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Star Wars (2015) (Single Issues)
Star Wars #6
Conclusion of Skywalker Strikes! Luke vs. Boba Fett! Han Solo in hot water! This is "the comic book you're looking for!" - Comic Book Resources
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2015
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About the author
Jason Aaron
2,359 books1,679 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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October 1, 2017
I loved this issue from start to finish! That masked person who pursues Han and Leia is someone to look forward to, and I am interested on how this person will influence the whole Star Wars canon. Their POV feels genuinely like Vaughan's Saga.
Meanwhile, the Luke vs. Fett fight is a lovely dose of action. Note that this is an amateur Luke fighting a veteran bounty hunter, so expect some crude light saber stuff in the pages.
Vader's scene in this issue was also seen in a Darth Vader issue too, but the latter handles it better artwise.
Overall, issue six is the best yet issue in Star Wars and I look forward to see what the series will deliver in the future.
Meanwhile, the Luke vs. Fett fight is a lovely dose of action. Note that this is an amateur Luke fighting a veteran bounty hunter, so expect some crude light saber stuff in the pages.
Vader's scene in this issue was also seen in a Darth Vader issue too, but the latter handles it better artwise.
Overall, issue six is the best yet issue in Star Wars and I look forward to see what the series will deliver in the future.
May 24, 2016
Things are getting intense!!
Skywalker, Ben's journal, Darth's mysterious anger!
Skywalker, Ben's journal, Darth's mysterious anger!
December 14, 2015
Zabavna borba i fino iznenadjene sa Hanom :) To ce mu praviti probleme kod zavodjenja :D
December 27, 2015
Nice ending... but wasn't the Emperor the one who revealed the truth?
June 10, 2015
Marvel's Star Wars, Volume 2 so far has been a hell of a ride- adding on to the Original Story in subtle, but significant ways. Growing up as an avid "Expanded Universe" reader every comic came with an invisible footprint attached that basically said "This is only as canon as it's allowed to be, and at the moment not very much at all." The EU gave us some great- albeit, occasionally ridiculous- stories. That said, the series as a whole has been a little bit too safe. Where Eu worked fleshed out and at times ripped opened the Star Wars universe, the 2015 Marvel series is merely cautiously filling in already implied blanks.
Issue six, on the other hand, is a beast of a different nature. We're actually seeing new, canon information about a moment in Star Wars history that was only before speculated on: the moment Vader learns that Luke is his son. On top of that- Han is married! Well actually its seems like he probably just engaged; calm down internet blogs, the trope of the scoundrel evading the alter isn't so out of place for our favorite smuggler. The encounter between Fett and Luke was a nice story that felt a little bit too much like fan service, and Luke being blinded the entire time was a cheap way to keep the fight within continuity.
The dialogue in the issue, and the series so far, is spot on- for the most part. Han is captured perfectly, Luke feels like his ANH self, but Leia just feels dry and lacks the charm her on-screen version had. Her character in this series, not referring to her side series, has mostly been reduced to whining and pointing out the obvious. Where's that brilliant politician that her stand-alone has shown us?
I like my comics looking like comics; meaning vibrant colors, over-the-top poses, and high contrast. Star Wars (v2) so far is perfectly not that. The artist has perfectly captured the feel of the original movies- the scenes are dark, mono-colored, and even a bit grainy- always reminding you that this is a war story. Definitely something that Star Wars: Princess Leia (v1) could have done better.
My problems with this issue are toppled by what I'm sure will be remembered as an iconic scene as this series goes forward - the cracked portal that Vader stares out of after learning that Luke is his son appears both in Star Wars #6 and Darth Vader #6, a great panel that gave me chills. I couldn't believe I hadn't seen it before, I felt as if the scene has always existed but had never been told.
