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Star Wars: Legacy II #1
Star Wars: Legacy II, Vol. 1: Prisoner of the Floating World
Nearly 140 years after the events in Star Wars: A New Hope, the galaxy is struggling to maintain a newfound peace. Ania Solo is just a girl trying to scrape a living by salvaging the debris from the recently ended war, but when she stumbles upon a damaged communications droid and a stray lightsaber, she--and her friends--find themselves in peril. Suddenly they are wanted by the local authorities and a determined Imperial Knight. Ania discovers that the lightsaber is the center of an evil plot involving impostors, galactic communications, missing planets, and the Sith!
120 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2013
About the author
Corinna Sara Bechko
172 books126 followersCorinna Bechko has been writing comics since her horror graphic novel Heathentown was published by Image/Shadowline in 2009. Since then she worked for Marvel, DC, Boom!, Image, and Dark Horse, among others, on titles such as Planet of the Apes, Star Wars: Legacy, Savage Hulk, Aliens/Vampirella, Invisible Republic, and Green Lantern: Earth One. She was recently short-listed for the Aeon Award for her prose short Sooterkin. She is a zoologist by training.
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August 31, 2016
I had a hard time with this one. I think a lot of it has to do with the time jump. This jumps up over 100 years from the last known books and characters I had previously read. This really threw me. For the first part of the story I had no idea the time setting. This book just jumps right in, not really expaining anything of what is going on on the planet or galaxy in general. I almost stopped for that alone but being this was Star Wars I was determined to continue.
**Warning- Potential Spoilers ahead**
My biggest confusion and utter perplexion however is the main character, Ania. Ania SOLO. The great, great granddaughter of Han and Leia. She lives a simple life and says she is nothing like her ancestors. Ummm....what was HAN?! Anyways, she ends up making a name for herself which is great. But what threw me is what line is she descended. Anakin didn't have any, Jaina was never said to have any and Jacen had a child but he did not go down as some hero by any means and his only child's parentage was secret. So I wanted to know where Ania comes from. What has happened since I last heard of some of my favorite characters?! I have no clue with this. I am left with so many questions right now and not the kind that have me eager for the next volume.
The story itself, once you remove all known information (or lack thereof) is decent. Not the best but not terrible. Ania really does a good job growing as a character. The art I enjoyed quite a bit. Dark Horse always seems to have some good artists. So on that level for being a comic, I am quite satisfied.
Will I read the next volume, yes. It is still Star Wars. Am I in a hurry for the next volume though? No. I can wait. In fact, I would prefer to read some actual books first that may shed some light on my many questions.
**Warning- Potential Spoilers ahead**
My biggest confusion and utter perplexion however is the main character, Ania. Ania SOLO. The great, great granddaughter of Han and Leia. She lives a simple life and says she is nothing like her ancestors. Ummm....what was HAN?! Anyways, she ends up making a name for herself which is great. But what threw me is what line is she descended. Anakin didn't have any, Jaina was never said to have any and Jacen had a child but he did not go down as some hero by any means and his only child's parentage was secret. So I wanted to know where Ania comes from. What has happened since I last heard of some of my favorite characters?! I have no clue with this. I am left with so many questions right now and not the kind that have me eager for the next volume.
The story itself, once you remove all known information (or lack thereof) is decent. Not the best but not terrible. Ania really does a good job growing as a character. The art I enjoyed quite a bit. Dark Horse always seems to have some good artists. So on that level for being a comic, I am quite satisfied.
Will I read the next volume, yes. It is still Star Wars. Am I in a hurry for the next volume though? No. I can wait. In fact, I would prefer to read some actual books first that may shed some light on my many questions.
November 18, 2013
One hundred and thirty-eight years after A New Hope, Star Wars Legacy II mercilessly jumps right into the aftermath of
Legacy
with exciting lightsaber battles, dogfights, political conflict and more. It wastes no time on exposition, which means that yes, you need to read Legacy, both for backstory and for awesomeness. The Galactic Fleet, the Empire and the Jedi are clinging to their tenuous triumvirate in an attempt to bring order back to the galaxy after the death of Darth Krayt. Meanwhile, on some backwater planet, the feisty young salvager, Ania Solo, finds a lightsaber that inevitably leads her and her friends, a Mon Cal refugee and an assassin droid with morals, into a whole lot of trouble and brings her to the attention of, well, everyone.
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Ania. I didn’t want her simply to be Girl Han of the Future and I didn’t want a repeat of Cade Skywalker’s struggles with the legacy of his surname. Skywalker is, after all, a pretty big name in this universe, even a hundred years later, but Solo is not necessarily the name bad guys remember and fear. Fortunately, within five issues, there was only one small motivational speech involving Ania’s ancestor.
If you enjoyed Legacy as much as I did, then this is definitely going to grab you. If you’re a Star Wars fan and haven’t read Legacy yet, then get on it! The series is a refreshing take on this universe, breaking out of the standard trappings of the Star Wars universe.
With thanks to NetGalley and DarkHorse Comics for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
See more reviews at The Bibliosanctum
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Ania. I didn’t want her simply to be Girl Han of the Future and I didn’t want a repeat of Cade Skywalker’s struggles with the legacy of his surname. Skywalker is, after all, a pretty big name in this universe, even a hundred years later, but Solo is not necessarily the name bad guys remember and fear. Fortunately, within five issues, there was only one small motivational speech involving Ania’s ancestor.
If you enjoyed Legacy as much as I did, then this is definitely going to grab you. If you’re a Star Wars fan and haven’t read Legacy yet, then get on it! The series is a refreshing take on this universe, breaking out of the standard trappings of the Star Wars universe.
