Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace #1

by Henry Gilroy (Adapter), Rodolfo Damaggio (Illustrator), Al Williamson (Illustrator)

In the first volume of the exciting Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace, turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute. Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of Naboo. While the Congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict... Spotlight is a division of the ABDO Group and features library editions of popular fiction titles. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades P-6.

Genres: Star Wars, Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction

30 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Brandon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two jedi knights are attacked by the trade federation during what was supposed to be peaceful negotiations. The two jedi flee to Naboo to warn the queen of an invasion. Once they escape,they notice that the ship is damaged. Unable to make it to they're destination, they forced to land on tatooine. While there, they meet a slave, Anakin Skywalker, who makes a If arrangements for them to gamble in order to get the engine they need. If they win, Anakin will be free, but you'll have to read to see if they do...
When i was little, i loved Star Wars, so I thought i might as well read it. It was pretty much what the movie was, so it was ok.
I would recomend this book to any Star Wars nerd, or someone who likes Star Wars and hasn't seen the first movie(if it's possible to like a movie you haven't seen).

[Elwin Kline · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Liked it." - 3 out of 5 star rating.

It's The Phantom Menace (TPM) in comic book form.

100% straight forward, with nothing new added and zero risk... this is the only reason why I am dropping this back -1 star, as its just more of a good thing - but doesn't offer anything new.

Another -1 star due to some highlights from the film and key dialog moments that are either entirely missed or slightly off/different here.

In order of precedence between book, movie, comic - the TPM comic adaptation comes in last.

[Maben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sehr starke Comic Adaption vom chronologisch ersten Teils der Star Wars Filme. Über die Handlung muss man Nichts sagen. Die Zeichnung waren stark und prägnant, auch wenn einzelne, unwichtige Szenen für diese Adaption entweder weggelassen oder gekürzt wurden. Leider hätte man das Ende ein bisschen mehr Raum geben können. On Top gab es allerdings noch eine nette Kurzgeschichte zu Anakin Skywalker, kurz vor seiner schicksalshaften Begegnung mit den Jedi.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace: Vol.1
“You were right about one thing, master. The negotiations were short.” – Obi Wan
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[Colleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jar Jar is so annoying. The story would be so much better without him.

[Jessica Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just like the movies

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how the book left you hanging at the end: "What will happen when these Jedi become aware of these Sith lords? -- To be continued."

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

True confessions: I just don't get Star Wars.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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