Star Wars: Legacy of Vader has a truly unique concept. It’s a story that has roots in the past as Kylo Ren struggles to overcome the bondage of Legacy and explores the shadows that Darth Vader casts over the Galaxy. Part of Cairo’s quest sees him travel to the planets that shaped Vader’s history, including tattoos and Naboo. However, Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6 makes a strange turn as Vani, Vader’s servant, seeks a challenge to his new master. That challenge? A Jedi who survived Order 66.
This is a double-edged sword for so many reasons. Meanwhile, the idea of Kylo Ren dueling a veteran Jedi is an interesting narrative concept. But on the other hand, it feels like it reduces the impact of Order 66. Other Star Wars projects, especially the Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars Jedi, are more or less built on the idea of Jedi who survived Order 66.
To make this story choice a bit hollow, Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6 Open: Cairo rolls out his first order to attack Corelia, his father Han Solo’s hometown. That should be a big deal, but it ended with a problem with the page and that’s it. With Cairo’s tattoo in and Naboo’s excursions each taking place over two issues, Charles Soul feels that he may have spent more time on what this raid means to Cairo, especially as he killed Han with cold blood during Star Wars.
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Soule does an amazing job creating the uneasy dynamics between Kylo and General Hux. Hux is anxious around Cairo, but it is a quick reminder that First Order works better than leaving. Cairo is willing to actually have Hux listen to him on his part. Soule creates Hux’s sober speech, where he emphasizes the unity of the First Order. What really hinders that is the words used by Hux. If you listen to him and don’t know who he represents, it sounds like he’s defending the true right cause, not the group of cosmic fascists.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6 also saw Loocross return to the title, and his work has become more dynamic than ever before. It’s a short story, but the attack on Corelia is packed with rising ships and laser battles, reflecting the best Star Wars movies. Afterwards, Kairo and Bunny move to a snowy planet, and Kairo wears a furry black coat that looks like a goth skier. He also loves Ross’s new throne in Cairo resembles the fortress of Vader in Mustafer, indicating that he cannot easily escape his grandfather’s legacy.
Nolan Woodard also maintains red as a prominent color throughout Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6. It is present in the shade of the tie fighter of Kaylo. It is in the background of his throne room. And it exists on the crackling blade of his lightsaber. However, a flashback to Vader’s past is covered in red, as if to represent the blood he was shed.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6 launches a new story arc that treads on the very well-worn ground. This Jedi must do something special to stand out from other Order 66 survivors if they want Vader’s legacy to remain an outstanding Star Wars title.
“Star Wars: Legacy of Vader” #6 stepping on worn-out ground
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6 launches a new story arc, but treads on very well-used ground.
Luke Ross is back and the attention to detail is amazing.
Charles Soul enjoys exploring the friction between Cairo and Hux.
Nolan Woodard’s liberal use of red is visually impressive and very unsettling.
The idea of the Order 66 Survivor feels like a cliché at this point.
The siege of Corellia is a speed run that may have mined some great emotional material, especially since Han Solo grew up.
