Star Wars: The High Republic #5

Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Ario Anindito Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: May 12, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 8 User Reviews: 29
8.6Critic Rating
8.6User Rating

ATTACK OF THE HUTTS!
•  The HIGH REPUBLIC JEDI clash with HUTT forces. GAMORREANS! NIKTO! BATTLE RANCORS!
•  STARLIGHT BEACON over-run by a creeping alien horror! Can VERNESTRA RWOH and her Padawan IMRI CANTAROS find a way to save Starlight's infected masses?
•  Plus, KEEVE TRENNIS learns the terrible secret MASTER SSKEER has been carrying for so long. Can she ever trust him again?
Rated T

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - Adrian Ruiz May 12, 2021

    This is the kind of Star Wars I am sure fans have been waiting for. Readers continue to see characters that were introduced in other media like Avar Kriss and Vernestra Rwoh, which has led to speculation and discussions that I haven't seen in the fandom since The Sequel Trilogy. Despite the cast of characters being expanded with every issue, Keeve Treenis continues to be the star and the symbol for what a Jedi should be. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Comics: The Gathering - Ellie J. Jun 17, 2021

    To my astonishment, this series has massive ramifications for the plot of The High Republic as a whole. I won't spoil what those ramifications are, but I wasn't expecting this plot point to be developed until the "bigger" adult novels like The Rising Storm in a couple weeks. It really just proves why The High Republic is the best thing to come out of Star Wars in years: everything is important and has meaning, not just the bigger stories with the bigger audiences. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    Comic Watch - John Edward Lee May 12, 2021

    Now that the Jedi have discovered a new ally as well as a new strategy to use against the Drengir. It would seems like it is a time to regroup and celebrate. But before they can do that, they must determine Master Ssskeers condition and fate. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally May 12, 2021

    Anindito does great work with the art in this series. There are some great visual moments throughout and the action is beautifully detailed. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Fandom Post - Chris Beveridge Mar 1, 2022

    While I'm still not really fully into the High Republic era like I am the prequel and original trilogy material, I'm still excited at the potential for the storytelling. This storyline is part of the larger overall push but I'm looking forward to some downtime soon with the characters to get a better handle on them and the galaxy they inhabit. Cavan Scott keeps things moving here with an issue that's pretty much all action and the art team keeps up with it well between the variety of players and the way the situation itself unfolds. It looks good and has a smooth read overall which makes for a good experience. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely May 12, 2021

    The High Republic just isn't afraid to get dark or messy. Read Full Review

  • 7.8
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday May 12, 2021

    Although it resolves with a bit of an absurd twist, 'The High Republic" #5 is still an entertaining and fast paced Star Wars comic with high stakes and ever-fantastic artwork. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    COMICON - Tony Thornley May 18, 2021

    The Jedi face the Hutts and the Drengir in a three way war. Scott creates a strong emotional core for the heroes. The art is solid but falls short in a few moments. Overall though, it's a great climactic story for this opening arc. Read Full Review

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