With hotshot Rebellion pilot Poe Dameron captured by pirates, it's up to BB-8-and Rapier Squadron-to save the day! The first of three issues spotlighting the Sequel Trilogy! Variant cover by Stefano Simeone!s
While there isn't heavy canon information like in "Kidnapped", I was pleasantly surprised with how the story unfolds in "Win/Lose." The stories in "Tales from Wild Space" often feature lessons that are unequivocally wholesome. Writer Harris provides a slight departure from this norm. While the moral of the story remains wholesome, there are ways to interpret it as slightly selfish as well. As the Star Wars Adventuresseries is aimed at younger audiences, I really appreciate the ending not just being black and white. It shows that there is not just one way to show others the folly of their ways, and shows how to help others improve their shortcomings. Read Full Review
Star Wars Adventures often delivers young readers exciting tales that embrace the more wholesome corners of the galaxy, with this installment only delivering moderately entertaining tales, though Poe and Maz fans might find more to enjoy in their exploits. Read Full Review
Both stories are quite thin, but both are admittedly enjoyable.