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Star Wars: Republic #8
Star Wars: Rite of Passage
A royal heir has been kidnapped - along with Jedi Master Tholme, who was protecting the boy. Now two of Tholme's former Padawans have teamed up to rescue their master, unaware of the forces arrayed against them. Their most immediate foes are a father and son team of Morgukai assassins, who have the training and the weapons to go toe-to-toe with Jedi. But behind it all are the machinations of the notorious Count Dooku!
Collects Star Wars #42-45
Collects Star Wars #42-45
120 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2004
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John Ostrander
2,086 books171 followersJohn Ostrander is an American writer of comic books. He is best known for his work on Suicide Squad, Grimjack and Star Wars: Legacy, series he helped create.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
Originally an actor in a Chicago theatre company, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", who appeared the First Comics series Warp!, based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He is co-creator of the character Grimjack with Timothy Truman, who originally appeared in a back up story in the First Comics title, Starslayer, before going on to appear in his own book, again published by First Comics in the mid 1980s. First Comics ceased publication in 1991, by which time Ostrander was already doing work for other comics companies (his first scripts for DC Comics were published in 1986).
Prior to his career in comic books, Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. His in-depth explorations of morality were later used in his work writing The Spectre, a DC Comics series about the manifestation of the wrath of God. His focus on the character's human aspect, a dead police detective from the 1930s named Jim Corrigan, and his exploration of moral and theological themes brought new life to a character often thought of as impossible to write. He has also worked on Firestorm, Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Manhunter, Suicide Squad, and Wasteland for DC.
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December 12, 2023
Set in 30BBY
Torn between 2 or 3 stars, and the verdict will be 3. Because of the beautiful artwork and great coloring.
“You are a being of infinite worth.” - Tholme
Good story, with Quinlan Vos, Aayla Secura and others. We get some nice moments with plenty of action and Master-Apprentice scenes. The main enemy here is the Morgukais who are hunting Jedis and pretty much can deflect lightsabers.
The thing that mainly made me go towards 2 stars it was simply because it's an ok story and the secondary plot that takes place with Quinlan's Master Tholme, is really boring and you wouldn't really care about any of it.
Torn between 2 or 3 stars, and the verdict will be 3. Because of the beautiful artwork and great coloring.
“You are a being of infinite worth.” - Tholme
Good story, with Quinlan Vos, Aayla Secura and others. We get some nice moments with plenty of action and Master-Apprentice scenes. The main enemy here is the Morgukais who are hunting Jedis and pretty much can deflect lightsabers.
The thing that mainly made me go towards 2 stars it was simply because it's an ok story and the secondary plot that takes place with Quinlan's Master Tholme, is really boring and you wouldn't really care about any of it.
January 2, 2020
Was great seeing one of my favorite Star Wars characters, Quinlan Vos, in action again! Strong story that makes more sense in the larger scale of things!
1st read of 2020 is now complete.
1st read of 2020 is now complete.
July 2, 2016
Star Wars Legends Project #79
Background: Republic: Rite of Passage came out in 4 issues from May to September 2002. The trade paperback was released in February 2004. It was written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jan Duursema. A real dream team, Ostrander and Duursema are frequent collaborators who worked together on dozens and dozens of issues, including Republic, Legacy, and Dawn of the Jedi.
Rite of Passage is set about a year after Star Wars: Darkness (my review), 29 years before the Battle of Yavin. It primarily features Aayla Secura, Quinlan Vos, and Tholme. Count Dooku plays a minor role.
Summary: Having gone their separate ways for awhile, Quin finds himself reunited with his former padawan Aayla when her current master Tholme, who also happens to be Quin's old master, is kidnapped along with Aayla's cousin, the prime heir of a powerful Twi'lek family. Aayla is not quite a Jedi Knight and Quin is not quite a Jedi Master, and they'll both find themselves pushed to the limits of their abilities and their endurance if they're to succeed.
