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Light and Dark (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 4)

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This is the fouth graphic novel in the clone wars series and it is amazing. No, their isn't a word to describe how I felt while reading it, so I'll make one up right now: fanamsome. this book is fanamsome.:) Featuring all time expanded universe jedi favorites Aayla Secura (yes!) and her former master light-to-dark-to-light Quinlan Voss (double yes)this book focuses on the rage that build up within a jedi who is "skirting the line" I would recommend this one to everyone. Jan Duurscema's artwork will rock you're world!

--T.R.

A fantastic entry into the ever-growing plethora of SW novels and comics Jan Duurscema's LIGHT AND DARK is a must-have for Clone Wars fans. No.5 charts the dark side of the battles, primarily concerned with Count Dooku and Quinlan Vos. Deep, rich artwork, and some great writing from STAR WARS regular John Ostrander. A great read and essential for fans of the genre.

Another great Clone Wars graphic novel. Only this time, it's starring Quinlan Vos. Lot's of Clone Wars action, but this book is good for other reasons besides the plot. I may have forgotten to mention in my other reviews of TPB's, so I'll say it here. EXCELLENT ART! Nice explosions, battles, and the characters all look like their movie counterparts. That goes for every Clone Wars graphic novel. All I can say now about the Clone Wars series is that it keeps getting better and better.

This volume collects the last two issues of the Jedi subseries, Aayla Secura and Dooku, alone with Republic 54 & 63. Most center on the character of Quinlan Vos, Aayla's former master.

The art of the comic is excellent, just what I would have expected from Duursema. Ostrander's story is good, but unfortunately suffers a bit from having the Aayla story thrust into the middle of what primarily focuses on Vos.

Granted, one of the reasons for Aayla's mission to Deveron relates to Vos's story, but only tangetally. I guess I would have rather seen it packaged in with one of the other collections.

Perhaps the best surprise of the volume is the reappearance of Jedi-killing bounty hunter Aurra Sing. We finally see that she did recover from her encounter with A'Sharad Hett, and is just as deadly as ever.

As I said, it's probably one of the better Clone Wars graphic novels, but the inclusion of Aayla's story detracts a bit from the overall plot of Vos's apparent treason.

This collection starts off with the Republic issue 54 in which Agen Kolar is sent to bring back Quinlan Vos despite Vos trying to go undercover. It continues with the one-shot Jedi - Aayla Secura, in which Quinlan Vos is trying to be a double-agent for the Republic and infiltrate Dooku's ranks all while Aayla Secura and some other Jedi lead an undercover operation to find a pirate base. However, this pits Aayla against the evil Aurra Sing in lightsaber combat! The book continues with Jedi - Dooku in which Quinlan Vos is still making an attempt to deceive Count Dooku and gain his trust by infiltrating his ranks and become a lieutenant. This draws Vos closer and closer to the dark side until even those who know of Vos's plan feel he's finally become what he's trying to be disguised as. The final inclusion is Republic issue 63 in which Dooku gains Vos's trust and sends him to kill a Senator in a test. However, how far will Quinlan go to not blow his cover?

This book jumps around a bit with issue numbers but goes with one continuous story. Vos is obviously treading along the path of the Dark Side and it's hard to tell if he's faking it for his cover or really embracing it. I think it's a little bit of both.It's nice to see more of Dooku and the way he conducts himself to the Jedi and the art and writing are very well done. This is a fantastic series and my favorite of the Star Wars ones so far. Here's to volume 5!!

Interesting view of Count Dooku in this book. Part of a series and as previously recommended, get all of them and then you will see how far Dooku really has fallen to the dark side. Good graphics, good dialogue.
Well done.

This is a great series! Absolutely worth to begin an excellent Star Wars series! The art is great and there are a lot of details and things to watch in these magazines.

This book was an enjoyable read that dealt with Quinlan Vos against Count Dooku and Aayla Secura against Aurra Sing. It doesn't add much to the overall Star Wars story like Volume 5 does, but it is worth reading.

I am something of a Star Wars nerd, I'll admit. This was a great read. The fact that it focused on characters besides the main ones we met in Episodes 1, 2 & 3 was satisfying for those of us who hunger for more Star Wars insight. The graphics were gorgeous, the story compelling. This is a must have for Star Wars fans, and pretty dang good for non-SW folks, too!