I started reading these collected comics volumes because I used to really be into comics. When I was young I had a local comics store and I knew when their deliveries arrived, I had a pull list, and I collected intentionally and seriously.

I haven't read any comics in years.

I also haven't cared about Star Wars in years. The prequel trilogy successfully killed my interest in Star Wars.

But since Episode VII came out, I've been interested again in Star Wars lore. Episode VII triggered my re-interest in LEGO, but the story sort of disappointed me. It was too derivative of the whole Episode IV arc, and I thought Disney was just going to milk it for new kids' money.

But then Rogue One came out, and it was such a fresh take on the Star Wars universe, a universe I'd loved since I was nine years old, that my interest in all things Star Wars lore exploded again.

Thank the maker! Because I've been able to discover the fantastic storytelling in the Star Wars comic series.

This was Volume 2 collecting Issues #7-12. I found it even more enjoyable than the first volume, which already was cool because of the story it told of Vader's first face-to-face meeting with an important character.

But this one starts out with a cool story about Luke's childhood and how Obi-Wan watched over him. Then logically led to a story about Nat Shaddaa, the "Smuggler's Moon".

I found the different art style of Simone Bianchi in #7 contrasted nicely with the team of penciler Stuart Immonen and inker Wade Von Grawbadger in #8-12. I preferred the team, so I'm glad their issues were 83% of the volume.

So far, I'm really impressed. It's a bit juvenile, but this is Marvel. The corporate voice is loud and clear, but I don't mind so much. It's not an offensive voice, and it really does appeal to all ages. That doesn't diminish the quality of the story or the art in any way.

I'm glad this has gotten me back into comics. I'm looking forward to what else I'll discover in the indie