Review: I trust that this isn't the end of the Quinlan Vos's story, but it is the end of the arc that began with Star Wars: Twilight (my review), as Quin and Aayla are back together for her final mission as an apprentice with the stakes about as high as they can possibly be. It's a fitting trial for them both.
The main thing I didn't particularly care for in this story is that the villain's plot doesn't make much sense, and the Jedi's primary adversaries are too good. There is a kind of explanation of how that can be, but there are a few instances (most notably one involving lava) where it's unclear how anyone could survive without Force powers, and they just seem to get through unscathed without any explanation.
Fortunately, these are just kind of the surface trappings of a story that is much more about concluding the emotional journey that both Quin and Aayla have been on for the past few dozen issues, and that it accomplishes in spades. The ending feels both satisfyingly complete on its own, and open to further adventures, which is exactly where you want to be. I'm particularly excited to see more of Aayla, as she really started coming into her own as a character partway through Quin's arc. I definitely recommend the Ostrander/Duursema portion of this storyline!
B+
Background: Republic: Rite of Passage came out in 4 issues from May to September 2002. The trade paperback was released in February 2004. It was written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jan Duursema. A real dream team, Ostrander and Duursema are frequent collaborators who worked together on dozens and dozens of issues, including Republic, Legacy, and Dawn of the Jedi.
Rite of Passage is set about a year after Star Wars: Darkness (my review), 29 years before the Battle of Yavin. It primarily features Aayla Secura, Quinlan Vos, and Tholme. Count Dooku plays a minor role.
Summary: Having gone their separate ways for awhile, Quin finds himself reunited with his former padawan Aayla when her current master Tholme, who also happens to be Quin's old master, is kidnapped along with Aayla's cousin, the prime heir of a powerful Twi'lek family. Aayla is not quite a Jedi Knight and Quin is not quite a Jedi Master, and they'll both find themselves pushed to the limits of their abilities and their endurance if they're to succeed.
Review: I trust that this isn't the end of the Quinlan Vos's story, but it is the end of the arc that began with Star Wars: Twilight (my review), as Quin and Aayla are back together for her final mission as an apprentice with the stakes about as high as they can possibly be. It's a fitting trial for them both.
The main thing I didn't particularly care for in this story is that the villain's plot doesn't make much sense, and the Jedi's primary adversaries are too good. There is a kind of explanation of how that can be, but there are a few instances (most notably one involving lava) where it's unclear how anyone could survive without Force powers, and they just seem to get through unscathed without any explanation.
Fortunately, these are just kind of the surface trappings of a story that is much more about concluding the emotional journey that both Quin and Aayla have been on for the past few dozen issues, and that it accomplishes in spades. The ending feels both satisfyingly complete on its own, and open to further adventures, which is exactly where you want to be. I'm particularly excited to see more of Aayla, as she really started coming into her own as a character partway through Quin's arc. I definitely recommend the Ostrander/Duursema portion of this storyline!
B+
December 12, 2016
28 BBY
In my review of Clone Wars Vol. 4: Light and Dark, I mentioned that it was by far the most interesting of the Clone Wars graphic novels, mainly because of the featured Jedi in those issues: Aayla Secura and Quinlan Vos. When I saw Rite of Passage on the shelf t a comic book store, I was immediately interested since it features those two characters. We get to see how Quinlan met Aayla on the Twi'lek planet, Ryloth, when they were children. While Quinlan was with his master attempting to divulge a plot in the Ryloth government, Quinlan sensed that little Aayla was in trouble and went to save her. With her sensitivity to the force, Aayla was taken for Jedi training. Many years later, another mission to Ryloth presents itself, and Aayla is the perfect undercover agent. When she seeks Quinlan's help to save their master, we find that both Aayla and Quinlan undergo their rite of passage to become Jedi Knights.
This book is done by the same tem who does many of the Clone Wars comics, so the art had a Clone Wars tone to it. Getting to see the relationship between Quinlan and Aayla and the relationship they share with their master was a really interesting back story and addition to their character development that we really do not see elsewhere with these awesome Jedi.
