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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation #1-6
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation
It's true — all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire — but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey…a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn…an ace pilot named Poe…and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren… Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime!
COLLECTING: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6
COLLECTING: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6
144 pages, Hardcover
First published June 22, 2016
About the author
Chuck Wendig
184 books6,407 followersChuck Wendig is a novelist, a screenwriter, and a freelance penmonkey.
He has contributed over two million words to the roleplaying game industry, and was the developer of the popular Hunter: The Vigil game line (White Wolf Game Studios / CCP).
He, along with writing partner Lance Weiler, is a fellow of the Sundance Film Festival Screenwriter's Lab (2010). Their short film, Pandemic, will show at the Sundance Film Festival 2011, and their feature film HiM is in development with producer Ted Hope.
Chuck's novel Double Dead will be out in November, 2011.
He's written too much. He should probably stop. Give him a wide berth, as he might be drunk and untrustworthy. He currently lives in the wilds of Pennsyltucky with a wonderful wife and two very stupid dogs. He is represented by Stacia Decker of the Donald Maass Literary Agency.
You can find him at his website, terribleminds.com.
He has contributed over two million words to the roleplaying game industry, and was the developer of the popular Hunter: The Vigil game line (White Wolf Game Studios / CCP).
He, along with writing partner Lance Weiler, is a fellow of the Sundance Film Festival Screenwriter's Lab (2010). Their short film, Pandemic, will show at the Sundance Film Festival 2011, and their feature film HiM is in development with producer Ted Hope.
Chuck's novel Double Dead will be out in November, 2011.
He's written too much. He should probably stop. Give him a wide berth, as he might be drunk and untrustworthy. He currently lives in the wilds of Pennsyltucky with a wonderful wife and two very stupid dogs. He is represented by Stacia Decker of the Donald Maass Literary Agency.
You can find him at his website, terribleminds.com.
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December 17, 2017
Perfect adaptation! Reading this i remember everything again! I am So ready to watch The Last Jedi tonight!
December 26, 2019
I really like the movie, even though I've got some major issues with it. All in all an enjoyable read.
April 30, 2023
The Marvel graphic novel adaptation of “The Force Awakens” (Chuck Wendig, writer; Luke Ross and Mark Laming, artists) adds absolutely nothing new to the story that screenwriters Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt created for the film. If anything, the adaptation points out some of the film’s flaws and imperfections which comes from the senseless overanalysis and nitpicking that a geeky fan-boy like myself is wont to do.
This is to say that the graphic novel is okay. Wendig’s adaptation is a basic by-the-numbers retread of the script, and the artwork is decent (but nowhere near as stellar as the artwork from the main title series).
If anything, this adaptation brings to mind the far superior original Marvel comic book adaptations of the original three films, especially the 1978 series written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Howard Chaykin.
Chaykin’s artwork, especially, was notewothy for the fact that he precisely did not simply draw stills and screenshots from the movie. The reason for this is that Chaykin had not seen the film and had only a few publicity stills to work with. Due to this fact, his adaptation had a distinctly different look compared to the film, almost to the point of being merely an “interpretation” of George Lucas’s film rather than just a graphic novelization.
My recommendation? Just re-watch the film version of “The Force Awakens”. Don’t bother with this mediocre graphic novel version.
Instead, go to the library or the local comic book shop and find copies of the original ‘70s and ‘80s Marvel “Star Wars” series. Yeah, they were cheesy, but they were wonderfully fun cheese, as only the '70s and '80s could do...
This is to say that the graphic novel is okay. Wendig’s adaptation is a basic by-the-numbers retread of the script, and the artwork is decent (but nowhere near as stellar as the artwork from the main title series).
If anything, this adaptation brings to mind the far superior original Marvel comic book adaptations of the original three films, especially the 1978 series written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Howard Chaykin.
Chaykin’s artwork, especially, was notewothy for the fact that he precisely did not simply draw stills and screenshots from the movie. The reason for this is that Chaykin had not seen the film and had only a few publicity stills to work with. Due to this fact, his adaptation had a distinctly different look compared to the film, almost to the point of being merely an “interpretation” of George Lucas’s film rather than just a graphic novelization.
My recommendation? Just re-watch the film version of “The Force Awakens”. Don’t bother with this mediocre graphic novel version.
