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Star Wars: Chewbacca (2015) #1-5
Star Wars: Chewbacca
Known as the skilled co-pilot of the infamous Millennium Falcon, the legendary Wookiee warrior CHEWBACCA will star in his very own adventure! After the battle of Yavin, Chewbacca is on his own when he crash lands his ship on an Imperial occupied planet. Now stranded, Chewie finds himself caught in the middle of trying to return to the rebellion and helping a young and feisty girl in need.
COLLECTING: Chewbacca #1-5.
COLLECTING: Chewbacca #1-5.
112 pages, Paperback
First published February 16, 2016
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May 26, 2016
This just didn’t work
Sure, Chewbacca is a great Star Wars character. There’s no disputing that. But the problem with him being the centre character of a comic is that he only speaks in growls. There’s no monologue; there’s no internal conflict of decision making: there’s just growls. It was silly.
The plot of this was plausible enough. Chewbacca helps a load of slaves escape from a mine; it’s the sort of thing he would do. He was emotionally manipulated by a young girl, which caused him to be reminded of his own people’s enslavement. This was fine in terms of story, but in a comic it was ridiculous. There was an entire double spread of a wookie digging in the dirt with a shovel whilst growling in different styles. Can you tell what different growls mean when they’re written down? I can’t. This may have worked best as an animated episode where the sounds can be heard.
The main problem is that it was very difficult to tell the mood of the character. Without hearing the growls of Chewbacca, it’s rather impossible to tell how he feels. I really had no idea what he was trying to communicate most of the time. Sure, you can tell the extremities of rage and peace, but that’s about it. Everything else comes across as neutral, an indifferent state of an expressionless character. Chewbacca is far too unreadable to be a lead in a story such as this. I’d recommend this comic to other wookies or those that speak the language. Otherwise it’s not worth your time. The artwork wasn’t great either. When compared to others in the new generation of star wars comics, it seemed cartoonish and less sharp.
This wasn’t Chewbacca’s finesse hour.
Sure, Chewbacca is a great Star Wars character. There’s no disputing that. But the problem with him being the centre character of a comic is that he only speaks in growls. There’s no monologue; there’s no internal conflict of decision making: there’s just growls. It was silly.
The plot of this was plausible enough. Chewbacca helps a load of slaves escape from a mine; it’s the sort of thing he would do. He was emotionally manipulated by a young girl, which caused him to be reminded of his own people’s enslavement. This was fine in terms of story, but in a comic it was ridiculous. There was an entire double spread of a wookie digging in the dirt with a shovel whilst growling in different styles. Can you tell what different growls mean when they’re written down? I can’t. This may have worked best as an animated episode where the sounds can be heard.
The main problem is that it was very difficult to tell the mood of the character. Without hearing the growls of Chewbacca, it’s rather impossible to tell how he feels. I really had no idea what he was trying to communicate most of the time. Sure, you can tell the extremities of rage and peace, but that’s about it. Everything else comes across as neutral, an indifferent state of an expressionless character. Chewbacca is far too unreadable to be a lead in a story such as this. I’d recommend this comic to other wookies or those that speak the language. Otherwise it’s not worth your time. The artwork wasn’t great either. When compared to others in the new generation of star wars comics, it seemed cartoonish and less sharp.
This wasn’t Chewbacca’s finesse hour.
March 24, 2017
2.5 Stars
Let me explain this to you in Wookieespeak:
Aaaaaarg Hraaa Grughh Hunnhh Hurraaaaa Hrr Hrhghahhhaaaah!
Wait, why do you look so confused? No hablo Wookieespeak?
Well, let me tell you a secret. Neither can I!
So, when the title character speaks a language that you can't understand, what the hell do you do?
The solution, my friend, is to add another character that talks way too much to compensate! In this case, it's a kid named Zarro. Zarro and her dad are slaves in a deadly mine run by generic crooks. And for obvious reasons, the girl escapes and finds our Wookie. Guess what happens next!
A short and sloppy adventure with a lot of Wookie action and explosions.
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Wait, what?! Did Chewie write this story?
Let me explain this to you in Wookieespeak:
Aaaaaarg Hraaa Grughh Hunnhh Hurraaaaa Hrr Hrhghahhhaaaah!
