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Star Wars: Kanan #1-2
Star Wars Kanan Integral
Corren tiempos tristes para la galaxia. La República cayó hace años, cuando el canciller Palpatine dio la orden 66, que sirvió para aniquilar la Orden Jedi —encargada de mantener la paz— y para que él se erigiera en emperador.
Desde entonces, el Emperador y las fuerzas imperiales han gobernado la galaxia con puño de acero. Sus habitantes llevan tiempo viviendo bajo el yugo imperial y las chispas de la rebelión empiezan a saltar en secreto. Pequeños grupos de rebeldes han comenzado a luchar por la libertad.
Kanan Jarrus, un misterioso y antiguo jedi que lleva años ocultando sus poderes y su espada láser, forma parte de uno de ellos. Ni siquiera sus compañeros conocen su verdadero pasado: que en su día fue un joven padawan jedi llamado Caleb Dume y que luchó en las Guerras Clon junto a su maestra, Depa Billaba…
Desde entonces, el Emperador y las fuerzas imperiales han gobernado la galaxia con puño de acero. Sus habitantes llevan tiempo viviendo bajo el yugo imperial y las chispas de la rebelión empiezan a saltar en secreto. Pequeños grupos de rebeldes han comenzado a luchar por la libertad.
Kanan Jarrus, un misterioso y antiguo jedi que lleva años ocultando sus poderes y su espada láser, forma parte de uno de ellos. Ni siquiera sus compañeros conocen su verdadero pasado: que en su día fue un joven padawan jedi llamado Caleb Dume y que luchó en las Guerras Clon junto a su maestra, Depa Billaba…
280 pages, Hardcover
First published December 20, 2016
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Greg Weisman
263 books134 followersGreg Weisman (BA Stanford, MPW U.S.C.) has been a storyteller all his life. His first professional work was as an Editor for DC Comics, where he also wrote Captain Atom.
Greg worked at Walt Disney Television Animation from 1989 through 1996. In 1991, Greg created and developed a new series for Disney: GARGOYLES, becoming Supervising Producer and Supervising Story Editor of that series.
In 1998, Greg became a full-time Freelancer. He wrote the new Gargoyles and Gargoyles: Bad Guys comic books for SLG Publishing, while producing, writing, story editing and voice acting for Sony’s The Spectacular Spider-Man. He then moved over to Warner Bros., where he produced, story edited, wrote and voice acted on the new series, Young Justice, as well as writing the companion Young Justice monthly comic book for DC.
Greg was a writer and Executive Producer on the first season of Star Wars Rebels for Lucasfilm and Disney, and he’s also writing the spin-off comic Star Wars Kanan: The Last Padawan. His first novel, Rain of the Ghosts, was published in 2013; its sequel, Spirits of Ash and Foam, arrived in bookstores in 2014.
Greg worked at Walt Disney Television Animation from 1989 through 1996. In 1991, Greg created and developed a new series for Disney: GARGOYLES, becoming Supervising Producer and Supervising Story Editor of that series.
In 1998, Greg became a full-time Freelancer. He wrote the new Gargoyles and Gargoyles: Bad Guys comic books for SLG Publishing, while producing, writing, story editing and voice acting for Sony’s The Spectacular Spider-Man. He then moved over to Warner Bros., where he produced, story edited, wrote and voice acted on the new series, Young Justice, as well as writing the companion Young Justice monthly comic book for DC.
Greg was a writer and Executive Producer on the first season of Star Wars Rebels for Lucasfilm and Disney, and he’s also writing the spin-off comic Star Wars Kanan: The Last Padawan. His first novel, Rain of the Ghosts, was published in 2013; its sequel, Spirits of Ash and Foam, arrived in bookstores in 2014.
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August 28, 2023
I picked this book up from the bookstore when it was a pretty good used price for a Hardcover. I don't really buy or read comics that often (usually 1 bind up per year) and I already had read the first half of this as a six-issue paperback bind-up. However, with the Ahoska series coming out, and my series on my Youtube Channel, my "Journey to Ahsoka", I thought I'd read this full bind up.
It was a fine story. Its nothing amazing, but its fine.
One of the problems with this is the weird nature of how the story unfolds. We follow Kanan right after Order 66 in the first 6 issues, and we follow Kanan before Order 66 in the second set of six issues. Throughout the whole story, we follow the Rebels crew in the timeline of Season 1 for about 1-2 pages per issue. As someone who is well versed in the mythos, I fully understood what was happening, but I had to think hard about it. I think Weisman and the editors should have, at minimum, written the flashbacks in chronological order, and then only have to flash back to the present every so often. Instead, it felt unecessarily convoluted.
I did not really enjoy the art design of the comics. In many cases throughout the run, characters faces were shadowed and you couldn't see their face, and their eyes looked sunken in. The cover art for the issues was stellar, and I wish they had kept that style throughout the issues.
I did enjoy the connections to Rebels seasons 1 and 3, as well as the oh so brief connection to A New Dawn in the final issue. Other than that, the easter eggs didn't do too much for me. The opening unfortunately feels a little tainted since it has been retconned with The Bad Batch. I understand why, but its still frustrating.
I did enjoy getting to see a glimpse of Kanan's life after Order 66, as well has his time in the temple. He has a good dynamic with Master Billaba.
Overall, its an ok book, but I didn't partuclarly love it. 6 out of 10.
It was a fine story. Its nothing amazing, but its fine.
One of the problems with this is the weird nature of how the story unfolds. We follow Kanan right after Order 66 in the first 6 issues, and we follow Kanan before Order 66 in the second set of six issues. Throughout the whole story, we follow the Rebels crew in the timeline of Season 1 for about 1-2 pages per issue. As someone who is well versed in the mythos, I fully understood what was happening, but I had to think hard about it. I think Weisman and the editors should have, at minimum, written the flashbacks in chronological order, and then only have to flash back to the present every so often. Instead, it felt unecessarily convoluted.
I did not really enjoy the art design of the comics. In many cases throughout the run, characters faces were shadowed and you couldn't see their face, and their eyes looked sunken in. The cover art for the issues was stellar, and I wish they had kept that style throughout the issues.
I did enjoy the connections to Rebels seasons 1 and 3, as well as the oh so brief connection to A New Dawn in the final issue. Other than that, the easter eggs didn't do too much for me. The opening unfortunately feels a little tainted since it has been retconned with The Bad Batch. I understand why, but its still frustrating.
