Posts Tagged ‘Yuuzhan Vong’

Star Wars: Invasion #4 Reviews

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The first reviews are coming in for Star Wars Invasion #4.

From Comic List…

“The artwork was outstanding. I enjoyed all of the details of Falcon. Whether it’s the interior or the exterior, the Falcon looks every bit the part of the original trilogy.”

“For those readers who are craving the original trilogy cast then this issue is for you. Not only do you get most of the key characters, but they don’t feel hollow. Their dialogue and actions seem worthy of the actions that took place in Return of the Jedi… 4 out of 5 geek goggles.”

-Comiclist.com

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NJOE.com have a lot to say, with Kaye Galfridian getting a heap of love.

“Have I mentioned before that I love Kaye? I do, I really do. Everything about her just screams ‘Kick ass!!’”

“AND Tom totally nailed the interaction between Han and Leia!! That whole scene was heartbreakingly sad and humorous at the same time.”

-NJOE.com

From Undercover Fanboy…

“(A) Must buy for any Star Wars fans.”

-Undercoverfanboy.com

Also, there will be some big news tomorrow – stay tuned.

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Dark Horse One-Shot Wonders – Star Wars: Invasion #0

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Dark Horse unleash their ‘One-Shot Wonders’ this fall (whatever ‘fall’ is – I live in Australia we don’t have ‘fall’… just to clarify; we do have gravity.  We do ‘fall’.  We just don’t use the word to describe a season).

Image From Dark Horse.com

Nine one-off stories that include Buffy, Hellboy, The Goon, Dr. Horrible, Conan and, of course, Star Wars.  These books have some insane creative talent involved – Joss Whedon, Mike Mignola, Darick Robertson, Eric Powell and John Ostrander, to name a few.

But the first of these One-Shot Wonders to appear is written by me with art by Colin Wilson – Star Wars: Invasion #0, on October 14.  This collects all of the online story as well as a number of additional pages.

If you’re tossing up whether or not to get this, I have to say Star Wars: Invasion #0 really is SW:I #1 for me.  I wrote this to begin the series and I think the series is a lot stronger if you’ve read it – plus there is some awesomeness contained in the additional pages.

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Sneak Peak At Star Wars: Invasion #4

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Dark Horse have supplied the first 4 pages of Star Wars: Invasion #4 for viewing over at their website.

A different preview this month (no X-wings being eaten out of the sky by giant snakes) but we do get to see Luke and his wife, Mara, Leia, the Solo kids, Finn, AND the Falcon as well as getting a glimpse of the death of mighty Chewbacca.

Click the image for the full preview.

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First Star Wars: Invasion #3 Reviews (Updated)

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

The reaction to Star Wars: Invasion #3 has been great, with fans seeming very happy with the latest issue, and the first reviews have surfaced.  The first over at NJOE.COM…

“Invasion issue 3 is 22 action-packed pages!” “This issue kept moving and wouldn’t let you go until the very end.”

- NJOE.COM

You can read the rest here (spoilers).

While Star Wars Invasion #3 is one of three ‘Weekly Winners’ over at Comic Book Jesus.

“Taylor gives enough info about the Vong for curious readers, and starts to make serious strides in showcasing the menace of the creepy race. Plus, in the few pages that reveal Skywalker’s relationship with the apprentice Finn Galfridian, Taylor lays hints that he’s going slightly beyond the typical SW mentor/protege arc that we’ve seen many times before.”

- Comic Book Jesus

You can read the rest here (spoilers).

There’s another review over at ComicList

“Luke as a full Jedi Master is just so much cooler than the Luke from the movies. He doesn’t come off as a wise master but he sure knows how to be a badass when it’s needed. The comic is also great when it presents the emotional roller coaster that Finn is on. He’s just started his training and he is trying to get a handle on who he is and how he feels about everything. This comic really bolsters Luke and Finn very well.”

- ComicList

“I think Finn is a good, new character for the Star Wars universe.  I think its the way Tom Taylor has been writing him so far is what really has me connected to this series.”

