Sorry, I’m going to pat myself on the back a bit. I
predicted the bounty hunter, Chanath, was a women, and that she might know
Lando in my reviews of issue numbers #2
and #3.
I’m sure many others figured it out as well, but it was satisfying when she
took off her helmet. The fourth issue of Lando overall was another strong installment
in the series. I’m hoping they decide to do another run in the future with this
same team. The last issue of this run should be extremely interesting. The
fourth installment did a fantastic job of building anticipation for the
climatic and conclusive issue.
At the start of the issue Chanath is sneaking onto the
Imperialis. While she is infiltrating Lando and Korin are discussing the value
of all the sith artifacts in the room. One of the warriors, Aleskin, starts
starring at one of the sith artifacts. He picks up a lightsaber and cuts off
his partner’s hand. Lando and Korin
freak out and get out of the room. Korin wants to escape, and Lando wants to
stay so he can capitalize on the huge score. Korin points out the sith
artifacts could have affected Aleskin and made him change. Interesting concept,
and I’m wondering if it will play into episode 7. Maybe Kylo started hunting down the relics and
it slowly turned him to the dark side. Maybe even Lando makes a cameo in the
movie and gives some exposition to our heroes. An old Billy Dee Williams
is better than no Billy DeeJ.
The warriors keep fighting with each other, and Lando and
Korin keep arguing the merits of leaving or staying. While this is going on
Korin disables the escape pods to capture the thief’s on the ship. Lando is
trying to reason with Korin, when he realizes Korin has been ambushed. Lando decides
to save Korin, but Chanath recognizes him and reveals herself. It was a great
reveal, and it’s one of the only ways I thought Lando could get out of this
situation alive. Chanath is trusted by the Emperor and can come up with
something to help him survive this ordeal.
First they are going to have to deal with both of the
warriors who were brought along. They both look to be infected by the powerful
sith artifacts. The warriors were able to take out two handpicked Imperial
guards. This means it should be one
fantastic fight between them and Chanath. It will make for an interesting conclusion.
What type of scheme will Lando come up with to get out of the ship, and still
make money? The events of this comic are supposed to set him up on Cloud City,
so he will have to palm one of the artifacts or two. Maybe he keeps one and
this starts Kylo, who I still think is a Solo or Skywalker, on his darkside
path.
Lando is my favorite of the Star Wars comics. It was close
between this and Kanan for a while, but Lando has surpassed it. The hints of
what potential sith artifacts can do to people is a great tie in to The Force
Awakens. I’m not sure if we will get more information on this in the next
issue, but I am hoping Lando pockets an artifact. I want the next issue in my
hand now to find out what is going to happen. I might be new to comics, but not
to good storytelling. The Lando comic is great storytelling and is adding to
the overall mythos of the Star Wars universe. Bring on the final issue!!
What do you think about the Lando comic? Is it your
favorite? What did you think of Chanath being a women? Do you like that sith artifacts
can affect individuals? Comment and let me know.
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