![]() But in as wide a universe as Star Wars, it’s hard not to wonder what might have been if an Asian-American writer or artist had been tapped to work on any of these stories. Rian Johnson introduced them to the Star Wars universe, true. In all of these appearances, the characters have been written by white writers. ![]() But it’s the kind of story that may leave readers who are already familiar with Rose and Paige wanting more than what they end up getting.Īs I mentioned earlier, Rose and Paige have made appearances in various media. The squonks are delightful, and they feel natural to the planet, one that’s lush and full of forests and hills.įorces of Destiny #5 could certainly serve as an introduction to the characters prior to seeing them in The Last Jedi or reading about them in the middle-grade novel Cobalt Squadron by Elizabeth Wein. I loved the way Baldari played with texture and watercolour shades in the landscape, making D’Qar feel alive and vibrant. That said, the colours in this book are absolutely stunning. It’s just not the role she’s playing, or one she’s ever expressed a desire to play. Rose especially ends up looking like a Disney princess, which is not a bad thing in and of itself. Neither character needs to resemble the actors down to the pores, but Baldari’s art focuses on their eyes and cheekbones without letting the rest of their faces move naturally. Rose’s face is slimmed down, turning it heart-shaped instead of giving it the soft roundness of Tran’s face. Ngo’s eyes are smaller and deeper-set than what we see of Paige in this comic. Paige looks like she was modeled off of Mulan, as opposed to Vietnamese actress Veronica Ngo. This Rose’s hair behaves, staying put without any sign of frizz from having ridden a wheeled vehicle she engineered herself out of some junk parts. Rose’s cheeks and chin are sharply sculpted, leaving any trace of Kelly Marie Tran’s round cheeks off the final design of the character. The focus on the theme of the story-not giving up on things-overshadows the characters themselves.īoth Rose and Paige are drawn in a distinctly Disney-esque way, but it’s jarring to say the least. There aren’t any surprises or small character moments that build the sisterly bond or Paige’s individual attitudes and truths or the sisters’ history. The beats of the story play out in predictable fashion, via Delilah Dawson’s script. We are perhaps not as familiar with Paige, and it’s hard to see who she might be in this story, besides the person that inspires and encourages her sister. ![]() Those who have seen The Last Jedi know Rose from the film-we know that she’s stubborn, and that her relationship with her sister motivates her to take action and do things she might otherwise be afraid of doing. She succeeds in building the vehicles, but when she and Paige set out to look for resources, it’s not quite the adventure either of them had envisioned.įor a comic that’s meant to flesh out Rose and Paige’s characters and relationship, there isn’t much here that moves the reader forward. Her youth means Rose isn’t taken seriously by the older Resistance fighters, but she pushes forward anyway, with Paige’s faith in her as a driving force. Young Rose Tico volunteers to build vehicles from the parts kept in the camp’s junk heap, so that she and her sister Paige can explore the planet for anything that the Resistance might be able to use. The planet D’Qar hides a secret: General Leia Organa and the Resistance have claimed it as their base, and they need resources. Readers of this issue may very well have followed the previous installments, each focused on different female characters, and/or enjoyed The Last Jedi enough to want to check out Rose and Paige’s adventures in comic form. ![]() In the final Forces of Destiny comic, sisters Rose and Paige Tico set out to explore a new planet, as the Resistance tries to stay alive and defend themselves. Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny #5: Rose and Paige Delilah Dawson (writer), Nicoletta Baldari (artist and colours), Tom B.
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