With thanks to NetGalley and DarkHorse Comics for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
See more reviews at The Bibliosanctum
September 6, 2016
Dark Horse Comics is losing its Star Wars licensing rights to Marvel Comics at the end of 2014 as a result of Disney's takeover of Lucasfilm, and I'm extremely unhappy about that. This book is an excellent example of why. Dark Horse has consistently produced some of the best Star Wars stories ever told over the past 20 years, many of them outshining the films of the second trilogy, in fact. For me and many other fans, Dark Horse is synonymous with Star Wars. In my view, the pinnacle of masterful Star Wars comic creativity was the Legacy series released a few years back, to which this new book serves as a sort of continuation. It's expertly crafted, filled with interesting, lively art, a unique and truly interesting storyline, and all of the elusive elements that make it feel like pure Star Wars. It's a shame to see something this beautiful killed off before its time by corporate greed, but I suppose that shouldn't come as a surprise in this day and age. At least Dark Horse is going out with a bang. Read it while you can!
May 18, 2014
This volume certainly flew by and had a lot of action! I look forward to learning more of the characters. I am also incredibly pleased and delighted that Solo gets things done versus moping about battling destiny like Cade in the first series, haha!
March 17, 2014
Occasionally, I have a minor disagreement with others I know who do what I do and pen criticism online. Their opinion is that, as writers, we always have to maintain the ability to dissect a work in detail so that we can determine not only its worth but also how we feel about it. While I strongly agree with that, I’ve also maintained that there are times in the life of every critic when – for reasons we can’t explain – something just ‘works’ for us despite even evidence that it perhaps shouldn’t. In simpler terms, we ‘like’ it, but we can’t quite tell you why. Often times, this happens when we ‘feel’ something for the piece – some personal or emotional attachment to it – that defies are demonstrated ability to define it with eloquent prose.
We’ve developed the ability to christen these works as ‘closet favorites.’ Others call them ‘guilty pleasures,’ almost in an attempt to dismiss any quality wrapped up in them or silently to beg forgiveness (in advance) for our liking something we know we shouldn’t. For example, I’ve always loved FLASH GORDON (1980) for its cartoonish performances, drug-trip visuals, and high camp. To worsen matters, I have absolutely no problem admitting to anyone how much I love it even though I’ve been cautioned by countless others that to do so only cheapens my reputation.
So enter STAR WARS: LEGACY II: VOLUME 1: PRISONER OF THE FLOATING WORLD.
Hell. Being my usually cynical self, I ought to be spending quality bandwidth making fun of the obvious pomposity wrapped up in that inelegant title alone! Using a word like ‘Legacy’ in anything practically implies that you – as a writer – have usurped whatever respectability belongs to an established property for your own selfish needs. To me, it presupposes that you’re crying out for attention. But it’s use here is only intended to distinguish itself thematically from some of the other STAR WARS work that’s come before in Dark Horse’s 20+ years with the license; these are the stories of those who come after those we know so well, and that’s all it’s meant to underscore.
Ania Solo is the great-great granddaughter of that intrepid smuggler of old (STAR WARS’ Han Solo) and his bride (Princess Leia Organa). She is the ‘legacy’ at the center of this tale, and, while she doesn’t quite have Solo’s penchant for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, she’s definitely a close second. She finds herself at the center of a galaxy-spanning effort to establish a kinda/sorta new-fangled alternative to the long-running Republic, a move requiring the participation of the new Jedi Knights. And, of course, where there are Jedi, there are bound to be Sith.
Like the Prequel Trilogy, Legacy II is a return to an era of politics set within that galaxy far, far away; and I have to admit that there were elements of this that didn’t quite make as much sense as I suspect the creative crew intended. As is often the case, this world continues to build on the greater STAR WARS mythology – as well as what became canon from the earlier Legacy I title – and, as a consequence, I think some of this can be healthily chalked up to ‘lost in translation.’ (I say ‘healthily’ because I don’t think anyone need run out, purchase all of the Legacy I books, and bone up on it.) Thankfully, this is an adventure relying on briskness – there’s plenty of action and intrigue to distract from the greater political superstructure – and that pace lends itself pretty well to the narrative.
It also helps considerably that Ania feels like a natural successor of her great-great-granddaddy. She’s spunky, and she flies by the seat-of-her-pants in much that way one might expect of anyone named Solo. She traffics in salvage work (you’re telling me the Millennium Falcon wasn’t a scrapheap itself?), and she makes it up as she goes. Clearly, she has no endgame in mind when she does what she does, and her particular brand of inventiveness also works within these covers.
As for the supporting players?
Well, because this is only a first arc to what will obviously be a greater story, I think it’s safe to say that Solo’s given the best screen time here with good reason. Her immediate partner – Sauk (A Mon Calimari) – comes off as a bit of a rascally JarJar to me (not a good thing, but, like I said, it’s early). AG-37 is an assassin droid (IG-88 style) who shows up partway into the tale, and, while he’s given a few moments of comic relief, he’s a welcome addition … think C-3PO with more than a touch of Jedi-style wisdom. And the Jedis? Well, they’re wrapped up in here largely because the plot as designed required it. They have respectable Jedi moments, but none of them have the charisma of a Kenobi, a Ginn, or even a Yoda at this point.
What amazed me, though, when I had finished all of it is that – as I alluded to above – I kinda/sorta … liked it. For the life of me, I can’t quite put my finger on why. There’s a terrific vibe – an undercurrent – that serves this five-issue story. It feels like it’s thematically closer to the spirit of the Original Trilogy, and because I found the action entirely accessible despite some confusion over certain times, places, and politics, it worked just fine in a single sitting. Lastly, there are moments that strongly echo back to things that’ve occurred elsewhere in the STAR WARS’ universe.
Mind you, it has miles and miles to go before I’d ever put it on par with the films. But as a first volume I found it enticing and interesting enough to maintain my interest. Considering as much as I’ve read in this lifetime, let me say that that is no easy thing.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
We’ve developed the ability to christen these works as ‘closet favorites.’ Others call them ‘guilty pleasures,’ almost in an attempt to dismiss any quality wrapped up in them or silently to beg forgiveness (in advance) for our liking something we know we shouldn’t. For example, I’ve always loved FLASH GORDON (1980) for its cartoonish performances, drug-trip visuals, and high camp. To worsen matters, I have absolutely no problem admitting to anyone how much I love it even though I’ve been cautioned by countless others that to do so only cheapens my reputation.
