Star Wars Rebel Heist #2
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The good
Very intriguing story line and amazing portrayal of Princess Leia. Enjoyable action sequences and great pacing
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The bad
No answer about the overall rebel plot and how the events connect
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The ugly
- Artist: Marco Castiello
- Total score
Star Wars Rebel Heist #2 continues with the rebellion making plans against the Empire to build on their victory at the Battle of Yavin. And despite Han Solo being captured with his new recruit, Jan, this mission involves more experienced personnel, and one with the self-described “most dangerous job on the planet.” She’s Sarin, a dancer on the pleasure planet of Feddasyr, and as expected she deals with those who have the worst vices but it’s crucial to her gathering information the rebellion sorely needs due to the frequent visits by the Imperials. Except now her cover has been blown the day she’s supposed to meet an important person in the rebellion, and even though she manages to kill her tail she knows she can’t go back to her old life now. Unsure of what to do next but knowing she had an important task to deliver a top-level security code to her rebel contact she goes to the meeting place hoping her contact would also be able to get her out safely. She was promised ahead of time that her contact would be the best the rebels had to offer and unlike Jan, who was amazed it was Han Solo, Sarin is disappointed that her contact is the one and only Princess Leia. Sarin was expecting someone who would be similar to her and capable of getting her out but with all things considered is Sarin underestimating the capabilities of Leia?
SUMMARY
Star Wars Rebel Heist #2 is an excellent issue that puts this series high on my list of current series I enjoy the most as it’s thrilling from end to end, and instead of being exhausting it whet my appetite even more. It effectively takes a classic character and puts her in an exciting situation that is consistent with the character but also shows her in a new light. The overall rebel plan becomes even more intriguing as the determination of the rebellion forces becomes even more clear as well as their belief in the importance of it. Sarin is an interesting companion who also serves as a means to highlight Princess Leia’s qualities and turn any negative assumptions to admiration. And as I result I can’t wait to see what’s in store the rest of this series.
Writer: Matt Kindt
Release date: 5/28/14
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