Eight MUST READ Star Wars Comics
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Today Jason Inman and I talk about our eight Star Wars comic books, including stories from both the current Canon and Star Wars Legends!
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The current Darth Vader comic is my favorite piece of new canon material. Tons of interesting lore and ties to the Prequels.
Sounds great to me and will be buying them soon. What's a few other great ones?
Lord Arnold The original Vader 2015 comic, Kanan: The Last Padawan and Darth Maul are some of my favorites :)
@@fixation9281 oh yea. Maul is definitely on my "to get" list! I will look for the 2015 Vader as well. Are they very expensive or easily found? I have no clue how the comic market is doing but if it's the same as the rest of the collectibles market like I'd assume, it's not too bad prices at the moment.
Kanan still running or is it finished?
That Legacy looks interesting as well.
I love the Knights of the old republic comic. Still one of my favorites till this day. It tells the story of Zayne Carrick, and pretty much start of with him walking in on his jedi masters killing the rest of the padawans. Not gonna say anymore than check it out! XD
Thanks for having me on to talk comics!!
+Jawiin Star Wars Legends >>> Disney canon.
Thanks for joining the video.
I've been enjoying most of the new comics. Both Vader runs, imo, are incredible.
Yes
Lets ball up the list here:
- Dawn of the Jedi
- Tales of the Jedi
- Knights of the Old Republic
- Darth Maul 2000
- Outlander
- Quinlan Vos comics
- Republic: Clone Wars comics
- Purge
- Kanan
- Darth Vader 2017
- Dark Times
- Blood Ties
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire
- Lando
- Shadows of the Empire
- Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand
- Crimson Empire
- Legacy
- Star Wars Tales
- Tag and Bink
- The Star Wars
KikBlava thanks I’m trying to get into the comic this will help
How many of those in the list are canon?
@@Tmtrnr22 All of them. And by that I mean they're all canon in the sense that none of the film makers actually read these comics even if they are new canon. :D
@@KikBlava tag and bink is canon?
@@cakecake2539 Well they technically are canon, but unfortunately we'll never see that deleted scene from Solo where they appeared. Their stories are unintentionally non-canon, but they are. :)
I absolutely loved the legacy comics it was, in my opinion, the best star wars comic book series to date.
Ahhh crimson empire. I remember finding it in my school library and it be my first experience of star wars outside of the movies. It was amazing, and a really remarkable comic. Even if its not Canon anymore I reccomend at least reading the first crimson empire! (there's 3 and the third is packed with clone wars references)
Legacy, Dark Times, and the current Darth Vader run are my favorites.
Charles Shoals Vader comic and Doctor Aphra are mandatory reading for any Star Wars fan
I agree about Legacy. That is one great comic with a really exciting story and some really great characters, including interesting ideas about the force and the Star Wars political landscape.
Charles is awesome, got him to sign 4 variants for me during his Curse Words tour for free and grabbed a beer with him later in Grand Rapids that same night. Such a down to earth nice guy.
I have every issue of the original Star Wars Darth Vader series all 25 issues I love that series so much it’s amazing
You can always spot a true comic nerd when their shelves are starting to bow in the middle from the weight. I've gone thru more bookshelves than I can count. Respect Jason....
One of my all time favorite Star Wars comics is definitely the Purge series from the old dark horse comics. Loved Vader, Dass Jennir, and all of the supporting cast in that comic. They're some of the stories that I kinda hope they bring into canon one day.
I seriously got chills when I saw the thumbnail. Thanks for this Alex!
I've been wanting to ready the Legacy comic because it sounds really cool. However I'm big on reading books and comics in release order, so I'll probably get to that around the time I get to Legacy of the Force.
Surprised Son of Dathomir didn’t make either of your lists
I also really loved the two Invasion story arcs.....a bit of a shame it’s cut short but the ending of the second books gives me chills every time
Thanks so much I needed this as I’m trying to get into the comics, and it’s a lot harder than the novels
Star Wars legacy is one of my favourite Star Wars stories ever
Me too! So is Dawn of the Jedi, they are both really good.
it's not canon
@@alberteinstein3419 no one said it was canon.
@@mikeparker5792 George Lucas did
doesnt matter, still good star wars story telling.
my favorites are
- Darth vader: Dark Lord of The Sith
- Star Wars: Republic
- Galaxys edge
plus the ongoing darth vader series are starting really well
Ended up checking all of these comics out. Thank you
Crimson empire is the only legends material I've read, great to see it on this list!
