The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars: Infinities) [Paperback]

David Land (Author), Davide Fabbri (Author), Christian Dalla Vecchia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2003 | Series: Star Wars Infinities

In Infinities -- The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo's desperate attempt to locate his friend Luke in the icy wastes of the planet Hoth is thwarted when the taun-taun he's riding succumbs to the cold while Han is still a mile from Luke's location. Han arrives too late, barely in time to hear Luke's dying words about Jedi training and the planet Dagobah

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Adult/High School-"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away," Han Solo saved Luke Skywalker from freezing to death on the ice planet Hoth. As we all know, Luke went on to become a Jedi Knight and played an instrumental part in saving the universe. But what if Luke died on Hoth? What would have happened then? In this case, Luke's sister Leia steps in to train with Yoda. And that's only one of the changes. Although based on the classic movies, Infinities also references the new prequels. The art is faithful to the movie in both characters and setting. It's also well done and appealing. Fans will probably be thrilled to learn that they get to see under Boba Fett's helmet. A fun, creative "what if?" romp for anyone familiar with the original-and who isn't?-Susan Salpini, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (April 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569719047
• ISBN-13: 978-1569719046
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #487,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What if...?, July 15, 2003

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Ruth R. King "Bookish Ruth" (Spring City, PA , USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars: Infinities) (Paperback)

A wonderfully helpful stranger recommended this to me in a bookstore, and when I flipped through it and liked what I saw, I decided to purchase it.

The story is excellent -- I was very drawn to the "What if...?" aspect that permeates it. What if Luke had died from his injuries on Hoth? Who would then face Vader? What if Vader showed up at Cloud City a little bit later than he did in the film?

Instead of Luke training as a Jedi, we see Leia taking that role after Luke's death. And instead of Han being frozen in carbonite, a certain bounty hunter has to endure that -- and subsequently ends up as an interesting piece of furniture for Lando Calrissian's office.

This is my first experience with Star Wars comics, but it will definitely not be the last.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, June 6, 2003

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Michael Szyska (N Andover, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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I don't want to give too much away here, but it's very good and the artwork is very detailed. I was hoping for a different twist in the plot but this book has a good twist. The twist I was hoping for was in Cloud City, Luke missing a hand, hanging over the central shaft and Vader says, "Join me and we will rule the galaxy together as father and son." I was waiting for Luke to say, "OK" see the destruction of the Falcon and Cloud City going up in flames. That would be a good start. The only problem I have with these books is the Rebels still win. I want the Empire to win once and a while.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Luke Skywalker died on Hoth., July 7, 2003

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Tom Knapp "Rambles.NET editor" (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars: Infinities) (Paperback)

The Empire Strikes Back is my first exposure to the Infinities line, and I'd like to see more. The subtle changes that can pave the way for major revisions to the story are fascinating to explore -- and the Dark Horse team has done a deft job with this one. Give us more!