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Star Wars: Poe Dameron Vol. 1: Black Squadron (Star Wars: Poe Dameron (2016-2018)) Kindle & comiXology

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Collects Poe Dameron #1-6.

Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top-secret and vital mission, Poe sets off to investigate sites of historical importance to the Force — revealing backstory leading directly into The Force Awakens! Follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order, brought to you by writer Charles Soule (STAR WARS: LANDO, DAREDEVIL) and artist Phil Noto (STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA, BLACK WIDOW)!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N66PH27
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel (December 7, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 367841 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 138 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 535 ratings

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Based in Brooklyn, New York, New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule is a writer of novels (graphic and otherwise), comics, screenplays and stories of all types. He plays the guitar fairly well and speaks at least one language.

Born in the Midwest, he spent his early years in Michigan before moving to Asia, where he spent time living in Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore. Stints on the East Coast followed, before settling in New York (apparently) for the long haul.

He is the author of the novels ANYONE and THE ORACLE YEAR, published by HarperCollins' Harper Perennial imprint, as well as LIGHT OF THE JEDI, launch title for STAR WARS:THE HIGH REPUBLIC. In addition to novels, he is a prolific writer of comics, including many titles for Marvel, DC, Image and other comics publishers, such as Undiscovered Country, Death of Wolverine, She-Hulk, Darth Vader, Lando, Curse Words, Letter 44 and long runs on Daredevil, Swamp Thing and Inhuman. Learn more at www.charlessoule.com.

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Customers find the comics engaging and worth reading. They appreciate the nice art style and character development. Readers love Poe's heroic qualities and find the series captivating. However, opinions differ on the story quality - some find it interesting and fun, while others consider it boring or terrible.

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17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging with its graphics and plot. They find it a good Star Wars read with an enjoyable story set in a new era. The comics are well-written and drawn, making them a wonderful addition to the canon.

"...Not only is it a damn good Star Wars read, the stories have made me like the Poe Dameron character more than I did before!..." Read more

"Quick delivery. Needed volume 1. Son got 2 & 3 previously. Great graphics and easy to read." Read more

"Love poe dameron! This was a great read! Would recommend to new Star Wars fans and perhaps old ones as well." Read more

"...Well written and drawn, very engaging. Wonderful addition to the canon." Read more

11 customers mention "Art style"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the art style. They find the graphics awesome and the plot interesting.

"...I think the art style is pretty good, not as good as some of the stuff Dark Horse sent us, but it is quality...." Read more

"Quick delivery. Needed volume 1. Son got 2 & 3 previously. Great graphics and easy to read." Read more

"...Well written and drawn, very engaging. Wonderful addition to the canon." Read more

"The art style and pacing is done well but the storyline was a mixed bag...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the character development. They say the art does an excellent job of expanding the characters and giving more information. They love how the characters look like the actors, and that it merges known characters and alien races with a goal.

"...This does the trick well - known characters and alien races, merged with a goal (find the Lor San Tekka seen in the Force Awakens)...." Read more

"...The artwork is wonderful, I love how the characters look like the actors...." Read more

"Solid story with great art that does an excellent job of expanding the characters and giving more information about the opening scene of Episode VII." Read more

3 customers mention "Poetry"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the poetry. They mention that Poe remains heroic and thinks before acting.

"Love poe dameron! This was a great read! Would recommend to new Star Wars fans and perhaps old ones as well." Read more

"...While there are some interesting adventures, Poe remains heroic, thinking before acting. He is also given a fascinating adversary named Terex...." Read more

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14 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality. Some find the stories interesting and fun, with great graphics and a compelling plot. Others feel the plot is not as engaging as expected, and the story starts off slow.

"...6. There's cool, Star Warsy Space Opera stuff! An ancient city in the center of a mountain. First Order stormtroopers on hoverpacks...." Read more

"The art style and pacing is done well but the storyline was a mixed bag...." Read more

"...Overall the series is pretty captivating and delves into the actions of Poe and his "Black Sqaudron" during the Cold War between the..." Read more

"...The plot lines aren't particularly interesting, and this could well be because the writer's hands are tied by the fact that much of the current..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
    This book was a real surprise. You see, I wasn't enamored with the Poe character from The Force Awakens. I thought he was OK (and, I'll admit, he's been growing on me). But, it wasn't an instant like.

