These were volumes I checked out from the Eastside Branch of Lexington (KY) Public Library. I was not able to renew them, so I had to take them in fairly quickly. I did manage to finish reading them, so here are some short review notes.
Kieron Guillen, Star Wars Volume 7: The Ashes of Jedha. New York: Marvel, 2018. ISBN: 9781302910525.
In this story, Princess Leia and the Rebellion work to help the inhabitants of Jedha, a planet exploited and left in ruins by the Empire. Luke Skywalker continues to help in the Rebellion while trying to keep to the Jedi Path. Meanwhile, the Imperials bring forward a new tool to finish the job in Jedha. The events take place between Star Wars Episodes 4 and 5, with references to Rogue One. You don't need to have seen the film Rogue One, but you may appreciate the story a bit more if you did. The story is good enough but no big deal. I liked it. 3 out of 5 stars.
Aphra, Star Wars' very shady answer to Lara Croft, is on the run. . . again. Whether it is the Rebels or the Empire, they all want a piece of her. When she gets a job too good to pass up, she does it and comes out with a little extra in the form of an ancient Jedi weapon. Now she tries to stay ahead long enough to sell it. The story is entertaining, and it weaves intrigues on top of intrigues. This character, on the one hand, has potential for a series, but on the other hand, it would be very easy to mess up as Disney often does with this kind of series. Anyhow, this was a good story overall. It can mostly stand on its own, but it does end in a cliffhanger. 3 out of 5 stars.
Jackson Lanzing, et.al., Star Trek: Day of Blood. San Diego, CA: IDW, 2024. ISBN: 9798887240732.
This is a Star Trek crossover event that brings various characters together. If you have not read and/or watched the more recent stories and/or series, it may be a bit jarring at first. However, the story gives enough exposition for readers to catch up. Kahless II the Klingon Emperor has consolidated power, created a Red Path cult, and plans to purge anyone not in the path. It falls to Captain Benjamin Sisko and the USS Theseus along with Lt. Commander Worf and the USS Defiant to stop him. For Worf, this is complicated by the fact his son Alexander has gone with Kahless. The volume features excellent art throughout. Story is solid with plenty of action and good pacing. It draws you in. I really liked this one, so 4 out of 5 stars.
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