Wait, why do you look so confused? No hablo Wookieespeak?
Well, let me tell you a secret. Neither can I!
So, when the title character speaks a language that you can't understand, what the hell do you do?
The solution, my friend, is to add another character that talks way too much to compensate! In this case, it's a kid named Zarro. Zarro and her dad are slaves in a deadly mine run by generic crooks. And for obvious reasons, the girl escapes and finds our Wookie. Guess what happens next!
A short and sloppy adventure with a lot of Wookie action and explosions.
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Wait, what?! Did Chewie write this story?
July 22, 2019
"But before you go . . . you're gonna help me, right?" -- Zarro to Chewie
Here's probably the most unlikely supporting character from that galaxy far, far away to receive a starring role in Marvel's 'SW' graphic novel series. (Really, how much can be done, dialogue-wise, when the vocabulary of the "walking carpet" is limited to guttural variations of "HRAAAGARAAA" or "WHGRRAAAAA"?) Chewbacca is good to have on hand for his skills as the Falcon's co-pilot, and he can certainly handle himself in any sort of shoot-out or scuffle, but can he carry his very own book?
The idea to pair the Wookiee with the plucky pre-teen Zarro was a smart choice, as she does more than enough talking for the two of them. The plot, which is set shortly after the events in A New Hope, is somewhat standard - with a few quick adjustments it could be the script to a B-movie Western from the mid-20th century - but there's a lot of non-stop action to keep things moving.
Here's probably the most unlikely supporting character from that galaxy far, far away to receive a starring role in Marvel's 'SW' graphic novel series. (Really, how much can be done, dialogue-wise, when the vocabulary of the "walking carpet" is limited to guttural variations of "HRAAAGARAAA" or "WHGRRAAAAA"?) Chewbacca is good to have on hand for his skills as the Falcon's co-pilot, and he can certainly handle himself in any sort of shoot-out or scuffle, but can he carry his very own book?
The idea to pair the Wookiee with the plucky pre-teen Zarro was a smart choice, as she does more than enough talking for the two of them. The plot, which is set shortly after the events in A New Hope, is somewhat standard - with a few quick adjustments it could be the script to a B-movie Western from the mid-20th century - but there's a lot of non-stop action to keep things moving.
May 8, 2016
Wyaaaaaa, it’s a Chewbacca (minus Han) solo comic!
Set in the wake of A New Hope, everybody’s favourite Wookiee crash-lands on some backwater planet while headed back to Kashyyyk on an important personal mission. As he figures out how to get his ride working again (it’s not the Falcon), he meets Zarro, a young girl who asks for his help in freeing her dad and people from enslavement. Chewie and his laser crossbow to the rescue!
About the only thing I was curious about with this Chewbacca limited series was whether or not writer Gerry Duggan would translate his speech either as regular bubble dialogue between < and > or maybe as a translation box at the bottom of each panel (and what would Chewie’s voice sound like?), or just do his usual incomprehensible howling – and, in the same way Marvel kept Groot’s speech to just I Am Groot, it was the latter, which was probably the right choice.
Having a completely unintelligible protagonist means you need a sidekick who readers can understand and who can provide comprehension through reacting to Chewie. Han’s off someplace else so it’s down to Zarro, who also doesn’t understand Chewie(!) but at least saves this from being a silent comic – which maybe wouldn’t have been the worst choice as she does get a bit tiresome with her chattiness.
The story of Chewie saving a group of people from an evil miner isn’t the most gripping read and it’s completely disposable but it’s entertaining enough – maybe this was intended to be aimed at younger readers given Zarro and the simple story? Anyway, Chewie remains effortlessly likeable even if he feels like a supporting character in his own book.
Phil Noto’s art is less detailed than it usually is and that, coupled with the soft colours, makes the visuals a good match for the light tone of the comic. I liked how expressive Noto made Chewie’s eyes – we might be completely in the dark with his howls but his eyes communicate a helluva lot.
Chewie’s mini-series is completely irrelevant to the overall Star Wars saga but it’s a mildly amusing read and worth a look if you see it in your library.
Set in the wake of A New Hope, everybody’s favourite Wookiee crash-lands on some backwater planet while headed back to Kashyyyk on an important personal mission. As he figures out how to get his ride working again (it’s not the Falcon), he meets Zarro, a young girl who asks for his help in freeing her dad and people from enslavement. Chewie and his laser crossbow to the rescue!