Issue six, on the other hand, is a beast of a different nature. We're actually seeing new, canon information about a moment in Star Wars history that was only before speculated on: the moment Vader learns that Luke is his son. On top of that- Han is married! Well actually its seems like he probably just engaged; calm down internet blogs, the trope of the scoundrel evading the alter isn't so out of place for our favorite smuggler. The encounter between Fett and Luke was a nice story that felt a little bit too much like fan service, and Luke being blinded the entire time was a cheap way to keep the fight within continuity.
The dialogue in the issue, and the series so far, is spot on- for the most part. Han is captured perfectly, Luke feels like his ANH self, but Leia just feels dry and lacks the charm her on-screen version had. Her character in this series, not referring to her side series, has mostly been reduced to whining and pointing out the obvious. Where's that brilliant politician that her stand-alone has shown us?
I like my comics looking like comics; meaning vibrant colors, over-the-top poses, and high contrast. Star Wars (v2) so far is perfectly not that. The artist has perfectly captured the feel of the original movies- the scenes are dark, mono-colored, and even a bit grainy- always reminding you that this is a war story. Definitely something that Star Wars: Princess Leia (v1) could have done better.
My problems with this issue are toppled by what I'm sure will be remembered as an iconic scene as this series goes forward - the cracked portal that Vader stares out of after learning that Luke is his son appears both in Star Wars #6 and Darth Vader #6, a great panel that gave me chills. I couldn't believe I hadn't seen it before, I felt as if the scene has always existed but had never been told.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2023
Este volumen es el desenlace de Skywalker Strikes, y no se le podría haber dado mejor final.
Han y Leia quedan varados temporalmente en un planeta para el que hay que atravesar diversas tormentas para aterrizar, pero todo se complica cuando quien estaba siguiéndolos llega al poco tiempo y se presenta como Sana Solo.
Por su parte, Luke y Boba llevan a cabo una pelea que desde el comienzo deja a Luke ciego, obligándolo a usar la Fuerza para defenderse y atacar.
Empero, las cosas no salen como se habían planeado, y Darth Vader siente el gusto del remordimiento una vez, solo para descubrir una verdad que volverá su vida aún más miserable.
Han y Leia quedan varados temporalmente en un planeta para el que hay que atravesar diversas tormentas para aterrizar, pero todo se complica cuando quien estaba siguiéndolos llega al poco tiempo y se presenta como Sana Solo.
Por su parte, Luke y Boba llevan a cabo una pelea que desde el comienzo deja a Luke ciego, obligándolo a usar la Fuerza para defenderse y atacar.
Empero, las cosas no salen como se habían planeado, y Darth Vader siente el gusto del remordimiento una vez, solo para descubrir una verdad que volverá su vida aún más miserable.
"Did you bring me anything of value, bounty hunter?"
"Not much. Just his name. Skywalker"
"..."
"We're done here, then."
"Skywalker".
June 3, 2015
I feel like there are too many callbacks to lines from the movies in this issue. At one point, Han tells Leia, "I'd sooner seduce a gundark." In addition, when Boba Fett says Kenobi cannot help Luke, Luke responds, "He already has." Another thing of which I am not a fan is Han Solo having a wife, and her name is Sana Solo. This is very difficult to swallow. After all, George Lucas himself never took time to mention that Han Solo had a wife. Is he aware of this? On the bright side, the oasis within the Monsua Nebula is well-drawn. It was compelling to see Boba Fett's character traits as he beats up a blinded Luke Skywalker, who mistakes him for a stormtrooper and technically does not see Boba Fett for the first time in this issue. Luke remembers his training, not relying on his sight. He manages to block Fett's blast with his lightsaber and use the Force to knock the bounty hunter out with a box. Luke now has Ben Kenobi's journal in his possession, the contents of which I am eager to see in the next issue. When Boba Fett returns to Darth Vader, he is only able to reveal that Luke's surname is Skywalker. I love how Darth Vader is visibly angry; cracks form on the window of the Star Destroyer. My reading of this is that Vader believes that Sidious lied to him about the death of his offspring. To be fair, we see Sidious telling Vader that he killed Padme, but he never says anything about his offspring onscreen. It is apparent that Vader will keep Luke's identity a secret from his master.
