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Star Wars: Poe Dameron #1
AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES SPINNING OUT OF STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!
Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top secret and vital mission...Poe sets off investigating sites of historical importance to the Force. Revealing backstory leading directly into the holidays' greatest adventure, follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order.
Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top secret and vital mission...Poe sets off investigating sites of historical importance to the Force. Revealing backstory leading directly into the holidays' greatest adventure, follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 6, 2016
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Charles Soule
1,520 books1,691 followersCharles Soule is a #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist, comics author, screenwriter, musician, and lapsed attorney. He has written some of the most prominent stories of the last decade for Marvel, DC and Lucasfilm in addition to his own work, such as his comics Curse Words, Letter 44 and Undiscovered Country, and his original novels Light of the Jedi, The Endless Vessel, The Oracle Year and Anyone. He lives in New York.
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February 7, 2017
One of the many things I liked about The Force Awakens was how, even though the old favourites - Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, the droids - returned, the new characters and their stories were just as exciting to see as the classics. Everyone fell in love with Oscar Isaac’s dashing Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, including me, so I was delighted to hear that he was getting his own comics series - and then I read the first issue. Oh…
The story is set directly before The Force Awakens where Leia tasks Poe with finding Lor San Tekka (Max Von Sydow’s character), who has a map to where Luke Skywalker is, before The First Order do. Ok - I’m instantly bored. Why? Because it’s a story that doesn’t need to be told. In the movie, the very first scene is Poe meeting Lor and getting the map to Luke, so we already know the ending to this book. Poe finds Lor and then The Force Awakens happens.
But maybe it’s about the journey, not the ending, right? If only. The issue opens with a lame will they/won’t they crash scene that has an obvious outcome (duuuh, turn the ship?) followed by the dreary briefing scene with Leia. Then we’re back in the caves where Poe has to convince the cave-dwellers who worship an egg that he’s a good guy - and that’s the whole issue!
How does Charles Soule keep getting these plum assignments when he fucks them up one after another? He can’t come close to capturing the charisma Isaacs gave the character on screen, instead churning out a substandard “Indiana Jones in space” adventure minus the excitement. If Soule’s version of Poe had appeared in the movie, he wouldn’t have had anything close to the same impact he had on audiences. Even Phil Noto’s art looks drab and unimpressive compared to his Black Widow run - everyone’s grimacing as if they know the comic they’re in stinks too!
Why not tell a story set after The Force Awakens or go even earlier and show us how Poe came to be involved in the Resistance and became an ace pilot - y’know, something we don’t already know the ending to? I suppose the last page of this issue has some promise (The First Order, baby!) but it’s not enough to keep me picking up the single issues - this one’s now a trade-wait.
Oh and a corny BB-8 backup comic where he plays cupid to a couple of Resistance members - that crap’s why this issue cost extra? Up yours, Marvel.
Poe Dameron #1: the Force is disappointingly weak with this one.
The story is set directly before The Force Awakens where Leia tasks Poe with finding Lor San Tekka (Max Von Sydow’s character), who has a map to where Luke Skywalker is, before The First Order do. Ok - I’m instantly bored. Why? Because it’s a story that doesn’t need to be told. In the movie, the very first scene is Poe meeting Lor and getting the map to Luke, so we already know the ending to this book. Poe finds Lor and then The Force Awakens happens.
But maybe it’s about the journey, not the ending, right? If only. The issue opens with a lame will they/won’t they crash scene that has an obvious outcome (duuuh, turn the ship?) followed by the dreary briefing scene with Leia. Then we’re back in the caves where Poe has to convince the cave-dwellers who worship an egg that he’s a good guy - and that’s the whole issue!
How does Charles Soule keep getting these plum assignments when he fucks them up one after another? He can’t come close to capturing the charisma Isaacs gave the character on screen, instead churning out a substandard “Indiana Jones in space” adventure minus the excitement. If Soule’s version of Poe had appeared in the movie, he wouldn’t have had anything close to the same impact he had on audiences. Even Phil Noto’s art looks drab and unimpressive compared to his Black Widow run - everyone’s grimacing as if they know the comic they’re in stinks too!
Why not tell a story set after The Force Awakens or go even earlier and show us how Poe came to be involved in the Resistance and became an ace pilot - y’know, something we don’t already know the ending to? I suppose the last page of this issue has some promise (The First Order, baby!) but it’s not enough to keep me picking up the single issues - this one’s now a trade-wait.
Oh and a corny BB-8 backup comic where he plays cupid to a couple of Resistance members - that crap’s why this issue cost extra? Up yours, Marvel.
