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Star Wars Legends: Comics #44
Star Wars: Jango Fett
When Jango, the most notorious assassin in the galaxy, is hired to retrieve a rare, valuable and mysterious artefact, he thinks that this might be his most profitable mission yet! But there's an obstacle between him and his lucrative prize - a beautiful and deadly rival.
63 pages, Paperback
First published March 12, 2002
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About the author
Ron Marz
1,643 books122 followersMarz is well known for his work on Silver Surfer and Green Lantern, as well as the Marvel vs DC crossover and Batman/Aliens. He also worked on the CrossGen Comics series Scion, Mystic, Sojourn, and The Path. At Dark Horse Comics he created Samurai: Heaven and Earth and various Star Wars comics. He has also done work for Devil’s Due Publishing’s Aftermath line, namely Blade of Kumori. In 1995, he had a brief run on XO-Manowar, for Valiant Comics.
Marz’s more recent works includes a number of Top Cow books including Witchblade and a Cyberforce relaunch. For DC Comics, he has written Ion, a 12 part comic book miniseries that followed the Kyle Rayner character after the One Year Later event, and Tales of the Sinistro Corps Presents: Parallax and Tales of the Sinestro Corps Presents: Ion, two one-shot tie-ins to the Green Lantern crossover, The Sinestro Corps War.
His current creator owned projects include “Dragon Prince” (Top Cow) and “Samurai : Heaven and Earth” (Dark Horse).
Photo by Luigi Novi.
Marz’s more recent works includes a number of Top Cow books including Witchblade and a Cyberforce relaunch. For DC Comics, he has written Ion, a 12 part comic book miniseries that followed the Kyle Rayner character after the One Year Later event, and Tales of the Sinistro Corps Presents: Parallax and Tales of the Sinestro Corps Presents: Ion, two one-shot tie-ins to the Green Lantern crossover, The Sinestro Corps War.
His current creator owned projects include “Dragon Prince” (Top Cow) and “Samurai : Heaven and Earth” (Dark Horse).
Photo by Luigi Novi.
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January 6, 2024
Set in 27BBY
"Maybe you should choose your contracts more carefully." - Jango Fett
An exciting adventure with Jango, solid artwork, and vibrant coloring complementing the planetary settings. While the plot might not be groundbreaking, the mix of betrayal, threats, double-crossing, and a guest star you know from Attack of the Clones adds a fun touch to the story. Overall, a satisfying read with great art!
"Do you want this to be the luckiest day of your life... or the last?" - Jango Fett
"Maybe you should choose your contracts more carefully." - Jango Fett
An exciting adventure with Jango, solid artwork, and vibrant coloring complementing the planetary settings. While the plot might not be groundbreaking, the mix of betrayal, threats, double-crossing, and a guest star you know from Attack of the Clones adds a fun touch to the story. Overall, a satisfying read with great art!
"Do you want this to be the luckiest day of your life... or the last?" - Jango Fett
May 6, 2021
Bullet Review:
Jango Fett. Mandalorian Warrior. Bounty Hunter. Flirt. Father.
This relatively brief comic gives us a glimpse of the Jango Fett that flitted across the screen in "Attack of the Clones". We see his tenderness for his son, Boba Fett, his regret at having to leave for assignments, and his desire to stay with his son, but also the struggle to provide for his son.
We see how he takes assignments, how intimidating he is to those around him, how he is willing to take any job for just the right credits.
We see how he knows Zam Wesell, how he flirts with her, and the tip of the iceberg of their convoluted relationship.
Overall, the comic is pretty interesting. The story is a little bland--Jango must retrieve a MacGuffin for X reasons--and the drawings are a little strange, but there was something about them that was quite interesting. 4.5 stars, rounded down to 4.
Jango Fett. Mandalorian Warrior. Bounty Hunter. Flirt. Father.
This relatively brief comic gives us a glimpse of the Jango Fett that flitted across the screen in "Attack of the Clones". We see his tenderness for his son, Boba Fett, his regret at having to leave for assignments, and his desire to stay with his son, but also the struggle to provide for his son.
We see how he takes assignments, how intimidating he is to those around him, how he is willing to take any job for just the right credits.
We see how he knows Zam Wesell, how he flirts with her, and the tip of the iceberg of their convoluted relationship.
Overall, the comic is pretty interesting. The story is a little bland--Jango must retrieve a MacGuffin for X reasons--and the drawings are a little strange, but there was something about them that was quite interesting. 4.5 stars, rounded down to 4.
November 14, 2023
girls just wanna have dad jango
February 3, 2018
I don't often read comic books, but my watching of Linkara's Atop the Fourth Wall YouTube reviews has given me an interest that I never had as a kid. That being said Jango Fett is Star Wars, and I will read pretty much anything Star Wars!