About the only thing I was curious about with this Chewbacca limited series was whether or not writer Gerry Duggan would translate his speech either as regular bubble dialogue between < and > or maybe as a translation box at the bottom of each panel (and what would Chewie’s voice sound like?), or just do his usual incomprehensible howling – and, in the same way Marvel kept Groot’s speech to just I Am Groot, it was the latter, which was probably the right choice.
Having a completely unintelligible protagonist means you need a sidekick who readers can understand and who can provide comprehension through reacting to Chewie. Han’s off someplace else so it’s down to Zarro, who also doesn’t understand Chewie(!) but at least saves this from being a silent comic – which maybe wouldn’t have been the worst choice as she does get a bit tiresome with her chattiness.
The story of Chewie saving a group of people from an evil miner isn’t the most gripping read and it’s completely disposable but it’s entertaining enough – maybe this was intended to be aimed at younger readers given Zarro and the simple story? Anyway, Chewie remains effortlessly likeable even if he feels like a supporting character in his own book.
Phil Noto’s art is less detailed than it usually is and that, coupled with the soft colours, makes the visuals a good match for the light tone of the comic. I liked how expressive Noto made Chewie’s eyes – we might be completely in the dark with his howls but his eyes communicate a helluva lot.
Chewie’s mini-series is completely irrelevant to the overall Star Wars saga but it’s a mildly amusing read and worth a look if you see it in your library.
July 21, 2019
A decent but not great story. Then again it's hard to write a character no one understands. Zarro, his sidekick for this series, really makes the book. She's witty and sharp as a tack, which is exactly the type of character Duggan excels at writing.
June 27, 2016
I really enjoyed this one. It was a simple tale, but an action-packed one with a moving ending. The artwork was really nice too. I'd definitely be up for more of Chewbacca's solo adventures in the future if this team wanted to do a sequel.
June 26, 2022
Meh, this just wasn’t all that great of a story, but I can’t really fault anyone except the person who greenlit this in the first place, since it’s kinda hard for any creative team to make an interesting story around a character you can’t understand.
Gerry Duggan & Phil Notto team to tell a story where Chewbacca befriends a local child named Zarro after crash landing on a mining planet. Turns out Zarro, her father, and most of her friends are all slaves to the owner of the mines and since Chewbacca was a slave himself, he now feels he must help free these people before continuing on an important personal mission he was on before crashing. But the Imperials have begun dealing with the miners, and when the Empire touches down on the planet, something is bound to go wrong...
I liked individual parts of this more than I enjoyed the package as a whole. I enjoyed everything about Zarro, as she’s a type of character that Duggan has always been really good at writing. She’s feisty, witty, and was a genuinely interesting character who I wanted to make it out the story safe. And the ending is amazing, it’s some genuinely emotional pages with Chewbacca. But everything else...just wasn’t my thing sadly.
I usually enjoy Phil Notto’s art, but again, it just wasn’t working for me here. Some actions felt a bit jarring and it almost felt like a panel was missing or something. This story also could’ve easily been wrapped up in 4 issues and just didn’t need 5. I guess this team did their best with what they were given, but I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone unless you are a diehard Star Wars fan or can find it at a library.
Gerry Duggan & Phil Notto team to tell a story where Chewbacca befriends a local child named Zarro after crash landing on a mining planet. Turns out Zarro, her father, and most of her friends are all slaves to the owner of the mines and since Chewbacca was a slave himself, he now feels he must help free these people before continuing on an important personal mission he was on before crashing. But the Imperials have begun dealing with the miners, and when the Empire touches down on the planet, something is bound to go wrong...
I liked individual parts of this more than I enjoyed the package as a whole. I enjoyed everything about Zarro, as she’s a type of character that Duggan has always been really good at writing. She’s feisty, witty, and was a genuinely interesting character who I wanted to make it out the story safe. And the ending is amazing, it’s some genuinely emotional pages with Chewbacca. But everything else...just wasn’t my thing sadly.
I usually enjoy Phil Notto’s art, but again, it just wasn’t working for me here. Some actions felt a bit jarring and it almost felt like a panel was missing or something. This story also could’ve easily been wrapped up in 4 issues and just didn’t need 5. I guess this team did their best with what they were given, but I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone unless you are a diehard Star Wars fan or can find it at a library.
