Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika [Paperback]

Mike Kennedy (Author), Carlos Meglia (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Wars (Dark Horse) | Publication Date: October 12, 2001

When three Hutts place a wager on who can raise the most successful squad of henchmen to procure a highly valuable, mythical treasure, the most conniving rogues of the Star Wars Universe are recruited. Following a lead provided by Jozzel Moffet, a Hutt's slave girl, three teams set out to be the first to find the mysterious Yavin Vassilika. Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando, Dengar, IG-88, and others square off to decide who is the best scoundrel in the galaxy! They're hot on each other's trails, trying to stay alive and get a step ahead of the pack. The competitors dodge lasers and search for clues on the planet Kalkovak, attempt to stay afloat on the high seas of Mon Calamari, and become victims of a primitive culture's ritualistic `Cleansing of the Foul` on a backwater planet beyond the Outer Rim. The seductive Jozzel Moffet, wanting to free herself from a life of dancing and Hutt-washing, is moonlighting for a secret fourth investor and is hoping to get the Vassilika from whichever team is left standing. There are grudges galore in this hectic and humorous mad-dash, brought to you by fan-favorite Carlos Meglia (SpyBoy, Crimson, W.I.L.D.Cats) and writer Mike Kennedy (Ghost/Batgirl).

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From the Publisher

San Francisco-based creative Mike Kennedy was a full-time video game developer and aspiring writer when he first began going to comic book conventions in 1988. A self-proclaimed enthusiast of noir fiction and the darker elements of storytelling, Kennedy eventually accepted his first comics writing assignment for the long-running Dark Horse series Ghost in 1999. The following year, Kennedy's top-flight writing skills were called upon when Dark Horse, teamed with NY-based publisher DC Comics, set out to find the perfect person to script a ground-breaking cross-over series between the two companies' deadliest femme fatales, Dark Horse's Ghost and DC's Batgirl. With Ghost/Batgirl: The Resurrection Engine, Kennedy proved his mettle as an incredibly talented and multi-faceted writer, and the crime-riddled cities called Arcadia and Gotham haven't been the same since.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (October 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569716188
• ISBN-13: 978-1569716182
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,317,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike is a seasoned (but not quite salty) video game producer who has also penned a decade's worth of comics, including several Star Wars mini-series, a growing number of Alien vs Predator books, Aeon Flux, Lone Wolf 2100, and Superman: Infinite City. He is the writer and creator of UNBOUND SAGA, a comic and video game set in a satirical comic book universe. Unbound Saga is currently available for the Sony PSP and XBox Live Arcade.

Mike is now acting Publisher for Archaia Entertainment, an award-winning graphic novel studio based in Los Angeles.
www.archaia.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great piece from carlos meglia!!!, May 23, 2009

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viv red "viv" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (Paperback)

Any of you know Meglias work, this is a mush have. Yes, the artwork is cartoony but very dynamic and animated. His style is unique, original, and the script goes well with the visuals. Anyone aware of his other works like Luuna, Superman Tarzan, Canari, etc... definitely shouldn't miss this one.

Hardcore Starwars fans might not fully like this one, but Boba Fett fans, like myself, looking for bunty hunter adventures within the starwars mythos, its a good read and a good peek for those with a taste for cartoony style that feels loose and pencil work that has a swing or spontaneity.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hipster Spies With His Little Eye Something That Begins With--Science Fiction Noir, July 13, 2010

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The Mystic Eye Of The Hipster (Murfreesboro, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (Paperback)

No grand cosmic struggles of Light vs Dark in this Graphic Novel, nor any bold tales of Jedi battling the Sith. This is a gritty, sci-fi/film noir tale of treasure-hunters, Hutt gangsters, & a double-dealin' dame named Jozzel Moffet. Han & Chewie will be lucky to come out of this with their skins in one piece.

If they DO, Jabba The Hutt will pay them a cool fortune in Imperial Credits for the artifact called the Yavin Vasilika. But first, they have to beat half the bounty hunters, smugglers & low-lifes in the galaxy, & the only thing more dangerous than their enemies are their friends!

QUICK SUMMARY:
Artwork--exaggerated, but attractive.
Script--exciting & fun, with just a touch of comedy relief.
CONCLUSION__a fun read, & a good buy.

The Hipster gives it a Thumbs Up!

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Exaggerated artwork, good story., April 26, 2004

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JediMack (VALRICO, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (Paperback)

The artwork is so annoying that I had trouble getting past that to a fairly interesting story. To bad the cover art is absolutely not like what is on the inside. The story includes Han and Chewy, along with their old buddy Lando. They met up with Boba Fett, Ig-88 and Dengar. This story takes place before new hope, so I give it a -1 on the timeline. Pencil get 2 stars, story 3 and inking get a 4 for a 3 star rating.. you'll want to read this one.