The Force has always been a mysterious element in the Star Wars universe. It drives all living things, the world around them, and can help to shape the destiny of those that can harness it. But where did it all begin? Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is a comic book series that is going to attempt to explain the origins of the Jedi Order and their dark force rivals, the Sith.
Issue zero is mostly background information about the galaxy and worlds that these early days of the Jeâdaii will inhabit this story. JeâDaii means mystic (je) and center (daii), which refers to the mysterious Force that binds everything together. And if thereâs one thing this issue zero does well, itâs that it binds everything together. In this handy introduction to the series youâll know who the characters are, what planets theyâre on, and youâll get some inside information for plot points down the road.
The artwork by Jan Duuresma feels like authentic Star Wars technology, characters, and settings. Unlike the Clone Wars stories that are so popular nowadays, this art style focuses less on super sleek and modern and goes for the more classic tech look of the original Star Wars stories. Thereâs also some great allusions to where some of the modern weapons and ships found in the later stories come from, and I for one canât wait to see them in action.
The writing by John Ostrander feels almost like a video game or roleplaying guide, which isnât a bad thing, but it does give you more of a feeling of experience with the oncoming story. All of the background information and locations will make these places feel even more real as characters begin to interact in them. The backstories of the characters donât feel forced or contrived, and you can tell that the writer was detail oriented in a way thatâs subtle and not overbearing.
If youâre a Star Wars comic book fan and are eagerly awaiting this series, then this is an issue worth having in your collection.
