REVIEW: The bitter truth in ‘Star Wars #19′
To kill or not to kill, that is the situation Princess Leia tries to ponder in the chapter finale of the story arc, REBEL JAIL, in Star Wars #19. After chasing the main antagonist, she and her fellow femme fatales must confront the ultimate test the “Simon-says” character wants to achieve. What makes this story […]
To kill or not to kill, that is the situation Princess Leia tries to ponder in the chapter finale of the story arc, REBEL JAIL, in Star Wars #19. After chasing the main antagonist, she and her fellow femme fatales must confront the ultimate test the “Simon-says” character wants to achieve. What makes this story arc significant is that Princess Leia carries virtually entirely this whole situation. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are relegated to the sidelines, acting as comedic reliefs, seriously speaking. In Jason Aaron’s hands, we witness the mental and emotional toughness our beloved princess presents since Mark Waid’s Princess Leia mini-series run. Only this time, she confronts not just as an enemy, but more than something else (hint, read the Star Wars Annual #1 issue). The story is well-paced, making this a satisfying read. The ending is an appetizer for the next story arc that may leave us scratching our heads. The bottom line here is this; Rebel Jail is definitely a Princess Leia story!
Leinil F. Yu, Gerry Alanguilan and Sunny Gho maintain their respective artistic consistency, though this finale is felt a little bit rushed, as some panels have lots of shadows and some irregular foot sizes, particularly in long angular perspective. Yet, their sequential paneling remains the same, making this end chapter accessible and pulsating read. They simply deliver.
Star Wars #19 ends another Star Wars story arc, and teases another intriguing character. It manages to connect the mysterious bogeyman to the Annual issue that will be part of the Rebel Jail overall arc. And, it only proves that Princess Leia is not exactly what she seems to be… SHE ROCKS! And, it is possible to have a good Star Wars story without the light saber clashes and even, well, the father-and-son and the beloved scoundrel.
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