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Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures (IDW)
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures (2021-2022) #7
As the galaxy prepares for its Republic Fair, Qort and Farzala are sent on a diplomatic mission to negotiate with the Hutts, who have joined them in the fight against the Drengir. But relations turn sour, and it’s going to take all of their training to get them out of the situation! Writer Daniel José Older, bestselling author of Star Wars: Last Shot and artist Harvey Tolibao bring IDW into The High Republic, a massive publishing crossover spanning comics and prose!
29 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2021
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Daniel José Older
182 books1,964 followersDaniel José Older is the New York Times bestselling author of the Young Adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher (Scholastic), the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series (Penguin), and the upcoming Middle Grade sci-fi adventure Flood City (Scholastic). He won the International Latino Book Award and has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, the Mythopoeic Award, the Locus Award, the Andre Norton Award, and yes, the World Fantasy Award. Shadowshaper was named one of Esquire’s 80 Books Every Person Should Read. You can find his thoughts on writing, read dispatches from his decade-long career as an NYC paramedic and hear his music at http://danieljoseolder.net/, on youtube and @djolder on twitter.
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September 22, 2021
3.5 stars.
I think this has to be my favorite issue in the series so far. And that's saying a lot because I have really been enjoying it.
The way everything played out was really inspiring and exactly how I wanted things to go. Though, it did have a great deal more deep-cutting speeches. Not that I'm complaining, because I really liked them.
Farzala was a very interesting narrator and now I wish we had had more of him from an earlier point.
Sure, this issue was certainly more relaxed and less impactful than previous ones have been but it had its own kind of emotional intensity that I always love when reading. Just because it didn't end in some sort of huge cliffhanger I do give it the title of the chill chapter, however action-packed it really was.
It does seem like now this Nal Hutta arc is over and that makes me sad because I wanted to get to explore a place so known in this new, different, light and it seems like the time has run over. Off to new places to explore, then.
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This issue had so many amazing quotes.
I think it may be my favorite from this series so far. I don't know, it touched something deep inside me.
And it was pretty fun too.
RTC.
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I don't know why, but it seems like I'm always falling behind where Star Wars comics have anything to do. So, I have a couple of issues to read but, hey, that just makes it much more fun.
As things stand, I don't quite know where we are going to go in this series but the fact that is located on Nal Hutta is pretty cool. Just seeing the difference between the one we know later on in the timeline and the current one is gonna be a lot of fun, which already was.
“The truth is, those Tal Bota stories have it all wrong. The Jedi becomes a master by facing our fear, not pretending we don’t feel it. And the only way to do that is by realizing that a true Jedi is never really alone!”
I think this has to be my favorite issue in the series so far. And that's saying a lot because I have really been enjoying it.
The way everything played out was really inspiring and exactly how I wanted things to go. Though, it did have a great deal more deep-cutting speeches. Not that I'm complaining, because I really liked them.
Farzala was a very interesting narrator and now I wish we had had more of him from an earlier point.
“Ah, young Farzala, you are afraid, you say? Let me tell you, fear is not the enemy… fear is also one of the great teachers, you know? How can one expect to overcome something they’ve never experienced, hm? How can we learn about something we’ve never felt? We cannot let fear rule us, hm? But we are fools if we think we’ll never feel it. Each time we feel fear it is an opportunity to become better at overcoming fear!”
Sure, this issue was certainly more relaxed and less impactful than previous ones have been but it had its own kind of emotional intensity that I always love when reading. Just because it didn't end in some sort of huge cliffhanger I do give it the title of the chill chapter, however action-packed it really was.
It does seem like now this Nal Hutta arc is over and that makes me sad because I wanted to get to explore a place so known in this new, different, light and it seems like the time has run over. Off to new places to explore, then.
“I see master. On the day death comes for me I will not fear it. But today will not be that day!”
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This issue had so many amazing quotes.
I think it may be my favorite from this series so far. I don't know, it touched something deep inside me.
And it was pretty fun too.
RTC.
___________
I don't know why, but it seems like I'm always falling behind where Star Wars comics have anything to do. So, I have a couple of issues to read but, hey, that just makes it much more fun.
As things stand, I don't quite know where we are going to go in this series but the fact that is located on Nal Hutta is pretty cool. Just seeing the difference between the one we know later on in the timeline and the current one is gonna be a lot of fun, which already was.
