The Bad Batch is back! When a Separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during the Clone Wars, Clone Force 99 is sent to track him down and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands. But when Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech arrive at the scientist’s abandoned laboratory, they quickly realize that they aren’t the only ones on his trail . . . and that this mission will be different than any that they’ve faced before! Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch–Rogue Agents #1 kicks off with some fun action and potentially solid rivals for the Bad Batch.

Written by Michael Moreci, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch–Rogue Agents #1 feels like it’d make a perfect animated film or series. The team is on a mission to find a scientist, it just so happens there’s another unit of Troopers on the same mission. Why is there two? That’s part of the fun.

Moreci delivers a nice debut that’s packed with tension, mystery, and action as the story gets rolling. It’s a solid read, even for those that might not be familiar with the Bad Batch or even Star Wars. That’s because Moreci keeps it focused and simple. The issue isn’t packed with Star Wars jargon, planets, or concepts, it’s just straight up two crews going after the same target. It’s a plot that has been done many times before but it’s been done many times because it works. Even with a limited introduction to this new unit, we quickly figure out their personalities as the Bad Batch’s own shines.

The art is good. Reese Hannigan with inks by Elisabetta D’Amico, color by Michael Atiyeh, and lettering by Tyler Smith and Bobby Bradford deliver a comic that looks solid with some great action and fun. It’s a style that feels like it fits with the animated series and even under the armor, you still get a sense of the emotions running as the issue ramps up.

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch–Rogue Agents #1 is a fun debut that takes a familiar plot and slaps the Star Wars universe on it. With characters full of personality, some cool designs, and a lot to play with, the debut issue is entertaining fun that’s great for longtime fans as well as new readers.

Story: Michael Moreci Art: Reese Hannigan
Ink: Elisabetta D’Amico Color: Michael Atiyeh Letterer: Tyler Smith, Bobby Bradford
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Dark Horse Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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