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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #4-6
Star Wars Omnibus: Knights of the Old Republic Vol. 2
Collects Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2006) #19-37. After Zayne Carrick is framed for the murder of his fellow Jedi in training, his poor luck prevents him from clearing his name and throws him into dangerous situations all over the galaxy, leading to his final confrontation with the Jedi Masters who massacred their own Padawans!
441 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2013
About the author
John Jackson Miller
384 books846 followersNew York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller has spent a lifetime immersed in science fiction. His Star Trek novels include the Discovery – Die Standing, the acclaimed novel Discovery — The Enterprise War, the Prey trilogy, and Takedown. His Star Wars novels include A New Dawn, Kenobi, Knight Errant, Lost Tribe of the Sith, and the Knights of the Old Republic comics, available from Marvel as Legends: The Old Republic.
He’s written comics and prose for Halo, Iron Man, Simpsons, Conan, Planet of the Apes, and Mass Effect, with recent graphic novels for Battlestar Galactica, Dumbo, and The Lion King. Production notes on all his works can be found at his fiction site.
He is also a comics industry historian, specializing in studying comic-book circulation as presented on his website, Comichron.. He also coauthored the Standard Catalog of Comic Books series.
He’s written comics and prose for Halo, Iron Man, Simpsons, Conan, Planet of the Apes, and Mass Effect, with recent graphic novels for Battlestar Galactica, Dumbo, and The Lion King. Production notes on all his works can be found at his fiction site.
He is also a comics industry historian, specializing in studying comic-book circulation as presented on his website, Comichron.. He also coauthored the Standard Catalog of Comic Books series.
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April 26, 2015
I love the old school star wars universe. the villains are the good guys in this one and the heroes are very very bad.
June 11, 2016
5 stars
Very good comic. Zayne Carrick was very interesting. So were the other characters.
Can't wait to read more Star Wars comics!!!
Very good comic. Zayne Carrick was very interesting. So were the other characters.
Can't wait to read more Star Wars comics!!!
April 17, 2021
Really solid writing and art direction across the board here.
September 19, 2023
This is still really impressive. The amount of thought that went into the whole Zayne arc ALONE is enough to bump this up to five stars, but it maintains the sense of story, character, and humor that carried the first omnibus. I did find it odd that they broke volumes one and two where they did, and didn't carry the second one through just to the end of the Zayne arc, but that may have been a space limitation.
June 2, 2017
Just as good if not better than the 1st. Definitely different qualities to them. This one being more goal or plot oriented. There wasn't much filler, except maybe the last 2, or so, issues. I'll talk about those last 2 issues in a bit. Less comedy than the 1st volume. It does fit very well into the E.U. (continuity is a very important criteria for me). I already mentioned the related works to these volumes in my review of the 1st volume. I did see next to the synopsis that the next chronological comic after this KOTOR comic is: Star Wars The Old Republic: Blood of the Empire. The climax of this volumes was really tense. It's the game changer that makes you stamp the seal of approval.
About those last 2 issues. Imagine them as the next 2 episodes of the next season, were this comic a tv show. This volume gave us a satisfying conclusion to what got us into this comic to begin with. Then, there's these last 2 issues that were suppose to entice us to buy the next volume but they were boring. There was a dull character introduced in those last 2 issues that really didn't help. Whatever plot was the writeres were hyping for vol 3 didn't really move me.
Moving forward, of course I'll read the next volume. I'm not going to judge a whole comic on 2 or so issues. Also, we readers are quite invested into the characters by now. With such a power climax and some lose ends that need answering, I'm sure vol 3 will be rewarding too.
About those last 2 issues. Imagine them as the next 2 episodes of the next season, were this comic a tv show. This volume gave us a satisfying conclusion to what got us into this comic to begin with. Then, there's these last 2 issues that were suppose to entice us to buy the next volume but they were boring. There was a dull character introduced in those last 2 issues that really didn't help. Whatever plot was the writeres were hyping for vol 3 didn't really move me.
Moving forward, of course I'll read the next volume. I'm not going to judge a whole comic on 2 or so issues. Also, we readers are quite invested into the characters by now. With such a power climax and some lose ends that need answering, I'm sure vol 3 will be rewarding too.