So enter STAR WARS: LEGACY II: VOLUME 1: PRISONER OF THE FLOATING WORLD.
Hell. Being my usually cynical self, I ought to be spending quality bandwidth making fun of the obvious pomposity wrapped up in that inelegant title alone! Using a word like ‘Legacy’ in anything practically implies that you – as a writer – have usurped whatever respectability belongs to an established property for your own selfish needs. To me, it presupposes that you’re crying out for attention. But it’s use here is only intended to distinguish itself thematically from some of the other STAR WARS work that’s come before in Dark Horse’s 20+ years with the license; these are the stories of those who come after those we know so well, and that’s all it’s meant to underscore.
Ania Solo is the great-great granddaughter of that intrepid smuggler of old (STAR WARS’ Han Solo) and his bride (Princess Leia Organa). She is the ‘legacy’ at the center of this tale, and, while she doesn’t quite have Solo’s penchant for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, she’s definitely a close second. She finds herself at the center of a galaxy-spanning effort to establish a kinda/sorta new-fangled alternative to the long-running Republic, a move requiring the participation of the new Jedi Knights. And, of course, where there are Jedi, there are bound to be Sith.
Like the Prequel Trilogy, Legacy II is a return to an era of politics set within that galaxy far, far away; and I have to admit that there were elements of this that didn’t quite make as much sense as I suspect the creative crew intended. As is often the case, this world continues to build on the greater STAR WARS mythology – as well as what became canon from the earlier Legacy I title – and, as a consequence, I think some of this can be healthily chalked up to ‘lost in translation.’ (I say ‘healthily’ because I don’t think anyone need run out, purchase all of the Legacy I books, and bone up on it.) Thankfully, this is an adventure relying on briskness – there’s plenty of action and intrigue to distract from the greater political superstructure – and that pace lends itself pretty well to the narrative.
It also helps considerably that Ania feels like a natural successor of her great-great-granddaddy. She’s spunky, and she flies by the seat-of-her-pants in much that way one might expect of anyone named Solo. She traffics in salvage work (you’re telling me the Millennium Falcon wasn’t a scrapheap itself?), and she makes it up as she goes. Clearly, she has no endgame in mind when she does what she does, and her particular brand of inventiveness also works within these covers.
As for the supporting players?
Well, because this is only a first arc to what will obviously be a greater story, I think it’s safe to say that Solo’s given the best screen time here with good reason. Her immediate partner – Sauk (A Mon Calimari) – comes off as a bit of a rascally JarJar to me (not a good thing, but, like I said, it’s early). AG-37 is an assassin droid (IG-88 style) who shows up partway into the tale, and, while he’s given a few moments of comic relief, he’s a welcome addition … think C-3PO with more than a touch of Jedi-style wisdom. And the Jedis? Well, they’re wrapped up in here largely because the plot as designed required it. They have respectable Jedi moments, but none of them have the charisma of a Kenobi, a Ginn, or even a Yoda at this point.
What amazed me, though, when I had finished all of it is that – as I alluded to above – I kinda/sorta … liked it. For the life of me, I can’t quite put my finger on why. There’s a terrific vibe – an undercurrent – that serves this five-issue story. It feels like it’s thematically closer to the spirit of the Original Trilogy, and because I found the action entirely accessible despite some confusion over certain times, places, and politics, it worked just fine in a single sitting. Lastly, there are moments that strongly echo back to things that’ve occurred elsewhere in the STAR WARS’ universe.
Mind you, it has miles and miles to go before I’d ever put it on par with the films. But as a first volume I found it enticing and interesting enough to maintain my interest. Considering as much as I’ve read in this lifetime, let me say that that is no easy thing.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
April 1, 2019
Wauw, really loved this one!!
Great character building.. love the drama.. Think they sold it perfectly!
I'm hooked on this new Legacy.. Now I'm off to the next part ;)
Oh yeah, almost forgot: also amazing artwork!!
Great character building.. love the drama.. Think they sold it perfectly!
I'm hooked on this new Legacy.. Now I'm off to the next part ;)
Oh yeah, almost forgot: also amazing artwork!!
January 7, 2014
*I received this book as an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I really enjoyed the first series of Star Wars: Legacy. Like many of the current Star Wars comics, it kept that Star Wars feel but with new characters in a completely new time period.
This second volume of Star Wars Legacy leaves the Luke Skywalker lineage and picks up on his twin sister's descendant, Ania Solo. I liked how Ana had some Solo traits in her. I also really liked her companions, an assassin droid and a passive Mon Calamari engineer.
There is a new villain that wants to take advantage if the newly established galactic government. Since this is just the start of the series, many interesting things are set into play.
Although this Legacy series has a different team behind it than the first one, it has potential. This first book doesn't feel as epic as the other Legacy series , but I'm excited to see where it goes. The artwork is very nice with colors that remind me of the original Star Wars trilogy.
I am interested to see where this series will go. It definitely has potential. I want to see how epic Ania Solo's story can be. I give this graphic novel a 4/5.
I really enjoyed the first series of Star Wars: Legacy. Like many of the current Star Wars comics, it kept that Star Wars feel but with new characters in a completely new time period.
This second volume of Star Wars Legacy leaves the Luke Skywalker lineage and picks up on his twin sister's descendant, Ania Solo. I liked how Ana had some Solo traits in her. I also really liked her companions, an assassin droid and a passive Mon Calamari engineer.
There is a new villain that wants to take advantage if the newly established galactic government. Since this is just the start of the series, many interesting things are set into play.
Although this Legacy series has a different team behind it than the first one, it has potential. This first book doesn't feel as epic as the other Legacy series , but I'm excited to see where it goes. The artwork is very nice with colors that remind me of the original Star Wars trilogy.
