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Star Wars Adventures (2017)
Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3: Endangered
From the days when Imperial power was at its peak to the time of the First Order and the last Jedi, the all-ages adventures continue!
Rose Tico--breakout character from The Last Jedi, and normally a behind-the-scenes operator--takes center stage in the fight against the First Order! Young Anakin Skywalker competes in a podrace that's unlike any he's seen before! And Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, and the rest of the Ghost crew must retrieve a sacred bird from the Empire's clutches, but space pirate Hondo Ohnaka might get it first!
A rotating crew of characters and creators reveal these and more untold tales from the Star Wars galaxy, in stories appropriate for all ages, from Padawans to Jedi Masters.
Collects Star Wars Adventures issues #6-8.
Rose Tico--breakout character from The Last Jedi, and normally a behind-the-scenes operator--takes center stage in the fight against the First Order! Young Anakin Skywalker competes in a podrace that's unlike any he's seen before! And Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, and the rest of the Ghost crew must retrieve a sacred bird from the Empire's clutches, but space pirate Hondo Ohnaka might get it first!
A rotating crew of characters and creators reveal these and more untold tales from the Star Wars galaxy, in stories appropriate for all ages, from Padawans to Jedi Masters.
Collects Star Wars Adventures issues #6-8.
80 pages, Paperback
First published June 19, 2018
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Delilah S. Dawson
172 books2,761 followersDelilah S. Dawson is the New York Times-bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma, Black Spire: Galaxy's Edge, and The Perfect Weapon. With Kevin Hearne, she writes the Tales of Pell. As Lila Bowen, she writes the Shadow series, beginning with Wake of Vultures. Her other books include the Blud series, the Hit series, and Servants of the Storm.
She's written comics in the worlds of Marvel Action: Spider-Man, Lore's Wellington, Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, The X-Files Case Files, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, and her creator-owned comics include Star Pig, Ladycastle, and Sparrowhawk.
Find out more at www.whimsydark.com.
She's written comics in the worlds of Marvel Action: Spider-Man, Lore's Wellington, Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, The X-Files Case Files, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, and her creator-owned comics include Star Pig, Ladycastle, and Sparrowhawk.
Find out more at www.whimsydark.com.
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August 16, 2018
An okay edition of Star Wars Adventures, actually the 2 main stories were quite good, but the Tales from Wild Space, just seem to be stories for the sake of the it. I understand putting in stories with a moral in it, heck I grew up on such stories, but the story being told does not actually add up to the actual situation that prompted the story to be told. To quote "Okay, so it wasn't a perfect analogy". So why?
The first story "Rose Knows" was okay, it had the meeting between Rose and a certain X-wing pilot. Also Rose proving her worth, and getting noticed despite not craving the limelight.
Endangered. This is the main story of the book it stars the Rebels on a mission to save some endangered animals. Following one of Ezra's plans and sources. Seriously when are those ever a good combination? Though it does make a good adventure.
The next 3 wild space stories feature (young) Anakin, doing the right thing. Then Nien Nunb and Shriv in a mission where they should have looked before they leaped, and a Jawa learning the importance about family. Apart from Anakin's story I really did not see the point of these.
Over all I would have given this 3.5 stars but because of the wild space stories not adding up I rounded down instead of up. This is a nice cover gallery section at the end of the book, but nothing really special in this volume.
The first story "Rose Knows" was okay, it had the meeting between Rose and a certain X-wing pilot. Also Rose proving her worth, and getting noticed despite not craving the limelight.
Endangered. This is the main story of the book it stars the Rebels on a mission to save some endangered animals. Following one of Ezra's plans and sources. Seriously when are those ever a good combination? Though it does make a good adventure.
The next 3 wild space stories feature (young) Anakin, doing the right thing. Then Nien Nunb and Shriv in a mission where they should have looked before they leaped, and a Jawa learning the importance about family. Apart from Anakin's story I really did not see the point of these.
Over all I would have given this 3.5 stars but because of the wild space stories not adding up I rounded down instead of up. This is a nice cover gallery section at the end of the book, but nothing really special in this volume.
November 20, 2018
The good part of this book is a Rebels story (with Hondo Ohnaka). It's lightweight and fun, and very much like an episode of the series.
But there's also a story about Rose and a story about little Anakin. Not good.
It's nice to see Shriv and Nien Nunb in a story together. I also liked Otis Frampton's story about a Jawa falling in love with a gonk droid. It's distracting that the droid's name changes from EG-30 to RM-30 and back to EG-30, but the art is good, and I'd love to see Frampton do more Star Wars stories.
As with the other Adventures volumes, this one is fluffy and mostly harmless. It takes about 10-15 minutes to read the whole book.
But there's also a story about Rose and a story about little Anakin. Not good.