March 15, 2016
A trifle on the generic side, but not bad. Chewie's temporary sidekick, Zarro, is cute and spunky, and I ended up liking her quite a bit. But she can seem a little obnoxious at the beginning. And this book absolutely doesn't do what I'd hoped it would do for Chewie. Because nobody in this book understands Wookie, he's essentially a silent character throughout. In the movies, we get a basic idea of what he's thinking because we can hear his inflection, and because he often has a translator and/or somebody who can react to what he's saying. When you have neither, you learn nothing about him, and you have little access to his emotions. There are a few good moments, but by and large we're only seeing Chewie from a distance. (Here is a much better silent Chewie comic.) I'm giving this book relatively high marks, under the circumstances, because I really did like Zarro in the end, and because Phil Noto's art is as gorgeous as it always is.
June 11, 2025
Didn't like it
September 15, 2019
Writer Gerry Duggan and artist Phil Noto’s Marvel series “Chewbacca” is cute.
Somehow, that just doesn’t seem right to say, considering we are talking about the mighty Chewbacca, only the most bad-ass Wookiee in the galaxy. “Cute” shouldn’t be a word that comes into play here.
And yet it does, because this series is, well, cute. It is the first of the Marvel “Star Wars” titles to be decidedly and most specifically targeted toward little kids.
I mean, the first time we see Chewbacca, he’s laying in a field of flowers, taking a nap, much like Ferdinand the Bull.
He’s just crash-landed his ship on some planet, probably on his way back to meet up with Han and the other Rebels. He has, after all, just saved the galaxy from the Death Star. (Well, okay, his new friend, Luke, is the one who did all the work, but he and Han are the ones who swooped in to save Luke from Darth Vader, so, in a sense...)
Anyway, he meets a young girl who spins a story about her dad and other townspeople forced to work in the mines by a bad guy named Jaum, who has made a deal with Imperials to sell these explosive larvae (don’t ask) and then probably plans to kill everyone anyway, so could Chewbacca please help her? Please? Pleeeeeaaazzzz??!!
Sucker for a hard luck case, Chewbacca decides to help.
That’s pretty much the plot.
Just a “girl and her Wookiee” story.
Seriously, it’s cute.
Somehow, that just doesn’t seem right to say, considering we are talking about the mighty Chewbacca, only the most bad-ass Wookiee in the galaxy. “Cute” shouldn’t be a word that comes into play here.
And yet it does, because this series is, well, cute. It is the first of the Marvel “Star Wars” titles to be decidedly and most specifically targeted toward little kids.
I mean, the first time we see Chewbacca, he’s laying in a field of flowers, taking a nap, much like Ferdinand the Bull.
He’s just crash-landed his ship on some planet, probably on his way back to meet up with Han and the other Rebels. He has, after all, just saved the galaxy from the Death Star. (Well, okay, his new friend, Luke, is the one who did all the work, but he and Han are the ones who swooped in to save Luke from Darth Vader, so, in a sense...)
Anyway, he meets a young girl who spins a story about her dad and other townspeople forced to work in the mines by a bad guy named Jaum, who has made a deal with Imperials to sell these explosive larvae (don’t ask) and then probably plans to kill everyone anyway, so could Chewbacca please help her? Please? Pleeeeeaaazzzz??!!
Sucker for a hard luck case, Chewbacca decides to help.
That’s pretty much the plot.
Just a “girl and her Wookiee” story.
Seriously, it’s cute.
January 5, 2016
Not a very good run. I didn't care for the characters, the story or art despite being a big Star Wars fan. Not having any clue what Chewbacca was saying through the whole run did not help it.
July 30, 2016
*yawn*
More of a Young Adult story.
More of a Young Adult story.
March 14, 2019
Another solo (pun not intended) mini-series from SW universe that takes place right after Battle of Yavin.
Chewbacca is on a personal mission and crashlands on some planet where he meets a local girl. Her people were enslaved by some ugly piece of turd and she asks Chewie for help. And this is how a fast-paced action adventure with growling hairy dude starts.
Story-wise it's nothing special and you can probably skip it but the art is really nice.