I am interested to see where this series will go. It definitely has potential. I want to see how epic Ania Solo's story can be. I give this graphic novel a 4/5.
April 19, 2015
Good show. On to the next volume I go. Hey, that rhymed.
January 2, 2018
3.5 stars. Decent introduction and I'll definitely pick up the next volume.
October 18, 2017
Being the first and only Star Wars graphic novel I have ever read, I found Star Wars: Legacy, Volume II, Book 1 difficult to fully appreciate. I have a passing understanding of the Star Wars universe. I have watched five of the eight feature films, none during my childhood. So, I came to it late, and obviously haven't consumed the world to the degree of many other fans. Furthermore, this book is not only the first of "Volume II" in its own story, but this very story is part of a vast continuing series of stories, for which there is an index of dozens of titles in this book's final pages. Reading this book means jumping into the deep end.
That said, the art is as beautiful and engaging as I've always come to expect from Gabriel Hardman. The story is one of action and heroics very much in the tradition of this science fiction world. Like the seventh episode of the film series, this book continues the story from the original trilogy, following the family of the heroes from that classic work. Fans of the new films will likely enjoy this (what I assume to be) alternate timeline of events. The characters are engaging and fantastic.
I am more interested in the world's that Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman build on their own, than I am this story, set in a world already created. Just as they do in their original work, the world of this book is clearly vast and well rendered. It feels epic. However, I came to the book with a love for the world building of this creative team. This book is likely going to thrill people who are already fans of Star Wars graphic novels. It does not inspire this reader to explore more.
Readers who do enjoy this book would likely love Hardman and Bechko's original work, Invisible Republic, from Image. It is another beautifully realized and fully rendered science fiction world, with political and social intrigue, though heavier on story and character than action. Also look for their hardcover graphic novel from DC, Green Lantern: Earth One.
That said, the art is as beautiful and engaging as I've always come to expect from Gabriel Hardman. The story is one of action and heroics very much in the tradition of this science fiction world. Like the seventh episode of the film series, this book continues the story from the original trilogy, following the family of the heroes from that classic work. Fans of the new films will likely enjoy this (what I assume to be) alternate timeline of events. The characters are engaging and fantastic.
I am more interested in the world's that Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman build on their own, than I am this story, set in a world already created. Just as they do in their original work, the world of this book is clearly vast and well rendered. It feels epic. However, I came to the book with a love for the world building of this creative team. This book is likely going to thrill people who are already fans of Star Wars graphic novels. It does not inspire this reader to explore more.
Readers who do enjoy this book would likely love Hardman and Bechko's original work, Invisible Republic, from Image. It is another beautifully realized and fully rendered science fiction world, with political and social intrigue, though heavier on story and character than action. Also look for their hardcover graphic novel from DC, Green Lantern: Earth One.
November 10, 2017
The first run of Legacy is easily my favorite Star Wars comics series and arguably one of the best Dark Horse runs of all time. I’ve sung my praises multiple times about those 3 volumes of greatness, so there’s no point in repeating them here. Needless to say, there was some sadness in my heart when I️ finished that saga and had to say goodbye to such an awesome series.
Thankfully, the outcry for more of the same future Star Wars was heard and Legacy II was quickly written and produced, carrying on the story of its predecessor.
So the question remains: Is Bechko and Hardman’s Legacy I️I️ as good as Duursema’s original version? Well, the short answer is no, and a long detailed explanation for why is bit too long and not really worth it for the sake of a simple website where everyday users rate books (and who won’t even read this review anyways) but that’s not to say it’s a bad attempt.
Actually, in the grand scheme theme of things, this first book in Legacy II is really quite good. It carries the same feel of the original trilogy and it continues nearly right where the last volume of Duursema’s story left off. This first book doesn’t bring a whole lot of new material to the series (so far) and the whole Sith thing is getting old (Cade Skywalker did a decent job of kicking all their asses in the last volume). The artistry is a little bit lacking compared to Legacy I️ as well, but overall, it’s still a fun read and it’s easily some of the best pre-canon stuff and one of the last original Dark Horse Star Wars series before the franchise fell back in Marvel hands, further proof that Marvel and Disney really haven’t understood just how greatnessStar Wars could be if they got off their high horse and let authors have free reign.
Thankfully, the outcry for more of the same future Star Wars was heard and Legacy II was quickly written and produced, carrying on the story of its predecessor.
So the question remains: Is Bechko and Hardman’s Legacy I️I️ as good as Duursema’s original version? Well, the short answer is no, and a long detailed explanation for why is bit too long and not really worth it for the sake of a simple website where everyday users rate books (and who won’t even read this review anyways) but that’s not to say it’s a bad attempt.
Actually, in the grand scheme theme of things, this first book in Legacy II is really quite good. It carries the same feel of the original trilogy and it continues nearly right where the last volume of Duursema’s story left off. This first book doesn’t bring a whole lot of new material to the series (so far) and the whole Sith thing is getting old (Cade Skywalker did a decent job of kicking all their asses in the last volume). The artistry is a little bit lacking compared to Legacy I️ as well, but overall, it’s still a fun read and it’s easily some of the best pre-canon stuff and one of the last original Dark Horse Star Wars series before the franchise fell back in Marvel hands, further proof that Marvel and Disney really haven’t understood just how greatnessStar Wars could be if they got off their high horse and let authors have free reign.
August 10, 2019
Once more the Star Wars Expanded Universe proves that Palpatine was the only discrete and strategic Sith in history. Every other Sith is as heavy-handed as an elephant in a china store. If only that were the only issue here. This story jumps around like mad and didn't get me to like any character. The only things Star Wars here are lightsabers and some force use. I don't care what happens next. Or it may just be I'm having a bad day.
At a time of turmoil in the galaxy, the Triumvirate's leaders are trying to keep their planets under control. A Sith Lord makes his presence known to the imperial Jedi knight Yalta Val. The latter loses his lightsaber which is found by Ania Solo. She tries to pawn it, but it's too hot and gets the security forces on her tracks. In reality Val is imprisoned and a Sith has assumed his identity.