I did enjoy getting to see a glimpse of Kanan's life after Order 66, as well has his time in the temple. He has a good dynamic with Master Billaba.
Overall, its an ok book, but I didn't partuclarly love it. 6 out of 10.
August 23, 2020
I have a deeper appreciation for Kanan Jarrus now because of this amazing comic. The art was stunning, the story was wonderful, and getting a deeper look into Kanan's life was so much more than I was expecting! From start to finish, I was enthralled. I'll definitely be rereading this in the future!
Second Read:
Yeah, I had to read it again. It was just as good the second time around!
Second Read:
Yeah, I had to read it again. It was just as good the second time around!
February 5, 2017
I've not seen Rebels yet so I come to this with no prior love for Kanan. It turned out to be good! A lot of it's not really set during the Rebels period, so it didn't really matter that I haven't watched the show. The first arc is set during Revenge of the Sith and sees Kanan on the run after Order 66 is executed, while the second arc jumps back a bit further in time and sees him become a padawan and go into his first clone wars battle.
I think this may have worked better if they'd switched the arcs around. Having the first arc set during the clone wars and see him become a Padawan and then finishing with Order 66. That way, when Order 66 happens, we'd care a bit more for Kanan and Master Bibilba. The way they did it is fine, because the second arc sees them introduced to the clones who would eventually turn on them, I just think it'd have been better to tell this more chronologically.
A lot of this did remind me a lot of clone wars. There were times when I felt like it didn't want to get too dark because it's trying to appeal more to younger audiences, like in the first arc when he's on the run and you feel it could be so much worse for him since, as far as he knows, he's the last Jedi.
I don't think it's as strong as some of the other canon marvel comics I've read, but it's a nice addition to the world, and when I eventually watch rebels I'll probably appreciate Kanans back story more
I think this may have worked better if they'd switched the arcs around. Having the first arc set during the clone wars and see him become a Padawan and then finishing with Order 66. That way, when Order 66 happens, we'd care a bit more for Kanan and Master Bibilba. The way they did it is fine, because the second arc sees them introduced to the clones who would eventually turn on them, I just think it'd have been better to tell this more chronologically.
A lot of this did remind me a lot of clone wars. There were times when I felt like it didn't want to get too dark because it's trying to appeal more to younger audiences, like in the first arc when he's on the run and you feel it could be so much worse for him since, as far as he knows, he's the last Jedi.
I don't think it's as strong as some of the other canon marvel comics I've read, but it's a nice addition to the world, and when I eventually watch rebels I'll probably appreciate Kanans back story more
June 21, 2018
Let me preface this by saying that I am 10 books behind my reading plan and I got this graphic novel collection from a show that I love that contains multiple "books" within it so am I cheating by counting each of those as a book? Probably. Will I count the entire collection as a book as well? Yup! Do I care? Nope. I loved these graphic novels and you want to know how else I will be "cheating"? I am going to be copy pasting this book into each of the review sections of the books and I will do it proudly and loudly.
I loved the show Star Wars Rebels and I wanted to read these comics since I found out that they existed which was when I was in ninth grade...I am going into senior year now so when I finally got this I was, needless to say, excited. And they did not disappoint and not that many people will read this review but that doesn't matter, not that many people watched Star Wars Rebels so it fits. I know that just like that show popularity didn't matter to them, quality did and I can appreciate that.
It had so many nods to the show but didn't rely on it, it made its own lore (which I love about the Star Wars universe). The art style wasn't AMAZING but it had a handful of panels that were stunning and I was impressed by this aspect of the comics. I liked it, and it brought me back to when this show first came out in 2014 and how I was always so interested in finding out about the WONDERFUL character Kanan Jarrus. I'm getting teary-eyed now and anyone who watched the show knows why...I am about to cry. I'm ending this review here, I need time to collect myself...like a loser.
I loved the show Star Wars Rebels and I wanted to read these comics since I found out that they existed which was when I was in ninth grade...I am going into senior year now so when I finally got this I was, needless to say, excited. And they did not disappoint and not that many people will read this review but that doesn't matter, not that many people watched Star Wars Rebels so it fits. I know that just like that show popularity didn't matter to them, quality did and I can appreciate that.
It had so many nods to the show but didn't rely on it, it made its own lore (which I love about the Star Wars universe). The art style wasn't AMAZING but it had a handful of panels that were stunning and I was impressed by this aspect of the comics. I liked it, and it brought me back to when this show first came out in 2014 and how I was always so interested in finding out about the WONDERFUL character Kanan Jarrus. I'm getting teary-eyed now and anyone who watched the show knows why...I am about to cry. I'm ending this review here, I need time to collect myself...like a loser.
September 18, 2023
Absolutely beautiful book and I’m not talking about just the art. The story is one that starts off so heartbreaking and then builds up to find hope, which is what the story of Star Wars has always been. Unfortunately, and much like other Star Wars, the cycle from heartbreak and tragedy to hope is one that continues unceasingly. The origin of Kanan is told so well in this book and supplements Rebels perfectly. The portrayal of the Clones operating as an army and then under Order 66 in this book is so dang good! The new characters that show up from Kanan’s past were some of the most interesting elements in this story, though I was absolutely enthralled with every other thing about this story. This is a love letter to fans of Rebels but also a story those who haven’t seen the show could appreciate. This definitely goes down as one of my absolute favorite Star Wars comics I’ve ever read!
March 16, 2021
Star Wars: Rebels supuso una sorpresa para muchos seguidores de la saga de George Lucas. Tras el primer cierre de The Clone Wars (antes de que la serie renaciese para dos últimas temporadas), Dave Filoni rescataría los primeros conceptos que presentó para las Guerras Clon (cuando creyó que no podría contar con los grandes personajes como Anakin u Obi-Wan) y creó a un grupo de marginados destinados a enfrentarse al Imperio, además de continuar ciertas tramas como el encuentro de Ahsoka Tano con Darth Vader o incluir fascinantes conceptos como el Mundo entre Mundos. Rebels es, sin duda, uno de los puntos fundamentales de la mitología de Star Wars.
¿Quién es Caleb Dume?