Instead, go to the library or the local comic book shop and find copies of the original ‘70s and ‘80s Marvel “Star Wars” series. Yeah, they were cheesy, but they were wonderfully fun cheese, as only the '70s and '80s could do...
March 31, 2018
There were a couple of really great panels/pages (eg Han’s death) but otherwise this was really mediocre and didn’t add anything to the story.
December 29, 2019
~4.5 stars~
Wanted to read this after watching The Rise of Skywalker...and I see some things in a different light now. But in general, it's just a short version of the movie...which can be nice sometimes if you're in the mood for a quick read! 😊 Enjoyed some of the artwork in it!
SPOILERS for Rise of Skywalker below!
(Don't scroll down if you don't want to see them lol)
Seeing Han die was emotional...and how they paralleled that scene with him and Ben in TROS was just..aghhh my heart 😭💔 It did kinda seem like Han was sacrificing himself but idk..and of course Harrison Ford wanted to be killed off 😆 I loved the scenes of Ben killing the Knights of Ren though and him using the blaster and shrugging...like, that was classic Han Solo❤
lol
Just a bit disappointed he died and didn't have more dialogue at the end...seriously JJ, his last word was "Ow"?? 😝😂🤣 Which I thought was hilarious at the time, but not a great last word 🤦♀️😅
Wanted to read this after watching The Rise of Skywalker...and I see some things in a different light now. But in general, it's just a short version of the movie...which can be nice sometimes if you're in the mood for a quick read! 😊 Enjoyed some of the artwork in it!
SPOILERS for Rise of Skywalker below!
(Don't scroll down if you don't want to see them lol)
Seeing Han die was emotional...and how they paralleled that scene with him and Ben in TROS was just..aghhh my heart 😭💔 It did kinda seem like Han was sacrificing himself but idk..and of course Harrison Ford wanted to be killed off 😆 I loved the scenes of Ben killing the Knights of Ren though and him using the blaster and shrugging...like, that was classic Han Solo❤
lolJust a bit disappointed he died and didn't have more dialogue at the end...seriously JJ, his last word was "Ow"?? 😝😂🤣 Which I thought was hilarious at the time, but not a great last word 🤦♀️😅
May 1, 2017
Well, this is shot for shot, word for word, a rehashing of the film. I literally rewatched that two days ago and I was quoting along with it. So, by those standards, it's not really worth your time. I'm confused about the writing credit because everything is lifted from the script.
The art is just okay. Finn and Rey look different in every single panel. The cover for issue 3 has a gorgeous shot of Poe. He's in agony but good lord, he is gorgeous!
I enjoyed some of the emotion drawn in Poe's face when he sees Finn's alive and in Finn's when he rejoins Rey on Starkiller Base.
It's funny, I hear a lot of complaints about he book adaptation but that offered some extra scenes with Poe making his way from the TIE fighter wreckage and some flashbacks to Finn's life as a stormtrooper. This offers nothing extra at all. I'm not sure what the point is. The art is not really worth it.
Anyway, I'm not too peeved because I love the film and the comic is called Star Wars: the Force Awakens. What more could I really expect from it?
The art is just okay. Finn and Rey look different in every single panel. The cover for issue 3 has a gorgeous shot of Poe. He's in agony but good lord, he is gorgeous!
I enjoyed some of the emotion drawn in Poe's face when he sees Finn's alive and in Finn's when he rejoins Rey on Starkiller Base.
It's funny, I hear a lot of complaints about he book adaptation but that offered some extra scenes with Poe making his way from the TIE fighter wreckage and some flashbacks to Finn's life as a stormtrooper. This offers nothing extra at all. I'm not sure what the point is. The art is not really worth it.
Anyway, I'm not too peeved because I love the film and the comic is called Star Wars: the Force Awakens. What more could I really expect from it?
January 29, 2018
I know this is an adaptation of the film, but when it is a word for word, scene for scene rehash with absolutely nothing new added, the redundancy of the project becomes wildly apparent. I guess I just expect to have something new added in to make it worth my time and money. I probably won't be picking up any future adaptations if they are this one dimensional.
June 22, 2023
Really solid adaptation. I didn’t hate the movie, but I also didn’t think it was the best thing ever. And that’s how I also feel about this comic.