December 9, 2018
Zayne Carrick is on the run from the Jedi Masters, especially his former one, Lucien. Lucien especially is determined to take Zayne down while the others are convinced he'll turn to the Sith as their prophecies have said.
I don't know why, but events seem confusing. It's not the art--though it's annoying that there's a different artist from one arc to the next--but the progression of events. For some reason, Miller's writing feels almost rushed through it all. Despite this, the connections to the KOTOR video games and to the "Legacy" comics are spot-on.
The colors though--Michael Atiyeh's work seems extra vibrant here.
Also, I felt like this was a weird mix of "Firefly" and Star Wars.
Daze of Hate
Zayne is a prisoner under Karath and Jarael is one under Lord Adasca. They meet when the two Lords meet regarding an experiment with space slugs. Alek, Rohlan, Lucien and the Mandalorians also show up. Madness ensues.
I don't like that there is a FETT Mandalorian.
I DO like the intrigue relating to Jarael--something about her that even she doesn't know.
Knights of Suffering
Zayne goes to Gryph, who's running the resistance on Taris, where Senator Goravvus hopes to prevent a Mandaorian invasion. The Jedi Masters, especially Raana in this comic, seem more angry and full of hate than Zayne is. I was glad when Shel discovered the truth of the Masters' betrayal of their apprentices.
This showed just how easily trust is shattered when things go wrong.
Vector
Q'Anilia has a vision of Zayne, Vader, Luke, and Cade, which was pretty freaky. Zayne and Gryph meet Celeste fighting Rakghouls. They learn that the Mandalorians have a Sith talisman that Naga Sadow was known to have. The talisman is eerie and is full of complete evil.
Exalted
On Odryn, Gryph, Zayne, Jarael and the Moomo brothers look for Sith artifacts to catalogue for Alek and the Council. They're housed in a sanctuary, which Master Feln destroys. He realizes too late what that destruction means for his people...and for him. And at the end, Lucien is terrible. I really don't have a good feeling about what he has planned.
Turnabout
Shel and Alek (MALAK?!?!) are undercover to meet with Masters Vrook and Vandar behind Lucien's back. Zayne hopes to deliver the Sith artifacts to Coruscant to clear his name, but Master Xamar changes his plans.
Vindication
This was intense.
- Haazen doesn't feel evil in Zayne. It's no wonder, because HE is the Sith who wreaks havoc on Coruscant through the Republic ships. Lucien realizes the consequences of his killing the apprentices (as well as other actions). He DOES want to rid the galaxy of the Sith, but can't see that his approach(es) is not the Jedi way. He believes that having the potential to be evil or do damage is reason enough to strike against that person.
- We learn how Haazen's low Force abilities denied him the rank of Jedi Knight and how he came to meet the Sith, despite the fact that his best friends, Garrison and Krynda (Lucien's parents), were Jedi. That background is essential in knowing him.
- Jedi visions are not exact, and it takes Gryph (who really is annoyingly awesome) to point that out for Q'Anilia to realize that.
- The end is a bit confusing regarding Lucien. As much as I don't like him, I do hope that he is okay and truly walking in the Light/the way of his father.
Prophet Motive
Chevs are auctioning newly discovered planets and other bodies in space to the highest bidder. Zayne, Gryph, Jarael, and Rohlan try to swindle them unsuccessfully. It was odd, especially in ending this Omnibus.
I don't know why, but events seem confusing. It's not the art--though it's annoying that there's a different artist from one arc to the next--but the progression of events. For some reason, Miller's writing feels almost rushed through it all. Despite this, the connections to the KOTOR video games and to the "Legacy" comics are spot-on.
The colors though--Michael Atiyeh's work seems extra vibrant here.
Also, I felt like this was a weird mix of "Firefly" and Star Wars.
Daze of Hate
Zayne is a prisoner under Karath and Jarael is one under Lord Adasca. They meet when the two Lords meet regarding an experiment with space slugs. Alek, Rohlan, Lucien and the Mandalorians also show up. Madness ensues.
I don't like that there is a FETT Mandalorian.
I DO like the intrigue relating to Jarael--something about her that even she doesn't know.
