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Star Wars: Shattered Empire
Star Wars: Shattered Empire #1
Emperor Palpatine's twenty-year reign of terror came to an abrupt and fiery end in the skies above the forest moon of Endor. A decisive victory for the Rebel Alliance, to be sure, but even with the loss of its leadership, the Empire's Moffs and regional governors retained their hold on important systems from the Core to the Outer Rim, thanks to the might of the Imperial Starfleet. Now, with a power vacuum atop the Empire, those Moffs will jockey for position and control, and the heroes of the Rebel Alliance will soon discover that a wounded and fractious Empire may be more dangerous than any threat they faced before! For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Return of the Jedi! Writer Greg Rucka and artist Marco Checchetto take us past the destruction of the second Death Star into the chaos of a Shattered Empire.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 9, 2015
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Greg Rucka
1,494 books1,924 followersGreg Rucka, is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.
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October 15, 2015
Great first issue that shows us what other rebels and characters were up to during the battle of Endor.
The first page is imediately a two page spread amidst the action that took place in episode VI.
The art was spot on, it was like watching a Star Wars movie. The action was portrayed beautifully! Every famous charachter was written in a way that when reading this it was like watching the actual actors playing those roles once again. Their dialogue really felt like it was something that character would say.
It's a great idea to write this short run to bridge the gap between episode VI and episode VII. Can't wait to read the whole thing!
The first page is imediately a two page spread amidst the action that took place in episode VI.
The art was spot on, it was like watching a Star Wars movie. The action was portrayed beautifully! Every famous charachter was written in a way that when reading this it was like watching the actual actors playing those roles once again. Their dialogue really felt like it was something that character would say.
It's a great idea to write this short run to bridge the gap between episode VI and episode VII. Can't wait to read the whole thing!
September 9, 2015
Good storytelling, good art, but from this one issue I really don't know what it's setting up or why I should care about the new characters it introduces. That's not to say it's bad, but with all the action, the set up for plot and character is undermined a bit.
April 4, 2016
This first issue of Shattered Empire picks up literally seconds after The Return of the Jedi ends. The Rebel Alliance is in the middle of the celebration with the Ewoks that we see at the end of the film when they discover that there's still an Imperial base on the other side of the forest moon and that they can't leave it there or their Ewok allies could be killed. It's here that they start to realise that despite everything they've achieved, blowing up two Death Stars and the deaths of Grand Moff Tarkin, Darth Vader, and the Emperor, essentially all of the Empire's top leadership, the Empire isn't going to go down without a fight.
We're introduced to pilot Shara Bey and trooper Kes Dameron, presumably Poe Dameron's parents (apparently he gets his piloting skill from his mum), who were part the attack on the second Death star and the Endor strike team, respectively. This issue is just the beginning of this series, so while I don't really know the characters yet or where the story will go, I'm definitely interested in finding out.
We're introduced to pilot Shara Bey and trooper Kes Dameron, presumably Poe Dameron's parents (apparently he gets his piloting skill from his mum), who were part the attack on the second Death star and the Endor strike team, respectively. This issue is just the beginning of this series, so while I don't really know the characters yet or where the story will go, I'm definitely interested in finding out.
September 26, 2015
Good to know that they didn't just leave the Ewoks to their fate, but I'm not sure I needed quite so much background on something that I'm almost positive that anyone reading this comic would already know.
September 9, 2015
Things pick up RIGHT in the middle of the Ewok celebration.
Sergeant Kes Dameron & Lieutenant Shara Bey are these Poe Dameron's parents?
Only time will tell... :-)
Sergeant Kes Dameron & Lieutenant Shara Bey are these Poe Dameron's parents?