Legacy, The knights of the old republic comics, and both the new darth vader comics released by Marvel are my personal favorite Star Wars comics
Really liked this one! I've only ever read Tales of the Jedi as far this list goes, with a couple issues of Legacy because they were part of the Vector arc that started in the KOTOR comic. Love TOTJ!
After the Battle of Yavin is after A New Hope, not Return of the Jedi.
ajzeg01 true but 137 years later so it’s also after RoTJ....just the way he puts it is funny
They use before battle of yavin and after battle of yavin to measure time
I was going to mention that but I wanted to see if anybody else would notice that.
The Crimson Empire would have been awesome as a TV-series or a game
Very good to have Jason Inman in the video!
Currently reading the old republic comic and loving it
Just read kananan it’s amazing
Twin Engines of Destruction has long held a special place in my heart.
Star Wars Legacy and Star Wars Clone Wars by dark horse are two of my all time favorite comic series ever got all the books
Thank you, Alex for mentioning "Tales of the Jedi"! My favorite STAR WARS comic from the Legends Universe. KOTOR would not have been possible without TOTJ. It's so good. And thanks also, Jason for mentioning "Legacy". I really hope that Lucasfilm in the future, if a new SW Saga is created set in the Old Republic Era, will also create another Saga in the movies set a 100+ years after the end of IX and the Skywalker/Main Saga. 🤞🤞
Vader15, Kanan, Legacy, Vader17, Lando, Aphra, Crimson Empire, Tales of the Jedi
I have just started reading the Vader series by Gillen and I am hooked! This is my first Star Wars comic I've read and already I can't wait to read and collect the rest!
Tales of the Jedi was always my favorite. When I hear The Old Republic that's what I think of and not Revan
Love the Darth Vader and Bounty Hunters comics, add a lot to the universe and is such a great read
Thanks, I will read these comics
Legacy is among my top Star wars comics, I just love it. And both Darth Vader runs? Pure gold. Vader down is an excellent SW story
Hey in a new reader and have a question is there anything I need to read before I read
Starwars Lando
And either Star Wars Darth Vader Series because I'm interested and dont want to jump in at the wrong point
7:03 Doctor aphra! Rules! I love her! Both the 2016 and 2020 series are great
I love the Star Wars comics listed here.
According to me the Thrawn comic was the best
It was an amazing comic. Although basically just a visual representation of the novel. I would have preferred to have more insight in regards to another story than what I already knew. Still top tier though.
Thrawn Trilogy is non-canon
No I was talking about the canon thrawn comic series
What about Eeth Koth's child that was taken away in comic before the last issue? What will happen to him? Will we see him being used as a secret Sith apprentice of Vader's, another inquisitor for Luke to fight in the future in the main Star Wars comic series he is in between New Hope and Empire? That is a lot of potential stories to have good drama in them if explored. I hope they do it.
One of the few pieces of new Canon I like is New Dawn, the novel featuring Kanan.
Is there a difference between paperback versions and comic versions? Do the comics not go as in depth in the story as paperbacks? Or are they the same? I’m very new to this and I want to make sure I make the right purchase
great choices and great video. also, i think i have that water bottle
You should do a list like this but for novels
What was the name of the video where they talked together?
Do more best comic books videos because I am just started following the comic book universe i just bought a star wars comic book it was the first one one i ever read its the darth maul comic son of dathomir and i realy liked it . Now i am reading online the thrawn comic book of how he joind the empire and after that i don’t know that’s why I need you to recommend some.
Help me star wars explained your my only hope. Lol
i was a fan of the obi wan and anakin series, also vader and the lost command was pretty decent
Where do I buy them
My 8 Picks:
- Republic
- Tales of the Jedi
- Soule’s Darth Vader
- KOTOR
- Gillen’s Darth Vader
- Crimson Empire
- Legacy
- Doctor Aphra
Nice list
Another one I would suggest is Dawn of the Jedi, the art is really good and the story's amazing.
Purge is currently my favourite.
My favorite SW comic is Dark Times.
Canon: the main Star Wars comics, the first and the Second Darth Vader series, shattered empire,and probably the "age of ..." comics.