La respuesta a esta pregunta es que es nada más y nada menos que el pasado de Kanan, cuando todavía era un Jedi. La serie no nos narraría su huida de la Orden 66, pero sí lo haría un cómic que Planeta DeAgostini ha reeditado con dos opciones: dos tomos en tapa blanda y en un solo volumen integral de tapa dura.
Star Wars: Kanan nos embarca en una aventura de la tripulación del Espectro en busca de víveres para los rebeldes de Lothal. Sin embargo, su rumbo al planeta Keller hará que Kanan rememore su pasado como Padawan, cuando todavía era Caleb.
De ese modo, asistimos a sus primeros días en el Templo Jedi, a su deseo de dudar y comprender todo, sus ansias de ser aprendiz y cómo fue aceptado por la maestra Billaba, una guerrera que llevaba varios meses en coma tras sufrir las heridas de las Guerras Clon.
Desde ese punto, veremos cómo Kanan y su maestra participan en las Guerras Clon, cómo se enfrentan al general Kleeve, cómo son atacados por unos asesinos estilo ninja como Rakham Sear de Quarzite y cómo su camino se cruza con el despiadado General Grievous, el cazador de Jedi y coleccionista de sables láser.
Por supuesto, seremos testigos también de cómo los dos mejores amigos de Caleb, dos soldados clones, cumplen con la Orden 66, acabando con todo lo que el joven padawan amaba y haciendo que se convierta en un fugitivo.
Caleb deberá confiar en contrabandistas como Janus, el capitán de la nave Kasmiri, y antiguos enemigos para lograr su propio camino. No será sencillo cuando todo el Imperio vaya a por él.
Toda esta historia sobre su pasado conecta también con su presente en Keller, donde será traicionado y tendrá que curar sus heridas del ayer para sanar las del hoy. Es una fórmula ya utilizada en algunas historias de superhéroes que narran el origen o pasado de los personajes, pero es llamativo el hecho de que Weisman en la primera parte nos cuenta la Orden 66 para, después, narrarnos cómo se llegó a ese punto, creando interesantes ecos dentro de la propia trama. Todo un juego de analepsis y prolepsis.
La crítica continúa aquí
October 6, 2020
I enjoyed this! I'm halfway through season 3 of STAR WARS: REBELS and I've been meaning to pick up the Kanan comics for a while, finally got to them on Marvel Unlimited.
Much like a lot of the Star Wars comics, it isn't outstanding, but it was a fun romp and some interesting background - I really liked Kanan's master, Billaba, and it was neat seeing another perspective going through Order 66 as a survivor padawan a-la Fallen Order.
Kanan already feels like probably the most fleshed out and interesting character in the show, so having a bit more story of his past was good - his bounty hunter mate Janus is a little samey samey with every other bounty hunter character in Star Wars.
Anyway. Quick enjoyable read to keep my Star Wars buzz going.
Much like a lot of the Star Wars comics, it isn't outstanding, but it was a fun romp and some interesting background - I really liked Kanan's master, Billaba, and it was neat seeing another perspective going through Order 66 as a survivor padawan a-la Fallen Order.
Kanan already feels like probably the most fleshed out and interesting character in the show, so having a bit more story of his past was good - his bounty hunter mate Janus is a little samey samey with every other bounty hunter character in Star Wars.
Anyway. Quick enjoyable read to keep my Star Wars buzz going.
January 18, 2021
Встречайте приключения молодого Кэнана и отряда Феникс из мультсериала "Звёздные войны: Повстанцы".
Непростая судьба была у этого мультсериала, о чём я подробно писал здесь. Если в двух словах, то его поначалу невзлюбили из-за ряда факторов, но постепенно он смог заслужить любовь фанатов и стать достойной частью нового канона. Так вот, действие комикса "Звёздные войны: Кэнан" происходит через некоторое время после того, как Эзра примкнул к отряду, то есть у нас очередной приквел. Рассказывают об одной из многих сложных операций повстанцев в их борьбе с Империей, однако это лишь малая часть комикса. Основу этого произведения составляет огромный флэшбек о детстве лидера отряда Феникс — как он учился в храме джедаев, как стал падаваном, попал на войну, пережил приказ 66, а затем выживал один в холодной-холодной галактике.
Честно говоря, про часть с приключениями отряда Феникс мне сказать особо нечего. Выпуски сконцентрированы больше на экшене и взаимодействии повстанцев друг с другом, поэтому в такие моменты кажется, что смотришь очередную серию мультсериала. Эдакая пропавшая серия, которую ты пропустил в своё время, зато теперь устраняешь этот пробел. Мило, забавно, Фениксы всё ещё классные и душевные, но больше сказать особо нечего, ведь это просто неплохая развлекательная история.
А вот часть про детство Кэнана — вот это уже интересн��. В этих эпизодах события сменяются со скоростью бластерного выстрела. Показывают и быт в храме джедаев, и как главный герой учился джедайскому искусству, показывают и отношения будущего повстанца с его учителем, и его дружбу с клонами, и военные будни, и его жуткое выживание после окончания войны. Этот кусок комикса похож на лучшие эпизоды из мультсериала "Войны клонов", ведь всё тут есть. Драматичная история, яркие персонажи, крышесносный экшен, красивейший рисунок и атмосфера тех самых "Звёздных войн" Джорджа Лукаса. Считаю, что именно эпизоды на войне были лучшими, ибо очень хорошо показана химия между молодым падаваном и молодыми клонами, которые бок о бок воюют с армией сепаратистов. Есть в этих моментах своя атмосфера, можно даже сказать, романтика войны в далёкой-далёкой галактике, что отлично чувствовалось у того же Дэйва Филони. Во все эти тихие и спокойные сцены отлично показано становление Кэнана и клонов, а дальше по комиксу покажут логичное развитие этих же персонажей.
В конечном итоге получается, что эту мини-серию можно считать сразу и продолжением мультсериала "Повстанцы" и мультсериала "Войны клонов". Поэтому фанатам этих произведений я комикс и советую. 12 выпусков чистого концентрированного удовольствия в мире "Star wars". Вот такие каноничные комиксы нам нужны. Не маленький пустячок чисто для развлечения, а драматичная и мрачная история, открывающая завесы тайны на некоторые загадки цикла
Непростая судьба была у этого мультсериала, о чём я подробно писал здесь. Если в двух словах, то его поначалу невзлюбили из-за ряда факторов, но постепенно он смог заслужить любовь фанатов и стать достойной частью нового канона. Так вот, действие комикса "Звёздные войны: Кэнан" происходит через некоторое время после того, как Эзра примкнул к отряду, то есть у нас очередной приквел. Рассказывают об одной из многих сложных операций повстанцев в их борьбе с Империей, однако это лишь малая часть комикса. Основу этого произведения составляет огромный флэшбек о детстве лидера отряда Феникс — как он учился в храме джедаев, как стал падаваном, попал на войну, пережил приказ 66, а затем выживал один в холодной-холодной галактике.