At a time of turmoil in the galaxy, the Triumvirate's leaders are trying to keep their planets under control. A Sith Lord makes his presence known to the imperial Jedi knight Yalta Val. The latter loses his lightsaber which is found by Ania Solo. She tries to pawn it, but it's too hot and gets the security forces on her tracks. In reality Val is imprisoned and a Sith has assumed his identity.
February 18, 2022
Dark Horse comics started in 1986 with a handful of titles. Over the course of forty-plus years, it emerged as one of the largest comic book companies in the world. Part of its success was its acquisition, in 1991, of the rights to publish Star Wars. By 2014, when the rights were sold to Disney, there were nearly a hundred different titles within the Dark Horse Star Warsfranchise.
Writer John Ostrander and artist Jan Duursema took Star Wars into new territory with their Legacy series, which followed the adventures of Cade Skywalker—-the great-grandson of Luke Skywalker—-nearly 140 years after the events of “Episode IV: A New Hope”.
Writers Corinna Beck and Ariel Hardman (Hardman also illustrated) carried on the series from a different perspective in Legacy, Volume II, which followed the adventures of Ania Solo—-the great-granddaughter of Han Solo.
In “Book I: Prisoner of the Floating World”: we are introduced to Ania, working an ice mining colony in backwater space, with dreams of getting out and finding her own way; she finds a lightsaber and a comm droid that could earn her a lot of credits on the black market, but there’s a problem: it’s owner—-possibly a Sith lord—-wants it back; with a ragtag crew of a Jedi Knight, a Mon Cal, and an assassin droid, Ania commandeers a ship to a planet hiding inside a nebula—-except that the entire planet has disappeared…
This is a fun and exciting series. It’s also quite obvious that J.J. Abrams cherrypicked some of the ideas in this series when writing “Episode VII: The Force Awakens”. A lot of Ania’s character is echoed in Rey, and there is even a villain that looks exactly like Kylo Ren.
Writer John Ostrander and artist Jan Duursema took Star Wars into new territory with their Legacy series, which followed the adventures of Cade Skywalker—-the great-grandson of Luke Skywalker—-nearly 140 years after the events of “Episode IV: A New Hope”.
Writers Corinna Beck and Ariel Hardman (Hardman also illustrated) carried on the series from a different perspective in Legacy, Volume II, which followed the adventures of Ania Solo—-the great-granddaughter of Han Solo.
In “Book I: Prisoner of the Floating World”: we are introduced to Ania, working an ice mining colony in backwater space, with dreams of getting out and finding her own way; she finds a lightsaber and a comm droid that could earn her a lot of credits on the black market, but there’s a problem: it’s owner—-possibly a Sith lord—-wants it back; with a ragtag crew of a Jedi Knight, a Mon Cal, and an assassin droid, Ania commandeers a ship to a planet hiding inside a nebula—-except that the entire planet has disappeared…
This is a fun and exciting series. It’s also quite obvious that J.J. Abrams cherrypicked some of the ideas in this series when writing “Episode VII: The Force Awakens”. A lot of Ania’s character is echoed in Rey, and there is even a villain that looks exactly like Kylo Ren.
June 18, 2020
Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 introduces us to Han and Leia's descendant Ania Solo who doesn't know about her illustrious ancestors but has managed to carve herself out a scrapyard on the planet of Carreras where she gets involved with the actions of Imperial Knights Master Yalta Val and Jao Assom as they get tied up in a plot by the Sith Darth Wredd while Ania and Sauk are trying to sell a lightsabre! Luckily Ania is accompanied by her cohorts of Sauk an Calamari Engineer and Ag-37 who is an Assassin Droid!
This results in Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 being a completely crazy great action driven book with twists and turn from the beginning! At the same time Vechko puts the characters through the wringer! The characterisation and the world building are packed in with events taking place in numerous locations both new and old! We also get to see what is happening on the political front on Coruscant, Carreras and elsewhere as well as things with the new Triumvirate! Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 picks up points from previous books but at the same time developing new ones setting things up for future books!
Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 packs in the humour to boot for example with with Marasiah Fel consternation at when she gets the news from Master Yalta Val who Ania Solo is and the crazy way that Ania and Sauk keep landing in it! :D
Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 is brilliant from the start and never lets up! :D Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 is a Roller Coaster Ride that packs in the heroics, adventure, action from the beginning! Brilliant Crisp High Five! :D Get it When You Can!
This results in Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 being a completely crazy great action driven book with twists and turn from the beginning! At the same time Vechko puts the characters through the wringer! The characterisation and the world building are packed in with events taking place in numerous locations both new and old! We also get to see what is happening on the political front on Coruscant, Carreras and elsewhere as well as things with the new Triumvirate! Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 picks up points from previous books but at the same time developing new ones setting things up for future books!
Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 packs in the humour to boot for example with with Marasiah Fel consternation at when she gets the news from Master Yalta Val who Ania Solo is and the crazy way that Ania and Sauk keep landing in it! :D
Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 is brilliant from the start and never lets up! :D Star Wars Legacy II Vol. 1 is a Roller Coaster Ride that packs in the heroics, adventure, action from the beginning! Brilliant Crisp High Five! :D Get it When You Can!
October 4, 2017
Legacys vol 2 is set the fartest into the future of the star wars extended universe. My favorite era of the star wars original extended timeline. In a world with 3 kind of knights, two empires and the sith. A very original take on the star wars setting.
Sadly Disney destroyed the extended universe and made everything "legends". If you read the tales of the jedi and the legacy era stories of star wars, you'll realise how shallow and small the current star wars Disney universe has become.
This story isn't that great. But it's the timeline, history and worldbuilding that counts. I even prefer the star wars invasion era with the yuuzah vong invasion over the current series. now they're just milking the characters of the main movies. It makes me somewhat angry that marvel's star wars sales are better than the dark horse's star wars sales...