Knights of Suffering
Zayne goes to Gryph, who's running the resistance on Taris, where Senator Goravvus hopes to prevent a Mandaorian invasion. The Jedi Masters, especially Raana in this comic, seem more angry and full of hate than Zayne is. I was glad when Shel discovered the truth of the Masters' betrayal of their apprentices.
This showed just how easily trust is shattered when things go wrong.
Vector
Q'Anilia has a vision of Zayne, Vader, Luke, and Cade, which was pretty freaky. Zayne and Gryph meet Celeste fighting Rakghouls. They learn that the Mandalorians have a Sith talisman that Naga Sadow was known to have. The talisman is eerie and is full of complete evil.
Exalted
On Odryn, Gryph, Zayne, Jarael and the Moomo brothers look for Sith artifacts to catalogue for Alek and the Council. They're housed in a sanctuary, which Master Feln destroys. He realizes too late what that destruction means for his people...and for him. And at the end, Lucien is terrible. I really don't have a good feeling about what he has planned.
Turnabout
Shel and Alek (MALAK?!?!) are undercover to meet with Masters Vrook and Vandar behind Lucien's back. Zayne hopes to deliver the Sith artifacts to Coruscant to clear his name, but Master Xamar changes his plans.
Vindication
This was intense.
- Haazen doesn't feel evil in Zayne. It's no wonder, because HE is the Sith who wreaks havoc on Coruscant through the Republic ships. Lucien realizes the consequences of his killing the apprentices (as well as other actions). He DOES want to rid the galaxy of the Sith, but can't see that his approach(es) is not the Jedi way. He believes that having the potential to be evil or do damage is reason enough to strike against that person.
- We learn how Haazen's low Force abilities denied him the rank of Jedi Knight and how he came to meet the Sith, despite the fact that his best friends, Garrison and Krynda (Lucien's parents), were Jedi. That background is essential in knowing him.
- Jedi visions are not exact, and it takes Gryph (who really is annoyingly awesome) to point that out for Q'Anilia to realize that.
- The end is a bit confusing regarding Lucien. As much as I don't like him, I do hope that he is okay and truly walking in the Light/the way of his father.
Prophet Motive
Chevs are auctioning newly discovered planets and other bodies in space to the highest bidder. Zayne, Gryph, Jarael, and Rohlan try to swindle them unsuccessfully. It was odd, especially in ending this Omnibus.
May 4, 2016
I enjoyed this a lot because I find Zayne and Gryph's relationship adorable, but the artwork is...yeesh.
June 8, 2018
This middle section is quite a bit weaker than the first volume, even more so because it strangely chooses to include the end of the Adasca storyline, which is the weakest part of building up in the first volume. I'm fine with pretty much everything that happens with Camper and Jarael and the company, the clusterfuck of multi-faction negotiation, and even the minor themes about scientific responsibility and discrimination. What bothers me is that Lord Adasca emerges out of nowhere as a sudden apocalyptic villain with a plan to destroy the entire galaxy. It isn't my favorite source of drama under any circumstance, obviously, but it feels awfully cheap to have that kind of scenario come up and get resolved within like eight issues. I'm also not a big fan of how it treats the space slug (though at least they mention its symbionts). I don't know if there is a thematic connection about hunger for power and unsatisfiable gluttony that is supposed to connect with Darth Nihilus or something but ultimately it didn't really seem to have any rhyme or reason. I just don't see why they couldn't have found a more reasonable ambition that would have stayed within the scale and feel of the storytelling, particularly this early in the series. Something more like the political corruption on Taris, which is explored in the following arc.
The following arc jumps back into the main storyline and is a lot more enjoyable. It takes meaningful and dramatically interesting steps in Zayne's character. Unfortunately, things take a more negative turn for a while after that. The Vector arc is conceptually a bit silly; I am not a big fan of the Sith sorcery or time travel or Rakghouls. Zayne's interactions with Celeste are good, though, and I enjoyed seeing the behind-the-scenes of Mandalorian recruiting. I absolutely hate the "superstitious savage" alien species trope, and I don't see a lot of redeeming features in the Exalted arc other than its brevity.
