The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of STAR
WARS: DARTH MAUL: SON OF DATHOMIR #2 from Dark Horse Comics. The story is by Jeremy
Barlow, with pencils by Juan Frigeri, inks by Mauro Vargas, colors by Wes
Dzioba, and lettering by Michael Heisler.
Darth Maul and his Mandalorian army are heading to Ord
Mantell to meet with his other allies including The Black Sun criminal
organization. There they devise a plan to eliminate their pursuers; Count
Dooku, General Grievous, and the droid army. Meanwhile, the Count and General
hatch their own plans to destroy the growing army, and to eliminate the Sith
witch Mother Talzin. What they don’t know is there is a surprise waiting for
them.
This has been a pretty cool mini-series so far. To see
all the villains of the STAR WARS prequel battling each other is an interesting
idea. Just because we know how it will end doesn’t mean it’s not worth taking
the journey. And as usual the art from Frigeri, Vargas, and Dzioba is top
notch. On a personal note, I am sad to see STAR WARS leave Dark Horse Comics.
For the last 23 years, the publisher has put out some amazing stories taking place
in that galaxy far, far away and I am grateful. The new/old owner of the keys
has some pretty big shoes to fill.
STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL: SON OF DATHOMIR #2 is in stores
now, or available for ordering at www.darkhorse.com.