August 24, 2021
I love Farzala's character development and the lessons he's learning in this two-part story. Consodering this is a children's comic, there are some really deep topics being discussed that also serve as a great reminder for all adults. All of this is mixed with a humorous and exciting subplot on the Vessel which creates a perfect blend of emotionality and fun!
August 31, 2021
When last we left the cast of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, things had gone from bad to worse for the crew of the Vessel, as Farzala and Leox are taken hostage by the saboteurs that foiled their diplomatic mission.
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The High Republic has excelled in numerous ways, but most notable to me is the way in which the era has built upon the teachings of the Jedi that we were first fully introduced to us during the Prequel Era. With the last two waves of novels and comics, we have seen Jedi struggle with their emotions, find balance in the Force, grapple with the lure of the Dark Side, and form very close attachments (which are apparently not as forbidden as we were led to believe). This approach has created incredibly nuanced, fleshed-out, and relatable characters. Because they struggle and they grow.
It is hard to think about the fall of Anakin, without recalling Yoda’s sage words: “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." And fear is the central focus of “Mission to Bilbousa, Part II.” Particularly Farzala’s fear as he considers the predicament he’s in and his personal aspirations, built on the legends of Jedi presented in Holovids.
As Farzala sits in the cage he’s being held in, he reflects back on the teachings of his master, Obratuk Glii, who slipped into a deep hibernation in the previous issue. Rather than avoid fear entirely, Glii teaches Farzala that in order to defeat fear, you have to know fear. This moment of reflection gives Farzala the encouragement he needs to break Leox and himself out of their cages and save the day.
While Farzala conquers his fears, another plight is ongoing aboard the Vessel where Qort, Affie, and Geode are trying to fend off the pirates that have overtaken the ship. While they mostly get things under control, it takes Obratuk Glii awakening from his hibernation to ensure that our heroes survive.
This issue of The High Republic Adventures ends on a high note as Farzala considers his newfound understanding of fear and as the crew takes on discussions with the Hutts — Jabba and Skarabda to be more specific.
As always, Harvey Tolibao and Rebecca Nalty have created a gorgeous and captivating issue. The character designs and coloring add so much depth and realness to the story unfolding on the pages. I am so curious to see where Daniel José Older will take us next as Farzala and Qort come into their own as Padawans in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures.
READ MORE: https://yourmoneygeek.com/review-star...
The High Republic has excelled in numerous ways, but most notable to me is the way in which the era has built upon the teachings of the Jedi that we were first fully introduced to us during the Prequel Era. With the last two waves of novels and comics, we have seen Jedi struggle with their emotions, find balance in the Force, grapple with the lure of the Dark Side, and form very close attachments (which are apparently not as forbidden as we were led to believe). This approach has created incredibly nuanced, fleshed-out, and relatable characters. Because they struggle and they grow.
It is hard to think about the fall of Anakin, without recalling Yoda’s sage words: “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." And fear is the central focus of “Mission to Bilbousa, Part II.” Particularly Farzala’s fear as he considers the predicament he’s in and his personal aspirations, built on the legends of Jedi presented in Holovids.
As Farzala sits in the cage he’s being held in, he reflects back on the teachings of his master, Obratuk Glii, who slipped into a deep hibernation in the previous issue. Rather than avoid fear entirely, Glii teaches Farzala that in order to defeat fear, you have to know fear. This moment of reflection gives Farzala the encouragement he needs to break Leox and himself out of their cages and save the day.
While Farzala conquers his fears, another plight is ongoing aboard the Vessel where Qort, Affie, and Geode are trying to fend off the pirates that have overtaken the ship. While they mostly get things under control, it takes Obratuk Glii awakening from his hibernation to ensure that our heroes survive.
This issue of The High Republic Adventures ends on a high note as Farzala considers his newfound understanding of fear and as the crew takes on discussions with the Hutts — Jabba and Skarabda to be more specific.
As always, Harvey Tolibao and Rebecca Nalty have created a gorgeous and captivating issue. The character designs and coloring add so much depth and realness to the story unfolding on the pages. I am so curious to see where Daniel José Older will take us next as Farzala and Qort come into their own as Padawans in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures.
August 18, 2021
”How can we learn about something we’ve never felt? We cannot let fear rule us, h? But we are foolls if we think we’ll never feel it. Each time we feel fear… it is an opportunity to become better at overcoing fear!”
