Star Wars Omnibus Dark Times Vol. 1

Mick Harrison

Jan 2015 · Star Wars Omnibus: Dark Times · Marvel Entertainment

About this ebook

Collects Star Wars: Republic (1998) #79-80, Star Wars: Dark Times (2006) #1-12, Star Wars: Dark Times - Blue Harvest #0. Master Dass Jennir will strive to find out what it means to be a Jedi in a changed galaxy now ruled by the Empire. Master K'Kruhk—suddenly responsible for a group of Jedi younglings—will sacrifice much for their safety. The struggles of the Jedi will intertwine with those of others now living in fear, including the diverse crew of a smuggling ship, the Uhumele, and a Nosaurian whose troubles begin when the Clone Wars end.

Ratings and reviews

It's all leading to something... (I hope). As the first book in the 'Dark Times' series, it certainly lives up to it's name. The dark times being referred to in this story is of how a handful of remaining Jedi are surviving right after Order 66. If you're looking for a fun, adventurous (and sometimes silly) romp around the Star Wars galaxy then look somewhere else, because these are pretty depressing stories. We're talking loads of death (and not just Storm Troopers), bittersweet victories, betrayal, loss of self, slavery, and torture. In this book, you get a small peek into Darth Vader's daily struggle with physical pain, trying to find his purpose, and dealing with his current position. But really this book mostly focuses on a Nosaurian's (a Triceratops species) struggle of tremendous loss, Jedi Dass Jennir's gradual loss of self/duty, and Jedi K'Kruhk's self-survival while trying to saving others. There's no joy in this book and it was pretty tough for me to get through.

I have read a decent bit of comics from silly to serious and most if not all never scratched that itch of a truly good story. This omnibus however was the perfect blend of art, story, action and intrigue. I can't wait for the next one.

Stunning art, best written star wars comic I've ever come across.