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November 2, 2020Skywalker Strikes was a really interesting book. If you are not caught up with the Star Wars series then the book won’t make much sense to you, but if you are, then it would be a great read. The pictures that the novel offered were outstanding and just filled with detail. I could see the anger. Happiness, or surprise on all the faces. I could also hear it in the words that they emphasized by bolding the text. The novel was well written and drawn, but also was just very tense and suspenseful. I couldn’t put it down, but luckily it was a quick read so that's good.
It had one or two things it could work on. If the book was made longer that would be great because I feel like as soon as I started reading it, I finished. It could also just use a little more dialogue. Most of the book was pictures, which is fine, but I think some more speaking would be pretty nice. There was also a stacking of dialogue from two people which was kind of confusing, but otherwise all was good.
Overall, a really great book worth 4 stars. I say 4 because it was just a little too short for me. However, in that short period of time, I learned what a true Jedi is, and that's the main theme of this book. So, if anyone is a fan of Star Wars I would recommend this read to you.
It had one or two things it could work on. If the book was made longer that would be great because I feel like as soon as I started reading it, I finished. It could also just use a little more dialogue. Most of the book was pictures, which is fine, but I think some more speaking would be pretty nice. There was also a stacking of dialogue from two people which was kind of confusing, but otherwise all was good.
Overall, a really great book worth 4 stars. I say 4 because it was just a little too short for me. However, in that short period of time, I learned what a true Jedi is, and that's the main theme of this book. So, if anyone is a fan of Star Wars I would recommend this read to you.
June 3, 2015
Well, I didn't see any of that coming.
June 3, 2015
Well then. I didn't see any of that coming. Excellent!
June 4, 2015
Great wrench thrown in to the canon with this one! Can't wait to see where they go with this series.
June 13, 2015
Oh, definitely essential reading for Star Wars fans. Clearly can hear the characters voices from the movies whiles reading these issues. Plus the new mysterious character.
June 18, 2015
This issue will blow your mind and change star wars forever
June 5, 2020
No sé cómo valorar este cómic. Por contenido, 4 strellas, por edición, cero. me niego a hacer un comentario y copio y pego lo que he escrito en otra parte:
No sé qué hacer con el cómic de Star Wars de hoy. ¿Lo tiro por la ventana o lo guardo? Me sabe mal porque tengo toda la colección, pero si ellos escriben que "De mientras, Darth Vader también está buscando respuestas", yo puedo escribir que de mientras, voy a seguir leyéndolo. Por que Planeta Cómic es una editorial seria, ¿No? Y paga correctores, ¿No? Y cuida a sus lectores, ¿No?
Me cago en la puta.
Hala, ya lo he soltado. Voy a leer el cómic.
Las estrellas que pongo son por el contenido. Star Wars no erece lo que planeta ha hecho con él.
No sé qué hacer con el cómic de Star Wars de hoy. ¿Lo tiro por la ventana o lo guardo? Me sabe mal porque tengo toda la colección, pero si ellos escriben que "De mientras, Darth Vader también está buscando respuestas", yo puedo escribir que de mientras, voy a seguir leyéndolo. Por que Planeta Cómic es una editorial seria, ¿No? Y paga correctores, ¿No? Y cuida a sus lectores, ¿No?
Me cago en la puta.
Hala, ya lo he soltado. Voy a leer el cómic.
Las estrellas que pongo son por el contenido. Star Wars no erece lo que planeta ha hecho con él.
September 12, 2022
Action packed Star Wars comic book fun at its finest.
4 out of 5 star rating.
I was really rooting for the 'bad guy' in this one. I mean, he's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.
Minus one star for lack of realism... there is no way whiny, zero self confidence, unskilled Luke would have bested Alpha.
