Marvel’s Star Wars: Ewoks #1 hits shelves this week, arriving just in time for the comics line to skip beyond Return of the Jedi. It was inevitable that that would happen, especially since the Ewoks have had quite a comic book for some time. As a new era begins on Endor, writer Steve Orlando and artists Álvaro López and Laura Braga transport us to one of the most famous moons in fiction.
If you’re not sure about dealing with the Ewoks, don’t worry, Orlando has the answer for you right away. Star Wars: Ewoks #1 begins in the Ewok tree village of Endor. Wicket retells the story of Leia and the Rebels over and over again as the Ewoks listen on the edge of their seats. People came from the stars and survived, but it was also foretold that more people would come eventually.
Introducing Moff Adelhart, a new villain for this era of Marvel Comics. He was the last man to represent the Empire and needed resources, some of which were left on Endor. Orlando establishes a man who can obtain these resources fairly efficiently: General Coyatta. He’s a bit of a dunce, a bully type who’s part of the Empire’s henchmen.
Armed with bounty hunters, some of them very familiar, they set out to complicate the lives of the Ewoks, and it’s a logical mission. The only downside is that Koyatta is a little too goofy and not very scary or formidable. I think there’s a bounty hunter in there.
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In their culture, complexity is the name of the game. Orlando gave an impassioned speech, emphasizing the unity of the Ewoks. Their culture is complex but simple, made even more complicated by the lone new Ewok. Although he believes in the Ewok people, he refuses to live with them. He’s a bit of a foil to Wicket, who has much less discipline and skill. This created a great impetus for Wickett and Meadlo to embark on a path of self-discovery.
The art throughout is quite spectacular. López draws most of the issue, while Braga draws the scenes with Coyatta and the bounty hunters. Lopez brings a high degree of detail. The background is lush and green, giving the impression of a deep forest surrounding the characters. The level of detail is also very high, and the Ewoks’ necklaces and clothing look very realistic.
Braga is no slouch either, with a slightly more cartoonish style. When Duloc shows up, there’s a Muppet-like vibe. The colorful crew of bounty hunters are also well represented.
I didn’t know what to expect from Star Wars: Ewoks #1, but I loved it. The art team works well together, with one style giving a highly detailed, realistic look, and the other giving a more all-ages-friendly cartoon feel. Having grown up a fan of Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, I can’t wait for more. It’s full of heart and adventure.
Star Wars: Ewoks #1 is packed with heart and adventure.
Star Wars: Ewok #1
I didn’t know what to expect from Star Wars: Ewoks #1, but I loved it. The art team works well together, with one style giving a highly detailed, realistic look, and the other giving a more all-ages-friendly cartoon feel. Having grown up a fan of Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, I can’t wait for more. It’s full of heart and adventure.
Highly detailed art gives a realistic feel
Great complexity between the two main Ewoks.
The villain and his bounty hunter have a logical mission.
It’s hard to take the main villain seriously because he’s kind of goofy
