Star Wars Poe Dameron #01
There’s just something about charming and slightly reckless pilots with endearing companions that the Star Wars franchise gets absolutely right. Poe Dameron is no exception.
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Phil Noto
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
After the well deserved success of Star Wars The Force Awakens, it’s only natural that fans are eager to get more from some of their favourite characters. While every new character that made an appearance in the film is probably incredibly deserving of their own story, there’s just something irresistible about the cocky pilot who already knows how irresistible he is.
Fans of Poe Dameron in The Force Awakens will not be disappointed with what’s delivered in his own self-titled series, after all it’s being helmed by storytelling professionals like Soule and Noto. Soule absolutely catches the voice of Poe Dameron completely, From his easy-going friendly demeanour, to his level-headed calm when in a tight situation, to his slightly egotistical charm when he’s trying to get what he wants because he’s the guy who’s not really used to getting no for an answer, at least when it comes to his career as the best fighter pilot in the galaxy.
But Soule isn’t the only one who’s bringing beloved characters to life in this series. As a droid, BB-8 doesn’t exactly communicate in a way that readers will understand, yet Noto manages to make a round droid full of curiosity, completely understandable and expressive. Certain panels make it clear what’s going through the beloved droid’s hard drive.
So with even just strong character understanding, Poe Dameron is already off to a good start. Luckily there’s more to it than just the unavoidable charm of a pilot and his little rolling companion. The issue opens with an action sequence in which Poe makes a near impossible flight into a rigged cave on a mission we eventually learn is a direct order from the General herself, Leia Organa. It’s nice to know that when your main character is the best pilot in the galaxy, we can expect to see some tight maneuvering throughout the series, not just a lot of talking.
In fact the script is simple, in the sense that it’s not overdone. Not everything is spelled out to the reader all at once, nor does it have to be. Especially in a world as expansive as the Star Wars universe, that would take too long. We learn the Poe is off on a mission to help Leia in the search for Luke, and on his mission he stumbles across a reclusive community that seem to be worshipping an egg of some sort. We also meet Poe’s team, Black Squadron, some whose background will get a brief mention in passing during conversation but little else is known about them if readers aren’t obsessively taking notes on the EU. But the brilliant part of this, is Soule makes it okay if readers don’t know. Relevant information will be shared with readers on a need to know basis without feeling like their being spoonfed endless Star Wars trivia.
So far Poe Dameron’s adventure is off to a strong start and it’s only just the beginning, because when you’re as good as Poe is, you’re bound to only get yourself into deep trouble.
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Phil Noto
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
After the well deserved success of Star Wars The Force Awakens, it’s only natural that fans are eager to get more from some of their favourite characters. While every new character that made an appearance in the film is probably incredibly deserving of their own story, there’s just something irresistible about the cocky pilot who already knows how irresistible he is.
Fans of Poe Dameron in The Force Awakens will not be disappointed with what’s delivered in his own self-titled series, after all it’s being helmed by storytelling professionals like Soule and Noto. Soule absolutely catches the voice of Poe Dameron completely, From his easy-going friendly demeanour, to his level-headed calm when in a tight situation, to his slightly egotistical charm when he’s trying to get what he wants because he’s the guy who’s not really used to getting no for an answer, at least when it comes to his career as the best fighter pilot in the galaxy.
But Soule isn’t the only one who’s bringing beloved characters to life in this series. As a droid, BB-8 doesn’t exactly communicate in a way that readers will understand, yet Noto manages to make a round droid full of curiosity, completely understandable and expressive. Certain panels make it clear what’s going through the beloved droid’s hard drive.
So with even just strong character understanding, Poe Dameron is already off to a good start. Luckily there’s more to it than just the unavoidable charm of a pilot and his little rolling companion. The issue opens with an action sequence in which Poe makes a near impossible flight into a rigged cave on a mission we eventually learn is a direct order from the General herself, Leia Organa. It’s nice to know that when your main character is the best pilot in the galaxy, we can expect to see some tight maneuvering throughout the series, not just a lot of talking.
In fact the script is simple, in the sense that it’s not overdone. Not everything is spelled out to the reader all at once, nor does it have to be. Especially in a world as expansive as the Star Wars universe, that would take too long. We learn the Poe is off on a mission to help Leia in the search for Luke, and on his mission he stumbles across a reclusive community that seem to be worshipping an egg of some sort. We also meet Poe’s team, Black Squadron, some whose background will get a brief mention in passing during conversation but little else is known about them if readers aren’t obsessively taking notes on the EU. But the brilliant part of this, is Soule makes it okay if readers don’t know. Relevant information will be shared with readers on a need to know basis without feeling like their being spoonfed endless Star Wars trivia.
So far Poe Dameron’s adventure is off to a strong start and it’s only just the beginning, because when you’re as good as Poe is, you’re bound to only get yourself into deep trouble.
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