I can't really go into much detail about the story - it's about a couple of missions that famed bounty hunter Jango Fett takes on during the period before the Clone Wars, when Boba was still a very small child. It starts off rather like a Star Wars version of Luc Besson's Leon: the Professional, as Jango dispatches a series of bodyguards before confronting his first target proper.
The artwork is nice, but not perfect (but what comic book has flawless artwork?) - there are some lovely details, such as the shot of a dead Hutt, or a reclining Dug, but to my sensibilities it looks a bit rushed.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the life of Jango before his demise in Attack of the Clones, and I am now interested in picking a copy of Zam Wesell, which is the conclusion to this story arc.
I can't really go into much detail about the story - it's about a couple of missions that famed bounty hunter Jango Fett takes on during the period before the Clone Wars, when Boba was still a very small child. It starts off rather like a Star Wars version of Luc Besson's Leon: the Professional, as Jango dispatches a series of bodyguards before confronting his first target proper.
The artwork is nice, but not perfect (but what comic book has flawless artwork?) - there are some lovely details, such as the shot of a dead Hutt, or a reclining Dug, but to my sensibilities it looks a bit rushed.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the life of Jango before his demise in Attack of the Clones, and I am now interested in picking a copy of Zam Wesell, which is the conclusion to this story arc.
December 11, 2016
Jango goes on some bounty hunter missions, but has trouble getting paid. A fun, inconsequential book, not as good as the other one. Not much of a storyline and was obviously done as a tie in to the film. The artwork is hit and miss. An ok read.
February 5, 2023
Super fun, action packed, Jango Fett badassery at its finest.
I really wanted to give this a 4 star rating, especially with all the father and son content between Jango and Boba that is really the cherry on top of all the thrilling shoot-em-up content this offers... but, this unfortunately ends in an extremely disappointing way. The reader is thrown off a cliff with as far as I can tell, no resolution available in sight.
With no closure content available, had to drop this down -1, as being left hanging like this is a hard dislike.
I'm guessing the author was hoping to get a follow-up contract/deal, and it never panned out. Otherwise, there is no reason to do this to the readers that I could possibly understand. What a shame.
I really wanted to give this a 4 star rating, especially with all the father and son content between Jango and Boba that is really the cherry on top of all the thrilling shoot-em-up content this offers... but, this unfortunately ends in an extremely disappointing way. The reader is thrown off a cliff with as far as I can tell, no resolution available in sight.
With no closure content available, had to drop this down -1, as being left hanging like this is a hard dislike.
I'm guessing the author was hoping to get a follow-up contract/deal, and it never panned out. Otherwise, there is no reason to do this to the readers that I could possibly understand. What a shame.
May 5, 2020
The art was low quality and the writing was flat. Jango is a killing machine, one of the deadliest men in the galaxy, and also a great dad who wishes he didn't have to spend so much time away from little Boba. It's a bit trite.
I've been reading several star wars titles recently. I mostly enjoy them, but am starting to think that there are only a handful of competent people in the Star Wars universe and everyone else is cannon fodder. That works for a two hour movie, but breaks down in a longer story.
I've been reading several star wars titles recently. I mostly enjoy them, but am starting to think that there are only a handful of competent people in the Star Wars universe and everyone else is cannon fodder. That works for a two hour movie, but breaks down in a longer story.
December 9, 2017
A bit of a short story that takes place in the middle of the overall Jango Fett timeline. Not too much to gain here except a quick snapshot of the ruthlessness of Jango and how it conflicts with his role as Boba's father. Pretty much the career minded father who has little time for his son in the Star Wars universe.
December 29, 2021
Not much in the way of storyline or character development but Jango Fett has always been basic. This just him being the best bounty hunter in the universe, some try to oppose him and he bests them easily and some try to screw him over. Moral of the story don't mess with Jango Fett!
It was a really good read for a Jango fan, it's exactly what you expect a story about him to be about, simple but good.
It was a really good read for a Jango fan, it's exactly what you expect a story about him to be about, simple but good.
September 1, 2022
Re-read
Please note that this comic series is now part of Legends, and is no longer canon within the Star Wars expanded universe.
This is a fun one but I have no idea why it was not combined into one volume with Star Wars: Zam Wesell.
Please note that this comic series is now part of Legends, and is no longer canon within the Star Wars expanded universe.
This is a fun one but I have no idea why it was not combined into one volume with Star Wars: Zam Wesell.
August 10, 2024
Nothing particularly bad about this one, I just didn't particularly feel anything while reading it. The most interesting element was Jango and Boba's relationship, but it was only touched on a little.
January 9, 2017
A fun short story, not much to it, but a simple adventure story. Good fun, but nothing deeper than that.
February 8, 2018
I had a copy of this when I was a kid and loved it. Found it in a charity shop with the Zam Wesell companion piece and they're very enjoyable.
