Obi-Wan and Anakin #1

Obi-Wan and Anakin #1

Publisher: MARVEL

Artist: Marco Checchetto

Colors: Andres Mossa

Writer: Charles Soule

I almost feel it is being unfair to review issue one of this series. It is Part 1 of a longer story, and that is plainly apparent from beginning to the end.

Obi-Wan and Anakin crash land on a world that is supposed to be dead, a world whose people killed themselves off long ago. Yet, a world from which a distress signal came specifically requesting Jedi help. Their problem, besides crash landing, is the only people they come across on this world have no idea who Jedi are.

The artwork for this issue is spectacular. However beautiful it is though, the first few pages are confusing and overwhelming, one is not sure what is going on. That is not a good thing.

In this story Anakin is still a Padawan, and is little more than boy. We learn that he is thinking of living the order, and witness in a flashback of the moment he gained Chancellor Palpatine full attention.

This issue basically sets up Anakin, as we learn about him. It really does not do much to move forward what appears to be the story. It feels more like an introduction to Anakin, as if he is a new character we need to learn about.

Obi-Wan also gives some base history of the Jedi that seems out of place. Anakin, as a Padawan, should already now this. As fans, the majority of readers know this info as well.

With this story taking place during the “Prequels” it firmly place those films in the Disney canon.

The art is beautiful, and the writing is passable, with a focus mainly on Anakin as a character. It is a very quick read, you may reach the last page, and not realize you have finished 22 pages.

It does leave one wanting more, and to know what is going on, which is a good thing for a story “to be continued.”

FINAL THOUGHT: I cannot call this required reading, nor can I say skip this. I have to give issue one a Not Rated. That is, until I read the next issue.

RATING: NOT RATED.