Chewbacca is on a personal mission and crashlands on some planet where he meets a local girl. Her people were enslaved by some ugly piece of turd and she asks Chewie for help. And this is how a fast-paced action adventure with growling hairy dude starts.
Story-wise it's nothing special and you can probably skip it but the art is really nice.
July 27, 2016
An interesting and fun backstory for a beloved film character.
May 13, 2016
Beautiful art. Fun star-wars setting. I love the main character (not the title character's) ability to run a bluff like WOAH. Chewy, you have a fantastic knack for finding the best disreputable people.
Kinda ignored EU history and geography, which made me sulk. It didn't really do anything new, though?
Kinda ignored EU history and geography, which made me sulk. It didn't really do anything new, though?
January 20, 2016
2.5 stars
The weakest of the new Marvel Star Wars standalone mini-series. Doesn't do much to elevate Chewie beyond his second-tier status among the original trilogy characters. A well-meaning project with moments of splashy artwork but hindered by a forgettable story.
The weakest of the new Marvel Star Wars standalone mini-series. Doesn't do much to elevate Chewie beyond his second-tier status among the original trilogy characters. A well-meaning project with moments of splashy artwork but hindered by a forgettable story.
April 4, 2016
Sigh....that was terrible. These new Star Wars graphic novels are not done well at all. Oh well.
September 14, 2019
Just not a fan of Duggans writing. I guess its also hard to tell a story when your main character doesnt speak english.
August 5, 2016
It appears that Marvel is making an effort to write comic book miniseries for just about every major Star Wars character, except for Darth Vader (which will finish his larger comic series after the 4th volume concludes) and Luke Skywalker (who got his own novel and is the main character in Jason Aaron's ongoing Star Wars comic). Gerry Duggan's Chewbacca is the most recent completed comic in that trend that has added now ongoing comics starring Poe Dameron and Han Solo. I was pretty curious as to how it was going to be going in. Would it be fantastic like Charles Soule's Lando? Or would it be closer to the sheer awfulness that is Mark Waid's Princess Leia?
The answer? It's pretty in between. Don't let the rating immediately tip you off, though, I did enjoy reading this one. I'm going to change the structure of my review, though, because with the Chewbacca comic i think it will be easier to just talk about each aspect individually than by lumping stuff into "THE GOOD" and "THE BAD". The thing about this comic is that there aren't really any major flaws, but nothing really stands out as spectacular either. To be clear though, I didn't think it was bland.
Before I talk about each aspect of the comic, let's have a quick synopsis.
THE STORY: Following the Battle of Yavin, Chewbacca has embarked on a personal mission. Unfortunately, he crashlands on an Outer Rim Planet called Andelm IV. On this planet we have a young girl named Zarro who's father is deep into debt. The lender forces them into slavery under a gangster named Jaum in order to pay him off. Zarro escapes, and she stumbles upon Chewbacca, who is in town trying to buy the parts he needs to repair his ship. While struggling with a language barrier, Zarro convinces Chewbacca to help her free her father and the rest of the slaves working under Jaum.
The art is perfectly serviceable. It's nothing special, but it wasn't ugly or unintelligible. I could understand what was going on, the characters looked fine, and Chewbacca himself was drawn good enough for me to be able to tell how he was feeling. I think it would have been possible to get more emotion out of good old Chewie but I understand not every star wars comic is going to have universally fantastic artwork, and Phil Noto still did a pretty good job. The action is just fine as well- not dull, but not totally exhilarating either.
The characters are decent- not that complex, but for the most part perfectly fun and likeable. Jaum is a mostly forgettable villain, but he has a couple cool moments. Zarro's dad has nothing new to his character, but I did think his relationship with his daughter was nice and sweet. You got your usual imperial officer of the week type character who will show up in order to give the Empire a presence, but I have to admit, I like the unique way he was used in the climax of this comic. Chewbacca doesn't really bring anything new to the table in terms of personality that he had in the films, but he is just as lovable and fun in this comic as he is in the films, and reading about his antics with Zarro was fun. Zarro was my favorite character in this collection, and probably one of the best parts of the comic. She's definitely the most interesting character here. She's resourceful and tough, yet still has the vulnerability and fear that a kid in her situation would have.
