IDW The High Republic Adventures #5 Review [SPOILERS!]

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 Writer: Daniel José Older Art: H. Tolibao, P. Rodrix, M. Bracchi, R. Nalty, JM Wood

Issue 4 left us on a cliffhanger, with the padawans following Zeen to Quantxi as she tries to meet Krix, who shoots down the Vector she is flying, thinking it is a Jedi. The two have a confrontation and Zeen in anger chokes him, but Lula arrives to stop her and Krix escapes with Marchion Ro.

The masters also arrive on Quantxi and stumble upon Elder Tromak who has escaped, he speaks with Yoda, and tells him the Nihil are seeking a ancient artifact only he knows the location of, and asks for Yoda’s help but only if he goes alone. Marchion searching for a mysterious artifact links heavily to The Rising Storm novel, and if like me you have finished that book you’ll know just what that link is, yet another example of the way these stories intertwine to such great effect.


Mirroring the two youngsters contrasting experiences is something Daniel José Older has used to great effect throughout this run and the fifth chapter of High Republic Adventures finishes in this way. On Vrant Tarnum Marchion & Krix enter a cavern looking for the artifact, and Ro gives Krix one of his old helmets saying he reminds him of himself and asking if he can trust him. On Starlight Beacon Lula and Kanatam Sy speak to Zeen offering to help her learn about the force and and ask her to help fight the Nihil. The issue ends with both apprentices accepting their mentors offers, and the contrast of Marchion Ro’s manipulations and the Jedi’s honesty is stark.


🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑/5


Jonny O


If you liked this please take a look at these reviews;

HR Adventures 4     HR Adventures 3     Marvel High Republic 6

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