Star Wars: Boba Fett - Death, Lies, & Treachery

For a man who maybe has a screen time of 15 minutes and probably three lines of dialogue (at least, in the classic trilogy), Boba Fett has a cult following. So you knew that people would jump on telling his story, revealing his bounty hunter ways. In this graphic novel, a compilation of three prior comics, Boba Fett is requisitioned to work for Gorga the Hutt, who is trying to woo Anachro. First, Gorga hires Fett to nab Bar-Kooda, who has been oppressing Anachro's father. Then, Gorga hires Fett to return his kidnapped Anachro to him. Lastly, Gorga attemps to rid himself of Daddy-In-Law. Although the romance of hermaphroditic Hutts (perhaps this was written before that was established in canon?) was a little squicky, I rather enjoyed the novel. I felt Fett was characterized rather well (maybe a little chatty, but really well). His intro, hunting the men on speeder bikes, was pure Fett. Also, I rather enjoyed the story, which is basically just how one Hutt gets married to his love (and how Anachro defies the Hutt stereotype). I liked seeing the interaction of Gorga to Anachro, and Gorga to his Father-in-Law, two scenarios not prevalent in Star Wars and certainly not from the Hutts' perspectives. The artwork I felt lent itself well to the story. The coloring the same way, though it did grow tiring, all the colors seemed to be the same over and over again. Certainly not the most clever graphic novel ever made, "Boba Fett: Death, Lies, and Treachery" is an enjoyable yarn that will preoccupy your mind for a while and possibly get you to laughing. Brought to you by *C.S. Light*

I wouldn't call this the most deep or complex Star Wars Spinoff, but, after all these years, it is one of my favorites. Essentially, Boba Fett goes on three missions for Gorga the Hutt. Each of the three stories can be read on their own, but there is an overarcing plot connecting them all together. As far as plot and artwork go, it's pretty dark for a Star Wars yarn. In a lot of ways, it seems to have more in common with Cowboy Bebop than it does with Star Wars. This comic is full of chase scenes, savage fights, seedy and corrupt characters, and grim deeds such as graverobbing and cold-blooded murder. Don't get me wrong, this book has a lot of comedy. However, the humor is absolutely black. One "gag" (for lack of a better word) depicts the fresh remains of a half-eaten hutt. Believe-it-or-not, that's not even the most disturbing visual in the book. One of the coolest moments is when Wagner and Kennedy first introduce Fett. The first time you see him, he's doing what he does best: chasing down a group of bounty heads...all with a chillingly calm demeanor. For the first time, I actually enjoyed Cam Kennedy's unusual choice of coloring. I hated it in Dark Empire, but it really captured the mood and atmosphere in Fett's adventures. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, Cam Kennedy made his Star Wars debut with the limited series Dark Empire and his method of coloring divided a lot of fans. For each page or set of pages, Kennedy uses a single color. Let's say that color was red. This means that everything on that page would be a different degree of red, even the charcters. It was like looking at the world through a set of stained lenses. The problem is that, in Dark Empire, the colors he used often weren't appropriate for the scene. This distracted from the reading expreience. However, where he failed in DE, he succeeded here. From the brown rugged canyons, to the green toxic waste junkyard, every color matches the atmosphere and/or mood for the scene. This comic also features the first and only appearance of my 2nd favorite Expanded Universe character: Wim Magwit. Cross the physique, resourcefulness, and charisma of Bilbo Baggins or Willow with the showmanship of magician David Copperfield and you'll have this character. He has the unique "privilege" of being Fett's sidekick for a time. Another bonus is that this book came out in 1998. So, if you're like me and you hated how they destroyed the mystery when they revealed Fett's origins in 2002, just dig into this one and pretend that Attack of the Clones never happened. This book keeps Fett enigmatic, just the way we like him. So click that order button and prepare for a wild, shocking, but ultimately rewarding ride.

Magwit was my favorite character in this one. He's like the Star Wars equivilent of a hobbit. Though the part he plays is a somewhat small one, it was still the best(in humor and action). I hope someday that he'll make another appearence in a Star Wars comic(maybe with a bigger part or alongside a more important character like Luke Skywalker or Han Solo).

Buy it. Now. This second you click on the 'Buy' button or....I don't know, admittedly, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy it. I swear, it'll take you a year to read this book because you'll crack up everytime you look back down at the page. A must, especially if you like Boba Fett (who, in case you happen to not know.)

Most people don't think comic books aren't that good. I'm here to prove them wrong. I collect these books and this trade paperback is AWESOME!!! Boba Fett has been one of my all-time favorite characters. The comics in this book truly capture the darkness of this character. This is a must for all Boba Fett fans. The only thing I found wrong in this would be the art. It would have been better if the creators used the dynamic coloring that other comic artists do.