It's safe to say the general reaction to Marvel's announcement of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation was one of confusion and indifference. Sure, The Force Awakens quickly became the highest-grossing film in the US and reignited Star Wars mania. But who wants to settle for a blow-by-blow retelling of the story of Finn. Rey, Poe and Kylo Ren when we're all desperately waiting to find what happens next for these characters? As with the previous comic book adaptations of the Star Wars films, this project will live or die on its ability to lend a new perspective on a familiar story. Sadly, this first issue has nothing of value to add.
This first issue offers a very straightforward account of the first act of The Force Awakens. Fans know the drill (and if you don't by now, clearly this comic isn't for you in the first place). Poe is captured by the First Order. Finn breaks him loose and then hooks up with Rey. BB-8 scoots around making cute noises. There's nothing new added to the formula here. If anything, this comic offers a very compressed take on the first half hour of the film. Scenes rush by with little regard for pacing or dramatic impact. This issue skips right over the opening scene with Lor San Tekka, instead beginning with Poe already in Ren's custody. Finn's crucial debut, where we see him resist his orders to execute unarmed civilians, is all but completely glossed over. Rey's plucky attitude and longing to leave her home behind are barely acknowledged. There's little reason to care about any of these characters within the context of this comic alone.
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