Spielberg needs to give all his awards to Cavan Scott because this Yoda arc is a truly perfect Fable. Star Wars Yoda is an absolute joy with astounding art by Nico Leon and pitch perfect writing from Cavan Scott.
Last issue ended on a sad note as Yoda’s young Scalvi buddy Bree stormed in to save him and killed a Crulkon raider in the process. Yoda left in sheer disappointment but returns a generation later. A grown Bree loves each day with sheer self loathing a disappointment for failing Yoda. His niece and nephew reflect the teachings the Scalvi took from that fateful battle as they carry an attitude of offensive combat to protect what is there’s from outsiders.
Yoda returns just as another Crulkon invasion seems imminent. He shows off his improving musical Taratti skills in a sequence clearly calling back to Picard in The Next Generation. Bree realizes this is his chance to make things right and calls on his people to take a defensive approach and search for a peaceful solution. Unfortunately the new generation makes the same mistake he did and invades the Crulkon home base and kidnaps a child.
The Crulkons are in shear agony but arrive threatening violence unless the child is returned. But Bree has learned his lesson well and has taken the time to understand the Crulkons rather than fight. He speaks to the child and learns that the Crulkons are starving and only ever wanted help in surviving. He convinces his people to share their resources and peace and connection is finally possible for all the people of Turrak.
This is an excellent story and the art just jumps off the page with color and character. The seemingly simple tale is full of heart and wisdom. This is the kind of stories that elevates Star Wars comics beyond copying older stories and styles. Here’s hoping the incoming team is similarly inspired next issue and that we will see more of this excellent team in future arcs.
Writing: 5 of 5 stars
Art: 4.8 of 5 stars
Colors: 4.8 of 5 stars
Overall: 4.9 of 5 stars
Writer: Cavan Scott
Art: Nico Leon
Colors: Dono Sanchez-Almara
Publisher: Marvel Comics