In Star Wars: Dark Droids, our heroes in the Rebel Alliance are facing a robotic force that may not simply overwhelm them, but every pocket of the galaxy. As droids seem to be falling prey to a robotic plague that takes control of their programing and pulls them into a hive-like mind, this central title in the ongoing Star Wars comic-wide crossover provides a surprisingly straightforward tale focusing on Lando Calrissian as he works to save his comrade Lobot from the Scourge of the Droids. It’s a fine Star Wars adventure, with ample nods to the classic films, making it easily accessible for even casual fans.
Plot wise, this 7th volume of Star Wars collects issues #37-41, where we find Lobot suffering from some form of techno virus, resulting in the character taking control of a Mon Calamari cruiser. Lando, recognizing that something is wrong, incapacitates him, knowing that their recent switching to the Rebel Alliance makes them look like saboteurs to the cause. Trying to find a way to save Lobot, Lando finds himself entering the den of Jabba the Hutt. There, a protocol droid seems to know more about the Scourge of the Droids than their programing is willing to admit.
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‘Star Wars: Dark Droids’ review
Star Wars: Dark Droids
While there isn’t anything groundbreaking in Star Wars: Dark Droids, it's written and drawn well, and thankfully focuses its efforts on Lando and his friendship with Lobot. Even while being part of a larger crossover, any fan of Star Wars can easily pick this up and find something to appreciate.
Reader Rating1 Votes
8.8
A Lando-focused storyline that develops his friendship with Robot.
Nice scripting from Soule and art from Musabekov.
The Dark Droids concept is a very interesting one, and the self-contained nature of this arc makes this an easy read for even casual fans.
While a capable story, it feels inconsequential and in need of some risks.
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