    Now, this book comes along and breaks my expectation. Not only is it a damn good Star Wars read, the stories have made me like the Poe Dameron character more than I did before!

    Here's what I like about this book:

    1. We finally get a story that adds depth to the new movie and continuity! I love reading about Luke and Leia and Han, but, damn, man! It's time to learn about the new characters from TFA. This book does that.

    2. The story references and continues from the young adult novel Before The Awakening. You don't need to read that book to enjoy this comic (I didn't read it), but you've got some continuity there--and that's cool!

    3. The story also fleshes out part of TFA. In the opening scene of Episode VII, we see Poe meet with Lor San Tekka. This comic shows where that quest began--with General Organa's orders to seek out the Explorer and try to learn where it is Luke Skywalker has fled. This story adds more depth to the movie.

    4. We see the creation of Black Squadron, and we get to know the original pilots: Snap Wexley, Kare Kun, L'ulo, Jess Pava, and Oddy Muva. It is nice to get some more depth on these characters. For example, did you know that Snap and Kare are romantically involved? Did you know L'ulo practically raised Poe, and Poe's parents were Rebel Alliance fighters? Yep. Poe spent his childhood on Yavin 4! Jess is a wiz with starfighter mechanics--always trying new gear and systems. And, Oddy starts off flying an old surplus A-Wing because the Resistance doesn't have enough of the T-70 X-Wings.

    5. Agent Terex is an excellent antagonist. He's a royal, pompous, ass--a real Imperial. And, his personal ship is the Carrion Spike. Well, that's Grand Moff's Tarkin's personal vessel..or was, 35+ years ago. How did Terex get his hands on it?

    6. There's cool, Star Warsy Space Opera stuff! An ancient city in the center of a mountain. First Order stormtroopers on hoverpacks. Japanese-Godzilla-like-giant-monsters! A prison that needs no walls as it is set on a high gravity world. The prison is set in a 1G field, and if anybody leaves that field, the 8Gs of the world outside will kill them. Cool stuff!

    7. The stories are interesting and fun and feel like Star Wars. They're also a large dose of humor. Reading Poe and Terex go at it verbally is a hoot! And, BB-8 gathers the astromechs from the squadron to go about their own little mission. Cracks me up, this line of astros, following BB-8, single file, all electronically hooting and humming. What a scene!

    8. Papa Toren returns! Did you read the Lando book? Lando met with Papa Toren, and it was Toren who put the contract out on Calrissian. He's this interesting alien. Silent. And, the's got these little guys with wings that buzz around him, doing his communicating for him. So, here we are, 40+ years later, and Toren is in prison! Neat connection for those who catch it.

    Yes, I loved this book. And, I can't wait for volume two to come out (the wait is too long!).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2018
    Have loved Star Wars Comics for the past 2 decades or so. I was a HUGE fan of what Darkhorse did with the series, and when Marvel took over, after the Disney buyout, I was rather nervous, that all the new Star Wars comics would have cameos of Donald Duck or something, LOL. I must say that I have never been so happy to be wrong.

    This series is to date ( as far as I know) the only Comic "series" to tacke the the newest Trilogy continuity. I believe Marvel has doen some mini-series in this era , but as far a long runnin series I think thiis series is your ticket, if you want a book set during this era.

    This series starts off, with the Resistance being formed but before the events of the Force Awakens. I am not sure how long before, but I would estimate maybe a yearor so. Overall the series is pretty captivating and delves into the actions of Poe and his "Black Sqaudron" during the Cold War between the Resistance and the First Order.

    The story is a serious one, but doesn't go into the dark depths of the Star Wars universe like some of the Dark Horse titles did. I am ok with this, and this is defenitely a Star Wars story that is suitable for younger readers, but not "kiddy."

    I think the art style is pretty good, not as good as some of the stuff Dark Horse sent us, but it is quality. I would compare it to the new Marvel Star Wars series that they put out which focuses on the main characters of the Original Trilogy.