The writing is pretty good, with some good dialogue between Zarro and Chewbacca. It's actually kind of adorable when Zarro is trying to figure out what Chewie is saying and never really communicating accurately with him. I also like what they do with the imperials in this comic. No spoilers, but it's not really something you see every day.
THE VERDICT: Star Wars: Chewbacca isn't particularly complex or intriguing, but I didn't think it was meant to be. I think Duggan just wanted to write a light-hearted and fluffy little adventure, and I think he succeeded. Chewie and Zarro are enjoyably cute and it's great to see what finally happened to Chewie's medal (so I guess Chewie did actually get one. Nice! :D). I don't know if it was just me or if it was really adorable any time Chewbacca hugged things. Either way, you're not really missing out on anything if you give Gerry Duggan's Chewbacca a pass, but if you want a fun adventure with everyone's favorite walking carpet you'll definitely get that, and I think you'll enjoy this comic just fine. Check it out and see for yourself.
The answer? It's pretty in between. Don't let the rating immediately tip you off, though, I did enjoy reading this one. I'm going to change the structure of my review, though, because with the Chewbacca comic i think it will be easier to just talk about each aspect individually than by lumping stuff into "THE GOOD" and "THE BAD". The thing about this comic is that there aren't really any major flaws, but nothing really stands out as spectacular either. To be clear though, I didn't think it was bland.
Before I talk about each aspect of the comic, let's have a quick synopsis.
THE STORY: Following the Battle of Yavin, Chewbacca has embarked on a personal mission. Unfortunately, he crashlands on an Outer Rim Planet called Andelm IV. On this planet we have a young girl named Zarro who's father is deep into debt. The lender forces them into slavery under a gangster named Jaum in order to pay him off. Zarro escapes, and she stumbles upon Chewbacca, who is in town trying to buy the parts he needs to repair his ship. While struggling with a language barrier, Zarro convinces Chewbacca to help her free her father and the rest of the slaves working under Jaum.
The art is perfectly serviceable. It's nothing special, but it wasn't ugly or unintelligible. I could understand what was going on, the characters looked fine, and Chewbacca himself was drawn good enough for me to be able to tell how he was feeling. I think it would have been possible to get more emotion out of good old Chewie but I understand not every star wars comic is going to have universally fantastic artwork, and Phil Noto still did a pretty good job. The action is just fine as well- not dull, but not totally exhilarating either.
The characters are decent- not that complex, but for the most part perfectly fun and likeable. Jaum is a mostly forgettable villain, but he has a couple cool moments. Zarro's dad has nothing new to his character, but I did think his relationship with his daughter was nice and sweet. You got your usual imperial officer of the week type character who will show up in order to give the Empire a presence, but I have to admit, I like the unique way he was used in the climax of this comic. Chewbacca doesn't really bring anything new to the table in terms of personality that he had in the films, but he is just as lovable and fun in this comic as he is in the films, and reading about his antics with Zarro was fun. Zarro was my favorite character in this collection, and probably one of the best parts of the comic. She's definitely the most interesting character here. She's resourceful and tough, yet still has the vulnerability and fear that a kid in her situation would have.
The writing is pretty good, with some good dialogue between Zarro and Chewbacca. It's actually kind of adorable when Zarro is trying to figure out what Chewie is saying and never really communicating accurately with him. I also like what they do with the imperials in this comic. No spoilers, but it's not really something you see every day.
THE VERDICT: Star Wars: Chewbacca isn't particularly complex or intriguing, but I didn't think it was meant to be. I think Duggan just wanted to write a light-hearted and fluffy little adventure, and I think he succeeded. Chewie and Zarro are enjoyably cute and it's great to see what finally happened to Chewie's medal (so I guess Chewie did actually get one. Nice! :D). I don't know if it was just me or if it was really adorable any time Chewbacca hugged things. Either way, you're not really missing out on anything if you give Gerry Duggan's Chewbacca a pass, but if you want a fun adventure with everyone's favorite walking carpet you'll definitely get that, and I think you'll enjoy this comic just fine. Check it out and see for yourself.
January 20, 2021
*4.5
I had a lot of fun with this.
This comic is set between ANH and ESB, so it's very side-quest-y in nature. Chewbacca, on a mission for the Rebellion, crashes onto a planet rife with corruption. He encounters a girl looking to save her father and ends up teaming up with her on her own mission.
