The Black Pearl

Rating:
Summary: Not a bad first outing for 'The Son of Skywalker'
Review: Although it wasn't the greatest comic book story I've read, it's definitely a good first effort by co-writer Mark Hamill. A rather interesting look at the potential of being a so-called superhero in the real world. It's also a story about how certain situations and circumstances can blow things way out of proportion, especially when the news media's involved. This is exactly what happens to a man who's basically a stalker turned superhero, and a notorious media celebrity (allegedly made in the mold of entertainment/media sensationalists like Jerry Springer & Tom Green) takes advantage- and fans the flames- of the craze that follows.

Originally a screenplay for a proposed film, Hamill and co-writer Eric Johnson turned to the original superhero medium- comics- to tell the tale. After reading this mini-series, I saw that a few parts of it would've been better translated part of a movie. But as well, there are several scenes that are pure comic book moments.

My only problem with the trade paperback is that Dark Horse edited a few parts that were in the original mini-series. All of the panels that originally depicted exposed female mammaries have now been covered with brassieres and halter tops. I guess I'll have to read 'The Black Pearl' for more wholesome reasons now...

'Late!

Rating:
Summary: Not a bad first outing for 'The Son of Skywalker'
Review: Although it wasn't the greatest comic book story I've read, it's definitely a good first effort by co-writer Mark Hamill. A rather interesting look at the potential of being a so-called superhero in the real world. It's also a story about how certain situations and circumstances can blow things way out of proportion, especially when the news media's involved. This is exactly what happens to a man who's basically a stalker turned superhero, and a notorious media celebrity (allegedly made in the mold of entertainment/media sensationalists like Jerry Springer & Tom Green) takes advantage- and fans the flames- of the craze that follows.

Originally a screenplay for a proposed film, Hamill and co-writer Eric Johnson turned to the original superhero medium- comics- to tell the tale. After reading this mini-series, I saw that a few parts of it would've been better translated part of a movie. But as well, there are several scenes that are pure comic book moments.

My only problem with the trade paperback is that Dark Horse edited a few parts that were in the original mini-series. All of the panels that originally depicted exposed female mammaries have now been covered with brassieres and halter tops. I guess I'll have to read 'The Black Pearl' for more wholesome reasons now...

'Late!

Rating:
Summary: A Great Graphic Novel That Will Make An Even Better Movie!
Review: Considering the wide variety of things Mark Hamill has participated in, it's no wonder he'd be able to write a comic book as well! There was a slight awkwardness to it mainly because the story was more set for a movie screen, but the story was still very moving in the end! It was definately worth it and I can't wait until they make a movie!

Rating:
Summary: A great fictional comic book that could come true.
Review: It is a well written comic book by Star Wars' Mark Hammil. It shows what media can do to a simple situation and how a man must react to that now complicated situation. The plot is great with a very surprising and pleasing ending. I thoughrely enjoyed this comic. It includes sketches made by Mark Hammil himself. It also includes all the covers since this is the whole series in one. Well worth the money.

Rating:
Summary: i loved this comic book!
Review: mark hamill is soooo talented! he can not only pull my attention into the big and little screens, but also to this comic book. i love the fact that he drew some of the pictures himself. the story is a little awkward. a hero made solely by the media, who in reality is basically a stalker. i love this book, and mark hamill!

Rating:
Summary: i loved this comic book!
Review: mark hamill is soooo talented! he can not only pull my attention into the big and little screens, but also to this comic book. i love the fact that he drew some of the pictures himself. the story is a little awkward. a hero made solely by the media, who in reality is basically a stalker. i love this book, and mark hamill!

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Summary: STAR WARS STAR MARK HAMILL'S FIRST COMICS CREATION!!
Review: Some heroes are driven by justice. Others are driven by headlines. Luther is no hero. In fact, he'd probably be called a stalker if he hadn't stumbled into that holdup. Now the newspapers, the television, they turned it into something else, turned him into someone else. Now he's The Black Pearl - a real-life superhero - and the media won't let him quit, even if it means Luther ends up dead. Written by Star Wars star Mark Hamill and screenwriter Eric Johnson, with art by H. M. Baker and Bruce Patterson.

Rating:
Summary: Black Pearl
Review: The Black Pearl is an excellent comic book mini-series for the following reasons: it's original, has character depth and exceptional art work. But above all, Hamill himself astounds me; he's multi-talented and for him to be able to pull me into a movie screen as well as a comic book is nothing short of genius. Good job, Mr. Hamill!