4 out of 5 star rating.
I was really rooting for the 'bad guy' in this one. I mean, he's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.
Minus one star for lack of realism... there is no way whiny, zero self confidence, unskilled Luke would have bested Alpha.
July 28, 2017
Luke and Boba Fett in a battle royal. Han has a what? No way
January 31, 2018
"Skywalker" awww yessss.
August 9, 2018
3,8 stars out of 4
May 4, 2023
The way I gasped out loud on the train when Sana showed up. Baby g who are you?
Happy Star Wars day! May the fourth be with you
Happy Star Wars day! May the fourth be with you
January 14, 2025
4.3 - great fight scene, loved the planet where Leia and Han went to, overall very intresting and action-packed story
September 13, 2015
This issue was so worth the buildup and did so many things that are only now available as official parts of Star Wars history.
We start with the Luke vs. Boba throw down where Luke is fighting blind. The fight is really good with some cool actions and dialgue.
Meanwhile, we have Han, trying to seduce Leia and failing memorably. Then, they are attacked and we discover it is by a bounty hunter who has had cameos in many previous issues.
It turns out that she is Han's wife.
Luke is eventually able to defeat Boba Fett and we get to see the fallout when he relays this to Vader.
This was such a great issue. The art was good and so much cool happened. The fact that it is official is just as cool.
I was incredibly happy with the issue and my excitement just continues to grow for these Marvel Star Wars titles.
We start with the Luke vs. Boba throw down where Luke is fighting blind. The fight is really good with some cool actions and dialgue.
Meanwhile, we have Han, trying to seduce Leia and failing memorably. Then, they are attacked and we discover it is by a bounty hunter who has had cameos in many previous issues.
It turns out that she is Han's wife.
Luke is eventually able to defeat Boba Fett and we get to see the fallout when he relays this to Vader.
This was such a great issue. The art was good and so much cool happened. The fact that it is official is just as cool.
I was incredibly happy with the issue and my excitement just continues to grow for these Marvel Star Wars titles.
August 29, 2017
This review will be the same for Darth Vader, Volumes 1-6 & Skywalker Strikes, Volumes 1-6.
I picked up these comics at the library. I spent about 30 minutes with each one. They are fun. I think the stories mesh well with the films. These volumes need read in order as Vader and Luke are characters in each and the timeline only makes sense if they are read chronologically. I enjoyed most of the artwork, the one exception being Han, the artist just didn't quite capture Harrison Ford. Right now our library only has these volumes, when and if more arrive I will read them as well.
I picked up these comics at the library. I spent about 30 minutes with each one. They are fun. I think the stories mesh well with the films. These volumes need read in order as Vader and Luke are characters in each and the timeline only makes sense if they are read chronologically. I enjoyed most of the artwork, the one exception being Han, the artist just didn't quite capture Harrison Ford. Right now our library only has these volumes, when and if more arrive I will read them as well.
January 28, 2016
This issue details Luke’s encounter with Boba Fett in Ben’s old house! Some really fun action here and a nice thread is revealed for future issues! Also Han and Leia get surprised on the smuggler’s moon when an unexpected woman shows up! Great storylines and characterizations continue in this series! Just loving it!
January 6, 2023
Brilliant. These stories feel like genuine "Star Wars" and much more authentic than the recent movies (pity this writer couldn't have been enlisted for the film's). The art, meanwhile, is just sublime.
June 4, 2015
I'm sorry the fact that Han Solo has a wife makes zero sense to the film series, and Princess Leia would have mentioned it in the movies; therefore, this comic is pointless.
June 4, 2015
Another pretty good issue of Star Wars novel. Did you know Han has a wife??
June 15, 2015
Some interesting new Solo canon thrown into the mix.
June 18, 2015
Whoa. They weren't playing around when they said that the canon is being completely revamped. I did not see that coming.
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