Comic Review: The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #3 – Menace Revealed!
The Bad Batch returns! The crew is back on the mission to stop the list of Ghost Agents from leaking to the galaxy, when the mysterious foe that’s been a thorn in their side finally reveals themselves.
May 7, 2025
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Writer: Michael Moreci
Artist: Reese Hannigan
Colors: Michael Atiyeh
Publisher summary:
After a daring operation on the planet Kessel, the Bad Batch have caught up with the masked thief who stole vital intel from Coruscant. But be careful what you wish for, clones! Because this burglar is no ordinary crook: they are a dark side Force user who wields a lightsaber with deadly precision. Can the Bad Batch get close enough to unveil their mysterious foe and retrieve the intel?
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Why it matters: As dynamic as the Bad Batch is, we don’t have many stories for them outside of animation. Ghost Agents is one of the best looks we have at the crew and feels tonally spot on with the shows.
Key moments:
Tech’s Plans: When the crew is stuck in a tough spot, it comes down to Tech to keep their foes from running off with the ghost agent list.
A formidable beast: Bounty hunters aren’t the only threat to the crew. Giant two-headed sharks come for Hunter as he tries to reunite with his brothers.
A villain revealed: Aurra Sing spelled trouble for the Batch, but we find out this issue that a mysterious masked villain is none other than Asajj Ventress.
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The big picture: The running theme for this miniseries has been consistently solid storytelling. No one issue is likely to blow you away, but they tell a fun story. And, most impressively, they feel like they are ripped straight out of an arc of The Bad Batch or The Clone Wars. It just fits the tone so incredibly well. Additionally, the art has been solid so far. It’s an area where the all-ages comics don’t always hit the mark, but Ghost Agents has been fantastic. Now that Asajj has been unmasked, we’re really excited to see how she interacts with the crew, especially after her appearances in the TV show.
Our rating: Good
What’s next: There are only two issues left in this epic series! The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #4 comes out June 11, 2025.
For a deeper discussion of this issue, be sure to check out this week’s episode of The Cosmic Force podcast!
Jacob Boesch is a Content Creator at Youtini and host of The Cosmic Force and Bounty Hunt. With a legal career as his day job, he loves using the rich world of Star Wars as a creative outlet and escape. Jacob is passionate about sharing his love for Star Wars through writing, podcasting, and more, while connecting with fans and exploring the franchise's many facets. You can follow him at @JacobBoushh.