Честно говоря, про часть с приключениями отряда Феникс мне сказать особо нечего. Выпуски сконцентрированы больше на экшене и взаимодействии повстанцев друг с другом, поэтому в такие моменты кажется, что смотришь очередную серию мультсериала. Эдакая пропавшая серия, которую ты пропустил в своё время, зато теперь устраняешь этот пробел. Мило, забавно, Фениксы всё ещё классные и душевные, но больше сказать особо нечего, ведь это просто неплохая развлекательная история.
А вот часть про детство Кэнана — вот это уже интересн��. В этих эпизодах события сменяются со скоростью бластерного выстрела. Показывают и быт в храме джедаев, и как главный герой учился джедайскому искусству, показывают и отношения будущего повстанца с его учителем, и его дружбу с клонами, и военные будни, и его жуткое выживание после окончания войны. Этот кусок комикса похож на лучшие эпизоды из мультсериала "Войны клонов", ведь всё тут есть. Драматичная история, яркие персонажи, крышесносный экшен, красивейший рисунок и атмосфера тех самых "Звёздных войн" Джорджа Лукаса. Считаю, что именно эпизоды на войне были лучшими, ибо очень хорошо показана химия между молодым падаваном и молодыми клонами, которые бок о бок воюют с армией сепаратистов. Есть в этих моментах своя атмосфера, можно даже сказать, романтика войны в далёкой-далёкой галактике, что отлично чувствовалось у того же Дэйва Филони. Во все эти тихие и спокойные сцены отлично показано становление Кэнана и клонов, а дальше по комиксу покажут логичное развитие этих же персонажей.
В конечном итоге получается, что эту мини-серию можно считать сразу и продолжением мультсериала "Повстанцы" и мультсериала "Войны клонов". Поэтому фанатам этих произведений я комикс и советую. 12 выпусков чистого концентрированного удовольствия в мире "Star wars". Вот такие каноничные комиксы нам нужны. Не маленький пустячок чисто для развлечения, а драматичная и мрачная история, открывающая завесы тайны на некоторые загадки цикла
April 26, 2021
El dibujo y el color son taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, taaaaaaaaaaan bonitos que solo por eso es una obra que merece la pena tener en cuenta. Pepe Larraz un orgullo nacional, como Jorge Jiménez, Gabriel Walta, Belén Ortega, Pacheco y tantos otros.
Luego, hablemos del guion. Me ha gustado conocer el pasado de Kanan Jarrus porque le tengo cariño al personaje desde Star Wars Rebels y ha molado encajar todas las piezas de su puzle. Algunas transiciones entre viñetas me han parecido confusas; no me ha quedado muy claro el desarrollo de algunas situaciones y he tenido que releer a ver si me había perdido algo. Ya no sé si es por la traducción, yo que tengo principio de demencia senil prematura o que lo han estructurado todo muy apresurado y condensado para ajustarse al número de páginas, sea como sea a veces me chirriaba un poquito. Pero vamos, una minucia que no impide disfrutar este magnífico cómic.
Luego, hablemos del guion. Me ha gustado conocer el pasado de Kanan Jarrus porque le tengo cariño al personaje desde Star Wars Rebels y ha molado encajar todas las piezas de su puzle. Algunas transiciones entre viñetas me han parecido confusas; no me ha quedado muy claro el desarrollo de algunas situaciones y he tenido que releer a ver si me había perdido algo. Ya no sé si es por la traducción, yo que tengo principio de demencia senil prematura o que lo han estructurado todo muy apresurado y condensado para ajustarse al número de páginas, sea como sea a veces me chirriaba un poquito. Pero vamos, una minucia que no impide disfrutar este magnífico cómic.
July 10, 2021
Pues me ha gustado mucho.
Tanto la historia como el dibujo.
No es necesario haber visto la serie de Rebels para disfrutar de este comic, y no hace ningún spoiler respecto a esa serie, así que se puede leer sin miedo.
Son historias cortas que Kanan va recordando de su niñez. Muy interesante ver su entrenamiento, la orden 66, cómo sobrevivió, cómo se buscó la vida...
Es uno de esos que leeré más de una vez y más de dos.
Tanto la historia como el dibujo.
No es necesario haber visto la serie de Rebels para disfrutar de este comic, y no hace ningún spoiler respecto a esa serie, así que se puede leer sin miedo.
Son historias cortas que Kanan va recordando de su niñez. Muy interesante ver su entrenamiento, la orden 66, cómo sobrevivió, cómo se buscó la vida...
Es uno de esos que leeré más de una vez y más de dos.
October 1, 2020
My kids love Star Wars Rebels. Well, for what it's worth it's a really good show. This has a bit of the Rebels team, but mostly dives into the mysterious back story of Kanan, or more accurately his former life as young apprentice Caleb Dume. Definitely a great read!
February 9, 2022
Kanan <3
April 22, 2022
Caleb Dune > Order 66 > Kanan Jarrus, renegade hero of Star Wars: Rebels! NowI know his origin, do you???
March 7, 2020
omg this made me want to rewatch rebels
also i love depa billaba and i’m glad she has a reworked backstory in the new canon tbh
also i love depa billaba and i’m glad she has a reworked backstory in the new canon tbh
April 5, 2021
Kanan was probably my least favorite character of the Ghost team, but this series gave me a new appreciation for Specter one. Love some trauma, love Depa Billaba, love a fish dad. The art style is also so good. So many wonderful, dynamic poses and backlit illustrations. 10/10
May 10, 2025
Depa Billaba. Grey. Styles. Big-Mouth. STANCE. I love Clone Troopers. I love Jedi. I love when they are friends and when they are trying to kill each other. This is so so good.
May 23, 2022
I found myself enjoying this compilation quite a bit, for which I was extremely grateful. The story was solid, overall . It has plenty of action. I enjoyed the character development as well. I was surprised to see a reference to one of the novels from the Disney canon; I was not expecting to come across that.