Sadly Disney destroyed the extended universe and made everything "legends". If you read the tales of the jedi and the legacy era stories of star wars, you'll realise how shallow and small the current star wars Disney universe has become.
This story isn't that great. But it's the timeline, history and worldbuilding that counts. I even prefer the star wars invasion era with the yuuzah vong invasion over the current series. now they're just milking the characters of the main movies. It makes me somewhat angry that marvel's star wars sales are better than the dark horse's star wars sales...
September 22, 2021
I already knew that Legacy II would shift its focus to Ania Solo. The Ostrander/Duursema run of Legacy is my favorite Star Wars comic series, so it was pretty much set up to be a tough act to follow. While Legacy had a decent conclusion, there are threads I feel confident are not picked up on in this later series. I'm trying to enjoy it as its own thing, but it really depends on knowledge of the galactic events of the previous run. I had a hard time connecting with the newer characters here. I will say though that this different art style actually works for me. It's dark, but not too dark, and balances beauty and grittiness in slightly more grounded tale.
June 11, 2017
Having not read any of the previous Star Wars comics certain parts of Prisoner of the Floating Moon didn't quite make sense (like when did the Sith become a threat to the galaxy once more? Who are the triumvirate that rule from Coruscant? etc.). Little nuggets of information that they assume you know. However this doesn't have a major impact on the story. In true Star Wars fashion, a smuggler/roguish character with the help of a tech savvy alien set off motions that save the universe (with the help of a Jedi of course). Worth the pick up if you can find it at a reasonable price.
January 11, 2018
I really enjoy the Expanded Universe, specifically what is not referred to as "Legends" in the canon/non-canon. And although I really liked this comic, the story, the art, everything--it felt like some other sci-fi series. Perhaps I was just lost without knowing the specific history of 130 years after "A New Hope," but I found some aspects hard to understand.
Other than that, however, the comic was good. I read the one before this, I think, or perhaps the other Legacy series but I liked this one better.
Other than that, however, the comic was good. I read the one before this, I think, or perhaps the other Legacy series but I liked this one better.
August 15, 2023
Good story but artwork is rough
I really enjoyed this book and the new characters it introduced. Ania is definitely like her ancestor Han, not wanting to get involved in a galactic war but stepping up when it's needed. The idea of a Sith masquerading as an Imperial Knight, while also torturing the person was really neat to see play out. I wasn't a fan of the artwork for this book though. It was too rough and lacked the detail of the previous series
I really enjoyed this book and the new characters it introduced. Ania is definitely like her ancestor Han, not wanting to get involved in a galactic war but stepping up when it's needed. The idea of a Sith masquerading as an Imperial Knight, while also torturing the person was really neat to see play out. I wasn't a fan of the artwork for this book though. It was too rough and lacked the detail of the previous series
September 7, 2022
More of a 3.5 star. I was happy the main protagonist wasn’t obnoxious or a cheap feminist insert. She has problems both external and internal and doesn’t magically fix everything by just being “yourself”. She is human, relatable and flawed. This seems to be a worthy successor to the decedent Legacy comics.
March 2, 2023
Graphic Novel. I can only go off of my notes and they contain light spoilers.
4.25/5
My personal notes --
4.25/5
My personal notes --
April 18, 2022
This legends series shows us a different take on the fate of the galaxy after the Return of The Jedi. In this series we meet young Ania Solo who finds a lightsaber that leads her to a galaxy of adventure.
February 4, 2020
Maybe it's that it's a followup to Cade's series, but I wasn't too inspired by Book 1. Except for AG-37, I like him/it. Hopefully things pick up with Ania and everyone else.
May 31, 2020
The sequel to the Legacy series, this time focusing on decedent of Han and Leia.
April 2, 2014
You can read the full review over at my blog:
http://sonsofcorax.wordpress.com/2014...
Unless you are completely divorced from the internet and any and all news sources, you know that at the end of the year Dark Horse will lose the license for any and all new Star Wars fiction/non-fiction. That’s because the new owners of the license, Disney, are moving the production of all such material to their own publisher, Marvel Comics. And I find that to be a very saddening move because Dark Horse has given so many incredible tales over the years and I just can’t see the same being done at Marvel. Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman’s Star Wars: Legacy II is one of the finest examples of that.
Set in galaxy almost a century and a half after the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, this new timeline tells the story of Ania Solo, the distant descendant of Leia and Han as she and her friends make their way in a galaxy very different from the one we know so well. Like any great classic Star Wars story, their first arc Prisoners of the Floating World, involves reluctant heroes, Sith, political drama, high-speed chases, great twists and more. And it helps that the art is so damn cinematic and fun.
The story starts, as all such stories do, with the setup. The new Galactic government, a triumvirate of the Jedi Council, the Imperial Court and the Galactic Alliance, is doing all it can to bring people back into the fold. In the Outer Rim, somewhere around the Surd Nebula, a shuttle carrying a Jedi Master and a unit of Galactic Triumvirate troops is attacked by an unknown enemy, an enemy which does not reveal itself until later as a Sith Master. Master Val is forced to fight for his life but he is defeated and a Sith takes his place as the Triumvirate’s representative to the Carreras system, where a new communications array is being built. And on the other side of the story, we have Ania Solo herself and her Mon Calamari friend Sauk, who run into a damaged comm droid from Master Val’s ship and the droid’s cargo: Val’s lightsaber. This sets the two of them on an adventure throughout the Carreras system as they race to make sense of what is going on with the communications array and what a false Jedi is doing in the system. The Triumvirate also sends in another Jedi, someone known to Val, to see why he has disappeared and why there hasn’t been any communication from him.
All of this means that the story here is gripping and it is entertaining. Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman have written a hell of a story here, weaving together several different elements to tell a greater whole and to introduce readers to the new galaxy that Legacy II Book 1 is set in. The two writers ease the reader into the characters and the situation as it is in the present, and then they tell a grand adventure involving all sorts of people. A criticism I have of the story is that it doesn’t exactly delve into what has come before it, namely John Ostrander’s original Legacy comics, and so there is some confusion here on my part as to what the new galactic order is all about, but that passed very quickly because I was caught up in Ania and Sauk’s adventures.