The part I really want to whine about, though is the climax of the Jedi Covenant storyline. I appreciate the thematic implications of this story, and I enjoy a lot of how it plays out from Zayne's perspective. But a lot of its potential is squandered by how early on it becomes clear that the Covenant has been misled by their anger, and the reveal that they have been manipulated, prequels style, the whole time. It doesn't help that Lucien is a boring character to begin with. Haazen is the one person in the series whose appearance tells you exactly who he is going to be from the start. It's a shame that the one exception to the rule is the one that most needed it--the link between prosthetics and facial deformities and evil is one of the most pernicious signals in Star Wars and thus the one that most needed subversion. Like Lord Adasca, the story diverges to create a backstory explaining all this so close to the climax that it once again feels cheap, hasty. Which is especially frustrating because he steps into center stage right before the interesting internal conflicts arising from the actual drama and thematic concerns of this group can come to fruition. Yes, there is some irony in seeing them miss the rise of a dark power in their own midst, but it is inevitably a lesser irony than watching them cause their own destruction. This arc also mirrors the space slug climax in feeling too big for its place in the storyline and the larger canon. So many Jedi die but this event isn't even remembered in the game?
Once again I'm not entirely sure why Prophet Motive is included on this side of the cutoff but it seems to represent things getting back on a better track.
The following arc jumps back into the main storyline and is a lot more enjoyable. It takes meaningful and dramatically interesting steps in Zayne's character. Unfortunately, things take a more negative turn for a while after that. The Vector arc is conceptually a bit silly; I am not a big fan of the Sith sorcery or time travel or Rakghouls. Zayne's interactions with Celeste are good, though, and I enjoyed seeing the behind-the-scenes of Mandalorian recruiting. I absolutely hate the "superstitious savage" alien species trope, and I don't see a lot of redeeming features in the Exalted arc other than its brevity.
The part I really want to whine about, though is the climax of the Jedi Covenant storyline. I appreciate the thematic implications of this story, and I enjoy a lot of how it plays out from Zayne's perspective. But a lot of its potential is squandered by how early on it becomes clear that the Covenant has been misled by their anger, and the reveal that they have been manipulated, prequels style, the whole time. It doesn't help that Lucien is a boring character to begin with. Haazen is the one person in the series whose appearance tells you exactly who he is going to be from the start. It's a shame that the one exception to the rule is the one that most needed it--the link between prosthetics and facial deformities and evil is one of the most pernicious signals in Star Wars and thus the one that most needed subversion. Like Lord Adasca, the story diverges to create a backstory explaining all this so close to the climax that it once again feels cheap, hasty. Which is especially frustrating because he steps into center stage right before the interesting internal conflicts arising from the actual drama and thematic concerns of this group can come to fruition. Yes, there is some irony in seeing them miss the rise of a dark power in their own midst, but it is inevitably a lesser irony than watching them cause their own destruction. This arc also mirrors the space slug climax in feeling too big for its place in the storyline and the larger canon. So many Jedi die but this event isn't even remembered in the game?
Once again I'm not entirely sure why Prophet Motive is included on this side of the cutoff but it seems to represent things getting back on a better track.
July 20, 2018
Superb!
I greatly enjoyed the second omnibus of Zayne Carrick's adventures with his ragtag companions!
The stories concerning the mad Arkanian industrialist, Celeste Morne (looking forward to her multi-issue series!), and the defeat of the Jedi Covenant were all epic! I'm giving this four stars only because the artwork got annoying sometimes and the last two installments were mediocre except for the revelation of Jarael's dormant Force-sensitivity (we can thank Arca Jeth's DNA for that) being the only good thing about them.
I'm wondering if Zayne's saga should have ended with him being proven innocent of murder but I am willing to wait before I cast judgement until I'm finished with the third omnibus. Still excited!
I greatly enjoyed the second omnibus of Zayne Carrick's adventures with his ragtag companions!
The stories concerning the mad Arkanian industrialist, Celeste Morne (looking forward to her multi-issue series!), and the defeat of the Jedi Covenant were all epic! I'm giving this four stars only because the artwork got annoying sometimes and the last two installments were mediocre except for the revelation of Jarael's dormant Force-sensitivity (we can thank Arca Jeth's DNA for that) being the only good thing about them.