February 11, 2013
In hindsight, now I know the big arcs that were coming during the Clone Wars period it makes a certain amount of sense that this was a stopgap piece, a little mini-adventure that allowed Aayla Secura to become a fully fledged Jedi Knight in time for the big storyline. There's not too much to write home about this one storywise but again, compared to similar attempts elsewhere, this one zips along at a nice pace, has a good range of bad guys and does a good job of getting the adrenaline going. However, it would probably still only warrant 3 stars if it weren't for Duursema's art which really makes this one pop out. I've really grown to love what she's done for the Star Wars EU and I get a little excited everytime I see her name on the cover now
December 28, 2023
Jedi Master Tholme and his new apprentice Aayla Secura have come to the world of her birth to involve themselves in local politics on the Twilek home world of Ryloth. Inheritances and political power are at stake following a kidnapping, performed by two assassins from a practically extinct culture, equipped with armour and weapons capable of withstanding blows from light sabres. The ravelling of this plot brings Quinlan Vos and the Devaronian Villie together once again. Several books’ worth of buildup comes together here.
Some spoilers to follow.
This time the man behind the plan is shown to be Count Dooku, and while the “man-behind-the-man” persona doesn’t allow him much activity or panel time, he does manage a couple points that leave an impression. Firstly, when discussing with his patsy the torture of Master Tholme.
Kh’Aris: The Jedi says nothing under torture.
Dooku: A Jedi wouldn’t. I was a Jedi. I wouldn’t.
A small exchange, but it serves multiple purposes: letting everyone know he still holds respect for the Jedi he has betrayed, but he is also reminding his perhaps not entirely trustworthy compatriot of his own mettle. He is not boasting, merely stating facts. His confidence in this is supreme.
Secondly, Dooku showcases a level of clemency (or perhaps just pragmatism disguised as clemency) toward his failed minions that is unusual for a Sith as seen throughout Star Wars – remember all those Imperial officers who were simply strangled by Vader when he didn’t get the results he wanted? But when presented with a failed plan, Dooku comforts those who failed and reminds them that they live and even commends one of them for the clever manner of their survival. Dooku feels more like a person than a cardboard cutout set up as an antagonist, and I’m very glad for it after how little Sir Christopher Lee got to appear in the movies.
The largest plot thread in this book concerns the relationship between Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura, and theirs is the rite of passage advertised in the title. Aayla has recovered all her lost memories thanks to quirks of Twilek biology, but Quinlan Vos has not. A question is raised as to whether Vos is still the same person he once was, as a lifetime of experiences has been removed from him, and we are all shaped and defined by such experiences.
Quinlan Vos has been wandering the galaxy “like a leaf blown in the wind” for a year now, and in this time, he has grown quite comfortable and confident in his existence. Throughout this story, the shadows of anger and fear that lurked beneath the surface before appears to have been subdued for the time being, he even feels at ease at not having a past beyond the events of Twilight. At the very beginning of this book, we get to take a sneak peek at some of this past, a long-ago mission to Ryloth where in the company of Master Tholme a young Quinlan Vos meets an even younger Aayla Secura for the first time and discovers she has talent for the Force.
He also makes other discoveries. Slavery is forbidden in the Republic, yet there is open slavery on Ryloth. Twilek society is not only a slaver society, but also a misogynist one (“We do not discuss business before women or children”), and Aayla was sold to a Hutt by her own family as if it were a reasonable act. Male Twileks don’t even consider the idea of a female becoming a Jedi a possibility. Some of this misogyny follows the females off their home world as well: the common slang in the seedier parts of the galaxy refers to them as yumyums.