September 12, 2024
Honestly it sucks big time. One more star 'cause I know these movie adaptations are bitches to do.
But it still sucks.
But it still sucks.
April 13, 2020
Title: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaption
Author: Chuck Wendig
Illustrator: Luke Ross, Philo Noto
Year: 2016
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis: It's true — all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire — but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey…a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn…an ace pilot named Poe…and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren… Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime!
Favourite character: Finn & Poe
Least favourite character: Snoke
Mini-review: This was good, but one thing that did annoy me is how many lines were forgotten from the movie. And very rarely (possibly only once) the wrong person would say the wrong line. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
Author: Chuck Wendig
Illustrator: Luke Ross, Philo Noto
Year: 2016
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis: It's true — all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire — but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey…a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn…an ace pilot named Poe…and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren… Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime!
Favourite character: Finn & Poe
Least favourite character: Snoke
Mini-review: This was good, but one thing that did annoy me is how many lines were forgotten from the movie. And very rarely (possibly only once) the wrong person would say the wrong line. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
June 5, 2017
When I was a kid, comic book adaptations of movies were essential, because home video viewing was not yet available. The comic books and novelizations were the only way to go back and revisit those worlds. I very clearly remember the oversize comic book of The Empire Strikes Back—and how terrified I was of the scene where Vader tortures Han!
Now, however, a graphic novel adaptation seems pointless. The only thing it might provide is an interesting visual interpretation that differs in some way from, or adds to, the film. Or it could add content to fill in some of the gaps in the film. That would be interesting.
The Force Awakens graphic novel, on the other hand, is entirely pointless. The artwork is haphazard and not at all stylish. And the content is literally nothing more than dialogue from the movie. Honestly, how does Chuck Wendig get a writing credit for this?? All he had to do was watch the movie and decide which lines to include and which to cut. Any fan could do that; and many could do it better than he did.
This is an entirely unnecessary and disappointing effort, which only makes an average movie look even more mediocre.
Now, however, a graphic novel adaptation seems pointless. The only thing it might provide is an interesting visual interpretation that differs in some way from, or adds to, the film. Or it could add content to fill in some of the gaps in the film. That would be interesting.
The Force Awakens graphic novel, on the other hand, is entirely pointless. The artwork is haphazard and not at all stylish. And the content is literally nothing more than dialogue from the movie. Honestly, how does Chuck Wendig get a writing credit for this?? All he had to do was watch the movie and decide which lines to include and which to cut. Any fan could do that; and many could do it better than he did.
This is an entirely unnecessary and disappointing effort, which only makes an average movie look even more mediocre.
January 6, 2017
Yes, this is exactly the movie in graphic novel format. But you know what? I don't care. I thoroughly enjoyed this and loved seeing The Force Awakens in yet another form of media. The artwork is gorgeous (though there were a couple depictions of characters that could have been a little better). Would it have been nice to have a little bit of extra content? Yes. Was I disappointed that there wasn't? No. If you haven't seen the movie (you should, by the way), this is a great alternative.
December 9, 2019
Exactly like the movie! Some of the character expressions made me laugh out loud lol. But of course it was an AMAZING read of my favourite movie franchise! :)
August 29, 2019
This was an extremely well done companion novel. If you want a quick telling or recap of the film this is defs it
January 1, 2020
Added Nothing
This adaptation was more word for word certain scenes. It didn’t add anything to the story. If I didn’t know TFA, it wouldn’t have made sense.
This adaptation was more word for word certain scenes. It didn’t add anything to the story. If I didn’t know TFA, it wouldn’t have made sense.
January 4, 2020
Doesn't really add anything new to the movie but it's a good adaptation!
August 19, 2024
"The belonging you seek is not behind you. It is ahead."
March 22, 2020
I didn't notice the reference to 47 in the movie, but I'm glad to see them here. Reading this comic is very similar to watching the movie, if you don't mind the missing special effects. As far as I can remember, there are no differences between the two, certainly as far as main events go, so it's only a matter of preference what you want to experience. You have old character and new ones, a fan-favorite is killed and a super-weapon is destroyed. You'll almost think this is A New Hope. It certainly is a start for a new and probably bigger story than the ones before it. Still, it has plenty of moments that are lighthearted and fun. One of my biggest criticisms is that the lightsaber battles are a joke.
