After initial portrayal of war between Sith and Republic this book skips few centuries and introduces us to two major Jedi characters that will carry the story arc in follow up volumes.

First is Nomi Sunrider. Married to reknown Jedi knight she is aware if her force ralents but does not want to train as a Jedi because she does not like violence. All of this will change when great tragedy strikes at her family and she finds herself fighting the notorious Hutt crime cartel.

Second is Ulic Qel-Droma, Jedi knight under training of master Arca of Arkania. Strong headed and reckless he will be sent, leading other Arca's apprentices, to help government of distant planet of Onderon defeat the Beast Riders rebellion. But here they will come across great threat that will test them as both Jedi's and persons.

Art is again mix. First part is truly wonderfully drawn - there are beautiful action sequences with great beasts of Onderon - and then last acts are more in vein of quickly drawn action comics - at some point you wont be able to recognize the characters introduced in the first part of the book.

Nevertheless book still has that feeling of technology and magic mix that gives Tales of the Jedi that unique signature.

Recommended to fans of Star Wars and SF/Fantasy in general. ( )

Some of the story was a bit repetitive, but I'm sure that's for the sake of those who haven't had previous experience with Star Wars comics. I love the explanations for the beginning of the dark side. Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider are two of my favorite Star Wars characters. Though, my list of favorites is at about a dozen. ( )