I loved the artwork in the series; it was amazing. I loved that the characters were clearly drawn and felt fairly "life-like"; sometimes in comics it feels like the images of the characters are muddled a bit or hurriedly drawn and and it can be hard to tell who is who or what is going on. I also loved the colors that were used; I felt they helped tell the story and move it along.
It was actually kinda cool; I actually recognized a couple of names in the series - Hera Syndulla from the Alphabet Squadron books and Sabine Wren (but I'm not sure why I recognized her name - perhaps she was mentioned in the Alphabet Squadron series? Or perhaps I read about her when I looked up Hera Syndylla while reading the Alphabet Squadron novels?). I have since found out the characters in this comic series are a part of the Rebels cartoon series, so I shall have to watch that once I get a chance.
I thought the author did an excellent job with the "emotional element" of the story.
In any case, it was a fun compilation to read. It is funny, too - whenever I did searches for Star Wars omnibuses online, this collection always came up and was super expensive at the time; I found myself wondering why this was the case and "what the big deal was" about this series. Having read it, I understand now why it is so popular (and expensive at that time), and I found myself wishing I knew Marvel was writing solid stories like this when they regained control of the Star Wars comic franchise. Great story; great characters; solid character development of Kanan Jarrus. I enjoyed it and am glad I took a chance on reading it.
I loved the artwork in the series; it was amazing. I loved that the characters were clearly drawn and felt fairly "life-like"; sometimes in comics it feels like the images of the characters are muddled a bit or hurriedly drawn and and it can be hard to tell who is who or what is going on. I also loved the colors that were used; I felt they helped tell the story and move it along.
It was actually kinda cool; I actually recognized a couple of names in the series - Hera Syndulla from the Alphabet Squadron books and Sabine Wren (but I'm not sure why I recognized her name - perhaps she was mentioned in the Alphabet Squadron series? Or perhaps I read about her when I looked up Hera Syndylla while reading the Alphabet Squadron novels?). I have since found out the characters in this comic series are a part of the Rebels cartoon series, so I shall have to watch that once I get a chance.
I thought the author did an excellent job with the "emotional element" of the story.
In any case, it was a fun compilation to read. It is funny, too - whenever I did searches for Star Wars omnibuses online, this collection always came up and was super expensive at the time; I found myself wondering why this was the case and "what the big deal was" about this series. Having read it, I understand now why it is so popular (and expensive at that time), and I found myself wishing I knew Marvel was writing solid stories like this when they regained control of the Star Wars comic franchise. Great story; great characters; solid character development of Kanan Jarrus. I enjoyed it and am glad I took a chance on reading it.
August 13, 2020
Finally getting around to reading this, and just after I finished the first season of Rebels. Overall, I would say it was a worthy and necessary story to tell and I’m glad I was able to gain even more background into Kanan’s character. And actually learning more about Depa Billaba who’s absence from the Clone Wars show and war itself was extremely strange up until this point. I think the only other thing I would have wanted is to learn how Kanan Jarrus got his name (was Janus Kasmir an influence?).
I was a little nervous at first because the writing seemed to lean towards the “children” side of Rebels, but as the story progressed, it got a little bit mature in it’s story telling. Especially the Order 66 scene, which was really well done. My problems with the story only lay with the “present” time because the flashbacks are way more interesting and fleshed out. I should be excited to see the Rebels crew on another adventure but I’m not. And I get the comparison that Kanan was similar to Ezra is something they wanted to highlight, but it was done by Kanan being called “kid” in all the flashbacks scenes and then telling that person not to call him that. But it wasn’t just every flashback. It was every. Other. Page. For some reason Weisman likes repetition, because that happened a lot— where phrases were repeated pretty consistently.
The art was okay for the most part— I’d say the only thing about it that bothered me was how inconsistent present-day Kanan looked. Sometimes he would look close to his Rebels version and other times he would look like a random person with facial hair. The other art moment I had trouble with is more of a publishing thing. There’s an issue cover with a young Kanan fighting Grevious but that doesn’t happen until the next issue— and it’s Billaba, not Kanan. I thought that was pretty weird.
But overall I liked both halves of the comic (first volume was definitely stronger) and I loved the surprise guest featured in the final issue— I won’t spoil it, but it’s easily one of (if not the) best characters introduced in the new canon. I also appreciated how the last issue mentions that the present day mission felt like “a year”— I got a kick out of that because, well, the production of the comic miniseries was 12 issues, which is a year. I’m sure there are a few other small things that bugged me or blew me away but at the end of the day, this is just a fun and very necessary expansion on Kanan. It acts as both an epilogue and a prologue to A New Dawn, and weaves brilliantly into Rebels. While it may not be the best Star Wars comic ever made, it’s certainly worth your time.
I was a little nervous at first because the writing seemed to lean towards the “children” side of Rebels, but as the story progressed, it got a little bit mature in it’s story telling. Especially the Order 66 scene, which was really well done. My problems with the story only lay with the “present” time because the flashbacks are way more interesting and fleshed out. I should be excited to see the Rebels crew on another adventure but I’m not. And I get the comparison that Kanan was similar to Ezra is something they wanted to highlight, but it was done by Kanan being called “kid” in all the flashbacks scenes and then telling that person not to call him that. But it wasn’t just every flashback. It was every. Other. Page. For some reason Weisman likes repetition, because that happened a lot— where phrases were repeated pretty consistently.
The art was okay for the most part— I’d say the only thing about it that bothered me was how inconsistent present-day Kanan looked. Sometimes he would look close to his Rebels version and other times he would look like a random person with facial hair. The other art moment I had trouble with is more of a publishing thing. There’s an issue cover with a young Kanan fighting Grevious but that doesn’t happen until the next issue— and it’s Billaba, not Kanan. I thought that was pretty weird.
But overall I liked both halves of the comic (first volume was definitely stronger) and I loved the surprise guest featured in the final issue— I won’t spoil it, but it’s easily one of (if not the) best characters introduced in the new canon. I also appreciated how the last issue mentions that the present day mission felt like “a year”— I got a kick out of that because, well, the production of the comic miniseries was 12 issues, which is a year. I’m sure there are a few other small things that bugged me or blew me away but at the end of the day, this is just a fun and very necessary expansion on Kanan. It acts as both an epilogue and a prologue to A New Dawn, and weaves brilliantly into Rebels. While it may not be the best Star Wars comic ever made, it’s certainly worth your time.
