Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin (Star Wars (Marvel)) (Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Anakin) Paperback – 19 July 2016

Before their military heroism in the Clone Wars, before the tragic battle on Mustafar and many decades before their final confrontation on the Death Star, they were Master Obi-Wan-Kenobi and young Padawan Anakin Skywalker, now join them a few years into "The Chosen One" Anakin's training, teacher and student have grown closer together over time. But it's been a difficult road and things aren't about to get any easier, in fact when they're called to a remote Planet for assistance, the pair may be pushed to the breaking point as they find themselves stranded on a strange world of primitive technology and deadly natives, will they be able to save themselves? when war breaks out around them, Master and Padawan will find themselves on opposite sides!So that says pretty much a fair bit about this story line, not to mention the end of the Clone Wars impressed me with Master and Padawan, maybe brother a bit more in an epic fight to the death on the Planet called Mustafar! But this like I said in my last review, which also intervenes with a comic just called Jango Fett and maybe Zam Wessel (are have to look into that) but it's still Anakin being 14 years old in the year 27 BBY. (Last reviews name was called Jedi Quest The Trail Of The Jedi) so this story line goes back and fourth as we see Obi-Wan-Kenobi arrive on the Planet called Carnelion IV and there is war on what is mostly a dead Planet, nothing but what I said to my carer. Was that one of the creatures that inhabited this Planet looked like one of the monsters that you see on Resident Evil Revelations, but your make your own decision on that one, there is on-going war between two groups called the Close and the Open, but going back to flash backs, you get to see Anakin Skywalker being observed by Obi-Wan-Kenobi, Mace Windu and the devil himself, Chancellor Palaptine. And because Anakin Skywalker wants to leave the Jedi Order, Chancellor Palpatine asks to have Anakin Skywalker's company and manipulates him nit and bit as a friend, the odd look under their cloaks, Palpatine's excuse is to be in disguise while he's the Emperor we know but more Darth Sidious! As this goes on, war breaks out and Obi-Wan-Kenobi as mentioned above before hand, get's lost and travelling over the Celadon Sea, he loses Anakin, but all was good and so my next review will either be Jango Fett or mainly the next Jedi Quest The Dangerous Games where yet again, Anakin Skywalker is still going to be 14 years old even though it's going to be another year into 26 BBY but the last year of him being 14 years old.

We all know spin-off stories can never drastically change the status quo; all the pieces have to be put back in place at the end. This is especially true with Anakin & Obi-Wan, set between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones.But what this five-issue story does is to contribute to and strengthen the larger story. The relationship of the two title characters is tested and developed, we learn new and surpring things about each. Anakin is drawn into Palpatine's web for the first time, and it's full of subtle foreboding. The Republic is shown in a less than positive light. These are just the main elements, there are a number of smaller moments which build on (or build to) things that appear later in the movie saga.Not to say Anakin & Obi-Wan doesn't work as a story in its own. The theme here is how people are stronger together, explored by the relationship between the title characters, and also two agressive factions on a world devastated by Centuries-old war. All the beloved Star Wars tropes are here - rollicking action, monsters, swashbuckling heroics, even a lightsbaber duel - but this is a more thoughtful, meditative story, carefully paced.The anime-infused artwork is a delight. Each panel looks like a screenshot from a beautiful animated series, with a high level of detail and lush, organic colouring. Add in mech walkers and green-haired post-apocalyptic warrior girls, and you've got a genuine Star Wars anime, albeit as a comic.

I was so excited to see this comic series come out. In the films the jump from Anakin as a good-hearted young boy in Episode I to a surley teenager in Attack of the Clones is massive and I always wondered what happened to him in the intervening time to make him change like that. Well this comic book series might just answer that question!The story started slowly and at first it seemed quite bland and generic. But by taking the time to set the scene Soule actually sets up a really good tale. As I read further into the book the pace began to increase a little and we also saw flashbacks into what went on on Coruscant just before this mission. While there is plenty of action in this story I would say it's focus is more character driven than some of the other Marvel Star Wars books which I really liked.The artwork is good but there are a lot of bits anbd pieces sprayed all over lots of scenes which I think are supposed to give atmosphere to the background but end up hindering a clear reading of what's going on. If there was less of that I would give the story 5 stars rather than 4 becuase that particular artistic effect is everywhere and I felt that it didn't help the story. It constantly drew my eye away from the action to the background.Overall though a pretty good read.

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Loved the atmosphere very much of this volume! The artwork is mesmerizing I can just stare at the beautiful dance of the colours and depth pictured along the pages.I enjoyed the story too, it's a slower-paced, rather meditative approach to dig deeper into the relationship of the master and apprentice, how they relate to each other and to the disciplines and philosophy of the Jedi Order.The whole scene and the conclusion fits perfectly into the main narrative of the saga while also adds a lot to the characters.Definitely recommended!

Set between Episodes I and II, this story has some interesting moments - particularly in its depiction of the relationship between master and padawan, and also in Chancellor Palpatine's increasing interest in the young Anakin's powers. However, although I enjoyed these aspects and the art, the central plot isn't fully developed; I wanted to know more about the war-torn world and the origins of the conflict. Instead, the tale is wrapped up rather too speedily with many questions unanswered. Decent but not essential reading.

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I enjoyed this interesting story that occurs sometime between the events of the films