Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 the Defense of Kamino

This is a great series! Absolutely worth to begin an excellent Star Wars series! The art is great and there are a lot of details and things to watch in these magazines.

Esta serie es un retapado de la serie Republic de Star Wars. Reune los primeros numeros dedicado a las guerra clonicas, más un especial de Mace Wandu.

This graphic novel is well illustrated, written, and was a joy to read. Any Star Wars fan that wants to know about the battles and stories during the Clone Wars should read this and the following volumes.

Dark Horse has emerged as one of the greatest publishers of Star Wars stories--through their epic comic books. Kicking off the epic, The Defense of Kamino assembles a set of issues that range in topic from, of course, the Battle of Kamino to the Schism in the Jedi Order. For ANYONE looking to get a detailed look inside the Clone Wars and the hearts of the Jedi behind them, Dark Horse's Clone Wars series is the perfect place to look. In this volume, you'll find not only the gorgeous artwork of your favorite Jedi, but a deep and meaningful few stories. There are six total (as of writing this) volumes of the "Clone Wars" series, and what a way to kick it off here. From the father-son relationship Obi-Wan and Anakin share to Mace Windu's attempt to lead fellow Jedi back on the path of the light to a fresh and incredible character most would not have heard of before--Quinlan Vos--and his "Mission Impossible". For Star Wars fans, it's all here in the comics. I highly recommend reading the Clone Wars series of Dark Horse comic books. You will love every page of this.

This is a review of Dark horse TPB Star wars Clone Wars Volume 1 The Defense of Kamino (CW-DOK) and other tales. It collects Republic series 49 and 50 plus Jedi Mace Windu. It takes place 1 TO 3 months after the battle of Geonosis but before the excellent novel SHATTERPOINT, year -21 BNH on the timeline. It was amazing to read this comic jus a couple days after finishing Shatterpoint. The coordination between Dark horse and Del Rey is a thrilling thing. After the hideous results of NJO the whole Expanded universe prequel effort is spine chillingly amazing!Story one Sacrific. This story takes place 1 month after the battle of Geonosis and is another glorious effort from the team of Ostrander and Duursema. This story includes Zenex, who is of the same race as Xizor, future head of black sun. We also see Aalya Secura as a jedi after her trials and tribulations earlier and her master Quinlan Vos, a favorite of my son and I. The story and artwork are superior. The decision as to coloring is puzzling, as it seems to mute and darken the whole visual effect. And why color the light sabers in predominant white with only a hue of color around the energy blade? Dooku and our buddy Sidious are of course in this story.Story 2 The Defense of Kamino is broken up into 3 tales. Tales A. Brothers in Arms. Good story with impressive artwork and awesome coloring. The coloring is still done as if in a dark atmosphere, but the inker Parsons was created a richer for satisfying visual look than we saw in story one. The pencil work by Duursema is awesome as usual, and the drawings of Ben and Anakin are perfect. Tale B Jango's Legacy is very good, but I have one negative comment. Duursema must not have given Thompson the pictures of what Ben and Anakin look like because he didn't do a very good job. Stephen, you got to be more careful when drawing someone that everyone knows. Good job otherwise.Tales C. No End in Sight. This has an awesome space battle that is a visual marvel on all levels.Story 3. Schism. Features Windu and is another masterful job by Ostrander - Duursema and Parsons.ONE OF MY PET PEEVES HAS BEEN THE BINDING PROBLEMS WITH THE COMICS MADE IN CHINA. THIS ONE HAS SEEN SOME ABUSE ALREADY AND IT IS NOT FALLING APART IN MY HANDS.This story here ties into the movies and other comic so well and, with only minor complaints, is a visual marvel, is it OK to mention the enemy?, that I am awarding this comic SOMETHING I RARELY DO... 5 STARS.