Blaqk Door's Comic of the Month: Chewbacca #2

Blaqk Door's Comic of the Month:

Chewbacca #2

writer- Gerry Duggan

artist- Phil Noto

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away... Marvel Comics published a comic called Star Wars. As a kid, I was a huge fan of anything Star Wars and I made sure I never missed an issue. The series took place in-between the films and told some amazing stories. There were tales of Luke on his own, Leia's work in the rebellion, and of everybody's favorite wookie soaring through space with Lando Calrisian in search of their old buddy, Han Solo. Oh, and let's not forget those loveable droids. Since those days, many publishers have tried their hand at waging war against the Empire and the evil Dark Side that drives it. In fact, at one point, it looked like Dark Horse Comics was going to be the king of the franchise with their long running control of the Star Wars Universe and a list of well known writers and artists lending their talents.

Now that Disney has control of Marvel and Star Wars, the comics publisher is back at it and they are doing it right. Several series and mini-series have spun off. Of course, this time, it's all about Chewbacca. The story takes place after the events in A New Hope. Chewbacca is on his own, carrying out a sort of personal mission, when he crash lands and discovers that the people of that world are being enslaved by a vicious gangster. Forced to mine for the gangster, the people have one hero on their side, a young girl named Zarro. Zarro befriends the wookie, and he joins in her plan to free her people.

Chewbacca is written by Gerry Duggan, scribe on titles such as Deadpool, 1872, and Infinity Gauntlet and his style oozes fandom. It's obvious that Duggan is dedicated to handling Chewie with care. The partnership with series artist, Phil Noto, is perfect. Noto's art tells as much of the story as Duggan's words, especially since our favorite hair covered co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon only speaks in growls and roars.

In all honesty, it works. What dialogue there is, is perfect for realism. It flows very naturally as does the plot. And the art shows us fans, the mannerisms and attitude we are already familiar with when it comes to Chewbacca. If you love the wookie, you'll love the book. It has the heart of a cuddly teddy bear and the roar of a lion, and it'll leave you wanting more.

So definitely pick up Chewbacca from Marvel Comics. And don't fret when it has you wanting more... the title comes out twice a month.

Don't forget that Chewbacca #2 is Comic of the Month at Blaqk Door in Fort Bragg. That means if you pick up Chewbacca #2 through the month of November, you'll get it for 20% off regular price. Or you can just drop in and say “hi”.