Clearly, the reader is not expected to feel much sympathy for Twilek culture, but the Jedi are in no position to do anything to improve it. When a young Quinlan Vos asked his master about the apparent contradiction between the Republic anti-slavery laws and the situation on Ryloth, Tholme simply states that “The Galaxy is vast, and slavery is deeply ingrained in the Twi’lek culture.” What a non-answer! The villains are the only ones seeking to change Ryloth, not by removing slavery but by removing the ruling councils and consolidating all authority under a single dictator. This showcases one of the major problems with the Jedi during the late Republic era: they act in service of a status quo, irrespective of whether this status quo is worth preserving in the first place. They are tools for an obstinate bureaucracy, defenders of both justice and injustice simultaneously.
That’s not to say this is a hitjob on the Jedi, far from it. Quinlan Vos gets to use his new-found confidence to guide his former student on her path to becoming a full-fledged Jedi Knight even as he is elevated to the rank of Master, and this is possible through the keen insight Vos has on her, lost memories or no. Rather than being hamstrung by memories of a person he once knew like Aayla is when looking at him, Vos is able to look past personal attachments and to the core of her character, discovering her strengths and weaknesses and assessing them objectively.
Aayla Secura has been part of the stories I’ve read for three books now (Twilight, Darkness and The Stark Hyperspace War) and has remained somewhat aloof and ill-defined compared to her teachers. In Twilight she’d had her memories taken, in Darkness she was mind-controlled and in The Stark Hyperspace War she was passively receiving information from others while listening to a story. Here at last she becomes her own person, as we learn of the uncertainty and hesitation in her that need to be overcome. The Aayla who stands at the end of this story has a newfound confidence, sufficient to stand her ground against the orders of her teachers and pursue courses of action she views as correct. She’s even found herself a nemesis with a grudge by the end!
Some spoilers to follow.
This time the man behind the plan is shown to be Count Dooku, and while the “man-behind-the-man” persona doesn’t allow him much activity or panel time, he does manage a couple points that leave an impression. Firstly, when discussing with his patsy the torture of Master Tholme.
Kh’Aris: The Jedi says nothing under torture.
Dooku: A Jedi wouldn’t. I was a Jedi. I wouldn’t.
A small exchange, but it serves multiple purposes: letting everyone know he still holds respect for the Jedi he has betrayed, but he is also reminding his perhaps not entirely trustworthy compatriot of his own mettle. He is not boasting, merely stating facts. His confidence in this is supreme.
Secondly, Dooku showcases a level of clemency (or perhaps just pragmatism disguised as clemency) toward his failed minions that is unusual for a Sith as seen throughout Star Wars – remember all those Imperial officers who were simply strangled by Vader when he didn’t get the results he wanted? But when presented with a failed plan, Dooku comforts those who failed and reminds them that they live and even commends one of them for the clever manner of their survival. Dooku feels more like a person than a cardboard cutout set up as an antagonist, and I’m very glad for it after how little Sir Christopher Lee got to appear in the movies.
The largest plot thread in this book concerns the relationship between Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura, and theirs is the rite of passage advertised in the title. Aayla has recovered all her lost memories thanks to quirks of Twilek biology, but Quinlan Vos has not. A question is raised as to whether Vos is still the same person he once was, as a lifetime of experiences has been removed from him, and we are all shaped and defined by such experiences.
Quinlan Vos has been wandering the galaxy “like a leaf blown in the wind” for a year now, and in this time, he has grown quite comfortable and confident in his existence. Throughout this story, the shadows of anger and fear that lurked beneath the surface before appears to have been subdued for the time being, he even feels at ease at not having a past beyond the events of Twilight. At the very beginning of this book, we get to take a sneak peek at some of this past, a long-ago mission to Ryloth where in the company of Master Tholme a young Quinlan Vos meets an even younger Aayla Secura for the first time and discovers she has talent for the Force.
He also makes other discoveries. Slavery is forbidden in the Republic, yet there is open slavery on Ryloth. Twilek society is not only a slaver society, but also a misogynist one (“We do not discuss business before women or children”), and Aayla was sold to a Hutt by her own family as if it were a reasonable act. Male Twileks don’t even consider the idea of a female becoming a Jedi a possibility. Some of this misogyny follows the females off their home world as well: the common slang in the seedier parts of the galaxy refers to them as yumyums.
