Star Wars: Han Solo-Hunt for the Falcon #5

Will Han Solo ever get the Falcon back?! Will we ever get to see another attempt at a 12 parsecs Kessel Run?! Pick up this issue to find out!

Creative Team

Rodney Barnes (Writer), Ramon Rosanas (Artist/Cover Artist), Guru e-FX (Colorist/Cover Artist),
VC’s Caramagna (Letterer), Miguel Marcado (Variant Cover Artist).

Carlos Lao (Designer), Adam Del Re (Logo Designer), Mikey J. Basso (Assistant Editor),
Mark Paniccia (Editor), C.B. Cebulski (Editor-In-Chief).

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Made For Each Other…

Star Wars: Han Solo-Hunt for the Falcon #5 by Rodney Barnes is sadly the last issue of this limited series. We are taken back in time to Han reminiscing about his girl… The Millennium Falcon. This is one of those rare occasions that we see a vulnerable Han Solo, as he takes us through some short scenes of memories. It’s when he finally snaps out of it that we get to the real Star Wars fun!

Fast forward to the present, and we have Han Solo and Chewie on one last attempt to regain possession of the Millennium Falcon. Which brings them to the establishment of an old acquaintance, Plutt. Though being very sneaky as if Elmer Fud hunting Bugs Bunny, Han and Chewie are found and locked up. While locked up, the two are exposed to some type of gas that plays with their thoughts/dreams. This causes Han to recall a memory that doesn’t end the way he remembers.

This would not be an authentic Star Wars story without Han and Chewie escaping their detainment, and so of course they do. Han makes one last attempt to get the Falcon back. This final attempt requires an old-fashioned fist fight between Han and Plutt. Let the fight begin! Both of these “older” individuals give their best shots till we are introduced to another familiar face, Ducain. He is after The Millenium Falcon as well.

Blaster fire rings out, and everyone takes cover! Han and Chewie manage to escape, but without the Falcon. This is where the story transitions from action to a somber defeat. Han is last seen with his longtime friend, Lando Calrissian. These panels at the end help the reader see the human side of our heroes. Really hitting on the emotional toll that losing the Falcon has had on Han and his family.

Writing

Rodney Barnes knows how to write a Star Wars story! From the descriptions to the dialogue. This story flows so smoothly from cover to cover while giving us the iconic relationship between Han and Chewie. And also, between the other characters as well. This felt like a TV show coming off the pages!

Artwork

Ramon Rosanas does not disappoint with this one! The art in this book is amazing! The line work mixed with the perfectly placed shading does wonders on a close up shot of Han’s face. Bringing to life for the reader every wrinkle and dimple. Even the attention to detail, using a beautiful light blue for the Falcon’s thruster trail. Amazing job!

Final Thoughts

Another Star Wars comic that has come and gone. This is a very good read. It is so well put together that you actually feel as if this is a TV series and not a twenty-three-page comic book. You get pieces of joy, sorrow, accomplishment, and defeat. Outside of the action panels in this issue, Han is taken on an emotional roller coaster, and you really feel somewhat bad for him. True Star Wars fans will understand as soon as they read the first couple of pages. Go get this book! You WILL NOT be sorry about this in your collection. And if you’re like me and HAVE to have entire collections, go pick up issues one through four while you’re at it.

Grade: 9/10!

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