It's nice to see Shriv and Nien Nunb in a story together. I also liked Otis Frampton's story about a Jawa falling in love with a gonk droid. It's distracting that the droid's name changes from EG-30 to RM-30 and back to EG-30, but the art is good, and I'd love to see Frampton do more Star Wars stories.
As with the other Adventures volumes, this one is fluffy and mostly harmless. It takes about 10-15 minutes to read the whole book.
March 19, 2020
The last story was my fav.
November 27, 2021
I... have mixed thoughts on this one.
I liked the characters more than the stories, which isn't really a good thing since these aren't original characters. But let me go into detail.
The first story in here is the main one, focusing on Rose being the one who needs to save the day. I really like Rose and seeing more stuff about her. She had some really cute interactions with her sister and Poe - Poe calling her "shy mechanic" is just adorable. I want more friendship moments with them. But the story itself isn't very interesting. It's literally about Rose trying to open a door.
The second story was the one I've been waiting for for SO long - it's Rebels focused! Ghost family!! The plot itself is pretty ridiculous and low stakes, which is par for the course for a fair amount of Rebels episodes, but also just fits the theme of these comics. Honestly, I didn't care - I'd read a hundred stories like these just to see my beloved Rebels characters again.
The other three in here are shorter ones in the Tales from Wild Space series - which I just realized in this volume are connected to the Adventures in Wild Space series. I've only read the first 5 books of it, but Crater the droid is the same and Emil mentioned his great-aunt Lina, so that was cool! The stories themselves aren't really anything to write home about, though. One is about young Anakin, but it's pretty surface level, and the other two are more drabble-y, although the one about the Jawa and the Gonk droid was cute.
3/5 stars. I enjoyed reading this, but I think these stories could have more substance. The first volume of this series was the best to date.
I liked the characters more than the stories, which isn't really a good thing since these aren't original characters. But let me go into detail.
The first story in here is the main one, focusing on Rose being the one who needs to save the day. I really like Rose and seeing more stuff about her. She had some really cute interactions with her sister and Poe - Poe calling her "shy mechanic" is just adorable. I want more friendship moments with them. But the story itself isn't very interesting. It's literally about Rose trying to open a door.
The second story was the one I've been waiting for for SO long - it's Rebels focused! Ghost family!! The plot itself is pretty ridiculous and low stakes, which is par for the course for a fair amount of Rebels episodes, but also just fits the theme of these comics. Honestly, I didn't care - I'd read a hundred stories like these just to see my beloved Rebels characters again.
The other three in here are shorter ones in the Tales from Wild Space series - which I just realized in this volume are connected to the Adventures in Wild Space series. I've only read the first 5 books of it, but Crater the droid is the same and Emil mentioned his great-aunt Lina, so that was cool! The stories themselves aren't really anything to write home about, though. One is about young Anakin, but it's pretty surface level, and the other two are more drabble-y, although the one about the Jawa and the Gonk droid was cute.
3/5 stars. I enjoyed reading this, but I think these stories could have more substance. The first volume of this series was the best to date.
July 28, 2019
This series has consistently gotten better, although I may be predisposed to this volume because of how big a fan of Star Wars Rebels (and Rose Tico) I am. Rose gets the first story, and a chance to be a hero by being an engineer. It's not the most action-packed story, but it has some strong character moments, especially between Poe and Rose.
The second story, featuring the Rebels trying to rescue a unique bird, is the perfect blend of Star Wars - lots of action, lots of humor, and even a good number of character moments (Hondo especially shines here). It's by far the best story I've seen in Star Wars Adventures so far, and the art does lots of good for it, especially when it comes to unique creatures, who range from cute to threatening, but all in the same style.
The Wild Space stories are nice little morality tales, although I would recommend the Gonk story as the best of these I've read so far - it's got a lot of heart and cute art that make it work well.
I think this is the first volume of this series I would recommend to any Star Wars fans, especially those that like Rebels or the new trilogy characters; both get their chance to shine here, and the writing and art makes them both enjoyable adventures.
The second story, featuring the Rebels trying to rescue a unique bird, is the perfect blend of Star Wars - lots of action, lots of humor, and even a good number of character moments (Hondo especially shines here). It's by far the best story I've seen in Star Wars Adventures so far, and the art does lots of good for it, especially when it comes to unique creatures, who range from cute to threatening, but all in the same style.
The Wild Space stories are nice little morality tales, although I would recommend the Gonk story as the best of these I've read so far - it's got a lot of heart and cute art that make it work well.
I think this is the first volume of this series I would recommend to any Star Wars fans, especially those that like Rebels or the new trilogy characters; both get their chance to shine here, and the writing and art makes them both enjoyable adventures.