July 29, 2019
Jango being a good dad to Boba is the Good Content I'm here for.
December 14, 2019
Just amazing and good
It was so good the plot was so good and character development was good just the whole story was good
It was so good the plot was so good and character development was good just the whole story was good
August 31, 2020
This was a pretty snappy Jano Fett GN with a lot of action and fantastic, comprehensible art, just like any Jango Fett comic/ graphic novel should be.
May 31, 2021
This was great. It was a very short comic but it was great to see Jango in action and have a glimpse of his relationship with Boba.
December 14, 2021
Baseline storyline. Mids.
November 4, 2022
Beautiful, action filled and fast paced
July 25, 2023
Jango Fett
He is the coolest. He juggles being a lethal assasin/ nurturing, caring single Dad. He shoots a guy in the forehead, then goes home and bakes meatloaf for dinner.
He is the coolest. He juggles being a lethal assasin/ nurturing, caring single Dad. He shoots a guy in the forehead, then goes home and bakes meatloaf for dinner.
October 31, 2023
Good read of Jango
Nice little backstory on Jango Fett. Good story line, nice art work, I just can't get enough of these graphic novels.
Nice little backstory on Jango Fett. Good story line, nice art work, I just can't get enough of these graphic novels.
November 28, 2024
Jango tries to be a good dad for Boba while going out on bounties. I did like the Zam Wessell connection. It was a nice touch.
April 19, 2025
Great art.
May 20, 2025
favorite pages: 11, 23-24, 33-34, and 48-52
(95%)
(95%)
July 27, 2016
Star Wars Legends Project #88
Background: Jango Fett was a one-shot trade paperback released in March of 2002. It was written by Ron Marz and drawn by Tom Fowler. Marz has written a dozen and change Star Wars comics, mostly in the Empire series. He has a lengthy bibliography of other comics work, but is best known for his crossover work, including DC vs. Marvel and Batman/Aliens. Fowler has done a small smattering of Star Wars artwork, but this is the only Star Wars comic he pencilled. He has, however, done a huge amount of other comic work, most notably for MAD Magazine.
Jango Fett is set 27 years before the Battle of Yavin. It chiefly features the bounty hunters Jango Fett and Zem Wesell, with the young Boba Fett in a small role.
Summary: In need of a quick payout after his last job didn't pan out, Jango accepts a shady offer to retrieve a mysterious artifact from a primitive planet. But he isn't the only bounty hunter on the job, and there is more to the situation than he knows.
Review: This is pretty short and there isn't a lot to it, but what there is was pretty enjoyable. The saving grace is the snarky back-and-forth between Jango and Zam Wesell during their frequent run-ins. It's pretty clear that this is the first part in a multi-part story, but it didn't feel totally open-ended or unsatisfying at its conclusion. It stands on its own pretty well. Unfortunately, it's so short that if I say anymore about it, I'll give the whole thing away. It's a fun bit of fluff with plenty of action, just as you'd expect (or hope).
B
Background: Jango Fett was a one-shot trade paperback released in March of 2002. It was written by Ron Marz and drawn by Tom Fowler. Marz has written a dozen and change Star Wars comics, mostly in the Empire series. He has a lengthy bibliography of other comics work, but is best known for his crossover work, including DC vs. Marvel and Batman/Aliens. Fowler has done a small smattering of Star Wars artwork, but this is the only Star Wars comic he pencilled. He has, however, done a huge amount of other comic work, most notably for MAD Magazine.
Jango Fett is set 27 years before the Battle of Yavin. It chiefly features the bounty hunters Jango Fett and Zem Wesell, with the young Boba Fett in a small role.
Summary: In need of a quick payout after his last job didn't pan out, Jango accepts a shady offer to retrieve a mysterious artifact from a primitive planet. But he isn't the only bounty hunter on the job, and there is more to the situation than he knows.
Review: This is pretty short and there isn't a lot to it, but what there is was pretty enjoyable. The saving grace is the snarky back-and-forth between Jango and Zam Wesell during their frequent run-ins. It's pretty clear that this is the first part in a multi-part story, but it didn't feel totally open-ended or unsatisfying at its conclusion. It stands on its own pretty well. Unfortunately, it's so short that if I say anymore about it, I'll give the whole thing away. It's a fun bit of fluff with plenty of action, just as you'd expect (or hope).
B
August 11, 2022
I wasn't actually going to review this and the sequel comic but I kinda feel like I have to now, however brief.
I'm not sure how I feel about the artwork. I've never much been a fan of the more painted art style in comics as it can really be hit and miss. In comparison to Open Seasons, the character of Jango looks more like he's meant to but the action sequences are a bit messy and Zam is blonde at some points which makes no sense.
