The Obi-Wan Kenobi comedian adaptation is again for problem #3. I’m certain everybody remembers this episode, because it introduced again a terrifying Darth Vader in full drive for the primary time in years. I used to be underwhelmed with sure elements of this episode when it got here out. Mostly, these have been for visuals and particular results causes. The episode’s story rings true for me, and that was no completely different in problem #3.
It was an ideal comedian adaptation, identical to those earlier than it. Although, sifting via the pages did remind me of among the irritating items of the present I now keep in mind. All of this being mentioned, these comedian variations are simply lighthearted enjoyable. Let’s dive into among the finest parts of it!
The first scene between Vader and Reva was particular. It was the primary time we noticed Vader interacting together with his Inquisitors in stay motion. For us Rebels superfans, it definitely is a pleasant little scene. For the informal Star Wars fan, it hit residence simply the identical. Vader has a type of voices that, even in a comic book, fills your thoughts with worry and depth. Vader seems to be huge on his throne in comparison with the smaller hologram.
Give me all the Leia and Obi-Wan moments! I’m HERE for all of them. This is simply such an underrated second in your complete collection. Leia asks Obi-Wan what the Force looks like, and he places it right into a context she will perceive. What I really like most is Obi-Wan regularly rediscovers himself and reconnects to the Force all through the collection. He finds out how a lot he had been residing afraid of the darkish, however unwilling to activate the sunshine.
The subsequent two pictures I included are for 2 very completely different causes. The first is as a result of it’s the Fortress Inquisitorius! Fallen Order followers have been screaming when it dropped into live-action. It was an ideal reminder of how Star Wars can embody one thing easy meaning a lot to completely different folks, however embody it in a method that doesn’t take away from an informal fan expertise. Seeing it right here within the comics for the primary time was nice. (If it appeared within the comics earlier than this second, I sincerely apologize. Do not burn me on the stake, please.)
The second is a close-up of Reva through the assembly with different inquisitors. Moses Ingram introduced such a uncooked depth and unimaginable tenacity to this position, and it resonates in comedian type. “Send out the probes. Do it now,” was a second that shook me a bit. I used to be happy with artist Salvador Larroca giving us a close-up of the primary a part of that line when her rage was at its peak. It allowed Ingram’s efficiency within the present to sizzle a bit extra on this problem.
Next, Obi-Wan and Leia disguise themselves as farmers as they try and make their method into the town unnoticed. That’s once we meet Freck. I don’t have a lot to say about Freck apart from I don’t like him. So, I made a decision to incorporate an image of him right here. Hey, it’s not as a result of I’m some core world alien discriminatory elitist. I simply don’t care a lot for Freck, alright? His assist of the Empire is a bit too disgusting for my style.
If you recall, Obi-Wan mistakenly referred to as Leia by her identify in entrance of the stormtroopers on Freck’s speeder. A virtually catastrophic blunder changed into a deeply emotional second as we get a young second of Obi-Wan reflecting on Padme.
Eventually, Freck beckons some troopers over to examine our two heroes. It’s an in depth name for Leia and her solely hope, however they do get away attributable to some nifty blaster work from Kenobi and assist from their new good friend, Tala. The better part was the picture of the trooper getting hilariously severed in half.
I really like Tala’s character. I used to be devastated when she died. These phrases from her on this episode foreshadow the sacrifice she makes ultimately. These phrases and Tala’s final lesson of sacrifice will perpetually loom giant in Leia’s thoughts.
The full drive of Darth Vader’s anger and hate was on show on this one. They held nothing again within the episode and went all in on the comedian as nicely. Vader was dragging people out of their properties, slaughtering innocents within the streets, and doing his finest to lure Obi-Wan out. I can’t assist however suppose Obi-Wan’s thoughts flashed again to the holo-recordings of Anakin killing younglings within the temple as this horror was enjoying out in entrance of him.
Continuing, we lastly see Vader’s rage taken out in opposition to Kenobi. I feel all of us knew there would come a time when he would inflict among the ache upon his former grasp that he’d been eager to for a while. The years of swelling fury unleashed an array of torturous acts. He relishes in Force-choking Obi-Wan. He goads him on because the battle takes place, staring mercilessly at his screaming grasp as he throws him into a large hearth.
All this occurring makes you overlook about Reva circling round to seize Leia. The worry on the face of our younger princess is palpable as she realizes this foe is far completely different than her prior kidnappers.
The subsequent problem shall be Ob-Wan’s infiltration of the Fortress Inquisitorius to rescue Leia. It is an underrated episode within the collection and works nicely when watching it again. I can’t wait to take a look at the comedian adaptation.
Rating: 7/10
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