September 9, 2019
"Kanan" was a really enjoyable read since I REALLY love Star Wars and am into the comics that are canon and expand the universe. If you're like me and have never seen the "Rebels" show but have seen the Star Wars prequels, you won't have any trouble enjoying this "omnibus". In fact, the big reason I liked this is I knew nothing about the character but knew A LOT of the world he inhabits and was curious how the events affected him.
The opening crawl tells us we're 15 years after the events of "Revenge of the Sith" and Kanan was once a former Jedi Padawan named Caleb Dume to master Depa Billaba, but the book is predominantly told in two flashbacks. The first occurs a little more than 3.5 years into the Clone Wars in a battle on the planet Kaller where we get to see Billaba and Dume fight and learn their pairing is fairly new. Before this Master/Apprentice relationship can develop, Order 66 goes into effect and they go on the run to survive.
The second flashback takes place when Kanan was a youngling a day before his initiate trials to become a Padawan. Yoda, Obi-Wan, and Mace Windu make appearances as observers of the initiate trials and welcome an injured Billaba back to the Jedi Council. This flashback mainly serves as a way to show Kanan's development as a Jedi and how Billaba chooses him as her apprentice. A Separatist plot on the Jedi Temple forces them into action and thus establishes the beginnings of their relationship all the way to their first mission.
I love Star Wars stories where new characters are allowed to take the spotlight since the movies never seem to show how other people in the galaxy are affected by the Skywalker events. The aforementioned Jedi and brief appearances of Palpatine and General Grevous orient us to the bigger universe but only serve as background characters. I also like how we see Kanan as a young Jedi full of questions, emotions, attachment who craves adventure and excitement and also get insight into the thoughts and concerns of Billaba. They make the Jedi seem imperfect and human and remind us that Jedi are on a spectrum. Even the Separatist characters are interesting in that we realize we should be rooting for them to win because they see the rise of the Empire while the Jedi do not.
These 12 issues make the Star Wars universe even richer for me and make me want to see "Rebels". It's a quick read full of great supporting characters, insights into the movies, and fun. If you're into Star Wars, this should be one to read.
The opening crawl tells us we're 15 years after the events of "Revenge of the Sith" and Kanan was once a former Jedi Padawan named Caleb Dume to master Depa Billaba, but the book is predominantly told in two flashbacks. The first occurs a little more than 3.5 years into the Clone Wars in a battle on the planet Kaller where we get to see Billaba and Dume fight and learn their pairing is fairly new. Before this Master/Apprentice relationship can develop, Order 66 goes into effect and they go on the run to survive.
The second flashback takes place when Kanan was a youngling a day before his initiate trials to become a Padawan. Yoda, Obi-Wan, and Mace Windu make appearances as observers of the initiate trials and welcome an injured Billaba back to the Jedi Council. This flashback mainly serves as a way to show Kanan's development as a Jedi and how Billaba chooses him as her apprentice. A Separatist plot on the Jedi Temple forces them into action and thus establishes the beginnings of their relationship all the way to their first mission.
I love Star Wars stories where new characters are allowed to take the spotlight since the movies never seem to show how other people in the galaxy are affected by the Skywalker events. The aforementioned Jedi and brief appearances of Palpatine and General Grevous orient us to the bigger universe but only serve as background characters. I also like how we see Kanan as a young Jedi full of questions, emotions, attachment who craves adventure and excitement and also get insight into the thoughts and concerns of Billaba. They make the Jedi seem imperfect and human and remind us that Jedi are on a spectrum. Even the Separatist characters are interesting in that we realize we should be rooting for them to win because they see the rise of the Empire while the Jedi do not.
These 12 issues make the Star Wars universe even richer for me and make me want to see "Rebels". It's a quick read full of great supporting characters, insights into the movies, and fun. If you're into Star Wars, this should be one to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 13, 2023
I have never watched Star Wars: Rebels. I'm working my way through Clone Wars first, but I've seen this series pop up in a lot of "Best of" lists for Star Wars comics, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Kanan Jarrus looks like an action figure, (or maybe the lead singer of a sci-fi nu-metal band?) and that's just what I want/like, so I checked this out. Plus--he makes me think about Kyle Katarn, one of the many deleted EU characters I wish would return to canon.
I'm glad I did. This is my first exposure to Kanan, and he seems like he's everything you'd ever want to be. A mercenary. A Jedi. A pilot. A pirate. And, he has a Twi'lek girlfriend. Is there anything higher a man can aspire to? Probably not!
This series is 75% flashback, and it's told in reverse order. I don't know how to feel about that. This gimmick doesn't really lend it any special qualities. Or maybe it does, and I'm just too stupid to realize it. Who knows! It's Kanan's origin story, and if I'm being honest, it's really not all that special. He was a Padawan who survived Order 66 and became a mercenary/pirate guy with a ponytail and a chinstrap. It's a story we've heard with Cal Kestis, Reva, and on and on. Not much more complicated than that. Since most of it is set in the Clone Wars-era, you get to see some familiar faces, but they aren't relied on too much. Mostly it's new-ish characters. (If you count a Jedi master you've never heard of and three clones without much personality other than tragic friends-to-enemies stories as "characters.") It's told in two parts. One big flashback about Kanan's life on the run, and then another about how he and his ex-Jedi master met. (I say "ex" because she died, not because she quit being a Jedi.) Then, there's a tiny portion set in the "present" day, where he revisits the location where all the flashbacks happened.
I don't know why I liked this, but I did. Wish-fulfillment, maybe? Oh, to be a cool guy with a pauldron and a lightsaber that has his own pirate crew. The art is good. It doesn't boast any deep characters or interesting story-telling, but it's good Star Wars content, I guess. Maybe I'll come back to it with a new appreciation after I watch Star Wars: Rebels.
I'm glad I did. This is my first exposure to Kanan, and he seems like he's everything you'd ever want to be. A mercenary. A Jedi. A pilot. A pirate. And, he has a Twi'lek girlfriend. Is there anything higher a man can aspire to? Probably not!