I'm wondering if Zayne's saga should have ended with him being proven innocent of murder but I am willing to wait before I cast judgement until I'm finished with the third omnibus. Still excited!
February 11, 2018
This Traditional Hero journey picks up the slack, and we get to see amazing sci-fi artefacts. We get to see the fear the Jedi have of the Sith, we experience the leftovers of the Sith Wars prior to the Mandalorian Wars, and we get to experience the power of the Muur Talisman firsthand.
Our protagonists keep getting away, and keep being entertaining as ever, all in all perfect, and I can't wait for the final piece of the story, as now we get to see the crescendo of sorts.
Oh, and, the Jedi Covenant loses in this volume.
Our protagonists keep getting away, and keep being entertaining as ever, all in all perfect, and I can't wait for the final piece of the story, as now we get to see the crescendo of sorts.
Oh, and, the Jedi Covenant loses in this volume.
March 26, 2020
I'm so glad there's still this kind of Star Wars -- i.e., Dark Horse Wars, instead of Disney Wars.
(My long-time saying -- that this universe lends itself at least equally good to comics as to film -- has proven... an understatement when seen in the light of the recent Wars trilogy, which to me was an utter disappointment. I did like the Solo and Rogue One films, each for its own merits, though.)
It's been a while since I visited with the Knights of the Old Republic, but it's really great to read (and see) another Tale of the Jedi. And I still have a small stack to go!
Less of this collection (when compared to the first volume) is drawn by my favourite KOTOR artist, which does have a big visual impact. Therefore overall, this omnibus ranks a bit lower -- but not enough to warrant subtraction of a star. Still solid 4* entertainment, due to lovable characters, well-balanced humour, great scenery and interpersonal drama.
(My long-time saying -- that this universe lends itself at least equally good to comics as to film -- has proven... an understatement when seen in the light of the recent Wars trilogy, which to me was an utter disappointment. I did like the Solo and Rogue One films, each for its own merits, though.)
It's been a while since I visited with the Knights of the Old Republic, but it's really great to read (and see) another Tale of the Jedi. And I still have a small stack to go!
Less of this collection (when compared to the first volume) is drawn by my favourite KOTOR artist, which does have a big visual impact. Therefore overall, this omnibus ranks a bit lower -- but not enough to warrant subtraction of a star. Still solid 4* entertainment, due to lovable characters, well-balanced humour, great scenery and interpersonal drama.
December 15, 2022
In this volume we begin to see how Zayne‘s love and care for people starts to translate to the crew. But we also begin to see how each adventure that they find themselves in brings them closer and closer to danger. As Zayne continues on the path to clear his name, he finds unlikely allies and new adventures.
April 19, 2023
Parts of this were really good, and parts were really bad. The art was inconsistent.
There are some great characters in this series. Really speaks to the depth of the Star Wars universe and people's ability to fill it with lovable characters. The main plot wrapped up here, interested to see what Volume 3 will bring
There are some great characters in this series. Really speaks to the depth of the Star Wars universe and people's ability to fill it with lovable characters. The main plot wrapped up here, interested to see what Volume 3 will bring
May 26, 2020
Just as good as Volume 1. This series has already solidified itself as one of my favorites and there's still a third part to come?!?! And it's crazy because I felt like the climax kinda came near the end of this volume, but obviously there's more and I can't wait.
November 29, 2020
Zayne Karrick is probably one of the best story arcs of the whole Extended Star Wars universe. All of them. Legend/ Canon all. Though I don't care much about the canon storylines, it gave us Thrawn. But still, Zayne Carrick remains one of my favourite stories.
July 6, 2021
I'm late to the Star Wars comics game, but I have to say with each issue this series gets better and better. Zayne is a great protagonist and the diverse crew make the stories twist and turn in interesting and sometimes pretty funny ways. Some great KotOR Easter eggs too.
January 15, 2020
Good Story
Glad to have read it really intriguing and traps in suspense. The last chapter though seems rushed but still worth the read
Glad to have read it really intriguing and traps in suspense. The last chapter though seems rushed but still worth the read
March 3, 2020
The art becomes too cartoony
January 9, 2022
This one was even better than the previous one, it ends a major story arc and has a lot of the things I felt were missing in the first volume. Good stories, excellent art.