November 25, 2016
In my opinion, this comic book adaptation of TFA suffers from the same problem than the novel adaptation... maybe in worse: if you've seen the movie, it won't bring you anything new; and if you haven't (shame on you :-) ) you probably won't understand much.
This comic was obviously written directly from the movie, and not from the script, so it sometimes spends a lot of time on some details that work in the movie (humour, some secondary interactions between the characters...), sometimes even trying to copy the movie almost shot by shot; but without the actor's intonation, the sounds, the editing, what worked in the film just doesn't on the paper. And then there's not enough time to treat the story correctly, so i'm almost sure that if you don't remember the movie well enough, you'll spend your time wondering 'what exactly happens there?'.
Plus, the drawings aren't truly amazing (though i did appreciate a few unusually structured images, with characters half out of the box like they're caught in action, nice idea), so you don't even have that to save the whole thing.
The best point of this comic book in my opinion, is that it will make you want to watch the movie again!
This comic was obviously written directly from the movie, and not from the script, so it sometimes spends a lot of time on some details that work in the movie (humour, some secondary interactions between the characters...), sometimes even trying to copy the movie almost shot by shot; but without the actor's intonation, the sounds, the editing, what worked in the film just doesn't on the paper. And then there's not enough time to treat the story correctly, so i'm almost sure that if you don't remember the movie well enough, you'll spend your time wondering 'what exactly happens there?'.
Plus, the drawings aren't truly amazing (though i did appreciate a few unusually structured images, with characters half out of the box like they're caught in action, nice idea), so you don't even have that to save the whole thing.
The best point of this comic book in my opinion, is that it will make you want to watch the movie again!
April 24, 2017
It's great to see the story of Rey, Finn, and BB-8 in comic book form, but this adaptation delivers almost nothing new. The novelizations of the prequels--especially R. A. Salvatore's treatment of Attack of the Clones--added many new scenes; this is basically the movie cut and paste into a graphic novel. Hopefully, future Marvel adaptations will add more original content.
December 31, 2019
4.5 Stars
I have to admit I'm giving this such a high rating based on the story itself rather than this particular comic adaptation. I just really loved the movie, and this is pretty much an exact retelling of it. If you love the movie check this out. If you're looking for something different, it's not here so I'd just stick to the film in that case.
I have to admit I'm giving this such a high rating based on the story itself rather than this particular comic adaptation. I just really loved the movie, and this is pretty much an exact retelling of it. If you love the movie check this out. If you're looking for something different, it's not here so I'd just stick to the film in that case.
January 1, 2022
Outstanding artwork. I really enjoyed replaying the movie in my mind while reading this graphic novel. I also remembered how the written word can reveal details that I missed during the fast pace of the motion picture. Recommended to all die-hard Star Wars fans.
December 18, 2017
Dialoghi interamente presi dal film. Nel complesso ottimi disegni.
July 8, 2019
Fun time
This is a simple fun read of the force awakens. Quick read as well. Check it out if you can.
This is a simple fun read of the force awakens. Quick read as well. Check it out if you can.
January 4, 2020
Einfach mehr bitte, bitte, bitte!
January 19, 2021
Great adaptation of the film! A nice quick, easy read which is a joy to read without taking away a lot of detail from the film.
August 20, 2022
the gay as hell hug finn and poe have?
August 2, 2018
ehehehehehe........ happy ix filming day
July 3, 2019
Love. Star Wars. Rey. And Kylo Ren.
I remember the first time I saw Star Wars Episode IV in the theater. I saw it 12 more times before it was pulled. I saw every single one afterward.
Star Wars is an epic adventure. The Force Awakens is well-written all-star addition to the story. And Kimi Ran is my new favorite baddie of all time. Love. Live. Love!
I remember the first time I saw Star Wars Episode IV in the theater. I saw it 12 more times before it was pulled. I saw every single one afterward.
Star Wars is an epic adventure. The Force Awakens is well-written all-star addition to the story. And Kimi Ran is my new favorite baddie of all time. Love. Live. Love!
December 31, 2022
It’s a very good graphic novel adaptation of Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens. The artwork and story follow the movie very well. There’s some missing dialogue that I wish was included, though it’s not necessary dialogue.
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