For legends: Dawn of the Jedi, Knights of the old republic comics, the clone Wars, purge, dark times, empire, rebellion, Jedi academy. Those até my pics for legends.
Legends is better
Hey guys! Im in my early 20s and from buffalo. Is it worth the money to go everyday to star wars celebration chicago or could i still get a good experince getting merch, interacting with other fans and cosplayers and seeing the booths by only going one or two of the days?
The One Sith is my favorite Sith Empire next to the Galactic Empire
Great video u both. I wanted to complete the video but was afraid of getting spoiled hahahah. Anyone knows a star wars comic or novel that has political intrigue like the prequel trilogy movies. If it has dark and gritty elements thatd be a plus. Thanks 😊
Also, Kanan's comic features art from the great Pepe Larraz... I mean, come on 😍
Which Vader comic should i read first. The one by Gilean or the one by soul.. (ps i have never read any star wars comics before at all).. thanks.
Could you do an updated video for 2024? Similar to what you did with the legends and Canon novels.
Nice Video :)
I got my first comic, son of dathomir and I loved it!! Want a new one! It’s either gonna be Darth maul, Darth Vader or that other Darth Vader one with the red background
Hello. Do you know where Can I find these comics on the internet? I want to read them for free. And please in a safe website.
The Vader comic is the right amount of dark and graphic but not to a point it becomes super rated R. It retains the pg/pg-13 style rating feeling but could still go R in its universe if it wanted too. I feel if they started making Star Wars more adult it we will be bombarded by it being too excessively graphic or mature content stuff that just doesn't feel like its Star Wars. Everyone would try to go extreme and not try to stay in the middle like what most people want. I mean in all the films no one ever cusses actual cuss words. They use made up ones. We see dismemberment, but it isn't like over the top violent dismemberment. It tells you there is a undeclared limit to adult material until it starts feeling and looking out of place.
Which comic tells the Anakin Skywalker story from start to finish?!! Someone please help!!
I've read both Darth Vader series, Crimson Empire, ANNND Legacy...And I have to say, Legacy is EASILY my favorite Star Wars comic besides Dark Empire and Dark Apprentice. Don't get me wrong, I love these other comics SO SO much...But I adore Legacy...It's like the combination of The Old Republic and The Galactic Civil War.
Oh yeah a "Vader down" is a movie i would love to see.
Its frustrating that so many of these are out of print or hard to find
I like great Jedi purge comic when darth vader and. 501st Hunt down insurgents and Jedi survivors
Dr. Aphra is kind of Indiana Jones in space.
Unfortunately I haven't bought a comic in a few years and really need to catch up on them. Just moved to a town that has a comic shop so I will be starting soon. Buying Vader series 1st but what's a few other "can't miss" series?
Lando does seem good as well. I just never got into the Aphra character but sounds better with Alex description of her lol. What does everyone else suggest tho?
@@tylerwilliams3368 oh I bet Mon Cala would be cool. It about Akbar or Raddis or just the planet in general?
I used to buy comics all the time, going back years ago to the original SW and the awesome GI Joe series in the 80s then some through the 90s but things happen and next thing you know it's been 20 yrs and you realize how much you miss comics lol. I did get a few through the years in the figure 2 packs like that Crimson Empire which I loved but didn't have a comic store closer than an hour drive and the grocery stores stopped selling comics so it was just the novels for me.
Thanks for the input I really appreciate it!
@@tylerwilliams3368 sounds like good reading. Might have to get my tail to the comic shop sooner than I originally planned lol
@@lordarnold8524 Don't buy the New Disney comics, they're garbage.
@@lordarnold8524 stick to legends
I saw a vader and kanan comic book ay bookoff at the mall i go to
Whatta bout Dark Empire or The Thrawn Trilogy
dark empire is way too 90s. The colors and art is big oof. Bringing palp back is as dumb as it is in ros
They should make all old republic era canon again
Where does solo fit in the movieverse
mrpelon1000 Solo is set 6-9 years after Episode III and 13-10 years before Rogue One/Episode IV.
We are Champions of the force comics are awesome MtfbwU always.👍 my friend
What about son of dathomir
Dawn of the Jedi, Tales of the Jedi, Knights of the old Republic and the Darth Bane books are the best.
Tales of the Jedi!
Is the original darth vader comic Canon or legend?