Farzala's mission to negotiate with the Hutts alongside his master Obratuk, his fellow padawan Qort and the eccentric crew of the Vessel has gone horribly wrong. Farzala is captured, and marauders have taken over his ship and are threatening the lives of Qort, Affie and Geode.
This issue is focused on Farzala and his emotional struggles. He is experiencing fear unlike ever before, and he doesn't quite know how to deal with that, since in his mind, Jedi aren't supposed to ever be afraid. I love how this issue tackled that idea and how, through the character of Master Obratuk (who, by the way, is iconic and amazing), Farzala learns that fear is not the enemy. It is not forbidden or wrong - it is a natural part of life. The High Republic has done a wonderful job at taking the complex relationship the Jedi have with emotions - everything from love, worry, attachment, fear to hatred - and allowed its characters to have these deep conversations about them. The fact that the Jedi have these conversations and openly encourage them is one of the things that most sets it apart from, say, the prequel era.
Also, it was cool seeing Jabba for the first time in the High Republic era! Unsurprisingly, he was a dick even back then, two hundred years before the films.
I'm loving that Farzala and Qort are getting more time in the spotlight, and I can't wait to see where their characters' journeys will go. Can't wait for the next issue!
Farzala's mission to negotiate with the Hutts alongside his master Obratuk, his fellow padawan Qort and the eccentric crew of the Vessel has gone horribly wrong. Farzala is captured, and marauders have taken over his ship and are threatening the lives of Qort, Affie and Geode.
This issue is focused on Farzala and his emotional struggles. He is experiencing fear unlike ever before, and he doesn't quite know how to deal with that, since in his mind, Jedi aren't supposed to ever be afraid. I love how this issue tackled that idea and how, through the character of Master Obratuk (who, by the way, is iconic and amazing), Farzala learns that fear is not the enemy. It is not forbidden or wrong - it is a natural part of life. The High Republic has done a wonderful job at taking the complex relationship the Jedi have with emotions - everything from love, worry, attachment, fear to hatred - and allowed its characters to have these deep conversations about them. The fact that the Jedi have these conversations and openly encourage them is one of the things that most sets it apart from, say, the prequel era.
Also, it was cool seeing Jabba for the first time in the High Republic era! Unsurprisingly, he was a dick even back then, two hundred years before the films.
I'm loving that Farzala and Qort are getting more time in the spotlight, and I can't wait to see where their characters' journeys will go. Can't wait for the next issue!
August 21, 2021
While this story arc still lacks the depth and emotional core of the previous High Republic Adventures arc contained in issue 1-5, this was a step up from Issue #6= partially because I have gotten used to the sidequest feel of this next arc and Issue #7 was just more fun.
Both the parallel subplots with our heroes were well done- the sequence on the Vessel was quite fun, and the sequence on the ground is beginning to prove that Farzala has potential for interesting character growth, even if what we have so far is a padawan story arc we have seen so many times before.
also, the cover for next issue shows Lula, Zeen, and Yoda on it so perhaps all of our core cast from the first Adventures arc will be back together again- so that's a good sign.
Definitely more of a 3.5 than a true 4, but I'm more interested in seeing where this arc is going than I was after Issue #6.
Both the parallel subplots with our heroes were well done- the sequence on the Vessel was quite fun, and the sequence on the ground is beginning to prove that Farzala has potential for interesting character growth, even if what we have so far is a padawan story arc we have seen so many times before.
also, the cover for next issue shows Lula, Zeen, and Yoda on it so perhaps all of our core cast from the first Adventures arc will be back together again- so that's a good sign.
Definitely more of a 3.5 than a true 4, but I'm more interested in seeing where this arc is going than I was after Issue #6.
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August 19, 2021
Bylo to fajn jako vždycky ❤️.
August 19, 2021
Into this crazed thousand-year-old three-eyed tentacled Jedi master with a dark sense of humor.
January 4, 2022
A story about overcoming fear.
September 30, 2021
The latest issue of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures continues where the last one left off, with a small group of Jedi trying to formalise their alliance with the criminal Hutt Cartel in order to combat the deadly Dengir; but someone’s taken over their ship and fired on the peace talks, resulting in our heroes either captured or on the run.
The issue opens in a similar way to the last one, with the padawan Farzala remembering watching holovideos in his youth, depicting the adventures of the legendary Jedi master Tal Bota. At first Farzala thinks of his old adoration of the stories to be foolish, and chastises himself for feeling fear now that he’s a prisoner of the Hutts. We even get a nod to other stories in The High Republic as he thinks of the great Jedi of his era that have been lost of killed in the fight against the Nihil and the Drengir.