There's a little look into his close bond with Boba and just how much they really do love each other, which again contrasts to Open Seasons when Jango speaks about the future Boba as almost like an investment. Also, Boba owning little B1 Battle Droid figures and a little Jango figure and toy ships is adorable.
The relationship between Jango and Zam is sort of delved into a little bit more... And I mean a little bit. They mostly just bump into each other twice per chance, Zam flirts, Jango sasses, all that stuff. The complete ignorance of this man though. A Twi'lek girl tries to hit on him and he's pretty much like 'no bye leave me alone'.
It's good and enjoyable though, even if the art is a bit hit or miss.
I'm not sure how I feel about the artwork. I've never much been a fan of the more painted art style in comics as it can really be hit and miss. In comparison to Open Seasons, the character of Jango looks more like he's meant to but the action sequences are a bit messy and Zam is blonde at some points which makes no sense.
There's a little look into his close bond with Boba and just how much they really do love each other, which again contrasts to Open Seasons when Jango speaks about the future Boba as almost like an investment. Also, Boba owning little B1 Battle Droid figures and a little Jango figure and toy ships is adorable.
The relationship between Jango and Zam is sort of delved into a little bit more... And I mean a little bit. They mostly just bump into each other twice per chance, Zam flirts, Jango sasses, all that stuff. The complete ignorance of this man though. A Twi'lek girl tries to hit on him and he's pretty much like 'no bye leave me alone'.
It's good and enjoyable though, even if the art is a bit hit or miss.
December 28, 2012
Jango Fett es uno de los tantos personajes intrigantes del universo Star Wars, su primera aparición se remonta al Episodio II: La guerra de los clones.
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Jango es un cazarrecompenzas respetable en toda la galaxia, la armadura y el casco mandaloriano que lleva puesto en cada misión, le confieren un temible e intimidante aspecto, pero bajo ese disfraz, esta un padre de familia que no puede pasar mucho tiempo en casa, ya que siempre esta ocupado pateando el culo de algún fulano o como en este caso, buscando un misterioso objeto.
La historia presentada es buena y muy bien hilada, por sobre todo e fluida y rápida, con personajes secundarios que dan mas protagonismo al pibe, en lo único que falla es en darnos mas detalles acerca del pasado de Fett.
Quizás en el segundo tomo le dediquen algunos flashbacks o cosa parecida, me gustaría conocer a su mujer por ejemplo, ya que al parecer Janguito es padre soltero :/
Esto si ignoramos al droide-niñero claro.
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Jango es un cazarrecompenzas respetable en toda la galaxia, la armadura y el casco mandaloriano que lleva puesto en cada misión, le confieren un temible e intimidante aspecto, pero bajo ese disfraz, esta un padre de familia que no puede pasar mucho tiempo en casa, ya que siempre esta ocupado pateando el culo de algún fulano o como en este caso, buscando un misterioso objeto.
La historia presentada es buena y muy bien hilada, por sobre todo e fluida y rápida, con personajes secundarios que dan mas protagonismo al pibe, en lo único que falla es en darnos mas detalles acerca del pasado de Fett.
Quizás en el segundo tomo le dediquen algunos flashbacks o cosa parecida, me gustaría conocer a su mujer por ejemplo, ya que al parecer Janguito es padre soltero :/
Esto si ignoramos al droide-niñero claro.
September 25, 2017
What I liked most about this story (and it's follow-up) are the brief glimpses we get of Jango being a dad to his 'son' Boba. When they're on screen in the films, Jango and Boba are both cold, calculating and mostly faceless. This was a great insight into the type of relationship they had.
The story itself was rather empty. There's the botched job at the beginning then there's an extensive showcase of quite impressive artwork as Jango makes his way through the jungle. The by-play with Zam Wesell worked well though.
My biggest complaint is the book's length. I know it's a duology with Zam Wesell, but I feel there was a missed opportunity to flesh out Jango's character a little more.
As already mentioned, the artwork is quick impressive with an usual style for a graphic novel that worked quite well.
The story itself was rather empty. There's the botched job at the beginning then there's an extensive showcase of quite impressive artwork as Jango makes his way through the jungle. The by-play with Zam Wesell worked well though.
My biggest complaint is the book's length. I know it's a duology with Zam Wesell, but I feel there was a missed opportunity to flesh out Jango's character a little more.
As already mentioned, the artwork is quick impressive with an usual style for a graphic novel that worked quite well.
November 19, 2013
I wish the dark horse creators had provided an introduction for this mini novel true to Lucas Films fashion... Instead the audience is haphazardly presented a story of sappy family life that doesn't come across as genuine or realistic, and dialogue wagging of half hearted slutty innuendo. This lil book is wanton for more colorful artistic expression and a legitimate hook to capture the true Star Wars saga fan. I love all prequels and additional story lines and alternate realities when it comes to this universe but I was wholly unimpressed by this particular and forgettable literature.
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