Poe Dameron #1: the Force is disappointingly weak with this one.
June 1, 2016
General Leia Organa has sent Poe Dameron on a mission to find a man many believe to be dead.
General Organa believes he's not only alive, but that he knows where to find Luke Skywalker.
Poe Dameron #1 takes place before The Force Awakens. The man Poe is sent to find happens to be the same man he's interacted with in the first sequence of the film. I imagine Poe must go through some difficulties on his quest since the comic chose to begin with Poe searching for the man who knows where Luke is located.
It's too early to say how this series will go, but it's clear that the comic is completely tied into The Force Awakens so that suggests some interesting possibilities.
General Organa believes he's not only alive, but that he knows where to find Luke Skywalker.
Poe Dameron #1 takes place before The Force Awakens. The man Poe is sent to find happens to be the same man he's interacted with in the first sequence of the film. I imagine Poe must go through some difficulties on his quest since the comic chose to begin with Poe searching for the man who knows where Luke is located.
It's too early to say how this series will go, but it's clear that the comic is completely tied into The Force Awakens so that suggests some interesting possibilities.
May 8, 2018
What was the best thing out of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? That’s right, heartthrob and cute potato, Poe Dameron. This comic series (or at least the first arc) will follow Poe during his adventures right before the new installment of the Star Wars series. I am not sure why they decided to go with this story instead of his much earlier history. I would have loved to see him as a child alongside his parents while they fought alongside Leia and Han, all the way to how he decided to become a fighter, and later Resistance fighter due to his disillusionment with the Republic’s inability/desire to punish the First Order after their violations, and all the adventures he had during those times, over this story, but I am hoping it will become more exciting as new issues are released.
This issue did not manage to completely accomplish how the character is suppose to act, but since it is only the first of a few, I have hopes. I am also impressed that Charles Soule did not screw up this as much as he has done the other works of his I’ve read, and Phil Noto did an adequate job with the art, with the culture that worships the egg looking quite fantastic.
This issue has inspired me to read most of the Star Wars comics out there, since many qualified people are behind them, so my bank account is about to suffer a big blow.
This issue did not manage to completely accomplish how the character is suppose to act, but since it is only the first of a few, I have hopes. I am also impressed that Charles Soule did not screw up this as much as he has done the other works of his I’ve read, and Phil Noto did an adequate job with the art, with the culture that worships the egg looking quite fantastic.
This issue has inspired me to read most of the Star Wars comics out there, since many qualified people are behind them, so my bank account is about to suffer a big blow.
May 28, 2016
It's Poe... Need I say more? Yes, I'm a bit obsessed. :D
June 14, 2018
Absolutely fantastic artwork, and point-on writing (Soule is rapidly making up for the absolute debacle that is Superman/Wonder Woman for me; it actually seems like two completely different people) carry the comic, which is kind of mind-numbingly short and a bit bereft of character development. But it provides the promise of plenty of action and fun to come, and have I mentioned the artwork? I just cannot get enough of Noto's Poe! Will definitely be sticking with this comic through its run!
There's also a very sweet short done in the style of Bill Watterson, about two lovelorn Resistance fighters that BB-8 decides to give a little nudge to. Complete fluff, and adorably enjoyable.
There's also a very sweet short done in the style of Bill Watterson, about two lovelorn Resistance fighters that BB-8 decides to give a little nudge to. Complete fluff, and adorably enjoyable.
June 11, 2016
The comic at the end with bb8 setting up the couple was so cute!!
November 14, 2021
I love Poe, so far his personality hasn’t really been shown in the issue. The illustrations are so pretty and Leia <3
April 17, 2016
It's happening, it's happening!!
Poe fucking Dameron aka the best pilot in the galaxy is getting a comic book series
Finally we are getting a more of Poe Dameron FINALLY. I'm so excited, I CAN'T WAIT TILL APRIL
This is the best thing ever, I love the cover and Phil Noto is a great Illustrator.
Honestly I'm really excited, first of all because Poe is one my favorite characters and he didn't appear that much in the movie so I really wanted to see more of him. And this is a great opportunity, so yes. I can't wait till April. April is going to be a great month.
UPDATE 6/04/2016
I've just read this issue and I have to say that the I loved the illustrations. I was not expecting less of Phil. Now, regarding the storyline... I Hope it gets better in the next issue. ALSO BB-8 was the highlight for me.
February 2, 2017
Adoro a Poe y me alegra tanto que tenga su propia serie. No es por favoritismo ni nada pero me ha encantado especialmente el arte, me encanta la forma de trabajar de Phil.