This book sort of toes the line between being purely light-hearted and fun and being more serious. I was hesitant beforehand about how Chewbacca paired up with some random girl would work out, but this went very well. I liked their dynamic, and they were surprisingly cute together.
My favorite parts were the flashback scenes for Chewbacca and his claustrophobia; those were really neat. And the ending was strong too - that final page was awesome.
This probably isn't for most SW comics readers - it's lighter and pretty different from the rest. But I did really enjoy it - it was fun. 4.5/5 stars.
I had a lot of fun with this.
This comic is set between ANH and ESB, so it's very side-quest-y in nature. Chewbacca, on a mission for the Rebellion, crashes onto a planet rife with corruption. He encounters a girl looking to save her father and ends up teaming up with her on her own mission.
This book sort of toes the line between being purely light-hearted and fun and being more serious. I was hesitant beforehand about how Chewbacca paired up with some random girl would work out, but this went very well. I liked their dynamic, and they were surprisingly cute together.
My favorite parts were the flashback scenes for Chewbacca and his claustrophobia; those were really neat. And the ending was strong too - that final page was awesome.
This probably isn't for most SW comics readers - it's lighter and pretty different from the rest. But I did really enjoy it - it was fun. 4.5/5 stars.
January 18, 2020
3.5 stars
A fun, action action packed, sweet story about our favourite wookie.
Chewie on a mission to go home himself, crash lands on a planet and helps a young girl free her father and fellow slaves from a mine. Owning a debt that will never be repaid to Juam (who's making a deal with Imperial forces) Zarro and her father a put to work as slaves. After her dad sneaks her out, on the run Zarro crosses paths with Chewie. After hearing her story, he remembers himself being captured, and decides to help her.
Together they break everyone out, fight Storm Troopers, blow things up, and save the day. This is a Chewie stand alone graphic novel, and of course you know he'll do the right thing, be a gentle giant and help the helpless.
A fun, action action packed, sweet story about our favourite wookie.
Chewie on a mission to go home himself, crash lands on a planet and helps a young girl free her father and fellow slaves from a mine. Owning a debt that will never be repaid to Juam (who's making a deal with Imperial forces) Zarro and her father a put to work as slaves. After her dad sneaks her out, on the run Zarro crosses paths with Chewie. After hearing her story, he remembers himself being captured, and decides to help her.
Together they break everyone out, fight Storm Troopers, blow things up, and save the day. This is a Chewie stand alone graphic novel, and of course you know he'll do the right thing, be a gentle giant and help the helpless.
October 2, 2023
2.75 stars. I love Chewbacca. He’s one of my favorite characters in Star Wars. Unfortunately, Chewbacca as the main character in a book can really only shine as much as the characters around him can, since he doesn’t speak any actual words. And the characters in this one just didn’t wow me really. I’m all for some Chewbacca adventures, but they’re definitely best had with Han or another compelling or established character alongside him.
May 5, 2017
I love Phil Noto's art and it doesn't disappoint here, but it also doesn't do anything out of the ordinary, and the story was mediocre. I do love the girl, though and wouldn't mind more stories about her.
July 14, 2017
3.5 Stars
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March 4, 2019
A lot of fun - a surprise seeing Chewbacca without Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon, but that finds a way to make it more fun.
April 4, 2020
Pre fanúšikov Star Wars dobré. Síce mi miestami prišla Zarro otravná, ale ako jednohubka sa to čítalo dobre, Chewie bol Chewie a kresba tiež nebola z najhorších.
October 22, 2025
people in here are not whimsy enough for huge softy creature and little rebellious girl with a language barrier duo but im all for it
April 19, 2016
Non-vocal lead characters are a hindrance not easily overcome.
June 14, 2016
"Pwease, Mistew Chewbaccer, you just GOTTA save my daddy fwom da bad guys!" Sod off.
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October 31, 2023There are a good few things here that made me chuckle, from the opening 'scroll' titles to a few moments of chaos caused by Chewbacca. Sadly the actual meat of the story was pretty lacking and what could have been a really interesting bit of insight into the character and background of Chewbacca turned into a run of the mill jailbreak style story as Chewbacca helps free a bunch of enslaved miners while the Empire tries to exploit the planet.
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