May 24, 2022
A great conclusion to the arc started in the first issue. Good art, fun characters, and intriguing plot. Looking forward to how volume 3 continues the story with these characters...
December 28, 2022
Continuing KOTOR’s great storytelling with characters that are both humorous and flawed, a plot both simple and, in the overarching cannon, detailed and interwoven. Can’t recommend enough!
January 21, 2014
I'm still not sure how I feel about this... I think I need to sit on it and give it a re-read after the final volume comes out.
I enjoyed it and finished it in just two sits, but parts of it felt... lacking. I both liked and hated the cameos of characters from the game, sometimes they felt wonderful sometimes too forced. And sometimes I was left not remembering the games clearly enough to get the impact of what I saw/read.
The Vector story line was a really cool concept, but it just wasn't incorporated organically enough into the series it plowed through. and the art was particularly bad during it's run through this series.
On top of those a lot of the side characters felt kind of pushed to the side and forgotten and underused in this volume, as well as the reveal of the big bad behind everything kind of falling flat, for me at least. It was too obvious he was the bad guy, hos motives not quite right and he was defeated too spectacularly and yet too easily.
But all of that might sit differently once I re-read the whole series and have a better perspective to put it into.
I enjoyed it and finished it in just two sits, but parts of it felt... lacking. I both liked and hated the cameos of characters from the game, sometimes they felt wonderful sometimes too forced. And sometimes I was left not remembering the games clearly enough to get the impact of what I saw/read.
The Vector story line was a really cool concept, but it just wasn't incorporated organically enough into the series it plowed through. and the art was particularly bad during it's run through this series.
On top of those a lot of the side characters felt kind of pushed to the side and forgotten and underused in this volume, as well as the reveal of the big bad behind everything kind of falling flat, for me at least. It was too obvious he was the bad guy, hos motives not quite right and he was defeated too spectacularly and yet too easily.
But all of that might sit differently once I re-read the whole series and have a better perspective to put it into.
December 28, 2013
Doesn't live up to the promise of the first Omnibus. The story isn't as fluid, the characters start to get lost in the shuffle and the crossovers are wearying. Still, when it gets back to the main quest, the story gets better. I do wish they'd stick with the characters they have instead of constantly bringing new ones in, but that's me. I like simplicity.
Notably, the art in the crossover was pretty arresting. Overall, the art was a step up, for me. More stylized, clearer and also taking bigger risks. Good times.
Enough to get me to Volume 3!
Notably, the art in the crossover was pretty arresting. Overall, the art was a step up, for me. More stylized, clearer and also taking bigger risks. Good times.
Enough to get me to Volume 3!
November 6, 2015
art is really inconsistent. sometimes terrible. I read the vector crossover story of dark times and legacy. they were cool. but the kotor part, which is the longest, is a big dissapointment. the coolest thing about it was, that, darth vader, luke skywalker, cade skywalker (my favorite star wars character) and zayne carrick stood side by side in a vision. which made me wonder if zayne is somehow connected to the skywalker family.
January 26, 2015
I find myself having such a hard time reading Millers Knights of the Old Republic works. I often find myself asking if this is even a Star Wars book at all. The artwork is good, but at times the human characters seem too childlike which hurts my vision of what the story should be and the writing is choppy and pretty dry.
September 20, 2017
I have really enjoyed "the group" in the entire series so far but never as a whole was I really into this omnibus. I didn't like it overall as much as the first one. Some parts really good especially with Gryph. But some stuff I found very boring. Loved it because it was Star Wars. But some boring stuff made it a slow read. 3/5 "Death Stars"
August 9, 2016
Continuing from volume one... This remains a really entertaining book. I definitely wish that I didn't write it off so quickly when it was around.
Gryph makes the whole series.
Gryph makes the whole series.
May 9, 2015
Some parts of it were just "ok" at best, but it was still a fun read.
August 5, 2015
Lots of fun.
Currently reading
November 9, 2015I have no idea what is going on in this story. . . lol
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