be a thrilling addition to the Star Wars saga.
October 15, 2024
I really enjoyed both the Luke and the Lando plotlines in this tpb. Charles Soule really kills it at writing these characters, and even though we know the stakes can't be too high (since Return of the Jedi is just around the corner) I still felt tension in these stories, especially Lando's trial. The artwork is okay. There are some great panels, but a lot of the time there wasn't anything too noteworthy. The designs for the new Sith was great though, and seeing Luke in his RoTJ outfit with the yellow saber is just cool.
March 20, 2025
Star Wars Vol. 8 The Sith and The Skywalker collects Marvel Comics issues Star Wars #42-47, Star Wars: Revelations #1, and Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars #1 written by Charles Soule, and art by Steven Cummings, Jethro Morales, Andrea Di Vito, Madibek Musabekov, and Ibraim Roberson.
Luke Skywalker seeks out Gretta who previously helped him on the planet Cristophsis. With her help, Luke hopes to heal a red Sith kyber crystal. Meanwhile the Rebellion begins the trial of Lando Calrissian who is accused of treason after selling a droid with Rebel code deciphers to Jabba the Hutt.
I didn’t care much about the Luke story here, but the Lando part was really good. The best part of the ‘Star Wars’ post-ESB series has been Lando’s story. Lando’s progression has consistently been two steps forward, one step back as he continues to show he has changed, but still gets caught up in his past and his loyalty to Lobot. This arc brings that character redemption to a very satisfying conclusion.
Luke Skywalker seeks out Gretta who previously helped him on the planet Cristophsis. With her help, Luke hopes to heal a red Sith kyber crystal. Meanwhile the Rebellion begins the trial of Lando Calrissian who is accused of treason after selling a droid with Rebel code deciphers to Jabba the Hutt.
I didn’t care much about the Luke story here, but the Lando part was really good. The best part of the ‘Star Wars’ post-ESB series has been Lando’s story. Lando’s progression has consistently been two steps forward, one step back as he continues to show he has changed, but still gets caught up in his past and his loyalty to Lobot. This arc brings that character redemption to a very satisfying conclusion.
May 25, 2025
Luke Skywalker once again tries to cleanse the red Kyber crystal, believing being able to get the Dark Side out of it is key to him being able to fully connect to the Force and overcome Darth Vader. Then, Lando Calrissian is put on trial by the Rebel leaders for his treasonous actions against them.
Both stories were OK, but the series was definitely starting to run out of steam at this point. The whole trial and the Rebels turning against Lando made for big drama, but utterly unrealistic in the Star Wars timeline.
Both stories were OK, but the series was definitely starting to run out of steam at this point. The whole trial and the Rebels turning against Lando made for big drama, but utterly unrealistic in the Star Wars timeline.
September 11, 2024
I loved this arc. From the return of the cunty Sith Lord, Luke's development toward being ready to redeem Vader, to the trial of Lando Calrissian. I loved it all. Mon Mothma's whole story about what the Empire stands for was perfect, especially as set up for Georgio pointing out the Rebellion's own hypocrisy. I've never truly liked Lando until now, his arc is complete, and Soule has once again done a spectacular job of tying all of the character's stories together.
January 27, 2025
Always interesting to get a little more development of how Kyber crystal bleeding and cleansing functions. A shame that we only get a partial story arc on that topic before going back to other matters to tie up loose ends. After just shy of a decade, the Marvel Star Wars line is beginning to slow to a stop, and while I've made plenty of critical comments about it over the years, it does seem like a shame that it seems to have gone out so quietly.
June 18, 2025
It's funny... I came here to review the volume and was confused by the title for a second, because most of the story here was about Lando instead of Luke (whose quest was mildly diverting but not brilliant). So there's a trial. With legal representation. Witness statements. The works. It was pulled off quite well, but that doesn't change the fact that nothing about this storyline sits well with me. It just doesn't feel... like it jives with what we've seen in the movies.
August 31, 2024
Wow that was fun. After complaining issue after issue that thit run of comics is to long this one actually made sense. Focussing on Luke searching for Jedi Knowledge and te Rebel Alliance having a court session to see if Lando is guilty of treason after the stuff he pulled in Empire Strikes Back and later comics.
November 15, 2024
Kind of a mixed bag here. A couple issues deal with Luke trying to heal a red Kyber stone. Then, we get the trial of Lando Calrissian. And a Free Comic Book Day issue has the team heading back to Hoth to rescue some rebels who didn't make it the first time. The art is variable throughout, but decent. Too bad we don't get more of a focused, coherent, unified story. Maybe next time.
June 10, 2025
Absolutely loved this volume.
The two stories of Luke purifying Sith Kyber crystals and lando's trial were absolutely fantastic and add so much to both characters.
As someone who is always searching for more lando stories, the whole ark of lando saving lobot by any means even at the cost of lando relationship with the rebellion. Not to say Lando doesn't value his partnership with the rebellion but his loyalty to Lobot outweighs everything else.
The two stories of Luke purifying Sith Kyber crystals and lando's trial were absolutely fantastic and add so much to both characters.
As someone who is always searching for more lando stories, the whole ark of lando saving lobot by any means even at the cost of lando relationship with the rebellion. Not to say Lando doesn't value his partnership with the rebellion but his loyalty to Lobot outweighs everything else.
September 29, 2024
This series has been enjoyable even if it doesn't seem to amount to much. Luke's growth into a Jedi before ROTJ, an explanation of how Lando got so popular with the rebels ( when he did sell them out to the empire), and a return to Hoth... All make fun bits and grits...
June 16, 2025
2.5.
I mean, filler is filler. There’s no drama here, and the art feels strangely sterile.
Just really glad they’re finally past the OT for these Marvel books. There’s no room left for any interesting anything.
I mean, filler is filler. There’s no drama here, and the art feels strangely sterile.
Just really glad they’re finally past the OT for these Marvel books. There’s no room left for any interesting anything.
August 21, 2024
A volume split between two tales, and for once both are entertaining.
September 1, 2024
4
Decent stories. I like the trial of Lando.
Decent stories. I like the trial of Lando.
September 19, 2024
The first half of the book is a little slow, but the trial of Lando Calrissian really picks up and makes for a compelling read.
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