An excellent book for old and new fans. Leia journeys to a familiar world on a mercy mission and finds plenty of trouble. Recommended. Read Full Review

A really tense story that nails the ‘Star Wars' tone and looks utterly uh-may-zing. Read Full Review

Princess Leia #2 is Leia as she deserves to be presented; a capable, strong, and intelligent lead with goals and agency far removed from the men in her life. It is a pity that it took us this long to get a book like Princess Leia but I am overjoyed that is it here now, when we need it the most. Read Full Review

The second installment of the series carries events forward from the first very well and provides for an engaging and fun book while also keeping it properly serious and even a little threatening at times with what's going on. Leia's not a blank slate even based just on the movies, and what we get here is a solid exploration of her in the post-ANH world where she's had a lot of loss and is refocusing herself on a mission that's smart, makes a lot of sense and isn't something that I'm aware of being done before, at least not in the comics. Waid's dialogue is on point and there's a lot of good stuff here throughout and he's really making me like Evaan even though I know I shouldn't on some level. Combined with the beautiful artwork from Dodson, who does some great stuff with young Leia in the couple of ages we see her, it just leaps off the page and has a whole lot of appeal in providing these new views of her. A great book all around. Read Full Review

This issue does an amazing job of developing Leia and showing just how much burden she feels as the princess of a dead world. Mark Waid is giving us a side of our princess that isn't shown (or at least not often) in the movies, which, along with the comic book series Star Wars and Darth Vader, currently makes up the entirety of the Star Wars Universe. You would be hard pressed to find a writer better suited to fleshing out Princess Leia. With dialogue that felt both understandable and at home in the Star Wars Universe (an oddly difficult aspect to master) and a consistently fast-paced story, Waid is giving Leia a voice of her own. Being a figure head isn't good enough for her. This is a Leia that wants to see action and make a difference for her people. Read Full Review

After the relatively flat introduction, this series might have seemed to be heading into the direction of mediocrity, but this second issue evidently does what it needs to do to establish something more for the character. It may not be exactly the character that the fans are used to, but it doesn't matter as the character is taken out of the grey zone between those two episodes and thrown into the modern day by doing so. There are some fun action sequences here but there are also some deeper moments. It may not be a masterpiece, but the way that this is heading, it will at least serve as an effective modern update for a beloved character. Read Full Review

Princess Leia #2 continues Marvel's strong start with their Star Wars comics. This book distinguishing itself by being more character and dialogue-focused than either Star Wars or Death Vader, and we're all the better for it. Writer Mark Waid really gets into Leia's character, and he sends her on a quest that is both deeply personal and hugely important to the galaxy. Star Wars looks to be in good hands with both Marvel and Disney. Read Full Review

This book continues to show that Princess Leia doesn't need the likes of Han Solo or Luke Skywalker to take part in dangerous missions. Getting a chance to deal with the loss of her home planet and continue her duty to her people while trying to thwart the Empire's plans at the same time is great to see. Mark Waid is showing the different layers to Leia as well as what she is capable of doing. The Dodsons are really getting into the groove with the art, giving this book it's own vibe while still feeling like it fits perfectly alongside the other Marvel Star Wars comics. With plenty of twists and turns, this books simply channels the spirit of Princess Leia and the feeling of the Star Wars universe. Read Full Review

For what disappointment there is in this issue, there was far more to make me happy. As we head into the second half of this mini-series the plot and the conflict therein has been well established and I for one am finding it very intriguing. While the issue does end on a bit of a cliche, I cant deny that its going to make next issue very interesting. If this series lacks anywhere, its in the lack of drama surrounding Leia herself since we know she survives the series to appear in the Episode 5 movie. But that doesnt mean this journey isnt going to be entertaining. Read Full Review

On the visual side, artist Dodson gets to flex his action-oriented muscles a bit more this go round, as Leia's turn at rescuer goes somewhat awry. His pencils again stand out as clean and engaging, though they also tend to run more static than fluid. Dodson's handle on expression, a bit similar from character to character last issue, makes a marked improvement, though Leia and Evaan still look like carbon(ite) copies at times. Ultimately we still need a bit more from this book to fully buy in, but nevertheless, Princess Leia appears in fine hands with this creative team. Read Full Review

This book is still producing an enjoyable story and interesting look at Leia's character, but I worry that it has the potential to be blas and trite if the story telling just moves along at a pre-determined pace. Read Full Review

Princess Leia continues to be a wonderful addition to the Star Wars canon, as though it's not quite as captivating as the other two series (Star Wars and Darth Vader), it still brings joy to this fanboy. The wonderful character depth and interaction also makes it a series worth following, with the plot also continuing to entice. Read Full Review

Altogether, "Princess Leia" still needs to work out a few kinks, but it's already much stronger than issue #1. If the series continues to improve this way, it'll become a real must-read. Read Full Review

Princess Leia continues to be a good, but slow burning, story that captures the essence of what Leia lost when Alderaan was destroyed. Read Full Review

Princess Leia is proving to be a fun read. It's nothing groundbreaking and it's not too memorable but it entertains and that should be all you are looking for in a comic book. This particular issue utilizes the cast very well and sets up some character dynamics for future issues. Nothing special but worth checking out if you are curious or a fan of the genre. Read Full Review

There is not only strong competition from other comic publishers and Marvel series but also now from other Star Wars series.Princess Leia#2has some problems that keep it from being a great comic, and hopefully it can progress into a series worthy of the title character. Read Full Review

Lord Junn reminds me of Littlefinger from Game of Thrones.

Leia and Evaan's trip to Naboo zips along without losing any momentum from the first issue. Although unavoidable considering the target audience is people who are already Star Wars fans, the callback to Queen Amidala doesn't add much other than a great illustration. At least it's a reminder that Naboo's governing system is probably worse than our own, although I might prefer a longer explanation of who Lord Junn is and how he knows Leia, since I've never heard of the character before.

Leia's memories of Bail's parenting lectures are perhaps my favorite parts of the issue. If Bail is representative of Alderaan's ruling class, it's very easy to understand why Evaan is such a committed royalist.

Never trust a guy with a mustache, I saw that coming a mile away. Decent issue with goo artwork. Nice cliffhanger at the end.

Disappointing