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Star Wars Omnibus: X-Wing Rogue Squadron, Vol. 1

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...from The Truce at Bakura (the fairly tame EU novel by Kathy Tyers) to the X-wing novels (written by Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston).

In it, we can see the formation of the the infamous Rogues as a mix of both Classic Trilogy, Novel, and Comic characters all with their various back-stories (some of which are thin, some quite fleshed out and continuous) and the like.

While the adventures are formulaic and a tad predictable (as are MOST space operas), they're still fun and in keeping with the pace and flow you could find in movies.

Look for tie-ins to the novels and both the Classic Trilogy and the Prequels, but basically just sit back and enjoy tame, but comfortable series of storytelling.

I'm a big fan of the Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron books and I was expecting the same level of quality in the comics. Frankly, I was disappointed. The stories don't have anywhere near the character interest as the books, and the art really doesn't add a lot. All that said, they aren't bad on their own, just nothing really special. I might buy volume II to see if it gets better.

Here is the first volume of collected X-Wing comics, telling among other things the handover of the squadron from Luke to Wedge. Set not long after "Return of the Jedi", when the Empire is still going strong.

If you love SW pilots, odds are you'll love it. The artwork is pleasant enough.

The book is printed nicely on decent paper. As other reviewers mention, the Phantom Affair is the real keeper of the stories included in this volume. The story and illustrations are far superior to the others. The bonus guide at the back of the book is really good too, but includes some spoilers for stories not included in vol. 1.

The X-Wing Rogue Squadron was a good series, well worth the read, and it was a delight to re-read the stories in Omnibus form.

Michael Stackpole, author of most of the X-Wing novels, either plotted or wrote all the stories but one -- and it, which begins the first omnibus, is the weakest by far. "Rogue Leader" was published long after the original series ended.

The actual series begins with "The Rebel Opposition", which is also weak. Pretty artwork by Allen Nunis, whose style is similar to Al Williamson's.

And then comes "The Phantom Affair". ASTONISHING script, gorgeous artwork, and easily my favorite in the series.

Ultimately, the series as a whole is well worth reading. Start with this one... but feel free to skip directly to "The Rebel Opposition".

I found the book to be enjoyable. I have enjoyed the X-wing novels and found these plots to be similar. I am more of text reader than graphic reader. Overall, it was an enjoyable book. The "comic book" aspect is distracting for me; I prefer words. If you enjoyed the other novels, I recommend this book, but remember that is a graphic rather than text novel.

product as described, arrived earlier than the estimated arrival date said, very good, would order again