Clearly, the reader is not expected to feel much sympathy for Twilek culture, but the Jedi are in no position to do anything to improve it. When a young Quinlan Vos asked his master about the apparent contradiction between the Republic anti-slavery laws and the situation on Ryloth, Tholme simply states that “The Galaxy is vast, and slavery is deeply ingrained in the Twi’lek culture.” What a non-answer! The villains are the only ones seeking to change Ryloth, not by removing slavery but by removing the ruling councils and consolidating all authority under a single dictator. This showcases one of the major problems with the Jedi during the late Republic era: they act in service of a status quo, irrespective of whether this status quo is worth preserving in the first place. They are tools for an obstinate bureaucracy, defenders of both justice and injustice simultaneously.
That’s not to say this is a hitjob on the Jedi, far from it. Quinlan Vos gets to use his new-found confidence to guide his former student on her path to becoming a full-fledged Jedi Knight even as he is elevated to the rank of Master, and this is possible through the keen insight Vos has on her, lost memories or no. Rather than being hamstrung by memories of a person he once knew like Aayla is when looking at him, Vos is able to look past personal attachments and to the core of her character, discovering her strengths and weaknesses and assessing them objectively.
Aayla Secura has been part of the stories I’ve read for three books now (Twilight, Darkness and The Stark Hyperspace War) and has remained somewhat aloof and ill-defined compared to her teachers. In Twilight she’d had her memories taken, in Darkness she was mind-controlled and in The Stark Hyperspace War she was passively receiving information from others while listening to a story. Here at last she becomes her own person, as we learn of the uncertainty and hesitation in her that need to be overcome. The Aayla who stands at the end of this story has a newfound confidence, sufficient to stand her ground against the orders of her teachers and pursue courses of action she views as correct. She’s even found herself a nemesis with a grudge by the end!
October 10, 2014
This book is a very good book i enjoyed it a lot. the book has very good images that tie to the story. i enjoyed it because it was ease to follow.
if you do enjoy star wars i would recomend it to you. it was a short book and a quick read. i gave it a 3 star rateing because it was a good book but it did not intrest me as much as i though. but it is still a good book to read.
if you do enjoy star wars i would recomend it to you. it was a short book and a quick read. i gave it a 3 star rateing because it was a good book but it did not intrest me as much as i though. but it is still a good book to read.
November 2, 2016
This Star Wars book is about a young Jedi who has to help his master save a young child. The art style is very colorful and bright. I liked this book just because I like the hole Star Wars series. The setting is basically the story, they are in a futuristic world and is space. I recommend this to anyone that likes Star Wars.
June 28, 2022
(Part of a Quinlan Vos read through)
I’ve been a big fan of John Ostrander and Jan Duursema — specifically their Star Wars work — for a long time. I think they are the best creative team in comics. Their page layouts are phenomenal; Duursema’s kinetic action with thoughtful, portrait-like faces, mixed with Ostrander’s prose is such a great combination.
I started from the beginning with Twilight and Darkness, which both felt okay but a little lacking. Rite of Passage is where things really pick up. You really start to see them get into their groove and play to each other’s strengths. While their earlier entries felt like a warm up, this story feels like the beginning of their sweeping epic in the Star Wars: Republic comic series.
Rite of Passage continues Ostrander and Duursema’s story of wayward Jedi Quinlan Vos, his old master Tholme, and his former padawan Aayla Secura. Together, they navigate their own trials and tribulations as Jedi Knights, as well as the challenges of their falling Galactic Republic. Highly recommend for any fans of Star Wars, especially those looking for something a little darker without losing the themes of the saga.
I’ve been a big fan of John Ostrander and Jan Duursema — specifically their Star Wars work — for a long time. I think they are the best creative team in comics. Their page layouts are phenomenal; Duursema’s kinetic action with thoughtful, portrait-like faces, mixed with Ostrander’s prose is such a great combination.
