About this title: Discover the earliest known stories of the Jedi and the Sith in this massive collection! Five thousand years before Luke Skywalker's successful assault on the Death Star, the Sith Lord Marka Ragnos ruled the galaxy. That is, until his death ignited a battle for ascension that would spell the end for his empire - and nearly the entire galaxy! It ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Description: New. 1593078307 THE BOOK IS NEW AND NEVER READ; THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHT SHELFWEAR ON THE COVER, BUT THE INSIDE OF THE BOOK IS IN GREAT CONDITION. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Date Published: 2007-10-24
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
Description: Gossett, Chris, and Heike, Mark G, and Black, Bill, and Beckett, David Jacob. New. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 395 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7 3/4"-9 3/4" Tall 1593078307 395p. Edges are lightly worn, with a few minor chips; light rubbing to wraps. Pages are clean and bright. Sound binding. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Date Published: 2007-10-24
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
Description: Good. YOUR MOM CALLED and said you should buy our book, and if you do we will ship it from Kentucky. We are a small family business and do our best to keep you happy and more money in your pocket. The cover has normal wear and may have some stickers on the cover/spine from the bookstore. It may not include the CD/Access code from the publisher if there was one. E-mail with questions. Oh and your mom said to call her back. : ) read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781593078300ISBN:1593078307
Description: New. Discover the earliest known stories of the Jedi and the Sith in this massive collection! Five thousand years before Luke Skywalker's successful assault on the Death Star, the Sith Lord Marka Ragnos ruled the galaxy. That is, until his death ignited a... read more
"Great way to learn about the early days of the Republic. Some of the dialogue seemed forced at times, but most of it read smoothly and gave insight into the stories referenced in other Star Wars books and games."
"Volume #1 consists of three stories: The Golden Age of the Sith, Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon, and The Saga of Nomi Sunrider set 3000-4000 years before the Battle of Yavin.
The "Golden Age" is an overwrought story that tells of the invasion of the republic by the Sith empire; the dialogue is stiff, the story jumps unevenly from scene to scene, and the plot twists feel too contrived. Ultimately, they're trying to tell too big of a story in too few pages (even though the war itself consumes 2/3rd of the book). The best parts detail the scheming of the Sith Lords, but unfortunately these conflicts are kludged onto the larger Sith invasion storyline. The whole thing fails as a cohesive story, even though it has entertaining elements.
The Beast Wars of Onderon is a far stronger story, following three Jedi apprentices as they are sent to the world of Onderon to attempt to negotiate an end to its centuries-old conflict between its dominant city state, and the beast lords living outside its walls. I think it works better because it's painting on a smaller canvas, and focusing on the trials of the three apprentices. Good stuff.
The Saga of Nomi Sunrider is an even more intimate story, showing the training of its namesake character at the feet of Jedi Master Thon. Sunrider sees her husband, a Jedi Knight, cut down by thugs, but is urged to take up his mantle by his Force ghost by training with Thon. Over the course of the story she's forced to confront her own fears to save herself, her master and the life of her child.
All in all, the book's worth picking up, particularly for those (like me) who are running Knights of the Old Republic RPG campaigns. "The Golden Age" may be weak, but the other two stories make up for it."
"Typically don't read graphic novels, but seems this is only format of some of the earlier timeline from Star Wars (as opposed to just straight novel). This is great. I could totally see some of this made as a movie. The artwork is fantastic and the story line is compelling. Almost makes you wish he did a movie of this part of the star wars saga instead of those first 3 movies. You learn about the origin of the sith. About half way through and loving it."
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