A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a fantastic tale of a former Jedi relearning the ways of the Force and kicking ass in the process. That comic book series was called Star Wars: Legacy, and it was indeed strong in the Force.
Set 126 years after the original trilogy, Star Wars: Legacy opened with a universe once again at war, but this time, the good guys weren’t going to save the day. The Sith had returned, but in far greater numbers, infiltrating systems and staging a coup that left the newly formed Galactic Alliance under their control.
Not wanting to make the same mistake twice, the new One Sith order throws everything that they have at the reborn Jedi, wiping most of them out once again and scattering the rest to the far reaches of space. Among the many casualties is one Kol Skywalker, a descendant of that iconic bloodline who makes one last stand against all the Sith and Imperials in order to buy time for his son and other Jedi to escape.
But where Kol’s story ends, Cade Skywalker’s begins. Young, talented and angry after his life is destroyed, Cade cuts himself off from the Force and eventually grows up to become a pirate and a bounty hunter.
Years later, Cade is a mess, and that’s where Legacy starts. As far as heroes go, Cade may just be the exact opposite of his predecessors. He’s hot-headed, addicted to drugs which cut himself off from his Force powers and heritage, prefers a blaster to a lightsaber and runs with a dangerous crew.
But what Star Wars: Legacy does, is show that anyone is capable of redeeming themselves. The first Legacy series, clocks in at fifty issues and a six issue mini-series that ends the tale of Cade Skywalker. It’s a story of love, loss and betrayal, with Cade eventually accepting and understanding his role in the galaxy.
This is a Skywalker who walks a dangerous path, caught between the dark and light side of the Force, using both but accepting neither. A Jedi who refuses to be caught up in the old cycles of the past, and lives a life according to his own rules. And it’s a life filled with company.
Cade has his own crew, in the form of the stunning Delilah Blue and the Yuuzhan Vong weapon-wielding master Jariah Syn. Several Jedi faces pop up, having survived the latest purge, while they find themselves at odds with the Imperial Knights who serve the Force and their Deposed Emperor.
And on the Dark Side of that cast there’s the Sith. Long-time Star Wars fans will know who the ruler of the One Sith, Darth Krayt, truly is. And he too, isn’t alone. Surrounded by powerful acolytes, from Darth Talon through to Darth Nihilus, these Sith are more determined than ever to rule the galaxy.
And there are even characters, with various agendas that tie into the story. That’s what I love about the universe that writer John Ostrander has created. It’s a galaxy that easily stands on its own, even without the Star Wars brand. Jan Duursema also provides the majority of the art on the series, helping to define the look of this new galaxy which ties in elements of the past with new ideas and influences. Hell, the series feels just weird when Jan isn’t pencilling it.
It’s the best of both worlds, strong writing and even stronger art, and worth reading in chunky volumes. The Force lives on, and it carries one hell of a legacy that this series doesn’t only live up to, but surpasses.
Last Updated: February 26, 2014
Robert Hart
February 26, 2014 at 19:25
Check out “Prince of Thorns” by Mark Lawrence. It is the first book in the “The Broken Empire” series.
I was completely hooked. It is such a dark book and the main character is really flipping evil, but in a somehow innocent way. The story takes part in what appears to first be medieval times, but you soon realise it actually taking part in the distant future amongst the ruins of our 20th century civilization.
I’m now almost done with the third book (Emperor of Thorns) and still I cannot put it down.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9579634-prince-of-thorns?from_search=true
tariq howa
February 26, 2014 at 19:53
Any idea where to I can buy the books/comics? Preferably online
Skuifspeld
February 26, 2014 at 20:42
I would also love to know where to get hold of this – I would prefer hardcopy print. Perhaps Master Bon-da can guide us? (Darryn that’s the first part of your Jedi name, in case you don’t know…)
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 27, 2014 at 07:18
As long as his full name isn’t Master Bon-da-ge. :/
Skuifspeld
February 27, 2014 at 20:26
Hah! 😀
The D
February 27, 2014 at 08:03
I’m putting that on my business card.
The D
February 27, 2014 at 06:21
Lots of places! If you’re in Jozi/Cape Town, then you’ll have local shops like Readers Den and AWX that can order this for you. Otherwise, http://www.thebookdepository.com is one of my main sources that also does free delivery. Then there’s always good ol’ eBay and Amazon.
Skuifspeld
February 27, 2014 at 20:23
Awesome, thanks, will check it out!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 21:04
Nice one Darryn!
Corporal Stick
February 26, 2014 at 21:39
This was absolutely awesome! I miss Ahsoka even more!
RinceandGATHERTroops!
February 26, 2014 at 22:20
This sounds awesome!
Willem Swanepoel
February 27, 2014 at 06:50
Was never a big star wars fan until I played KOTOR. After that bioware hooked me. Playing SWTOR now and I cannot stop, I just love the story. I love a good, very dark type of a star wars story.
Might give this one a try.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 27, 2014 at 07:19
I need to read this.
I wonder what’s going to happen to all the EU Star Wars now that Disney has taken over and Lucas making it clear that EU is not considered canon at all.
Hammersteyn
February 27, 2014 at 07:20
This will happen
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Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 27, 2014 at 07:21
Le Sigh.
KingKappie
February 27, 2014 at 08:28
^win
derp
February 27, 2014 at 08:26
This is an epic book, it really blew me away.
Sageville
February 27, 2014 at 09:35
I may bite, haven’t rad any Star Wars comics, they look cool though.
b1nd3r
February 27, 2014 at 11:36
Im a huge fan of star wars comics this is definitely one of the best series ive read so far, Would recommend it to any fan