Only time will tell... :-)
October 22, 2015
Good but short
Good but short. Looks like an effort to fill winsome pieces. Wonder how much influence this has on the film and visa versa
Good but short. Looks like an effort to fill winsome pieces. Wonder how much influence this has on the film and visa versa
January 1, 2022
There are some really great scenes in this comic. My favorite has to be when Leia visits Naboo. “I feel…cold” *que Duel of the Fates*
Operation Cinder is underway. The droids that hold the Emperor’s final message have the commanding officers they are speaking to verify their identity with blood and all I could think is “why haven’t they don’t that before?” So many Rebel plans would have been foiled that way but instead they just let anyone infiltrate their bases wearing a Stormtrooper uniform. Not that I want them to succeed in any way! But their security is easily hacked
Also interesting to learn that Poe Dameron’s parents knew Luke and Leia
Operation Cinder is underway. The droids that hold the Emperor’s final message have the commanding officers they are speaking to verify their identity with blood and all I could think is “why haven’t they don’t that before?” So many Rebel plans would have been foiled that way but instead they just let anyone infiltrate their bases wearing a Stormtrooper uniform. Not that I want them to succeed in any way! But their security is easily hacked
Also interesting to learn that Poe Dameron’s parents knew Luke and Leia
September 9, 2015
When I opened this issue, the opening pages had me worried that we would be seeing several pages of shots from Return of the Jedi being recreated. Thankfully, we actually see the perspective of an A-wing squadron led by Shara, also known as Green Leader. Days ago, I was thinking about how I would not mind of the movie had been re-edited to include female pilots in the Battle of Endor. Well, now it is canon. There is a bit of friendly fire on the Lambda-class T-4a shuttle in which Luke Skywalker escapes, which would actually be realistic. The friendly fire stops when Luke identifies himself. In a hangar, many rebels provide their reactions to the battle. There is a Neimoidian named L'ulo, and his friendliness is very refreshing to see given that we have not seen very good representatives of his species. During the celebration with the Ewoks, I finally get to read Han Solo's reaction to the minor damage to the Millennium Falcon. Hilarious. Shara reunites with her husband, a member of the Pathfinders named Kes Dameron. At this point, I thought, "Oh my goodness! These are the parents of Po Dameron of the Resistance from The Force Awakens!" The two of them sleep together, probably conceiving Po Dameron in the process. This makes me worry that Kes may die in this miniseries. In the morning, Han informs the rebels that there is an Imperial base on the far side of the moon. He and the couple attack the base and investigate the computer. In an ironic echo of Leia's line to Han in A New Hope, Han says, "It's not over yet." Overall, a great first issue. The artwork is very stellar. Even the explosions look beautiful. I was worried that the cover featuring the main characters from the films (a nice recreation of the final shot from Return of the Jedi) would be misleading and that the issue would not feature them at all. Though they are supporting characters in this story, I have no problem with Shara and Kes being the main focus.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2015
Not a bad start. I knew nothing about this one going in, and I enjoyed what I found.
We see the Rebel Alliance in the immediate aftermath of Return of the Jedi and even some little bits that would have happened during the end of the movie as they are wrapping up the victory and then celebrating it.
Our window in is a young female pilot who was one of the better fliers during the assault. She is with another of the members of Han Solo's personal strike force.
After a night of celebration, they discover that there is another base on the far side of the moon that they need to destroy so as not to leave it in the Ewok's back yard.
What they find there makes them take a step back in their assessment of the status of the war.
It took this one a bit to get going, but I'm interested to see where they will go in four issues. With the overall quality of the Star Wars comics being released right now, I'd read a mini-series about an MSE-6 repair droid.
We see the Rebel Alliance in the immediate aftermath of Return of the Jedi and even some little bits that would have happened during the end of the movie as they are wrapping up the victory and then celebrating it.
Our window in is a young female pilot who was one of the better fliers during the assault. She is with another of the members of Han Solo's personal strike force.
After a night of celebration, they discover that there is another base on the far side of the moon that they need to destroy so as not to leave it in the Ewok's back yard.
What they find there makes them take a step back in their assessment of the status of the war.
It took this one a bit to get going, but I'm interested to see where they will go in four issues. With the overall quality of the Star Wars comics being released right now, I'd read a mini-series about an MSE-6 repair droid.
September 10, 2015
A good start. I'm really anxious to see the connection this title will have on the new movie, also if it's going to tie-in nicely Episode VI with Force Awakens.
Everything that's been happening is like the MINUTE the Battle of Endor was done. So like, if you little ewoks JUST finished watching The Return of the Jedi, you're in for a treat, cuz it picks up at that sweet moment of everyone dancing and smiling and stuff. But oh no, there's a base of the Empire that needs destroying.. so so Solo takes a bunch of Rebels and goes in.
It was really good, artwork was solid and the dialogue was good too. A nice start that's building up story.
Everything that's been happening is like the MINUTE the Battle of Endor was done. So like, if you little ewoks JUST finished watching The Return of the Jedi, you're in for a treat, cuz it picks up at that sweet moment of everyone dancing and smiling and stuff. But oh no, there's a base of the Empire that needs destroying.. so so Solo takes a bunch of Rebels and goes in.
It was really good, artwork was solid and the dialogue was good too. A nice start that's building up story.
September 12, 2015
Gah <3 Can I have the next three issues please??
September 24, 2015
Yep. More please.
October 2, 2015
Fantastic so far #1 picks up from return of the jedi
December 21, 2015
Sólo el dibujo ya es maravilloso.