Canon
I cant seem to find dark lord of the sith vol 5
I love the Star Wars legacy series it was so awesome and badass
it's non-canon
Albert Einstein it’s still a great story
@@TevyaSmolka It can't be great if It doesn't exist in Star wars
Star wars comics and books are so creative theyre incredible I hope they pay tribute and pay the authors they borrow from
I want to see what happens to like after he defeats Darth Vader
I can't seem to find the tales of the Jedi. I wish I could read them.
VERY late response but there’s an omnibus coming out this year
1:49 I thought the "Hero's Journey in reverse" was Anakin's fall to the Dark Side? He was built up to be the Hero, everyone thought he was going to be the Hero, he believed he was a Hero in his quest to save Padmé and fight in the Clone Wars, but he failed and became Darth Vader.
After watching the first two selections, I immediately thought, "is this guy going to do all of Marvel's new Star Wars comic series?" *watches* *the* *rest* *of* *the* *selections* . Oh thank the Force he at least chose one Legends graphic novel series. *watches* *SWE's* *picks* Oh thank the Force he also had a couple of Legends picks.
Not the ones that I would choose though. _Legacy_ isn't in my top 3, not even my top 5. My list of MUST READ Star Wars comics would be:
1. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Empire_ was one of the first Star Wars comics I've ever read and was one of the first comic books I read. It's an anthology series on the various leaders and soldiers of the Empire from Moff Trachta to TK-622 to Darth Vader to my personal favorite, Lt. Janek "Tank" Sunber. These stories helped to shape my love for the Empire. Despite its title there were even Rebels stories on various heroes both known and unknown. There's various connections in this book to other stories and characters in the EU with even some on this very list.
2. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Knights_ _of_ _the_ _Old_ _Republic_ . While _Empire_ may hold a special place in my heart for nostalgia and love of the Empire, this series is one of the best, if not _the_ _best_ written graphic novels I've ever had the pleasure to read. There's a flow to it that feels just like a book series with plot lines and characters progressing ever forward with sudden twists and turns that grip your attention and force you to turn the page! The characters are some of the most beautifully written and depicted with not a hair out of place in terms of their portrayal (I say that ironically because the artists do change). It's set in the Mandalorian Wars, 3 years before KOTOR, so there's a lot of references to the game. The story starts with Zayne Carrick, a witness to the deaths of his fellow Padawans, wrongfully pursued by the authorities under the assumption that he was the murderer. In his efforts to clear his name, he comes across the narcisstic con artist, Marn Hierogryph, the beautiful but deadly and mysterious, Jarael, the sometimes crazy, sometimes genius, Camper, and the Mandalorian renegade, Rohlan Dyre.
3. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Clone_ Wars_ is another favorite and long-read comic series of mine. It's actually part of the _Republic_ series but it was sold under the _Clone_ _Wars_ volumes which is why I named it. Not only does this series depict a very coherent, very brutal depiction of the Clone Wars, but it also has some of the best character progression. You want to know why characters such as Aayla Secura, Asajj Ventress, Durge, and Quinlan Vos got so popular? It was because of this (and _Republic_ and the miniseries). You know the battles of Kamino, Boz Pity, and Saleucami that were shown in TCW and referenced in ROTS? They were first depicted here. Like _Empire_ there's a lot of characters and backstories that were either referenced or depicted in these volumes.
4. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Rebellion_ was a continuation of some of the plot-lines in _Empire_ particularly of the relationship of Janek Sunber and Luke Skywalker. Despite being 16 issues, it's incredibly strong storytelling and the artwork reflects this with its brutal depictions of battles and close-quarters fighting. A lot of adult themes stand out in this particular series that really got my attention when I was a kid.
5. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Union_ was one of the recent Star Wars comics that I read having only just learned about it earlier this year. Despite it being only 4 issues it's story really is one of the best for being so relatable: that of the wedding between Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade. Having felt dejected from Luke's portrayal in TLJ, this arc really brought a smile to my face as it is the first time that I've seen Luke genuinely happy. It pulls at my heartstrings to see Luke smile, to have bar fights with his friends, seeing him and Mara together, and experience a moment of true love in Star Wars after having been so disappointed from TLJ. Also it's a wedding and everyone loves wedding stories.
6. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Republic_ was one of the longest running Star Wars series that I've ever read from its first issue starting before TPM and going to after ROTS. It's 83 issues cover a wide range of characters, events, and battles. No other Star Wars series has come close to being as thorough or as wide-ranging as this series (although if the Marvel Star Wars series continues for another 4 or 5 years, it could top it for being the longest running Star Wars series). Name any character from the films and he/she/it probably had its first backstory in this series.
7. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Dark_ _Times_ was a continuation of the _Republic_ storylines on the various Jedi who escaped Order 66. Some of them would join up with crews like Caleb Dume would later and avoid the Empire and Darth Vader who pursued them. Others would try to continue the Jedi Order but in secret. This is another one of the series that had a lot of adult themes scattered throughout including child slavery, eating of sentient beings, cold-blooded murder, sexual tones, and even betrayal (it's after Order 66, so there's a lot of that going around). The main character in that series, Dass Jennir, was even compared to Legolas by readers with his long, blonde hair and green outfight.
8. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Legacy_ is pretty much everything that Jawiin said and more. I had first heard about it from a _Star_ _Wars_ Insider_ and it's character profiles were intriguing. Then I read the comic and was blown away by the stories and the artwork. The only reason that it's low on this list is because it's been a long time since I last read it and I would very much like to go back to it. Perhaps in the future it can go higher on the scale.
9. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _Mara_ _Jade_ : _By_ _the_ _Emperor's_ _Hand_ was a 6 issue short series written by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, two of my favorite Legends novel writers. It details the falling of Mara Jade from the Empire after her failure to kill Luke Skywalker at Jabba's Palace and the Emperor's death. Unlike most Star Wars issues, this is very much a spy thriller which is one of the things that I love about Mara Jade. While her history has always been hinted and referenced at in pieces in the novels, this was the one of the first ones that illuminated that part of her life before she met Luke.
10. Dark Horse's _Star_ _Wars_ _2013_ was one of the final Star Wars comic series that was printed by the comic book company before Marvel. Despite only 20 issues in its run, each of its arcs felt impactful with characters and artwork that stood out from the crowd. Everything was sleek, everything was shiny, everything felt crisp coming off of the page which was a step away from all of the dark and grittiness that Dark Horse was most known for in the past. If I were to compare the first 20 issues of Marvel's current run with this one, Dark Horse wins. It's stories are very grounded and are focused on the characters, their relationships, and progression rather than bombastic plots, crossover events, and adventure after adventure.
One of the things that I noticed when making this list was just how much variety that Dark Horse put into their product. They could do dark and gritty but also peaceful and happy. They could depict magnificent and climatic battles but also calm, quiet moments. Characters didn't just hop from one adventure to another but also relaxed and talked. It's why I love Dark Horse's Star Wars more than Marvel's; they knew how to balance story with characters and the art blended perfectly with them.
That is the longest comment I have EVER seen
i never understood the obsession with red empire
Star Wars: Jedi Vs. Sith, is forever the best in my opinion
I read that comic recently, and knowing nothing about it I was surprised to find out that it was the inspiration for the last third of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction.
Yep, the Darth Bane books are some of the most interesting Star Wars books ever
@@thesmiler6405 Too bad Disney erased them.
@@sg8853 Legends has been erased as non-canon
@@sg8853 it was erased and rebranded
Oh/Ooh?
Hey Alex, my daughter is running for Inked Magazine cover girl running against a few professional models (4th place currently) and needs all the help we can get. Care if I share the link under this message? She's a huge Star Wars geek and fan of you and Molly!
Thrawn trilogy comic adaption,dark empire 1/2 n Jedi academy are the best. And the old clone wars comics based off the 2D series. Grievous takes on durge n ventress 2v1 for the right of being gnerral of the cis.
Legacy is pretty decent. I picked up the series as simgles.
Star Wars Legacy was literally the only thing that made me sad when the EU was de-canonised
What about kotor and force awakens.
IMO one of the best ones!
Doctor Aphra great
I want To Read the Star Wars Legends, What do I READ First to Fully Understand Legend's Lore?
Crimson empire is easily the best star wars comic to date
I cannot say I like the Legacy comics. It makes everything that happened in the OT feel unnecessary.
I think you mean the sequal trilogy....
Y'know, at first I thought about explaining you why I think the sequels handle this better than Legends did, but i decided on asking you why it is so hard to accept that people like these films.
P.S. Do you purposely change vocals in some words?
In canon, anything by Gillen or Soule. Jason Aaron is better at Marvel Heroes, especially THOR.