There are several fight scenes in the story here, whether we talk about Master Val versus the Sith or Imperial Knight (Jedi) Jao Assam versus the Sith or simply Ania and Sauk on the run from Carreras Major’s police forces, who have been co-opted by Sith impersonator, who plans to make a stunning galactic debut. There isn’t any particular mystery as most of the cards are already on the table as we get introduced to the characters in the first couple issues, so what really holds my interest here is the story of Ania Solo, Sauk and Jao Essam as they become heroes and save the Carreras system from a madman. Whether we talk about the streets of Carreras Major or the spaceways of the system, there is a lot of intense political and character drama happening that really explores this corner of the galaxy.
http://sonsofcorax.wordpress.com/2014...
Unless you are completely divorced from the internet and any and all news sources, you know that at the end of the year Dark Horse will lose the license for any and all new Star Wars fiction/non-fiction. That’s because the new owners of the license, Disney, are moving the production of all such material to their own publisher, Marvel Comics. And I find that to be a very saddening move because Dark Horse has given so many incredible tales over the years and I just can’t see the same being done at Marvel. Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman’s Star Wars: Legacy II is one of the finest examples of that.
Set in galaxy almost a century and a half after the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, this new timeline tells the story of Ania Solo, the distant descendant of Leia and Han as she and her friends make their way in a galaxy very different from the one we know so well. Like any great classic Star Wars story, their first arc Prisoners of the Floating World, involves reluctant heroes, Sith, political drama, high-speed chases, great twists and more. And it helps that the art is so damn cinematic and fun.
The story starts, as all such stories do, with the setup. The new Galactic government, a triumvirate of the Jedi Council, the Imperial Court and the Galactic Alliance, is doing all it can to bring people back into the fold. In the Outer Rim, somewhere around the Surd Nebula, a shuttle carrying a Jedi Master and a unit of Galactic Triumvirate troops is attacked by an unknown enemy, an enemy which does not reveal itself until later as a Sith Master. Master Val is forced to fight for his life but he is defeated and a Sith takes his place as the Triumvirate’s representative to the Carreras system, where a new communications array is being built. And on the other side of the story, we have Ania Solo herself and her Mon Calamari friend Sauk, who run into a damaged comm droid from Master Val’s ship and the droid’s cargo: Val’s lightsaber. This sets the two of them on an adventure throughout the Carreras system as they race to make sense of what is going on with the communications array and what a false Jedi is doing in the system. The Triumvirate also sends in another Jedi, someone known to Val, to see why he has disappeared and why there hasn’t been any communication from him.
All of this means that the story here is gripping and it is entertaining. Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman have written a hell of a story here, weaving together several different elements to tell a greater whole and to introduce readers to the new galaxy that Legacy II Book 1 is set in. The two writers ease the reader into the characters and the situation as it is in the present, and then they tell a grand adventure involving all sorts of people. A criticism I have of the story is that it doesn’t exactly delve into what has come before it, namely John Ostrander’s original Legacy comics, and so there is some confusion here on my part as to what the new galactic order is all about, but that passed very quickly because I was caught up in Ania and Sauk’s adventures.
There are several fight scenes in the story here, whether we talk about Master Val versus the Sith or Imperial Knight (Jedi) Jao Assam versus the Sith or simply Ania and Sauk on the run from Carreras Major’s police forces, who have been co-opted by Sith impersonator, who plans to make a stunning galactic debut. There isn’t any particular mystery as most of the cards are already on the table as we get introduced to the characters in the first couple issues, so what really holds my interest here is the story of Ania Solo, Sauk and Jao Essam as they become heroes and save the Carreras system from a madman. Whether we talk about the streets of Carreras Major or the spaceways of the system, there is a lot of intense political and character drama happening that really explores this corner of the galaxy.
July 24, 2014
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Star Wars Legacy Volume II, Book 1 begins a short time after the events in Star Wars Legacy Books 1-3 (and a century after the movies). As with all Dark Horse Star Wars books, you won't find a bad one in them for illustration quality and it tends to come down to whether you like the storyline or not.
In a far part of the galaxy, en route to a mission to help bring up a communication array, a Jedi master is ambushed by a sith and imprisoned. When he shows up to his assignment and begins to completely take over the project, the locals are worried. Meanwhile, Ania Solo has a famous name but works in junk reclamation on the fringes of society. Along with a Mon Calamari refugee, they scrape by and hope to eventually get off the planet. But when Ania finds a lightsabre among the junk, she will find herself embroiled in the middle of a Sith plot from which she may not escape.
The artwork was good and the characters definitely felt like the Star Wars universe. I was greatly reminded of Obi Wan's Genosis mission, especially when a younger Jedi is dispatched to find the missing Master who has not checked in. I also liked that Ania is not perfect - she has the headstrong 'action-oriented' Solo tendencies that end up getting her friends injured and herself in trouble. Yes, she will save the day but not as easily as perhaps could have been accomplished. And she will have the loyalty of her famous forefather.
This volume has a clear story arc and the first Legacy book does not need to be read to understand the plot (I have not read Legacy I and had no problem following this story).
Received as an ARC from the publisher.
January 7, 2020
For me Dark Horse was doing wonderful thing with the Star Wars universe. They were constantly working on expanding the universe and adding new elements - be it in the Clone Wars period, before it, during the ancient times of Sith vs Old Republic or even before that during the mysterious years when Jedi order was forged.
Some of these were great, some were so-so but they did not fear to tell the different story to expand it and build on it. This is something sorely missed in latest SW trilogy - it was good but for all means and purposes it was rehashing of already known stories.
