THE MISSION BEGINS!
• The training wheels are off as HAN SOLO and his fellow cadets head into real combat warfare!
• In the chaos of battle, will Han take a chance to slip the bonds of the EMPIRE?
• Or will he risk his freedom AND his life to help a fellow cadet left behind enemy lines?
Rated T
This is the beginning of Han's break from the Empire and it's excellent. The story is incredibly strong, with the characters on point and the action outstanding. The visuals are fine, with the fighter sequences the best. I would have liked to see a little more details in distant characters, though. This is excellent reading for Star Wars fans, not only for Han's past, but for showing how efficiently the Empire runs a campaign. Recommended. Read Full Review
While the Han Solo series still isn't in the tops of the projects that Marvel has put out, it fits in well with the style and tone of the film and feels like it's a natural part of this time and aspect of the character. Thompson keeps things moving well with the amount of action here but also seeds enough in how people do form around Han once they get to know him a bit and as his own walls drop a bit. Leonard Kirk puts together some great action here as well and it feels more than Star Wars enough overall with locations, creatures, and the whole Imperial side even if some of the character designs just don't click for me. Read Full Review
This issue shapes Han Solo into the character we know. Lots of action too.