This is what the focus of the issue really is, as we get to see Farzala coming to terms with the things that he’s been through, remembering the lessons taught to him by his own master, and realising that being without fear is impossible, but it’s his job to overcome the fear that he’s feeling. It’s a nice narrative journey for him, as whilst we’ve seen him overcoming some dangerous situations in past issues he’s always been surrounded by his friends. This is the first time that we see him having to get by on his own, and it gives us some more insight into the character that’s been fairly lacking up to this point. The flashback to his learning from his master is a particularly good moment, and a pretty poignant one too.
Elsewhere, the issue also checks in with the rest of the crew of Vessel, as well as fellow padawan Qort, who are currently trying to both hide from the mercenaries that have taken over the ship, as well as figuring out a plan to regain control. These segments are a lot of fun, especially when they start freaking out about how creepy Geode is (which is completely understandable).
If I have one criticism about the issue is that the story gets wrapped up a bit too quickly. I’ve found that this story has been a lot better than the initial arc for the series, and I’m a little disappointed that it wrapped up in just two issues. I’d have enjoyed spending longer on this story and seeing more time given over to the characters; but perhaps this is something that Daniel Jose Older will be exploring more in future instalments.
Harvey Tolibao and Rebecca Nalty provide the art and the colours for the issue respectively, and do a good job with things. Everywhere has a specific look to it, with the interior of Vessesl having blue shades to the panels, whilst the prison that Farzala is in has sickly green tones, and the flashbacks to his lessons with his master have rich oranges and reds. These distinct colour pallets mean that you instantly know where you are whenever the scenes change, and make it a lot easier to keep track of things without even realising you’re registering it. Tolibao does has some great moments with the artwork, with the few spots of action looking very nice, particularly the moment when Obratuk Glii deploys several light sabres with his many arms.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures continues to be an entertaining and engaging book, one that seems to have found an excellent balance between action, story, and character development; a balance I hope continues into the future stories.
The issue opens in a similar way to the last one, with the padawan Farzala remembering watching holovideos in his youth, depicting the adventures of the legendary Jedi master Tal Bota. At first Farzala thinks of his old adoration of the stories to be foolish, and chastises himself for feeling fear now that he’s a prisoner of the Hutts. We even get a nod to other stories in The High Republic as he thinks of the great Jedi of his era that have been lost of killed in the fight against the Nihil and the Drengir.
This is what the focus of the issue really is, as we get to see Farzala coming to terms with the things that he’s been through, remembering the lessons taught to him by his own master, and realising that being without fear is impossible, but it’s his job to overcome the fear that he’s feeling. It’s a nice narrative journey for him, as whilst we’ve seen him overcoming some dangerous situations in past issues he’s always been surrounded by his friends. This is the first time that we see him having to get by on his own, and it gives us some more insight into the character that’s been fairly lacking up to this point. The flashback to his learning from his master is a particularly good moment, and a pretty poignant one too.
Elsewhere, the issue also checks in with the rest of the crew of Vessel, as well as fellow padawan Qort, who are currently trying to both hide from the mercenaries that have taken over the ship, as well as figuring out a plan to regain control. These segments are a lot of fun, especially when they start freaking out about how creepy Geode is (which is completely understandable).
If I have one criticism about the issue is that the story gets wrapped up a bit too quickly. I’ve found that this story has been a lot better than the initial arc for the series, and I’m a little disappointed that it wrapped up in just two issues. I’d have enjoyed spending longer on this story and seeing more time given over to the characters; but perhaps this is something that Daniel Jose Older will be exploring more in future instalments.
Harvey Tolibao and Rebecca Nalty provide the art and the colours for the issue respectively, and do a good job with things. Everywhere has a specific look to it, with the interior of Vessesl having blue shades to the panels, whilst the prison that Farzala is in has sickly green tones, and the flashbacks to his lessons with his master have rich oranges and reds. These distinct colour pallets mean that you instantly know where you are whenever the scenes change, and make it a lot easier to keep track of things without even realising you’re registering it. Tolibao does has some great moments with the artwork, with the few spots of action looking very nice, particularly the moment when Obratuk Glii deploys several light sabres with his many arms.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures continues to be an entertaining and engaging book, one that seems to have found an excellent balance between action, story, and character development; a balance I hope continues into the future stories.
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