Legacy was a precious Dark Horse setting for the SW - it is almost two centuries after the Emperor was defeated, New Republic is still standing even after encounters with creatures like Yuuzhan Vong, Imperial Remnant (Thrawn's domain) has evolved into [benevolent] Empire with Baron Fel at its head. It seems all is OK when suddenly Sith come back and manage to stir the pot one more time and throw everything into chaos thus causing new galactic war that will, at the end, see Sith order brought down [yet] again by [very troubled] heir of the Skywalker.
And this is where we start - Alliance (remnant of the New Republic), Jedi and Fel's Empire are governing as a Triumvirate. Sith are thought to be extinct but by very accident they show their ugly mug again when Imperial Knight is attacked and imprisoned on a mysterious planet while Sith infiltrate the very heart of the Triumvirate's projects - establishment of the communication array to connect worlds left in isolation after the war.
And in all of that we have Ania Solo, heir of the Han and Lea Solo, stumble upon the schemes of the impostor .... and fun begins.
Excellent story with great characters and setting.
Highly recommended to all fans of Star Wars and epic heroic SF space opera in general.
Some of these were great, some were so-so but they did not fear to tell the different story to expand it and build on it. This is something sorely missed in latest SW trilogy - it was good but for all means and purposes it was rehashing of already known stories.
Legacy was a precious Dark Horse setting for the SW - it is almost two centuries after the Emperor was defeated, New Republic is still standing even after encounters with creatures like Yuuzhan Vong, Imperial Remnant (Thrawn's domain) has evolved into [benevolent] Empire with Baron Fel at its head. It seems all is OK when suddenly Sith come back and manage to stir the pot one more time and throw everything into chaos thus causing new galactic war that will, at the end, see Sith order brought down [yet] again by [very troubled] heir of the Skywalker.
And this is where we start - Alliance (remnant of the New Republic), Jedi and Fel's Empire are governing as a Triumvirate. Sith are thought to be extinct but by very accident they show their ugly mug again when Imperial Knight is attacked and imprisoned on a mysterious planet while Sith infiltrate the very heart of the Triumvirate's projects - establishment of the communication array to connect worlds left in isolation after the war.
And in all of that we have Ania Solo, heir of the Han and Lea Solo, stumble upon the schemes of the impostor .... and fun begins.
Excellent story with great characters and setting.
Highly recommended to all fans of Star Wars and epic heroic SF space opera in general.
May 13, 2015
Corinna Bechko and Gabe Hardman did a really solid job with Planet of the Apes so when I heard that they were going to take on Star Wars, I was definitely excited to read this. What is impressive is that they actually jumped in at the end of a long Star Wars series and have started off in a new direction that shows a lot of promise. While you don't need to have read Star Wars Legacy to enjoy this, there are quite a few characters and events from the original series that this book refers to. This story wisely focuses on a group of misfits which captures some of the fun of the original trilogy. The world feels somewhat familiar but also is distinct from Star Wars stories set at earlier times. It feels just a little darker and lived in which is a good change.
There are quite a few memorable and likable characters including Sauk the Mon Cal and a friendly assassin droid. Overall, Star Wars Legacy II definitely delivers the kind of story any Star Wars fan would want. The art is absolutely fantastic as well. It is distinct from any other Star Wars comic I've ever seen, but it is incredible how many panels cause you to slow down and appreciate what you're looking at. This opening volume is very strong and I would probably give it 4.5 stars if I could. I'm hoping the rest of this series can maintain such a high quality!
There are quite a few memorable and likable characters including Sauk the Mon Cal and a friendly assassin droid. Overall, Star Wars Legacy II definitely delivers the kind of story any Star Wars fan would want. The art is absolutely fantastic as well. It is distinct from any other Star Wars comic I've ever seen, but it is incredible how many panels cause you to slow down and appreciate what you're looking at. This opening volume is very strong and I would probably give it 4.5 stars if I could. I'm hoping the rest of this series can maintain such a high quality!
May 14, 2017
I was really surprised by this - I don't remember hearing anything about this series, which is sort of an off-shoot if not outright sequel to the original Star Wars Legacy series. It takes place some years after, with a new set of starring characters while some peripheral ones carry over. And somehow, it really manages to capture the feel of the original movies. I'm not sure what it is; the action sequences, the unlikely friendships, the surprises and political maneuverings; all of it just really manages to cohere into an exciting story. The new heroine isn't the most memorable, but the people orbiting her are, and make her more interesting in their interactions with her. I especially like the droids that showed up here. The story is a bit on the darker side, but not outright depressing, with characters actually standing up for themselves when faced with the antagonists of the piece. The story ends at a closure point even if it doesn't really resolve anything. And it made me very interested in following up with the next volumes. Here's hoping the series continued on this quality level.
February 23, 2014
Star Wars: Legacy II, Volume 1: Prisoner of the Floating World takes place about one hundred and thirty eight years after Star Wars: A New Hope. It stars Ania Solo, a young girl, who has an assassin droid for a companion and has found herself a bit of trouble.
When Ania finds a lightsaber and a broken communication droid, she suddenly finds herself being pursued by someone looking for the missing items. There is a mystery to unravel, and Ania seems to have some of the traits of her great grandfather Han Solo as she seems to embrace the kind of chaos that this adventure throws her in. I found her to be a good character and I wouldn't mind reading more stories starring her.
I've read a few of these spinoff graphic novels, and while some have left me a bit cold, I enjoyed this one. The story is good, the art is quite nice. I enjoyed it.
I was given a copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this graphic novel.
When Ania finds a lightsaber and a broken communication droid, she suddenly finds herself being pursued by someone looking for the missing items. There is a mystery to unravel, and Ania seems to have some of the traits of her great grandfather Han Solo as she seems to embrace the kind of chaos that this adventure throws her in. I found her to be a good character and I wouldn't mind reading more stories starring her.
I've read a few of these spinoff graphic novels, and while some have left me a bit cold, I enjoyed this one. The story is good, the art is quite nice. I enjoyed it.
I was given a copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this graphic novel.
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