Claws of the Dragon (Star Wars: Legacy, Vol. 3) [Paperback]

John Ostrander (Author), Jan Duursema (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 18, 2008

"Claws of the Dragon" - one hundred years after the events in Return of the Jedi, Luke's descendent Cade Skywalker is captured by the Sith, Emperor Darth Krayt unveils his true identity, and a secret chapter in the life of Obi-Wan Kenobi is revealed. When Cade attempts to rescue the Jedi he turned over to the Sith during his days as a bounty hunter, the last Skywalker soon finds himself in the clutches of Darth Krayt. There, Cade must confront his past and decide once and for all: will he remain the Emperor's prisoner or become his thrall? Learn whether the Skywalker line lives up to the triumph of Luke or returns to the tragedy of Anakin!

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (June 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159307946X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593079468
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #70 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Graphic Novels > Science Fiction

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Ending to a Great Story Arc, July 5, 2008

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Ron Cole - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claws of the Dragon (Star Wars: Legacy, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

Cade Skywalker is a rebellious and emotionally broken former Jedi. Sought by the evil Sith that now rule the galaxy, scheming factions of the Empire, and his own former teachers, Cade heads to Coruscant, the stronghold of his enemies, to try and make amends for the wrongs he has committed.

Claws of the Dragon is the most powerful and action-oriented addition to the Legacy series so far. Bringing together the various threads and backstories from Shards (Volume 2), CotD presents an excellent story filled with battles, scheming, and death that will rock the Star Wars Legacy universe. As well, the origins of such characters as Darth Krayt and Morrigan Corde are revealed.

CotD is my favorite entry in the SW:L universe so far, and I highly recommend it to both graphic novel enthusiasts and Star Wars fans. Volumes 1 and 2 should be read first, however, as Volume 3 builds significantly on the previously-established storylines.

Note: Star Wars Legacy, Volume 3: Claws of the Dragon collects issues 14 through 19 of the comic book series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Behold The "Dragon"...And Weep., June 24, 2008

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Steven J. Pani (Peekskill, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claws of the Dragon (Star Wars: Legacy, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

I had no idea that Darth Krayt would turn out to be such a familiar character. I felt so sorry for him, for turning to the dark side, just so he could have a purpose in life.

I also liked how the story tied in with the "New Jedi Order" and "Legacy Of The Force" book series'. It was also nice to see Chak'ka the Wookiee again, now all grown up.

I was very surprised by the last page of the book. Does Moff Calixte have a personal connection to the Skywalkers? I hope we find out soon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stand Back Agatha Christie!, January 8, 2009

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T. Morton "Too Obsessed for My Own Good..." (Central New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claws of the Dragon (Star Wars: Legacy, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

I'll admit it. I wasn't a huge fan of Legacy #1. Cade Skywalker was, well, underwhelming, but for whatever reason, I recently bought Legacy #2. After reading #2, I went out and snatched up #3 and #4. I found #3 was exciting and, truth be told, I fancy myself a guy who can sort of see a twist coming... but the first twist sent me reeling. (I won't ruin it for you.) The second twist, on the very last two pages, though, was so subtle and sneaky I had to reread the pages twice to fully comprehend... and it blew my mind. I CANNOT wait for #5--I highly recommend going out and picking up Claws of the Dragon, and then pick up Alliance along with it!