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Star Wars: Darth Maul

Star Wars: Darth Maul

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Darth Maul Comic
Review: I think this will be a good book,I would like the price to be: 8.99 with s&h.Cause I am very interested in Darth Maul.
These are my favorite characters:
Darth Vader,Darth Maul,Anakin,and Darth Sidious.
I first got interested in Lord Maul when I seen Star Wars Episode 1.When I seen the markings it,you know kind of and kind of not interesting {Even though it shout fear in those 'including
me' who seen them.} But what really interested me was,how he fought.The double bladed light saber,was part of that. But,the flips and all this other movement is what really interested me...

From:
Lord Vader

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Ice cream without flavour . . . a waste of potential
Review: This Darth Maul comic lacks the great taste it could have been had the chefs behind the scenes bothered to add even some basic flavour. Or even a title, seeing how you have to say "Darth Maul comic" to avoid confusion to the central character itself. After all, this happens just before the Shadow Hunter novel, in turn, just before The Phantom Menace movie.

And the central character in this action ride he is. Semi-attired half the time lets you see Maul's full Sith tattoos, and if he bothered to speak a bit more you'd have to add more text bubbles near him. This is when Maul receives his Infiltrator ship and his droid probes. Essentially, this is a comic that is evenly balanced: what's outstanding is eroded by its deficiencies.

And the art by Jan Duursema is outstanding. This is a comic, not a book. Comics must be as visually impressive as can be. And Jan delivers the goods, and with her recent Star Wars material showing just how better her comics are improving'in conjunction with the colouring crew, of course!'Dark Horse has struck gold with this team.

Maul hacks, wacks and slashes his way through piles of bodyguards to eliminate the Black Sun crime chiefs, which is pretty much all the storyline has to offer. But it is the little touches that save this comic. Creative tidbits like the whiney Oolth, seen in the Shadow Hunter novel; brief cameos of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan; informing the reader that Itotchi aliens, like the Jedi Master Saesee Tiin, are actually telepathic; a monocle-wearing Dug; charismatic Black Sun leader; and a wide range of aliens.

But with the choice parts of the meal eaten, the sour portions are plenty. There really is little reason for Maul not to talk. He doesn't have to make witty or sarcastic comments; he could have thought bubbles. This is one Sith whose single-minded dedication dispenses with speech unless needed, which just brings down the comic. And after such lightsaber bloodshed, you understand why Maully chooses to kill his principle target bare handed.

The opening pages are just corny and clichéd: Maul vs duelling droids. Sound familiar? Like his opening in the Shadow Hunter book? What could have saved this was a more satisfying ending. The confrontation with the Nightsister guard was faster than lightspeed. At least give readers more of a fight. Yes, he's a powerful Sith warrior, and he'll win, but make him work for it a bit!

Overall, this comic has fantastic art but too many burps to digest well. Good for a light read, but not to be taken seriously. The discrepancies within are the sort that are easily fixed, but just weren't bothered with. There are better meals out there, but this'll suffice as an entrée.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Time To Kill
Review: This Darth Maul Trade Paper Back is a must have for Darth Maul fans, but only if you are a Maul fan. If you are only somewhat interested in this character I do not recommend buying this TPB. The art is great and the story is action packed and answers some question that Episode 1 may have left you with. However, this book provides no real information about the Star Wars Universe or Darth Maul. So if your a Maul fan pick up this TPB for the cool art work and to see Maul kill an entire army by himself, but don't expect any big suprises.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: essential for Darth Maul-enthusiasts
Review: This Darth Maul-collection is essential for every Darth Maul-enthusiast out there, as it follows everyone's favorite Sith on one of his first missions for the dark side, prior to The Phantom Menace and the novel Darth Maul: Saboteur. It shows Darth Maul's strength and cunning; I mean, who else would take on Black Sun on his own? Beautifully drawn with excellent action poses (and Maul's naked torso, showing the tatoos in the similar style as on his face!!) and fantastically written, this one adds more depth to the character of Darth Maul (and Black Sun). Whenever you have read this comic, you will look upon Maul with more respect as you view the movie once more!!! Extra bonusses include the first ever viewing of the Sith Infiltrator, and a more indepth look into Black Sun and its vigos! Highly recommended!!!


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