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Victories and Sacrifices (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 2)

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Clone Wars Volume 2, "Victories and Sacrifices", progresses the Clone Wars in ways only graphic novels can. For followers of this graphic series, you really have no choice but to continue with the purchase of Victories and Sacrifices. Here's the rundown of what to expect in the second of the series.

First of all, the Confederacy comes in right off the bat with chemical warfare. The main objective for Obi-Wan Kenobi is to find the cure. In this, we meet Asajj Ventress and Durge, a Dark Jedi and a biological phenom respectively. Both play their part in the war against the Republic, serving Count Dooku with no remorse as to the effects of their actions.

We also learn the stories of unheard of Jedi, one in particular, a fascinating Jedi Healer named Master Fay who "never raised her lightsaber in combat". Her story alone is brilliant, and will please any fan of the Star Wars universe. It's simply marvelous what this book does for the face and meaning of the true Jedi Master.

The main element you will take from Victories and Sacrifices is how amazing Obi-Wan Kenobi is as a Jedi Knight. You'll adore his adventures and his willpower in this collection, and especially see how deserving he is of his spot on the Jedi Council.

One last thing... you meet an ARC trooper, and they are yet another wonderful story in the ever expanding universe of Star Wars. ARCs are more independent (more like Jango Fett himself) than the other clones, and they are true warriors.

This collection has the next great chapter in the Clone Wars saga. If you haven't read Clone Wars Volume 1, do so first. Once again, Star Wars proves itself as truly the greatest franchise to ever be created.

Anyone who has read the first collected comic "Star Wars: Clone Wars; Volume 1" knows that the art work and story lines are excellent!!!

This issue expands on the conflict of the Clone Wars and develops the characters more so you can really get a feel for who they are and how they act, especially the Sith Warriors. Volume 2 contains much more action than Volume 1 and leaves you wanting the next Volume already!

If you have a love for Star Wars and the expanded universe of the comics; or if you just love a few great war stories in a sci-fi setting, this is the comic for you. However it should be said that although this comic can be read without reading the first volume, those that have read the first will enjoy this comic more as they can notice the character development and know the origins of some of the conflicts in this volume.

Happy reading and (Always wanted to say this), May the Force be with you!

This comic- excuse me, 'graphic novel' is part of one of my favorite series. The artwork is OK, but some of the characters look a little odd at certain angles. However, the slight flaws in the art disappear form your mind as you get wrapped up in the plot and the new characters- Durge (he's really cool, even though he's really evil) and Asajj Ventress (who isn't technically new because she appeared on Volume 1. This was the first time she and Obi-Wan met) This one also interested me because Obi-Wan was the most featured character. Everyone mostly thinks about Anakin and his turn to the dark side, and not about the other important and interesting characters, like Mace Windu, Obi-Wan, Quinlan Vos, Darth Maul (yeah, he didn't last that long, but wasn't he cool anyway?) and General Grievous. At least Vol.1 had a lot of Mace in it. Anyway, the first story is about the Seperatists bio-weapon, and the first Obi-Wan vs Ventress fight. The second story is about Obi-Wan's mission to find the antidote to the weapon, and he teams up with four jedi legends to do it. We learn about their histories breifly, then a detailed acount of "how their histories ended" anyway, as a lame way to finish this, this is good. Buy it with vol.1.

I have been critical of the occasional lack of quality control by lazy editors at dark horse. But this comic is magnificent! I had tripidations when i realized that two writters, 3 pencilers and 3 inkers were involved. But the editors and everyone else did their jobs and the results are tremendous.

The master plan for the entire PRE-QUEL endeavor has been very satisfying so far, unlike the extremely disappointing NJO. Here the master plan combines excellent novels and comic books with the movies to tell the story.

Excellent followup to volume 1. Great job Lucas films and darkhorse.

The second volume of the Clone Wars contains Republic #51-53 and Jedi: Shaak Ti in the book. The issues of Republic tell of Anakin and Obi-Wan, along with their clone companion Alpha, encountering a new Separatist chemical weapon along with the faux-Sith Asajj Ventress and the assassin Durge. After barely escaping the new weapon's poison gasses and Ventress's and Durge's relentless attacks, Obi-Wan sets out to meet up with a team of legendary Jedi to recover an antidote to the new weapon to render it useless. However, Obi-Wan learns of the great sacrifices the Republic must make to save the lives of millions.

In the Jedi: Shaak Ti comic, Jedi Master Shaak Ti is leading an assault on a compound run by Shogar Tok all the while he's commanded by Count Dooku. Shaak Ti and Agen Kolar fight on the ground and Shaak Ti gets the idea to infiltrate a prison compound to rally her troops and she discovers Quinlan Vos in disguise along with a man named Saguro Autem and a girl by the name of Lyshaa and her Wookie Ryyk. Shaak devises a plan to lead the Republic to victory and bring Shogar out of power but some of the defenders can't be trusted and only the force will allow Shaak Ti to make it out alive and victorious!

This second volume gives more of the story with the introduction to one of my all-time favorite characters, Durge. Asajj also plays a prominent role and it's nice seeing Ani and Obi back in action along with Alpha. The cast overall is a really good one with beautiful art and good writing to go along with it. Shaak Ti's one-shot was cool and seeing Saguro Autem from the Honor and Duty TPB brings his character back out of the shadows and explains what happened to him since then. Overall, I really enjoyed this read and look forward to the third book!

This book tells three stories from the Clone Wars. The first is Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Asajj Ventress and Durge. The second is about Obi-Wan and a group of other Jedi facing off against the same evil duo, trying to find out how to stop a dangerous chemical weapon from being unleashed. The third sees Shaak Ti fighting alongside Quinlan Vos and a team of prisoners to stop a Seperatist commander. Each story is filled with action and is a great read for Star wars fans!

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.

Excellent story and artwork. Brings forth 2 new villians Asajj Ventress a dark jedi and Durge the bounty hunter. Dark horse comics truely know what they are doing with these comics. i deffinetly recommended this comic.

After the disappointing Volume 1, this was a much better story. It introduces an extremely interesting Jedi named Master Fay, who is much too short lived. I know that tons of tons of Jedi die in the clone war, but it doesn't make it any easier when it does happen. I'm much more a fan of the prequels because of the Jedi and the abundance of them. Luke Skywalker is so weak whines even more than Anakin and is never really a real Jedi. Even though I was born in the mid 70's, the classic era isn't as interesting and the victories seem so far fetched, just like all the death of the Jedi seem in the Clone Wars. Anyway, both Asajj Ventress and Durge are present in this book for fans of those two characters.

This GN was better than vol. 1 in many ways. The main reason is that it focuses on Obi-Wan for a change instead of Anakin(Yay!). Contains an excellent story about a Seperatist bio-weapon. It involves Durge and Asajj Ventress, which makes everything much more fun. Also, Durge is much improved from his cartoon version in how he knows how to talk. To improve things, what he has to say is usually intelligent (and funny), contrast from most little-known Star Wars villains.
A good Durge quote:

Durge: "You know, it's been over a century since I killed a Jedi... and today, I get to kill four of you. Add that to the Gungans I already murdered, the hostages I'm going to kill later, and all the Naboo who will die tomorrow, and it's a damn good week."

Out of the first 4 Clone Wars novels, this is the best.