    Overall, I recommend picking this series up, it is fun. I don't think is "seminal piece" of Star Wars comics lore (like Dark Empire by Dark Horse), but it is a fun way to explore the New Trilogy era.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
    Quick delivery. Needed volume 1. Son got 2 & 3 previously. Great graphics and easy to read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
    Love poe dameron! This was a great read! Would recommend to new Star Wars fans and perhaps old ones as well.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
    Fan Fave Poe Dameron gets to show off his wit and skill in this one-shot. Well written and drawn, very engaging. Wonderful addition to the canon.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
    The art style and pacing is done well but the storyline was a mixed bag. They tried to make Poe a more interesting character but ends up being a real one dimensional hotshot. Agent Terek is a charming addition to the SW universe and one of the better villains in the First Order era (definitely more interesting than any characters in this series!), but the two arcs were just too comical, and not in a good way.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017
    The trick with the backstory material in these large franchise universes (Star Wars and Star Trek) is building off the canon material and filling in the details, without painting yourself into a corner that will be made obsolete by the next movie. This does the trick well - known characters and alien races, merged with a goal (find the Lor San Tekka seen in the Force Awakens). It's sort of a tease, but the story, the action, the charactes all worked together here for an enjoyable story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
    I thought it was really good and is worth getting keeps you involved with it. Thumbs Up!!

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  • César de la Torre
    3.0 out of 5 stars No esperes demasiado
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 10, 2018
    Pues la verdad es que si bien esta serie es entretenida no pasa de ahí.

    Honestamente Poe no es uno de mis personajes favoritos, siento que le ha faltado desarrollo al igual que a los demás personajes en la nueva trilogía.

    Esta serie tiene un tono ligero y cómico, lo cual la hace bastante entretenida de leer, más entretenida que las nuevas películas diría yo, aquí al menos podemos ver más drama y fondo del personaje, aunque no esperes nada sustancial, Poe mantiene su estilo que es... no se cual es pero es como muy x.

    Si eres fan y quieres leer comedia, acción y entretenerte un rato en el universo de Star Wars adelante. Si buscas algo más profundo o crees que aquí encontrarás el desarrollo de este personaje no te hagas ilusiones.

    Lo peor de esta serie y que le hace mucho daño a mi parecer es algo que sigue siendo uno de mis problemas con la nueva trilogía: El enfoque hacia el conflicto de Resistencia-Primera Orden se siente como un remake forzado del conflicto Rebeldes-Imperio que en el contexto actual de la nueva republica post imperio ya no encaja. Y cuando ves lo que sucede en los conflictos entre ellos no dejas de seguirte preguntando cómo es que la primera orden pudo llegar a convertirse en la potencia armamentista que es en la nueva trilogía sin que la nueva República hiciera algo.
    Eso lastima enormemente a esta serie ya que aunque algunas de las historias sean entretenidas es difícil quitarse ese sentimiento de que todo sucede en un escenario altamente improbable y te dan la sensación de que nadie tiene sentido común y son medio tontos al no darse cuenta de lo que viene y hacer algo al respecto a gran escala. Por lo mismo toda esta serie se siente poco creíble y frívola.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars New characters, new timeline.
    Reviewed in India on August 19, 2019
    Wow. The new timeline and characters are very good. Carrying forward the legacy of George Lucas and his team to perfection.
  • MY75Kent
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! A good read for any fan of the history of the star wars universe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
    A great comic for anyone interested, following a great storyline into the entire backstory of the Star Wars films.
    Any fans will enjoy the jump to light-speed into the highly detailed tale of war-veteran pilot, Poe Cameron
  • Sheyvan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Toller Einstieg in eine der besseren Disney-Star-Wars-Comicreihen!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2018
    Abenteuerlastiger Plot um Poe Dameron und seine Mitstreiter. Diese bleiben zwar leider stets Nebencharaktere und die Serie konzentriert sich etwas zu sehr auf ihren Anführer, trotzdem werden erhalten sie etwas Ausarbeitung. Phil Notos Artworks sind stilisiert, flächig und simpel, trotzdem aber stets schön und stilsicher! Für interessierte eine definitive Kaufempfehlung, gerade wenn man die Schwache Sequel Trilogy etwas unterfüttern möchte.
  • Claudio Bandeira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2017
    Para quem curte Star Wars. A nova trilogia nos brindou com personagens riquíssimos, e Poe Dameron é um deles. Muito legal vê-lo envolvido em altas tramas comandado pela princesa/general antes de encontrar Lor San Tekka no início do Episódio VII.

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