Before their military heroism in the Clone Wars, before their tragic battle on Mustafar, and many decades before their confrontation on the Death Star…they were Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan learner, Anakin Skywalker.

Set between the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones – it has been a few years since Obi-Wan pledged to train the young Anakin. Though they have grown closer through training, the road has been a difficult one. Now, called to a remote planet for assistance, Master and Padawan’s skills will be put to the test. And their relationship will be pushed to the breaking point.

Marvel has been knocking out of the park with their various Star Wars comics and this new limited series is an interesting one focusing on Obi-Wan and Anakin and already adding a lot in their relationship.

The two head out to respond to a distress signal, but it’s some subtle moments that are the more interesting parts. Written by Charles Soule, the comic jumps back and forth between the present story and the past. In the present we’re told that Anakin has doubts about being a Jedi, and in the past his relationship with Palpatine is shown to possibly be even closer than the movies let on. It adds to the much maligned prequels.

Marco Checcetto‘s art is fantastic and that art is enhanced by the coloring of Andres Mossa. The world Obi-Wan and Anakin land on is an interesting winter world with ships that look straight out of a steampunk adventure, the design is really cool and a lot is done in just one issue.

The first issue is another solid entry in the new line of Star Wars comics and looks to add a lot to Obi-Wan and Anakin’s relationship. Another must get for Star Wars fans.

Story: Charles Soule Art: Marco Checchetto
Story: 8.2 Art: 8.7 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy