Age of the Republic (Comics)

Age of the Republic Reviewed

“Age of the Republic” is a mini-series of comics and is the first entry in a series which will span three generations including “The Age of Rebellion” and “The Age of Resistance”. Starting in December of 2018, two issues were published each month focusing on both a hero and villain from the prequel era. When read side by side the hero and villain storylines are thematic mirrors of each other – or as George Lucas would put it, “They Rhyme”.  

Qui Gon Jinn in “Balance”

Qui-Gon Jinn has always questioned the Jedi Council and the nature of The Force. To find deeper understanding to the questions that most trouble him, Qui-Gon channels The Force and plugs seemingly random hyperspace coordinates into his nav system before blindly jumping to hyperspace. The Force guides him to an unnamed planet where he embarks on something of a vision quest.

Darth Maul in “Ash”

Maul has hired a thief. A man that Maul believes is predisposed to The Force. Not a Jedi, but a potential one. Maul murders the man, but as a consequence is scolded by his master, Darth Sidious, who is not ready to reveal the Sith to the Jedi order. The story reaffirms Maul’s complicated relationship with a master who he secretly despises.

Obi-Wan Kenobi in “Mission”

Obi-Wan is in the early days of training his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, although he still has reservations about being a Master at all. Anakin meanwhile is sick of training with the younglings and feels he is ready for more. When Obi-Wan is sent on a mission he is told by Master Yoda to bring Anakin along. Along the way, Obi-Wan learns an important lesson about being a Master.

Jango Fett in “Training”

Jango is taking his son/clone Boba along on a Bounty. Jango doesn’t actually need the money anymore- his Kamino deal is a pretty extensive package.  But Jango didn’t just take the deal for the riches, he also asked for  a son. This comic makes it clear why Jango wants a son in the first place. Boba is his apprentice and his legacy. “Training” is a mirror story to “Mission” and reading the tales, you begin to feel that Jango is a more natural teacher than Obi-Wan is.

Anakin Skywalker in “The Sacrifice”

General Anakin Skywalker is ordered by Admiral Yularen to sacrifice civilians working in a foundry on the third moon of Kudo. Anakin struggles with this task believing that Jedi are supposed to help save lives. While on his mission Anakin learns that the civilians are actually slaves, and he unleashes his wrath on the Separatists. Seeing Anakin actually struggle with ethical decisions and ultimately choosing the morally superior decision is a delight to see. It’s something that I wish I would have seen more of in the prequels.

Count Dooku in “The Cost”

Count Dooku is on a mission to Sullust when he is surprised to run into a Jedi Knight. When the Jedi recognizes him, they reminisce about old times, and Dooku thinks fondly of his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, who was met an untimely death during the Battle of Naboo. The reader considers that, perhaps, there is still good in him after all, but Dooku ultimately chooses the darker path.

Padme Amidala in “Bridge”

Padme and her handmaidens (Motté & & Dormé) are on a mission to planet Clabron. Trouble greets them upon their arrival (as it is apt to do). The Grand Minister with whom Padme is supposed to meet has been shot by an assassin and the shooter is still at large. The Vice Grand Minister does not trust Padme and does not think she belongs on planet. Padme must find a way to use her diplomacy to create a “Bridge” between herself and the Clabron people.

General Grievous in “Burn”

In contrast to Padme’s affinity to compromise and negotiate, the character of General Grievous only knows destruction. Grevious has hunted down dozens of Jedi Knights and on the planet Ledeve he kills two more. When Grevious discovers a Jedi Temple on the planet, he overcomes several traps until he finds his way to the heart of the tower and is granted a vision…. (notably we get to see what Grevious used to look like before he got all cyborgy)

Mace Windu in “The Weapon”

Mace Windu finds himself a prisoner on planet Oosalon under a nefarious crime lord- But he remembers two lessons he learned from Master Huyang when he was an apprentice that might help save him...

Asajj Ventress in “Sisters”

The story takes place during Asajj Ventress' time as a bounty hunter, just before her encounter with Ahsoka Tano in the Season 5 Clone Wars episode “To Catch a Jedi”. Though the story acknowledges Ahsoka’s time as a Nightsister, the “sisters” referred to in the title are two new characters….

Captain Rex and Jar Jar Binks in “501 Plus One”

Captain Rex and Senator Jar Jar are on a mission to planet Mimban, but nothing is going right. Jar Jar was apparently brought along to help negotiate with the Mimbanese since both Gungans and Mimbaneese are native to swampy locations. However when Jar Jar picks up a fallen Jedi’s lightsaber the action really picks up....

Dark Horse Comics (Link)

Dawn of the Jedi  Dawn of the Jedi

Tales of the Jedi Tales of the Jedi

Knights of the Old Republic Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Republic Star Wars: Republic
Dark Times Dark Times
Empire & Rebellion Star Wars: Empire & Star Wars: Rebellion
Brian Wood's Star Wars Brian Wood's Star Wars
Dark Empire Dark Empire
Crimson Empire Crimson Empire
Invasion Invasion
Legacy Vol. 1 Star Wars: Legacy
Vector Star Wars: Vector
Legacy Vol. 2 Legacy Volume 2
Infinities Infinities
The Star Wars The Star Wars

Star Wars Tales Star Wars Tales

Marvel Comics

Original Marvel Comics Original Marvel Comics
Star Wars #108 Star Wars #108
Alan Moore's Star Wars Comics Alan Moore's Star Wars Comics

Han Solos Vs. Space Crocodile Han Solo vs. Crocodile in Space

Marvel's New Star Wars Line Catching Up With Comics

Age of Republic Age of Republic
Age of Rebellion Age of Rebellion
Age of Resistance Age of Resistance

Star Wars #1... Again Star Wars #1... Again
Ewoks in Comics Ewoks in Comis
Who is Doctor Aphra Who Is Doctor Aphra

The Last Jedi Expanded Universe The Last Jedi Expanded Universe
Who is Jaxxon Who Is Jaxxon

IDW Comics
Tales from Vader's Castle Tales from Vader's Castle

Return to Vader's Caslte Return to Vader's Castle