I started from the beginning with Twilight and Darkness, which both felt okay but a little lacking. Rite of Passage is where things really pick up. You really start to see them get into their groove and play to each other’s strengths. While their earlier entries felt like a warm up, this story feels like the beginning of their sweeping epic in the Star Wars: Republic comic series.
Rite of Passage continues Ostrander and Duursema’s story of wayward Jedi Quinlan Vos, his old master Tholme, and his former padawan Aayla Secura. Together, they navigate their own trials and tribulations as Jedi Knights, as well as the challenges of their falling Galactic Republic. Highly recommend for any fans of Star Wars, especially those looking for something a little darker without losing the themes of the saga.
October 4, 2017
"Rite of Passage" just didn't quite work for me. The artwork was good, and the action was pretty solid.
All the main Jedi--Tholme, Quinlan Vos, Aayla Secura--were fairly bland, even though this was supposed to be a big coming-of-age moment for Aayla. The two main villains, the Morgukai, were interesting enough and I at least believed that they could hold their own against Jedi. The Devaronian Villie was all over the place as a character but he was at least somewhat interesting.
I thought the plot was lacking, and I didn't really get why kidnapping one child--even if it is the child of an important Twi'lek--would somehow let Kh'aris Fenn take over the entire planet of Ryloth? Seems like a planetary coup should take more effort than that.
Also, most of the random aliens that appear have some form of terrible accent that is hard to read and very quickly gets annoying. You want one or two to have an accent, fine, but when over half the speaking characters in a story talk in bad English, it's too much.
All the main Jedi--Tholme, Quinlan Vos, Aayla Secura--were fairly bland, even though this was supposed to be a big coming-of-age moment for Aayla. The two main villains, the Morgukai, were interesting enough and I at least believed that they could hold their own against Jedi. The Devaronian Villie was all over the place as a character but he was at least somewhat interesting.
I thought the plot was lacking, and I didn't really get why kidnapping one child--even if it is the child of an important Twi'lek--would somehow let Kh'aris Fenn take over the entire planet of Ryloth? Seems like a planetary coup should take more effort than that.
Also, most of the random aliens that appear have some form of terrible accent that is hard to read and very quickly gets annoying. You want one or two to have an accent, fine, but when over half the speaking characters in a story talk in bad English, it's too much.
August 23, 2017
The Dooku/Ryloth plotting and the Morgukai bits here are quite boring, and they make up the bulk of the material. I'm also just bored with how planets like Kintan are depicted--they somehow find the drabbest way to present rock and lava and desert. Aayla has some tantalizing hints of an interesting arc here, and maybe it'll get developed more in future issues. At the moment it just made me wish they had made this arc focus more on her and how her relationship to Ryloth intersected with this mission.
November 24, 2018
A great read, and good artwork. This feels exactly like what you’d imagine a Jedi mission to entail; subterfuge, adventure, action, lightsaber duels, etc. As a bonus, it’s also features the gratuitously sexy Twi’Lek Jedi Aayla Secura and the tamely maverick Quinlan Vos. Safe, but enjoyable.
April 10, 2024
Bumped this arc up to a 4-star because we got to see so much Aayla & Quinlan. Ever since I found out she was Quinlan's padawan, I've been wanting to see more of this padawan-master duo. This arc did not disappoint! It was also nice just to see Aayla in her own right, doing her own kickass stuff.
November 27, 2024
Jedi Quinlan Vos and Padawan Aayla Secura take on this newer race that has kidnapped Aayla's child cousin who is the heir to a big Twi'lek clan. There's a lot to like. Jan Duursema's art for one which is much better to me than Davide Fabbri's.
August 4, 2012
Cette histoire se déroule sur la planète natale de Aalya Secura, Riloth. Il y a beaucoup de problème sur cette planète depuis la mort d'Aalya qui était le chef de clan. Les Jedi envoient Master Tholme, Secura et Vos pour assurer la sécurité du successeur au titre de chef de clan.
