![]() ![]() ![]() It follows the directions taken by the remaining Rebel Alliance before they could pronounce themselves the New Republic, laying foundation for what would eventually become the new direction of the Galaxy. This is not dissimilar to the manner in which some criticize Star Wars Episode I because of Jar Jar.Ī Long Time Ago Omnibus 5 carries us into the Star Wars galaxy during the events immediately following the film Return of the Jedi and the novel The Truce At Bakura. It would seem our grown up perception of child-friendly elements, like the Hoojibs, has tainted and eclipsed our recollection of the plot quality. Aside from this Star Wars omnibus being a wonderful journey into nostalgia, and recalling the tales from my youth I was surprised to rediscover the solid quality of most of the series. I consider myself among those who used to have certain elitist views when reflecting on the Marvel series – until now that I have revisited it. With characters such as the giant green bunny Jaxxon, and creatures such as the Hoojibs, these criticisms are not completely unfounded – but should be remembered as elements that were common in many science fiction tales across multiple forms of media during the 1980’s. The quality of the new generation of EU material was superior, and most certainly more mature in certain characteristics – so the reflections of the Marvel series was that it was perceived as very juvenile and, at times, embarrassing to remember. I can remember fan reflections on the Marvel series during the 1990s being somewhat on the negative side of things. Outside of this, we had the Marvel series – a monthly escape into that galaxy far, far away. We had a few novels, but nothing compared to the voluminous amount we have on hand at the present time. However, for those of us who are the older fans, before this time, our expanded deviations into Star Wars were relatively limited. It would not be until 5 years later when Timothy Zahn would release Heir To The Empire, his first episode of The Thrawn Trilogy, that enthusiasm would return to the Expanded Universe with a new level of enthusiasm from fans old and new. The collection represents the closing period of Marvel’s Star Wars publication, in a post Return Of The Jedi era as the Expanded Universe (as it was during that time) would begin to wane. The fifth part of the A Long Time Ago Omnibus reprints the final series of issues originally released by Marvel Comics – from Issue #86 August 1984 to Issue #107 September 1986. Well then, go to buggery if it does, because my, oh, my, Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago, Volume 5 is an extraordinary trip down memory lane for those of us Star Wars fans old enough to remember the closing era of the Marvel Star Wars. Lumiya, Dark Lady of the Sith! The Nagai! Zeltrons!ĭoes that make me seem too overexcited for this review? WrightsonĬover Art by Cynthia Martin, Art Nichols, Petra Scotese ![]() Ferriter, Daina Graziunus, Michael Higgins, Elaine Lee, Glynis Oliver, Petra Scotese, Bob Sharen, M. Inks by Sam de la Rosa, Steve Leialoha, Art Nichols, Tom Palmer, Whilce Portacio, Ken Steacy, Bob Wiacek, Al WilliamsonĬolors by J. Pencils by Bart Blevins, Sal Buscema, Jaan Duursema, Ron Frenz, Bob McLeod, Cynthia Martin, Tom Palmer, Tony Salmons, Al Williamson Story by Jo Duffy, Archie Goodwin, Ann Nocenti, Randy Stradley Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago, Volume 5
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