Comic Review: Shadow of Maul #3–Lawson on the Hunt!
Shadow Lord’s first season may be over, but there’s plenty more of the story to tell!
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Writer: Benjamin Percy
Artist: Madibek Musabekov
Colors: Luis Guerrero
Publisher summary:
BETRAYAL ON JANIX!
LAWSON is hunted by an assassin and an officer from his own department!
Help comes from an unlikely ally — a crime lord named VARIO, who has his own hidden agenda.
And MAUL begins his preparation for a job in Janix by kidnapping a member of the police force!
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The big picture:
In the time between issues #2 and 3 of this miniseries, the entirety of Maul – Shadow Lord has been released. (And it was fantastic, by the way.) Originally this odd quirk of publishing and timing frustrated me. But reading this issue revealed a silver lining: It means we don’t have to leave the show behind just yet.
While Shadow of Maul doesn’t continue from the thrilling finale–don’t worry, no spoilers here–it expands on the story of Detective Lawson. His arc in season one drives the narrative, bringing together Jannix’s underworld, the Empire, and Maul himself. This story sets the stage for all those pieces to fall into place while also highlighting the emotional conflicts between work and personal life we see Lawson struggle with in the show.
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As is standard for these tie in stories, don’t expect Shadow of Maul to drastically change the context of the show. But for people already pining for more from this world, it’s a perfect prequel. Issue #3 is lighter on the plot but still features enough action and intrigue–and a hint of Maul–to tide you over until the series returns.
Our rating: Good
What’s next: Maul’s empire building continues in Shadow of Maul #4, hitting shelves on June 10th.
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Oz Davis is a co-host of The Cosmic Force and Bounty Hunt at Youtini. 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.
