Comic Review: Hyperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 – Poe and BB-8 on the Run

Poe Dameron goes undercover in the First Order in a hilarious Sequel Trilogy adventure.

Jul 2, 2025

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Cover for Star Wars: Hysperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring Poe Dameron on the run while being confronted by First Order stormtroopers. The cover is in front of a green geometric background
Cover for Star Wars: Hysperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring Poe Dameron on the run while being confronted by First Order stormtroopers. The cover is in front of a green geometric background
Cover for Star Wars: Hysperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring Poe Dameron on the run while being confronted by First Order stormtroopers. The cover is in front of a green geometric background
Cover for Star Wars: Hysperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring Poe Dameron on the run while being confronted by First Order stormtroopers. The cover is in front of a green geometric background

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Writer: Ethan Sacks
Artist: Marc Yarza
Colors: Nicola Righi

Publisher summary:
On a remote Outer Rim planet, Poe Dameron and BB-8 discover a First Order base where the enemy keeps their fabled codebreaker, used to crack secret Resistance messages. Can the two heroes infiltrate—and then escape—the high-security compound guarded by merciless stormtroopers? And what mysterious technology will they find inside?

Cover for Star Wars: Hysperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring Poe Dameron on the run while being confronted by First Order stormtroopers.

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Why it matters:
With a focus on adventure and hijinks, Codebreaker is one of the first comics building out the world of the Sequel Era. Poe leaps right off the screen and into this story in a way that will please all fans of the character.

Key moments:

  • Stealth gone wrong - Poe’s undercover mission is a thrilling setting, but spoiler alert - things don’t *quite* go as planned.

  • Laugh a minute - Keeping in tone with the Sequel Trilogy’s lighter moments, Ethan Sacks shows off the funny side of Poe Dameron, and the gags land consistently. It’s an all-ages comic, so why not be a bit silly? I mean… it’s got BB-8 wearing a hat!

  • Alien supercomputer - The titular codebreaker is revealed to be an alien child named Cheka, who provides a great balance to Poe’s typical cocky shenanigans.

Preview page for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories - Codebreaker #2 featuring a disguised Poe Dameron helping a prisoner escape from the First Order alongside BB-8

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The big picture:
Sometimes it’s good to remember why these are called comic books. Even in the year of Andor, Star Wars has plenty of room to be silly, and Ethan Sacks nails the comedy here. Hyperspace Stories - Codebreaker isn’t going to reveal any big new details of the Sequel Era (see Legacy of Vader if that’s what you’re looking for), but it’s still a fun and rewarding read.

Our rating: Good

What’s next: The misadventures of Poe continue … Hyperspace Stories - Codebreaker #3 is due in comic book stores on August 27th.

For a deeper discussion of this issue, be sure to check out this week’s episode of The Cosmic Force podcast!

Oz Davis is a Content Creator at Youtini and co-host of The Cosmic Force. He's kept up with every Canon release since 2014 and has a particular soft spot for lesser-known books like "Servants of the Empire." As part of Youtini's "Dad Batch," he's also developed an affinity for the multitude of Star Wars children's books, and he's always looking to expand his collection.

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