Charles Soule, et.al., Star Wars. Darth Vader, dark lord of the Sith, Volume 2: Legacy's End. New York: Marvel, 2018. ISBN: 9781302907457.
The main story is Vader's hunt for Jocasta Nu. Jocasta was the Jedi librarian, and while she is barely a fighter, her knowledge of the Jedi and their library makes her valuable and a threat to the Empire. She strives to stay ahead as she works urgently to preserve what she can of Jedi knowledge.
The second story has a couple of mercenaries who have a contract to kill Vader. Who would dare we might ask? When Vader discovers the contract may have come from Coruscant, the imperial capital, things may get complicated.
I liked the stories, but there was a moment or two I honestly questioned a character or two. At one point, Jocasta has to break into the Jedi temple for some information. She is doing well, about to get away with it, when she notices one of Vader's inquisitors reading some books. Instead of just ignoring it and moving on, she decides to be upset and confront the guy pawing her books. Lady, you had one job to do. They guy was totally unaware of your presence, and instead you decide to play pissy librarian. Needless to say the story goes downhill for her from there. It's not often I get annoyed at characters doing stupid shit, but this was some really stupid shit.
The second story was good enough, with just enough action and intrigue to keep you reading.
Overall, I liked the volume. It was a nice and light read, and I read it pretty fast. Would've liked to see more of the librarian, but that did not last. We get a couple of stories that keep the series going, but nothing terribly memorable. This is one to read and move on.
3 out of 5 stars.
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