When franchises reach the zenith of their fandom, characters, and plots inevitably fall under a particular mold that fans would love to see play out differently. Even publishers sometimes feel the same way, giving rise to imprints like DC’s Elseworlds or Marvel Comics’ What If…? For the popular Star Wars franchise, it would be the Disney+ show Star Wars: Visions, which is a collection of animated shorts that stray from traditional canon to tell unbridled, unconstrained stories about the world of Jedis and Siths. Marvel Comics brought that anthology series to comic books last year with a reimagined tale about the acclaimed Afro Samurai. And this year, readers get a surprising new tale from the gifted Peach Momoko.Written, illustrated, and colored by Peach Momoko, Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1 from Marvel Comics goes centuries in the future to a time when the Siths have become nothing more than a legend. But one insidious cult, worshipping a fallen Sith Lord named Ankok, is slowly growing in number, promising the people to end their suffering. The story centers around Kako, a descendant of a Sith commander who holds a grudge against Ankok and her android partner Gel, who is always by her side, protecting her. Still, Kako and Gel attend the Cult of Ankok’s secret meetings to observe the messenger of Ankok, Tata, work her dark magic on the followers of the cult. Now the question remains whether Kako will be the next victim or if she has an ace up her sleeve.The entire framework of Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1 stands on a visual storytelling spread that flows linearly from moment to moment. It adheres to a simple plot about good versus evil like most Star Wars properties do. This simplicity makes it easy to follow the story from scene to scene. As the book introduces the four primary cast members, the picture becomes clear about their dynamics and place in the tale. However, it does not happen abruptly just to get the ball rolling, but through serendipitous encounters, which allows the readers to settle into the rhythm of the tale. The opening act establishes the diabolical nature of the cult, its preying on people’s desperation to enact their insidious plans. This brings up an inherent trauma in the protagonist, which, although never addressed, gives a melancholic air and alludes to Kako’s dark past with the cult at the center of it. Before the book takes the final plunge into the climax, Momoko is already done with the alliances that symbolize the central conflict between light and dark. She does it all without a word uttered, visually building a self-explanatory world. While the build-up stage passes quickly, the final fight and resolution are littered with shocking moments and a high-octane clash that finally feels like a Star Wars saga.RELATED: Superior Spider-Man #1 Review
When franchises reach the zenith of their fandom, characters, and plots inevitably fall under a particular mold that fans would love to see play out differently. Even publishers sometimes feel the same way, giving rise to imprints like DC’s Elseworlds or Marvel Comics‘ What If…? For the popular Star Wars franchise, it would be the Disney+ show Star Wars: Visions, which is a collection of animated shorts that stray from traditional canon to tell unbridled, unconstrained stories about the world of Jedis and Siths. Marvel Comics brought that anthology series to comic books last year with a reimagined tale about the acclaimed Afro Samurai. And this year, readers get a surprising new tale from the gifted Peach Momoko.
Written, illustrated, and colored by Peach Momoko, Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1 from Marvel Comics goes centuries in the future to a time when the Siths have become nothing more than a legend. But one insidious cult, worshipping a fallen Sith Lord named Ankok, is slowly growing in number, promising the people to end their suffering. The story centers around Kako, a descendant of a Sith commander who holds a grudge against Ankok and her android partner Gel, who is always by her side, protecting her. Still, Kako and Gel attend the Cult of Ankok’s secret meetings to observe the messenger of Ankok, Tata, work her dark magic on the followers of the cult. Now the question remains whether Kako will be the next victim or if she has an ace up her sleeve.
The entire framework of Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1 stands on a visual storytelling spread that flows linearly from moment to moment. It adheres to a simple plot about good versus evil like most Star Wars properties do. This simplicity makes it easy to follow the story from scene to scene. As the book introduces the four primary cast members, the picture becomes clear about their dynamics and place in the tale. However, it does not happen abruptly just to get the ball rolling, but through serendipitous encounters, which allows the readers to settle into the rhythm of the tale. The opening act establishes the diabolical nature of the cult, its preying on people’s desperation to enact their insidious plans. This brings up an inherent trauma in the protagonist, which, although never addressed, gives a melancholic air and alludes to Kako’s dark past with the cult at the center of it. Before the book takes the final plunge into the climax, Momoko is already done with the alliances that symbolize the central conflict between light and dark. She does it all without a word uttered, visually building a self-explanatory world. While the build-up stage passes quickly, the final fight and resolution are littered with shocking moments and a high-octane clash that finally feels like a Star Wars saga.
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