January 8, 2020
I have been in a major Star Wars binge mood lately, so I have been devouring everything Star Wars that I can. Most likely because I hated the last movie and want something to comfort me in this time of need. I went into this one with very limited expectations and left it in shock.
This graphic novel starts soon before Episode VII and follows Poe Dameron on his mission to find the location of Luke Skywalker. Alongside Black Squadron and BB-8, he journeys to find Lor San Tekka in hopes he has the information the Resistance needs.
With wit, charm, and familiarity, this novel was the perfect first in a series. Normally these types of graphic novels are ill-paced, nostlagia-ridden, and too reliant on existing character development. This is not the case for Poe Dameron. Luckily, this was written before he was a MAJOR character, so they had some freedom in his character arc.
This book was paced perfectly. They spent just the right amount of time on each mission and didn't focus too heavily on trying to pack in the chapters. It felt like watching a couple episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars or Star Wars: Rebels. You didn't get all of the information you wanted, but it never left you feeling empty or angry with the lack of information.
I know lots of people found this graphic novel boring, but I honestly don't know what they're expecting. You can't just blow things up every chapter.Most of the Rebellion and Resistance days were an information game (not the action packed nonsense that was the last three movies), and I am happy to see some of the more covert/underhanded missions that helped get us there.
Not perfect, but perfect for me. 4.75 stars!
This graphic novel starts soon before Episode VII and follows Poe Dameron on his mission to find the location of Luke Skywalker. Alongside Black Squadron and BB-8, he journeys to find Lor San Tekka in hopes he has the information the Resistance needs.
With wit, charm, and familiarity, this novel was the perfect first in a series. Normally these types of graphic novels are ill-paced, nostlagia-ridden, and too reliant on existing character development. This is not the case for Poe Dameron. Luckily, this was written before he was a MAJOR character, so they had some freedom in his character arc.
This book was paced perfectly. They spent just the right amount of time on each mission and didn't focus too heavily on trying to pack in the chapters. It felt like watching a couple episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars or Star Wars: Rebels. You didn't get all of the information you wanted, but it never left you feeling empty or angry with the lack of information.
I know lots of people found this graphic novel boring, but I honestly don't know what they're expecting. You can't just blow things up every chapter.Most of the Rebellion and Resistance days were an information game (not the action packed nonsense that was the last three movies), and I am happy to see some of the more covert/underhanded missions that helped get us there.
Not perfect, but perfect for me. 4.75 stars!
April 10, 2016
I would have liked a story set farther in Poe's past. Even so, this is a solid first issue, with pretty art, interesting secondary characters, and a cliffhanger that promises more action. Let's be real here: I'm not going to complain about getting more Poe, no matter how I get him. So I'm already looking forward to the second issue, and will probably add this title to my pull list.
April 24, 2016
Noto is without a doubt one of the best comic artists out there right now! And it brings me unimaginable joy that he is working on another Star Wars series!
I can't wait to see what Black Squadron has in store for us!
Also that little BB-8 comic at the end was SOOOO ADORABLE!
I can't wait to see what Black Squadron has in store for us!
Also that little BB-8 comic at the end was SOOOO ADORABLE!
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January 16, 2016oh my god gimme gimme gimme!
April 6, 2016
Love the art and how endearing our darling Poe is portrayed. He is exactly how I picture him. I'm biased and this comic did not let me down.
April 6, 2016
Poe Dameron
April 6, 2016
LOVED it!
April 7, 2016
Great first issue. I have a lot of questions, but that will only ensure I read the second issue!
April 7, 2016
AMAZING.
February 10, 2017
WHERE IS THE NEXT ONE?
April 9, 2016
Keeper.
February 5, 2017
Poe and BB-8 are delightful and I love Leia as General Organa. I liked the mini comic at the end too. I'm glad to have this on my pull list.
February 8, 2017
Good but a little underwhelming. Some of the writing is clunky but the artwork is good and it could pick up in a few issues.
April 22, 2016
Mmmm...love me some Poe.
April 24, 2016
I read the print version. Poe! BB-8! Team! Excited for this series.
April 24, 2016
It was just okay. Poe's character fell flat, and there wasn't anything else here that might have compensated for that unexpected shortcoming.
May 8, 2016
A cute start, it's short and not much happens, but it's cute.
April 6, 2016
But whyyy did it have to be so short ;n;
July 20, 2018
Bought it today and read it!!! POE! Can't wait for the others.
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April 13, 2016Seems like it has potential; I'm looking forward to the rest of this series.
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