Star Wars Shows Off How Amazing Yoda Was During The High Republic

The newest issue of IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures depicts Yoda being a powerful badass in the 200 years before the Skywalker saga. The Jedi Master leads a group of young Padawans during the High Republic, the height of the Jedi being in their prime as intergalactic warriors. What is shown is that Yoda on a sabbatical from the Jedi Council in order to teach the younger generation of Jedi in the field. In light of the events of the Great Disaster, Yoda being the wise Jedi mentor motivates the students to step up as representatives of the Jedi Order to offer help and support. Yoda ends up in the conflict when the Nihil step in with the latest issue.

"In the series' first issue, the young Padawans are sent to the surface of Trymant IV, which has erupted into chaos due to the debris crashing down onto the planet from hyperspace due to the Great Disaster. However, the enemies of the Jedi Order, the Nihil, have arrived to the planet as well, as they've made some sort of deal with one of Trymant's elders in exchange for getting him to safety. This calls for Yoda and his fellow Jedi Master Buck to intervene."

Star Wars: High Republic Adventures #2 is from writer Daniel José Older and artist Harvey Tolibao. It shows Yoda and Buck arriving to help the Padawans face off against Nihil. Yoda is busy with the fight against the marauders, countering the intense attacks and, to no one's surprise, Yoda's great skills are noticed immediately by the Nihil's leader.

The Nihil's leader notices his presence and orders his men to retreat. The leader is familiar with who Yoda is and what abilities he possesses, fearing the plans will be ruined because of the Jedi. Yoda is able to get aboard their intimidating ship unnoticed before they escape, discovering new information about what they were after on Trymant IV.

This is a fun story that further demonstrates what the Jedi are capable of in their prime when faced with calamitous challenges such as the Emergences documented here and elsewhere in The High Republic. I like that Older is willing to move the story along without dwelling on any one plot point for too long. It’s a zippy development, and a welcome amount of story progress in an arc that I had first assumed would take place entirely on Trymant IV. And once again the art by Harvey Tolibao, Pow Rodrix, and colorist Rebecca Nalty match the spirit of what the writer is trying to do with this series– namely deliver a fun, easily accessible story that breezily ties in with what the rest of The High Republic team is doing in other comics and novels. I can only guess we haven’t seen the last of Krix and his interaction with the Nihil, and I’m looking forward to seeing how Zeen adjusts to her newfound family among the Jedi.

The new issue from IDW makes the context clear that Yoda is just as legendary in the centuries past as he is in the Skywalker saga. The comic series will definitely keep the readers interested in Yoda and his Padawans as they go on their adventures. It can be proven to be an incredibly dynamic and entertaining series in the High Republic era of Star Wars. With a growing market for cozy video games and streaming, Lucasfilm should look to the past and depict more Yoda adventures. Who can get enough of everyone’s green friend?

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #2 is available now wherever comic books are sold.

Written By Andre Porter

Source(s): Screen Rant

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