This series is 75% flashback, and it's told in reverse order. I don't know how to feel about that. This gimmick doesn't really lend it any special qualities. Or maybe it does, and I'm just too stupid to realize it. Who knows! It's Kanan's origin story, and if I'm being honest, it's really not all that special. He was a Padawan who survived Order 66 and became a mercenary/pirate guy with a ponytail and a chinstrap. It's a story we've heard with Cal Kestis, Reva, and on and on. Not much more complicated than that. Since most of it is set in the Clone Wars-era, you get to see some familiar faces, but they aren't relied on too much. Mostly it's new-ish characters. (If you count a Jedi master you've never heard of and three clones without much personality other than tragic friends-to-enemies stories as "characters.") It's told in two parts. One big flashback about Kanan's life on the run, and then another about how he and his ex-Jedi master met. (I say "ex" because she died, not because she quit being a Jedi.) Then, there's a tiny portion set in the "present" day, where he revisits the location where all the flashbacks happened.
I don't know why I liked this, but I did. Wish-fulfillment, maybe? Oh, to be a cool guy with a pauldron and a lightsaber that has his own pirate crew. The art is good. It doesn't boast any deep characters or interesting story-telling, but it's good Star Wars content, I guess. Maybe I'll come back to it with a new appreciation after I watch Star Wars: Rebels.
December 28, 2024
POPKULTUROWY KOCIOŁEK: Star Wars: Kanan to seria komiksowa, która rozgrywa się dwutorowo. Jedna część scenariusza skupia się na walce załogi „Ducha” przeciwko potężnemu Imperium. Wątek ten przede wszystkim charakteryzuje się widowiskowością. O wiele ciekawsza część historii to jednak mocniejsze skupienie się na przeszłości Kanana, który był kiedyś Calebem Dume’em, młodym padawanem Jedi. Autor skupia się na jego dramatycznych losach w trakcie i po Rozkazie 66, ukazując transformację chłopca w mężczyznę, a w końcu – w symbol nadziei. Przemiana Caleba w Kanana jest tutaj zdecydowanie centralnym motywem całego dzieła.
Greg Weisman naprawdę w intrygujący sposób pokazuje transformację psychologiczną bohatera. Kanan zmaga się z poczuciem winy za śmierć swojej mistrzyni, z utratą wiary w ideały Jedi i z lękiem przed odkryciem. Jego podróż to nie tylko ucieczka przed Imperium, ale także poszukiwanie nowej tożsamości i próba odnalezienia sensu w nowej rzeczywistości.
Komiks porusza również temat relacji międzyludzkich w trudnych czasach. Kanan spotyka na swojej drodze różnych ludzi – przemytników, uciekinierów, byłych żołnierzy Republiki. Każda z tych relacji ma wpływ na jego rozwój. Uczy się ufać, ale też doświadcza zdrady. Zaczyna rozumieć, że przetrwanie zależy od współpracy i solidarności. Szczególnie ważna jest relacja Kanana z ekipą „Ducha”, która pojawia się w retrospekcjach. Widzimy zalążki więzi, które zostały mocniej rozwinięte w animowanym serialu SW: Rebelianci.
Mocną stroną tytułu jest tu także złożona postać tytułowego bohatera. Kanan, aby przeżyć, musi podejmować trudne moralne decyzje. Czasami musi kraść, oszukiwać, a nawet używać przemocy. Komiks pokazuje, że w walce o przetrwanie nie zawsze da się postępować zgodnie z Kodeksem Jedi. Ten wątek dodaje historii głębi i realizmu....
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Greg Weisman naprawdę w intrygujący sposób pokazuje transformację psychologiczną bohatera. Kanan zmaga się z poczuciem winy za śmierć swojej mistrzyni, z utratą wiary w ideały Jedi i z lękiem przed odkryciem. Jego podróż to nie tylko ucieczka przed Imperium, ale także poszukiwanie nowej tożsamości i próba odnalezienia sensu w nowej rzeczywistości.
Komiks porusza również temat relacji międzyludzkich w trudnych czasach. Kanan spotyka na swojej drodze różnych ludzi – przemytników, uciekinierów, byłych żołnierzy Republiki. Każda z tych relacji ma wpływ na jego rozwój. Uczy się ufać, ale też doświadcza zdrady. Zaczyna rozumieć, że przetrwanie zależy od współpracy i solidarności. Szczególnie ważna jest relacja Kanana z ekipą „Ducha”, która pojawia się w retrospekcjach. Widzimy zalążki więzi, które zostały mocniej rozwinięte w animowanym serialu SW: Rebelianci.
Mocną stroną tytułu jest tu także złożona postać tytułowego bohatera. Kanan, aby przeżyć, musi podejmować trudne moralne decyzje. Czasami musi kraść, oszukiwać, a nawet używać przemocy. Komiks pokazuje, że w walce o przetrwanie nie zawsze da się postępować zgodnie z Kodeksem Jedi. Ten wątek dodaje historii głębi i realizmu....
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May 9, 2017
Kanan has such an interesting past, and while we get to see bits and pieces of it in 'Rebels,' this story really shows how youngling Caleb Dume became former Jedi and rebel Kanan Jarrus. I loved the way this story was set up, with it reading almost backwards. By starting with the consequences of Order 66 and moving into Kanan's time on Kaller, we learn why he's reluctant to return there. It was hard to see Styles and Grey turn on Kanan, and it broke my heart to see Grey question what they'd been forced to do and sacrifice himself to make things right. Kanan's despair over losing his Master, Depa Billaba, was terrible, and while Janus Kasmir wasn't the best role model, I liked the relationship that grew between him and Kanan, and I was glad that Kanan wasn't alone. The second portion of the book was flashbacks as Kanan recovered in a bacta-tank, and I liked the way the present was woven in with his memories. I liked meeting Depa Billaba, and I liked learning more about the bond she and Kanan shared. Of course, knowing her fate made everything bittersweet, but she was a good teacher for Kanan, and her death still effects him. I liked that it was his friends being in danger of execution and the echoes of facing his own execution on Kaller that woke Kanan, and of course he saved the day. The last little bit set up the introduction of the Inquisitor and gave a sweet cameo for Janus. Overall, this was a great story, giving a lot of background for Kanan and really fleshing out his character as seen in 'Rebels.' The art was good, with bright colors, distinct characters, and fluid action, and I liked the overall tone it created. A must-read for any Star Wars fan!
