Brawl at Black Spire is the start of a new limited series for Star Wars. Come along and see what new adventure awaits in a galaxy far far away!
Creative Team
Ethan Sacks (Writer), Jethro Morales & Roi Mercado (Artists), Rachelle Rosenberg (Colorist),
VC’s Clayton Cowles (Letterer), Phil Noto (Cover Artist)
Anthony Gambino (Designer), Mikey J. Basso (Assistant Editor), Mark Paniccia (Editor),
C.B. Cebulski (Editor-in-Chief)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Brawl at Black Spire
Welcome to another limited series within the Star Wars realm! Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire issue one takes place on Batuu at the Black Spire Outpost in the present as well as the past! Which makes this story one that fans of the original trilogy, and the sequel trilogy will enjoy!
In true Star Wars fashion there is mystery, adventure, battles and simplistic comedy. This issue starts off within the present as you are taken on an adventure that transports you back in time revealing more to the mystery at hand. During the storytelling of what once was, you are introduced to a slew of classic Star Wars characters. All of whom play a significant part within the building of this limited series.
The battle portion of this issue is outstanding! The reader is going to witness two iconic characters duel it out over the span of multiple pages, including a two-page splash sequence that is absolutely astonishing on the eyes! Adding to the mystery that this debut issue revolves around, the battle makes an abrupt stop, leaving readers to question why this takes place.
Throughout this issue readers will indulge in various amounts of comedy from just about every character. Some characters you expect this from, but not so much from newer characters and the situations in which the comedy unfolds. This adds a nice dynamic to the story requiring the reader to pay close attention to the narration as they read.
The ending of this issue is the most dynamic of all the panels of this story. Readers get one final introduction to an elite character that gets true fans’ pulse racing! With this character added to the story readers can guarantee that there is about to be trouble. That trouble will have to wait till issue two or three of this series because this issue is left on a cliff, forcing readers to ponder what is to come…
The Writing
Ethan Sacks has created an intriguing new story for the Star Wars fandom. The storytelling for this first issue is outstanding. You have multiple different facets all molded into one issue. Which keeps the reader wanting to know more while also being entertained in the process! The flow of this story is smooth and easy to follow even with a couple “time jumps” from past to present.
The Artwork
Jethro Morales, Roi Mercado and Rachelle Rosenberg truly make this story look and feel like an authentic Star Wars tale. The attention to detail is a must within Star Wars just because of all of the mechanical elements that are needed to make it feel real. And the art solidifies that! The coloration for this issue is exquisite! The colors and shading are a combination of gritty and faded while some sections provide bright backgrounds to assist in highlighting certain aspects of the panels.
VC’s Clayton Cowles puts the story to the pages with his lettering. Though a majority of the comment bubbles contain the same font and coloration, the bubbles are placed in such a fashion that readers will be able to discern who is talking. The only change within the look of the comment bubbles comes with the final character introduction. This adds a nice touch for the character’s dialogue!
Variant Covers
Final Thoughts
This debut issue is a great start to a new Star Wars limited series. You feel the Star Wars aura as you turn through the pages soaking in all the panels. The mapping of how this story could unfold is exciting, making you want the next issue to be released the following week! Star Wars fans should add this to their collection. If you have never collected or read Star Wars comics, but know the movies, you will do just fine in picking this story up and following along!
Grade: 9/10
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