September 17, 2023
Esta es una serie que leo por segunda vez, y, bueno, lo que me gusta de ella es que es una buena precuela a El ascenso de Skywalker (así nos la vendieron la primera vez que la leí). Cuando de niño vi en el cine El retorno del Jedi te quedabas con la sensación de que muerto Palpatine todo había acabado, pero seamos realistas: no. Y esta serie que empieza justo después de la victoria en la luna de Endor responde a la pregunta que muchos nos habíamos hecho todos estos años (y a la que dio respuesta el viejo universo expandido): ¿Cómo se pacifica una galaxia envenenada por la mentira desde el corazón de la misma?
Y empieza con muy buen pie, consiguiendo que nos importe lo que se nos explica, un episodio de amor en tiempos de guerra, un episodio sobre cómo construimos un hogar en tiempos convulsos. ¿Es eso posible?
El dibujo es muy bueno.
Y empieza con muy buen pie, consiguiendo que nos importe lo que se nos explica, un episodio de amor en tiempos de guerra, un episodio sobre cómo construimos un hogar en tiempos convulsos. ¿Es eso posible?
El dibujo es muy bueno.
May 1, 2024
"I really liked it / Liked it." - 3.5 star rating, with a round down to a 3.
An excellent Star Wars comic that kicks off the 'Shattered Empire' series. With only four (4) total entries, this is definitely a short set, however if they are all at this level of quality it will certainly be a fun ride.
The first thing you'll notice is how absolutely beautiful the artwork is. Top tier comic book art style without a doubt is found here. Of course looks only last so long right? So it's a good thing this also offers great space battles, a little romance that is not too little or too much, a super fun Ewok versus Stormtrooper battle, and of course the set-up for the next remaining three (3) comics.
I say again, this is a very good Star Wars comic! A very strong 3.5 star value here, with just barely missing the cut to have it pushed upward to a 4.
Onward to #2!
An excellent Star Wars comic that kicks off the 'Shattered Empire' series. With only four (4) total entries, this is definitely a short set, however if they are all at this level of quality it will certainly be a fun ride.
The first thing you'll notice is how absolutely beautiful the artwork is. Top tier comic book art style without a doubt is found here. Of course looks only last so long right? So it's a good thing this also offers great space battles, a little romance that is not too little or too much, a super fun Ewok versus Stormtrooper battle, and of course the set-up for the next remaining three (3) comics.
I say again, this is a very good Star Wars comic! A very strong 3.5 star value here, with just barely missing the cut to have it pushed upward to a 4.
Onward to #2!
November 12, 2018
Read this series earlier this year and really enjoyed it. The art is absolutely beautiful. I'd recommend it for that alone, it's that lovely, but the story is pretty good too. XD
(As for content warnings: the first issue has a scene of implied marital relations.)
(As for content warnings: the first issue has a scene of implied marital relations.)
July 9, 2017
This was a simple and sweet read, with nice artwork and some good moments.
However, nothing memorable.
May or may not continue the series.
However, nothing memorable.
May or may not continue the series.
October 18, 2017
4 out of 5
Poe Damerons mom is awesome!
Poe Damerons mom is awesome!
November 8, 2017
Dovetailed a story into the end of episode 6... nice art but not always easy to follow due to new characters and multiple dogfights.
June 13, 2018
Good art
Good but short, great art for star wars, a good quick addition to the story. Get it for a start on the new canaan.
Good but short, great art for star wars, a good quick addition to the story. Get it for a start on the new canaan.
September 6, 2019
The chemistry between Poe’s parents, Shara and Kes is beautiful!!! 😍😍😍
December 5, 2019
STAR WARS - SHATTERED EMPIRE
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“You NEVER quit, do you?” – Han
“I am a connoisseur of beauty in all things, my friend.” – Lando
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“You NEVER quit, do you?” – Han
“I am a connoisseur of beauty in all things, my friend.” – Lando
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April 29, 2020
Amazing graphics!
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July 3, 2021Read as a bind up from comixology- enjoyed this but it isn’t something I would pick up physically to own
I enjoyed getting to know about Poe’s parents
I enjoyed getting to know about Poe’s parents
September 2, 2022
A gret companion to the Princess Laie comic I just read
September 12, 2023
Buenas ilustraciones. La celebración al final de El retorno del Jedi se convierte en el inicio de esta historia, así que bien.
December 5, 2025
Star Wars isn't usually my cup of tea, but I love Greg Rucka!
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February 10, 2017
Amazing. A must read for any Star Wars fan. The graphics were amazing and the story fascinating!
December 31, 2016
I loved the way how the story is being told, but the characters were very confusing for the person who's beginner to the Star Wars. The complex characteristics and the relationship make hard for the reader to understand the story and the character's feeling. I would recommend this book to the Star Wars lovers, but not for the beginners.
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