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Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith #6
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith 6: Jedi Assault
In the final, climactic issue of this landmark series, two renegade Jedi, Ulic Qel-Droma and Exar Kun, clash in mortal combat. One will be awarded the title of Dark Lord of the Sith, the most feared and powerful force in the galaxy; the other may be awarded a shallow grave. The fate of the entire universe rests on the outcome!
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1995
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Tom Veitch
162 books52 followersTom Veitch was an American writer, known for his work in the comic book industry. He was also a novelist and a poet. He was the brother of comics writer and artist Rick Veitch.
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September 26, 2024
"It was okay." - 2 out of 5 star rating.
There are numerous reasons why this series landing at 2-stars for me.
1. Trying to do too much in a single issue.
The introduction of 5+ brand new characters, plus all the twists and turns within the content delivery just feels like a bit much. A slower trickle with greater depth as they enter the scene(s), making the reader have more buy-in and level of care is a much more effective delivery.
2. This hard leans way too hard into fantasy than sci-fi, where magic has no limit or consequences.
Magic Sorcery is through the roof in this . Which isn't a bad thing at its core... it's just not what I come to Star Wars for. We are talking Illusion Wizardry here where swords turn into snakes and Witches snap their fingers and their target spontaneously combusts. It feels like any sort of ruleset has been thrown at the window here and the Sith Sorcerers in this can literally do whatever the writer can conjure up at will.
3. The artwork and writing itself simply isn't good.
Mediocre at best.
[Break]
There's one positive remark I can say about this... we get some lore/backstory of Exar Kun in this. So far, this is the one thing this comic book series has going for it.
This is my third series now of this era of Star Wars, with The Golden Age of the Sith and The Fall of the Sith Empire being to the left of this. This is by far the absolute worst, with the two previous series being 4's and 5 star comics across the board. True excellence. That's what makes these issue extra painful.
There are numerous reasons why this series landing at 2-stars for me.
1. Trying to do too much in a single issue.
The introduction of 5+ brand new characters, plus all the twists and turns within the content delivery just feels like a bit much. A slower trickle with greater depth as they enter the scene(s), making the reader have more buy-in and level of care is a much more effective delivery.
2. This hard leans way too hard into fantasy than sci-fi, where magic has no limit or consequences.
Magic Sorcery is through the roof in this . Which isn't a bad thing at its core... it's just not what I come to Star Wars for. We are talking Illusion Wizardry here where swords turn into snakes and Witches snap their fingers and their target spontaneously combusts. It feels like any sort of ruleset has been thrown at the window here and the Sith Sorcerers in this can literally do whatever the writer can conjure up at will.
3. The artwork and writing itself simply isn't good.
Mediocre at best.
[Break]
There's one positive remark I can say about this... we get some lore/backstory of Exar Kun in this. So far, this is the one thing this comic book series has going for it.
This is my third series now of this era of Star Wars, with The Golden Age of the Sith and The Fall of the Sith Empire being to the left of this. This is by far the absolute worst, with the two previous series being 4's and 5 star comics across the board. True excellence. That's what makes these issue extra painful.
March 10, 2018
Shocking Events!
Wow, this volume was amazing!
I enjoyed the epically tense moment when Cay and the Jedi tried so hard to get Ulic back. Broke my heart to see Ulic choosing Nomi over Aleema! In liked the moment Exar Kun and Ulic were chosen to lead the Sith together; it was sort of foreshadowing the legendary Rule of Two.
I'm wondering how Aleema will fit into the Krath regime now that Exar Kun and Ulic were selected to lead and not her...makes me doubt that she's going to help call the shots.
Wow, this volume was amazing!
I enjoyed the epically tense moment when Cay and the Jedi tried so hard to get Ulic back. Broke my heart to see Ulic choosing Nomi over Aleema! In liked the moment Exar Kun and Ulic were chosen to lead the Sith together; it was sort of foreshadowing the legendary Rule of Two.
I'm wondering how Aleema will fit into the Krath regime now that Exar Kun and Ulic were selected to lead and not her...makes me doubt that she's going to help call the shots.
September 4, 2017
One of my favorite sagas is that of the Quel Drama brothers, Nomi Sunriser, and Exar Kun. Great storytelling.
August 22, 2021
Woah.
Glad I left this to be read. The tales of the Jedi are fantastic! Definitely some of the best legends.
Glad I left this to be read. The tales of the Jedi are fantastic! Definitely some of the best legends.
April 4, 2024
That ending??? SIRS
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