Dans cette BD, un lien profond se développe entre les trois Jedi. Tholme est la sagesse, Vos incarne est bras et Secura est l'intelligence. Ce qui fait que le trio se complète bien. J'aime bien aussi le personnage secondaire qu'es Vilmahr Grahrk. en plus d'être drôle, il est ambigu et on ne sait jamais s'il est du côté des bons ou des méchants.
Pour ce qui est de l'histoire en général, c'est bien mais sans plus. C'est encore une histoire de kidnapping. C'est un peu trop récurent dans le monde de Star Wars.
Bref, c'est n'est pas le meilleur de la série mais ce n'est pas si mal non plus.
Dans cette BD, un lien profond se développe entre les trois Jedi. Tholme est la sagesse, Vos incarne est bras et Secura est l'intelligence. Ce qui fait que le trio se complète bien. J'aime bien aussi le personnage secondaire qu'es Vilmahr Grahrk. en plus d'être drôle, il est ambigu et on ne sait jamais s'il est du côté des bons ou des méchants.
Pour ce qui est de l'histoire en général, c'est bien mais sans plus. C'est encore une histoire de kidnapping. C'est un peu trop récurent dans le monde de Star Wars.
Bref, c'est n'est pas le meilleur de la série mais ce n'est pas si mal non plus.
June 27, 2017
This book has great characterisation, which is both its strength and weakness. The development of these characters is done really well, but the story flounders a bit. It was apparent when I tried to sum up what this book is about. There is a plot in there, but that doesn't drive the story. The first segment in the book is very choppy and doesn't work all that well. Once the story's told without the flashbacks to Aayla and Quinlan's childhood, the story does pick up a bit. There's a very satisfying conclusion to the story which does just about make up for the weak beginning.
Quinlan Vos and Villie are also in this giving it the right amount of Jedi and humour.
Once again the artwork is first rate.
Quinlan Vos and Villie are also in this giving it the right amount of Jedi and humour.
Once again the artwork is first rate.
December 13, 2017
I was 14 the last time I read a Star Wars graphic novel like this (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Vol. 1: Commencement)
Throughout the book I found myself wanting fast-paced battles but I've realized those don't come across as well in graphic novel form, something I never picked up at 14. Despite that, the plot was a bit boring, although I did enjoy the beginning where Quinlan Vos discovers Aayla and brings her to Coruscant as a child. I though that was pretty special.
Throughout the book I found myself wanting fast-paced battles but I've realized those don't come across as well in graphic novel form, something I never picked up at 14. Despite that, the plot was a bit boring, although I did enjoy the beginning where Quinlan Vos discovers Aayla and brings her to Coruscant as a child. I though that was pretty special.
April 17, 2020
I've been after this comic for a long time, and it turned out just as I expected. However (probably because I jumped straight into the middle of a seriously large comic universe) the characters weren't well developed, and didn't really add much to the story - a definite shame when the plot is meant to be so character driven, and talks about how Aayla Secura struggles to balance her past with her role as a Jedi.
March 29, 2015
Absolutely fantastic! I loved the worldbuilding of Ryloth society (however terrible a society it may be), the characterization, generational-padawan bonding moments of wonder, fight scenes, and the reunion between Quinlan and Aayla (I'd like to read whatever lead up to that).
After reading this, I'm going to look into Ostrander's other Star Wars tpbs.
After reading this, I'm going to look into Ostrander's other Star Wars tpbs.
February 28, 2008
Another VERY good book in the Star Wars: Republic series. The story of Aayla Secura's discovery by the Jedi, and her attaining the rank of Knight. Also includes Quinlan Vos and Master Tholme. Takes place on Ryloth, Ord Mantell, and Kintan.
February 25, 2016
Once again Ostrander proves to be one of the better Star Wars graphic novelists. Good story that keeps the reader interested, strong vibrant pencils and colors. Fun all around.
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