- Just About Comics

http://justaboutcomics.com/?p=76

“Invasion #3 sees things get turned up a notch in terms of action and excitement. There are some big story shocks, some revelations about the moral character of certain people, some big explosions and plenty of cool Jedi action from Luke Skywalker.”  “9 out of 10.”

- The Attempted Review

There’s also a 4 star staff review over at Things From Another World.

Thanks to all of the people who’ve taken the time to leave a personal message on the website or drop me an email.  Colin and I have a lot more in store.  Finn has pieces missing… what does it all mean?

Also, in case you missed them, here are the links to some Star Wars: Invasion #2 reviews.

http://www.njoe.com/2009/08/06/review-of-star-wars-invasion-2/#more-1961

http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Star-Wars-Invasion-2___347593

http://eruditorum.co.uk/poptart/?p=65

http://www.gaijinside.com/wednesdayinreview-wars-and-worlds-reborn/

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Star Wars: Invasion #3 – Out Today

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Yep, Star Wars: Invasion #3 is out there.

Will all of our Jedi survive the battle?  Will Finn succumb to his hatred of the Yuuzhan Vong?  Will Kaye’s plan work?   Will Colin Wilson tear the Star Wars universe a new one with some incredible action scenes?
And what is the ‘Finn mystery’…?
Get reading, people.

Star Wars: Invasion #3
Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: Colin Wilson
Colorist: Wes Dzioba
Cover Artist: Jo Chen
Genre: Star Wars
Features: Preview
TFAW.com Pre-Order Star Wars: Invasion #3 Now @ TFAW.com
The forces of the New Republic, led by Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, are determined to prevent the Yuuzhan Vong from establishing a beachhead on the planet Rychel, but they are not prepared to face the monstrous living weapons of their enemy.

For Finn Galfridian, who has already lost his family and witnessed the enslavement of his own world, this is his first taste of war — and Luke is afraid it may be the boy’s last. When face to face with the alien invaders, will Finn succumb to his anger, or follow Skywalker’s orders?

* The first comics series set in this important Star Wars era!

* Covers by Eisner Award nominee Jo Chen!

Publication Date: September 02, 2009
Format: FC, 40 pages
Price: $2.99
UPC: 7 61568 15943 1 00311

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AGGHH!!! That Yuuzhan Vong Siege Creature Is Eating An X-Wing Out Of The Sky!!!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Dark Horse currently has a preview up for the September 5 issue of Star Wars: Invasion.  Included in that preview is a great moment for me as a Star Wars writer.

The moment I finished writing a page where a giant snake eats an X-Wing out of the sky, I giggled to myself.  Seriously, it’s times like these you know your job kicks ass.

Head here to check out the rest of the preview

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Star Wars: Invasion Reviews (Updated – More Reviews Added)

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Issue 2 of Star Wars: Invasion is out, which means there’s been ample time for reviews of Issue 1 to be written.

I thought I’d highlight some nice, balanced reviews here… I doubt I’ll get around to highlighting the negative ones.

http://theflickcast.com/2009/07/02/the-pull-list-comic-reviews-captain-america-reborn-batman-

and-robin-and-star-wars-invasion/

http://www.njoe.com/2009/07/02/review-of-star-wars-invasion-1/

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/125082900796024.htm

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=1189

http://www.ifanboy.com/reviews/stuclach/dark_horse_comics/star_wars_invasion/1_(of_5)

http://www.thecomicaddiction.com/reviews/2009/7/1/star-wars-invasion-1.html

http://pdxcomicgeek.com/?p=1329

http://comicbookjesus.com/2009/07/06/star-wars-invasion-1-review/

http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Star-Wars-Invasion-1___345924

And a few reviews have already appeared for #2, with the fine people at NJOE once again seeming happy, Nerdgasm feeling it was worth picking up more than anything else they reviewed in the week, the Gaijinside staff selecting it as one of their nine books that have ‘risen above all others’ and TFAW giving Star Wars: Invasion #2 a rare 5 star staff review.

http://www.njoe.com/2009/08/06/review-of-star-wars-invasion-2/#more-1961

http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Star-Wars-Invasion-2___347593

http://eruditorum.co.uk/poptart/?p=65

http://www.gaijinside.com/wednesdayinreview-wars-and-worlds-reborn/

Colin and I are very happy to know that we’re ticking some boxes for people already, particularly given that we know what’s coming.  This was early days for both of us.  By issue 3 and 4 we’re really hitting our stride and the next story arc, post set-up, should be huge.