July 20, 2020
So, it's weird how something that has consistently 3-star material can have a cumulative effect that moves it into 4 star territory. What is it specifically about this series that makes it do that? I think it's because of how, by telling stories from ALL over the canon, with characters from ALL over the canon-distinctly not leaving out female characters and characters of color (the few human ones there are in the universe), and aliens-it has the effect of uniting the Star Wars universe in kind of a magical way. The stories themselves are simple and straightforward and fun, but I like the series more and more as it goes on. And it's really GREAT kids' level material, too. Not complicated, but not condescending at all.
February 23, 2020
Best Star Wars Adventures comics I’ve read yet! Probably biased because the first one was about Rose and I love her. I also loved the story with the characters from Rebels. Even though I haven’t watched that show yet, it was still easy to follow. Loving the art still and just how colorful these books are.
December 10, 2025
my rebels!
December 13, 2021
The back cover touts that beloved breakout star Rose Tico stars in this volume of Star Wars Adventures. This blurb is clearly a PR thing as anyone who keeps up with Star Wars will know that Rose Tico was anything but beloved when the character debuted in The Last Jedi.
Now I personally have nothing against the actress who played Rose Tico, Kelly Marie Tran. Rose wasn't a terrible character. Whiny. But Luke was whiny when we first met him. Unfortunately, IDW Publishing didn't do much to expand the character in this volume.
In this book, Rose is quite aloof. She's seen as a nerd who is solely focused on her tech manuals. But that bookish quality saves the day when the First Order mounts a surprise attack and the Resistance is unable to assemble due to some computer glitches in the new Mon Calamari cruisers.
The best story was a two-parter that starred the crew of the Ghost from Star Wars: Rebels. The team are tasked with bringing back a rare animal that the Empire stole to place in the Emperor's personal zoo. But when that bumbling scoundrel Hondo Ohnaka gets in on the swindle, this rescue mission turns into a comedy of errors.
The Star Wars: Rebels characters should have been the main characters of this volume. But Disney in its quest to spread its agenda did everything in their power to force the new characters of the new Star Wars trilogy down everyone's throats. I love how Disney spokespersons claim that anyone that hates characters such as Rey, Finn or Rose are racist/sexist/ageist. But I think history has spoken that diversity isn't what hurt the new Star Wars trilogy. Those films just weren't the same quality of the original trilogy. The Rebels story was fantastic and it's new-ish compared to say Empire Strikes Back. It was also done very well.
So, sorry Disney. We hate because the product you produced recently just wasn't very good.
Now I personally have nothing against the actress who played Rose Tico, Kelly Marie Tran. Rose wasn't a terrible character. Whiny. But Luke was whiny when we first met him. Unfortunately, IDW Publishing didn't do much to expand the character in this volume.
In this book, Rose is quite aloof. She's seen as a nerd who is solely focused on her tech manuals. But that bookish quality saves the day when the First Order mounts a surprise attack and the Resistance is unable to assemble due to some computer glitches in the new Mon Calamari cruisers.
The best story was a two-parter that starred the crew of the Ghost from Star Wars: Rebels. The team are tasked with bringing back a rare animal that the Empire stole to place in the Emperor's personal zoo. But when that bumbling scoundrel Hondo Ohnaka gets in on the swindle, this rescue mission turns into a comedy of errors.
The Star Wars: Rebels characters should have been the main characters of this volume. But Disney in its quest to spread its agenda did everything in their power to force the new characters of the new Star Wars trilogy down everyone's throats. I love how Disney spokespersons claim that anyone that hates characters such as Rey, Finn or Rose are racist/sexist/ageist. But I think history has spoken that diversity isn't what hurt the new Star Wars trilogy. Those films just weren't the same quality of the original trilogy. The Rebels story was fantastic and it's new-ish compared to say Empire Strikes Back. It was also done very well.
So, sorry Disney. We hate because the product you produced recently just wasn't very good.
May 20, 2025
Star Wars Adventures, Volume 3: Endangered combines three issues of the comic that featured main stories focused on Rose Tico from The Last Jedi and the crew of the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels. “Rose Knows” is fine for what it is, and Ros is portrayed better than how Rian Johnson writes her in the film. The titular story of the volume features the crew of the Ghost on a mission to save a rare bird from being taken to the Emperor’s menagerie for a planet that view it necessary for things to grow. Having seen a few episodes of Star Wars Rebels, “Endangered” reads like what I imagine a script for the show would be and the art appears to be accurate as well, a surprise given the all-ages demographic. The are three Tales from Wild Space that features a young Anakin Skywalker in “Podracer’s Rescue, Nien Numb in “Look Before You Leap”, and a young Jawa in “Gonk!”. While all three short stories were at least good, I’ll admit I purchased this for “Gonk!” written and drawn by Otis Frampton who had drawn random Jawa images and unofficial little comic strips for years prior to getting this opportunity to do a short story that would appear under the official Star Wars banner. Overall, it’s a nice little volume of stories set in the galaxy far far away.
