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Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith #1
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith 1: Masters and Students of the Force
Ulic and Cay Qel-Droma are two young Jedi during a time of a Sith resurgence.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1994
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Tom Veitch
160 books51 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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February 27, 2018
Good Foreshadowing
I really am loving the dark-humored Krath magicians! They're fun. I was interested to discover that engines are made from carbonate. Arca's Jedi team fascinates me, especially the eyeless Miralukan and the horse-like Nazzar. Seeing Exar Kun beating Vodo for the first time was intense!
I really am loving the dark-humored Krath magicians! They're fun. I was interested to discover that engines are made from carbonate. Arca's Jedi team fascinates me, especially the eyeless Miralukan and the horse-like Nazzar. Seeing Exar Kun beating Vodo for the first time was intense!
September 26, 2024
"It was okay." - 2 out of 5 star rating.
There are numerous reasons why this is landing at 2-stars for me.
1. Trying to do too much in a single issue.
The introduction of 5+ brand new characters, in both the opening credits reel and also within the panels themselves... it is just too much. 1-3 new characters, sure. But 4 or more... I am not a fan. A slow trickle with introduced 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 one. 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 thus far 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. Based off the 1st issue here... 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 this issue extra painful.
There are numerous reasons why this is landing at 2-stars for me.
1. Trying to do too much in a single issue.
The introduction of 5+ brand new characters, in both the opening credits reel and also within the panels themselves... it is just too much. 1-3 new characters, sure. But 4 or more... I am not a fan. A slow trickle with introduced 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 one. 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 thus far 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. Based off the 1st issue here... 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 this issue extra painful.
February 28, 2025
Se nota que Tom Veitch y Kevin J. Anderson trabajaban muy bien juntos. El resultado es una trama tanto más compleja que los anteriores arcos, como rica en conceptos e ideas que expanden el universo. Mención especial a Exar Kun, el personaje más interesante en lo que va de esta serie.
September 4, 2017
One of my favorite sagas is that of the Quel Drama brothers, Nomi Sunriser, and Exar Kun. Great storytelling.
August 2, 2021
Seriously great.
Star Wars Legends Tales of the Jedi- Dark Lords of the Sith is set thousands of years before A New Hope. If you like legends pick this up!
Star Wars Legends Tales of the Jedi- Dark Lords of the Sith is set thousands of years before A New Hope. If you like legends pick this up!
May 15, 2023
I love characters
July 31, 2019
The story - 3, maybe more, quite interesting!
Characters: promising, would like to know more about them, but alas! 2.
Dialogues - 1, wooden and pompatic.
Characters: promising, would like to know more about them, but alas! 2.
Dialogues - 1, wooden and pompatic.
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