June 2, 2020
Absolute visual knock out of the park! Fell in love with the crew of The Ghost on Star Wars Rebels. Realized over the four seasons, Hera and Kanan were one of my favorite fictional couples maybe ever. This book does loosely interweave the crew of The Ghost with the story of Kanan’s past and both stories center around one planet. The art in this book is Spellbinding! Several different collaborators contribute to one of my favorite Star Wars stories under the Marvel banner. Even more time could have been spent with a Kanan and his master but it still all works out, additionally there’s a decent amount of story time also given to Hera, Zeb, Sabine and of course Ezra that it really was one of the best series I’ve read that is an adventure story meant as a companion to an animated series. The story is tied and ends well. An absolute joy to add to my Star Wars book shelf.
October 1, 2017
For some reason I thought this contained new issues of Kanan (it doesn't...), so I ended up rereading the entire series on accident. That's fine with me, it's a fun series. It was strange to have the backstory for the characters provided in the second half of the graphic novel, followed by just a short continuation of the story present-day. And it's disappointing that's the end, though I understand it continues on in other media elsewhere. On this re-read I picked up on smaller things I've learned about the Star Wars universe (I now understand the Fulcrum reference - yesss!) which helped me appreciate it all the more. Too bad it ended, I would have been interested in seeing what other hijinks Kanan got up to.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2019
I bought this after the Star Wars Rebels finale mostly because I was full of emotion. I don't read a ton of graphic novels, and especially not Star Wars graphic novels. So, keep that in mind as I have no idea how to review this book.
I wish I hadn't waited so long to dive into this! But, it did fill the hole in my heart left by Star Wars Rebels and it kind of made me less sad about that damn ending. The art in this is beautiful, with a ton of full-page illustrations that made my eyes so happy. It was fun to read more about Kanan, and this tied in so nicely with his story line training Ezra in the show. I especially enjoyed the bits about his Master, Depa Billaba, who is also super-cool.
So, basically, if you like Star Wars Rebels this is a must read!
I wish I hadn't waited so long to dive into this! But, it did fill the hole in my heart left by Star Wars Rebels and it kind of made me less sad about that damn ending. The art in this is beautiful, with a ton of full-page illustrations that made my eyes so happy. It was fun to read more about Kanan, and this tied in so nicely with his story line training Ezra in the show. I especially enjoyed the bits about his Master, Depa Billaba, who is also super-cool.
So, basically, if you like Star Wars Rebels this is a must read!
February 25, 2021
Rebels fanboy here, so take this glowing review with a grain of salt. ;)
Wow! This 12-issue run reads like the perfect mash-up of The Clone Wars and Rebels. Pretty sure this is at least the 3rd time I've read it, and it never ceases to entertain me. I know that LucasFilm's policy on canon comics is to leave them be, but if ever a comic needed to be animated . . . It would be cool to see on the small screen. Using a combination of TCW and Rebels-style animation.
We get a good bit of Kanan's back story here, and a really good look at life as a young Padawan. We also get an idea of what it was like for such a young Jedi to survive after Order 66. Finally, we get a really good chapter in the history of the Ghost Crew. Really, really well done!
4.5 Stars!
Wow! This 12-issue run reads like the perfect mash-up of The Clone Wars and Rebels. Pretty sure this is at least the 3rd time I've read it, and it never ceases to entertain me. I know that LucasFilm's policy on canon comics is to leave them be, but if ever a comic needed to be animated . . . It would be cool to see on the small screen. Using a combination of TCW and Rebels-style animation.
We get a good bit of Kanan's back story here, and a really good look at life as a young Padawan. We also get an idea of what it was like for such a young Jedi to survive after Order 66. Finally, we get a really good chapter in the history of the Ghost Crew. Really, really well done!
4.5 Stars!
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May 17, 2022He disfrutado más la primera parte, con Kanan teniendo que sobrevivir como puede y aprendiendo por las malas lo dura que puede ser la galaxia. La segunda parte ahonda más en la relación con su maestra y cómo llegó al inicio de la historia, dando más contexto a inicio, pero como digo creo que esta parte del cómic pierde al lado del boom que supone empezar como empiezan las desventuras de Kanan.
Pero si algo destaca es el trabajo de Pepe Larraz, que muy seguramente sea el mejor dibujante que tienen en nómina en Marvel. Un trazo limpio, claro y apoyado en unos colores de David Curiel que dan muchísima vida a la galaxia.
Pero si algo destaca es el trabajo de Pepe Larraz, que muy seguramente sea el mejor dibujante que tienen en nómina en Marvel. Un trazo limpio, claro y apoyado en unos colores de David Curiel que dan muchísima vida a la galaxia.
May 11, 2025
This remains one of my favourite miniseries of all time. I am fortunate enough to have the hardcover omnibus, though I can't quite recall why (I think it was cheaper than buying the seperate TPBs? It was years ago). I am always hooked from the very first issue. Weisman created something quite special here. I always felt that Depa Billaba got a raw deal in the Legends canon, so I - the self-confessed EU fanatic - much prefer this story for her.
Oddly enough, this Disney comic was contradicted by Bad Batch. I remember being so annoyed during that first episode that I refused to continue with the show for some weeks!
Such is my love for this miniseries.
Oddly enough, this Disney comic was contradicted by Bad Batch. I remember being so annoyed during that first episode that I refused to continue with the show for some weeks!
Such is my love for this miniseries.
July 29, 2019
So let me start by saying I’m probably a little bias in my review of the book because Rebels is probably my favorite piece of Star Wars fiction outside of the Original Trilogy. Despite me saying this, I really do believe this books tells a compelling story set inside the Star Wars universe. It shares a bit of insight as to what it was like for a padewon when Order 66 was issued and what it is like surviving afterwards.
If you are a fan of Rebels this is a must read because it gives backstory to Kanan. The father figure of the series.
If you are a fan of Rebels this is a must read because it gives backstory to Kanan. The father figure of the series.
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March 2, 2020Kanan Omnibus is very intriguing and has a really good story. The genre of this book is science fantasy and comic fantasy. In this book, you follow Kanan's journey throughout the universe and the ways he changes and becomes a different person. Kanan was a Jedi padawan he slowly gets older and becomes a scavenger and a rebel. He puts together a crew of many different types of people. The most interesting part of the book is at the climax and at the beginning because that is when most of the incidences happen.
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