August 30, 2019
Rating: ***1/2
Good volume featuring Rose, the Ghost Crew, Anakin, Nien Nunb, and even a GONK. Anakin’s “Tale from Wild Space” was sweet and obviously my favorite, but that Jawa-gonk love story gave it a run for its money. Where’s their movie?
Good volume featuring Rose, the Ghost Crew, Anakin, Nien Nunb, and even a GONK. Anakin’s “Tale from Wild Space” was sweet and obviously my favorite, but that Jawa-gonk love story gave it a run for its money. Where’s their movie?
February 15, 2024
Another good collection of young reader comics. The story by Delilah S. Dawson gets the spotlight via the cover of this TPB, and it is excellent, but I think the standout story here is the one by Sholly Fisch which gives the collection its title: "Endagered". That story reads like a lost episode of Rebels, as it follows the Ghost Crew on an adventure. Good stuff.
My rating: 3.5 Stars
My rating: 3.5 Stars
July 18, 2018
Another collection of adorable short stories primarily for the younger reader.
It gains an extra star for having a story featuring nien nunb and shriv, honestly. But I enjoyed all of the stories. The Jawa love story was super cute.
It gains an extra star for having a story featuring nien nunb and shriv, honestly. But I enjoyed all of the stories. The Jawa love story was super cute.
January 8, 2020
The Star Wars Adventures series is just a short collection of one-shots that are a bit goofy and definitely child friendly. This one was neat because it featured Rose and young Anakin and Hera in their little adventures. It was cute but these little bite-sized books aren't really doing it for me.
February 1, 2021
Okay.
If your kids like the Star Wars films, or the cartoon series, and want to get into the comics this isn’t a bad start. I’m not sure this will completely satisfy the more hardcore fans who keep up with everything, but it’s just okay.
If your kids like the Star Wars films, or the cartoon series, and want to get into the comics this isn’t a bad start. I’m not sure this will completely satisfy the more hardcore fans who keep up with everything, but it’s just okay.
July 6, 2024
Some Are Exciting, Some is Fine
Nice to see Rose in a role that showed her style of engineering, not to mention the ever charming cheat Hondo. He was my favorite part in Rebels. Even the Jawa story was good. But some Wild Space bits I could take or leave.
Nice to see Rose in a role that showed her style of engineering, not to mention the ever charming cheat Hondo. He was my favorite part in Rebels. Even the Jawa story was good. But some Wild Space bits I could take or leave.
August 14, 2018
These comics, geared for younger readers, sure are alot of fun to read. They involve some great characters in little story arcs that are so much fun. Star Wars has the capacity to reach everyone!
September 3, 2018
It's okay. Short, fun stories, written for children.
January 4, 2019
It has tons of good comics.
March 22, 2019
The Rebels story is good. And that story about Jawa and her droid! That shows a new aspect of Jawas on sandcrawlers. It’s so cute I instantly fell in love with it!
March 22, 2019
The artwork is nicely done and perfectly suited to the target audience. The stories were fun too, especially the Rebels story.
December 4, 2019
Was giving Adventures a try - definitely for kids, not enough impact for adults to invest the time.
September 13, 2020
No matter how hard you try, you can't turn unwanted diversity characters into stars just by pushing harder.
March 12, 2022
Fun stories for all ages. I particularly enjoyed the tale featuring the Star Wars Rebels crew and I am always on the lookout for new adventures with those characters.
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April 12, 2020
Good
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September 11, 2019
Confession: I'm a huge Rebels fan. The only reason I started reading Star Wars Adventures at all is because of the Rebels issues. I was excited to finally get to "Endangered" and it did not disappoint! The issue read very much like an episode of the show, the art was actually! not! horrendous! (I personally can't stand the Rebels crew drawn in the style of the Marvel Star Wars comics), and there were a lot of delightful little moments packed into such a short comic. I thoroughly enjoyed it, hence the 4* rating.
However, the other stories were overall just, meh. If I were rating them individually, I'd probably give the Rose story 3*, Anakin 3*, and the other two Tales from Wild Space 2*.
"Endangered" is definitely worth the read for Rebels fans, while the other stories are fine but nothing special.
However, the other stories were overall just, meh. If I were rating them individually, I'd probably give the Rose story 3*, Anakin 3*, and the other two Tales from Wild Space 2*.
"Endangered" is definitely worth the read for Rebels fans, while the other stories are fine but nothing special.
April 1, 2021
A weak entry in the Star Wars Adventures series. The only worthwhile story features the Rebels character undertaking a heist involving several large, angry alien species. Everything else is forgettable.
January 30, 2024
4 stars
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