Princess Leia #1 second print

A politician when politics have been eliminated. A princess with no subjects. A soldier kept from fighting. Leia Organa is all of these things at the start of her 5 issue mini series. It turns out Leia was never a leader in the rebellion, just an agent. Her political importance to the rebellion is now at an all time high and they are unwilling to let her take an active role. She's floundering, until a survivor from Alderaan gives her the idea she needs to find her purpose.


Mark Waid does a (typcially) nice job bringing a Star Wars feel to the proceedings. What's unexpected is the character of Evaan, Rebel Pilot and royal loyalist, looking to maintain the tradition of monarchy for Alderaan if she's the only left to do it. She's a hoot, and a little weird to boot. Her interactions with Leia provide that spark that's missing w/ Han not around. Waid shows us that Leia must have been incredibly sheltered for all her bravado, because she really doesn't know how to interact with people. The art by Terry and Rachel Dodson is clear in many places, obvious where it was rushed or unfinished, and aided immensely by some great choices by colorist Jordie Bellaire. She uses color over inked contour lines that give panels a non traditional feel. You know you're going to buy this if you're buying Star Wars or Darth Vader. Hopefully its a relief to know that its worth reading.