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Star Wars: Invasion #4 AND #0 And New Interview.

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Mike Cooper has interviewed me again over at the force.net.  Read it… apparently my keys are on Dagobah.   You can also check out some fan reaction to #1.  

Meanwhile, two comics in two weeks…

STAR WARS: INVASION #4 (of 5)
Tom Taylor (W), Colin Wilson (A), Wes Dzioba (C), and Jo Chen (Cover)
On sale Oct 7
FC, 40 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

Twenty-five years after the events in A New Hope, the relentless assault by the alien invaders known as the Yuuzhan Vong has plunged the galaxy into war. But word has come of a possible intelligence coup for the New Republic!

Young Finn Galfridian joins Leia Organa and her children aboard the legendary Millennium Falcon for an undercover mission to a notorious refuge for pirates and smugglers. Meanwhile, Finn’s sister Kaye, held prisoner aboard a Yuuzhan Vong starship, is about to show the invaders that the galaxy is not defenseless!

- A first look at Princess Leia twenty-five years after A New Hope!

- Covers by Eisner Award nominee Jo Chen!

STAR WARS: INVASION #0
Tom Taylor (W), Colin Wilson (A), Wes Dzioba (C), and Dave Dorman (Cover)
On sale Oct 14
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
One-Shot

A Yuuzhan Vong armada has entered that galaxy far, far away, and the target is the defenseless planet Artorias. The planet’s only hope lies with the crew of a tiny ship in the armada’s path . . .

In print for the first time, this comic collects the introductory chapters for Invasion, which appeared exclusively at starwars.com. But this is not simply a collection of the online material! The creative team from the series has woven into the story an additional six pages of all-new action!

- In print for the first time, with new material!

Dave Dorman returns to Star Wars!

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Tom Taylor – Star Wars: Invasion

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

It’s official!  Woo Hoo!

Star Wars: Invasion has been announced at the New York Comic Con.  This means that months of secrecy is finally over and I can speak openly to family and friends again.  My interview and some great preview pages from Colin are up over at CBR.  I warn you now, in the interview, my grandma says ‘ass’ – I’ve already called to warn her.

About Star Wars: Invasion

A galaxy far, far away is about to get some very unwelcome visitors. Twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin, an armada of technology-hating, pain-loving freaks called the Yuuzhan Vong arrives at the edge of the galaxy. Their aim is to take the galaxy as their own. One of the first planets they attack is Artorias, a peace-loving planet with no defenses. Picture a T-Rex attacking a kitten. The planet is destroyed and the people are evacuated, enslaved, or killed.

Our focus is on one family, a special family, who are torn apart by the destruction of their homeworld. These refugees become our main characters. Young Finn Galfridian will be set on the Jedi path by Luke Sywalker.  Things don’t go so well for the rest of the family.

“Invasion will feature new characters “but we’ll also see Luke, Leia and the Solo kids.  Tom Taylor, an Australian playwright whom Stradley said has taken to writing comics faster than anybody he’s ever seen, will be writing the series with Rebellion’s Colin Wilson providing art.” – Newsarama

Invasion Art by Colin Wilson

Invasion Art by Colin Wilson

Checking out some boards (I’m spying on you, Star Wars people – We’ll try to give you most of what you want but probably not in the first arc) the response has been brilliant, with almost all of the fans very excited about the series.

I’ll be posting more links to preview art and interviews over the next few days.

CBR interview – Tom Taylor Leads “Star Wars: Invasion”

Colin Wilson’s interview – Colin Wilson Readies the Troops for “Star Wars: Invasion”

Announcement on Newsarama – Dark Horse Panel at NYCC

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