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Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika Paperback – October 12, 2001

by Mike Kennedy (Author), Carlos Meglia (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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When three Hutts place a wager on who can raise the most successful squad of henchmen to procure a highly valuable, mythical treasure, the most conniving rogues of the Star Wars universe are recruited. Following a lead provided by Jozzel Moffet, a Hutt's major-domo, three teams set out to be the first to find the mysterious Yavin Vassilika. Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando, Dengar, IG-88, and others square off to decide who is the best scoundrel in the galaxy! They're hot on each other's trails, trying to stay alive and one step ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, the seductive Jozzel Moffet, wanting to free herself from a life of Hutt washing, is moonlighting for a secret fourth investor and is hoping to get the Vassilika from whichever team is left standing!
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  1. Part of Series
    Star Wars: The Empire
  2. Print length
    120 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dark Horse
  5. Publication date
    October 12, 2001
  6. Grade level
    7 - 9
  7. Dimensions
    6.7 x 0.3 x 10.21 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1569716188
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1569716182
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San Francisco-based creative Mike Kennedy was a full-time video game developer and aspiring writer when he first began going to comic book conventions in 1988. A self-proclaimed enthusiast of noir fiction and the darker elements of storytelling, Kennedy eventually accepted his first comics writing assignment for the long-running Dark Horse series Ghost in 1999. The following year, Kennedy's top-flight writing skills were called upon when Dark Horse, teamed with NY-based publisher DC Comics, set out to find the perfect person to script a ground-breaking cross-over series between the two companies' deadliest femme fatales, Dark Horse's Ghost and DC's Batgirl. With Ghost/Batgirl: The Resurrection Engine, Kennedy proved his mettle as an incredibly talented and multi-faceted writer, and the crime-riddled cities called Arcadia and Gotham haven't been the same since.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Horse; GPH edition (October 12, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1569716188
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1569716182
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 0.3 x 10.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Mike Kennedy

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Mike is a seasoned (but not quite salty) video game producer who has also penned a hip-high stack of comics and graphic novels, including several Star Wars books, several Alien vs Predator books, Aeon Flux, Lone Wolf 2100, and Superman: Infinite City. He is the writer and creator of UNBOUND SAGA, a comic and video game set in a satirical comic book universe, as well as BLEEDOUT, based on the MMO Crimecraft.

In 2011 Mike became acting Publisher for Archaia Entertainment, an award-winning graphic novel studio based in Los Angeles. In 2013, he launched MAGNETIC PRESS, an independent publishing company specializing in art books, graphic novels, and games from worldwide talent. To date, Magnetic has released nearly 200 products and earned over 23 Eisner Award nominations. www.magnetic-press.com

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This is a miniseries that deserves to be remembered. While I am a Jedi Fan, my heart will always belong to the Scoundrels. Three Hutts, including Jabba, hire bounty hunters in a contest to get the artifact The Yavin Vassilika to see whose methods are better. These contestants include Han Solo, Chewie, and an assortment of other scoundrels and bounty hunters. There are betrayals and double crosses as you would expect and the art by the late Carlos Meglia may seem offputting to some, but I am a fan myself since it matches the fun tone the book is going for. The only problem with it is that... it's out of print. If you can find a copy, buy it. It's worth it.
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HarmonicaJay
5.0 out of 5 stars Sadly out of print
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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This is a miniseries that deserves to be remembered. While I am a Jedi Fan, my heart will always belong to the Scoundrels. Three Hutts, including Jabba, hire bounty hunters in a contest to get the artifact The Yavin Vassilika to see whose methods are better. These contestants include Han Solo, Chewie, and an assortment of other scoundrels and bounty hunters. There are betrayals and double crosses as you would expect and the art by the late Carlos Meglia may seem offputting to some, but I am a fan myself since it matches the fun tone the book is going for. The only problem with it is that... it's out of print. If you can find a copy, buy it. It's worth it.
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HarmonicaJay
5.0 out of 5 stars Sadly out of print
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
This is a miniseries that deserves to be remembered. While I am a Jedi Fan, my heart will always belong to the Scoundrels. Three Hutts, including Jabba, hire bounty hunters in a contest to get the artifact The Yavin Vassilika to see whose methods are better. These contestants include Han Solo, Chewie, and an assortment of other scoundrels and bounty hunters. There are betrayals and double crosses as you would expect and the art by the late Carlos Meglia may seem offputting to some, but I am a fan myself since it matches the fun tone the book is going for. The only problem with it is that... it's out of print. If you can find a copy, buy it. It's worth it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Hipster Spies With His Little Eye Something That Begins With--Science Fiction Noir
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2010
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No grand cosmic struggles of Light vs Dark in this Graphic Novel, nor any bold tales of Jedi battling the Sith. This is a gritty, sci-fi/film noir tale of treasure-hunters, Hutt gangsters, & a double-dealin' dame named Jozzel Moffet. Han & Chewie will be lucky to come out of this with their skins in one piece.

If they DO, Jabba The Hutt will pay them a cool fortune in Imperial Credits for the artifact called the Yavin Vasilika. But first, they have to beat half the bounty hunters, smugglers & low-lifes in the galaxy, & the only thing more dangerous than their enemies are their friends!

QUICK SUMMARY:
Artwork--exaggerated, but attractive.
Script--exciting & fun, with just a touch of comedy relief.
CONCLUSION__a fun read, & a good buy.

The Hipster gives it a Thumbs Up!
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IrishFae
5.0 out of 5 stars Brother's present
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012
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So my brother is a huge fan of star wars. and star trek but that's has nothing to do with this review.

He has told me that he really like's this book and that I should give it 5 stars, so....brother approved and I don't think it's that bad either.
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Naraynan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014
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FUN FUN FUN!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars For Carlos Meglia!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
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Being a recent fan of Star Wars I couldn't wait to get my hands on the comic drawn by the artist who created Cybersix. I really loved the way his characters flow with so much force! The thing is some panelling tend to be very jarring. For example, like there's panels within a panel in the exact same establishment shot of a scene. It is a stylistic choice, but very unnecessary.

Basically I only wanted to see the late Meglia's style. Though sometimes I marvel at it too much and I lose track of the story.
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viv red
5.0 out of 5 stars great piece from carlos meglia!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2009
Any of you know Meglias work, this is a mush have. Yes, the artwork is cartoony but very dynamic and animated. His style is unique, original, and the script goes well with the visuals. Anyone aware of his other works like Luuna, Superman Tarzan, Canari, etc... definitely shouldn't miss this one.

Hardcore Starwars fans might not fully like this one, but Boba Fett fans, like myself, looking for bunty hunter adventures within the starwars mythos, its a good read and a good peek for those with a taste for cartoony style that feels loose and pencil work that has a swing or spontaneity.
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Z. Stern
2.0 out of 5 stars don't waste your time
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2005
This graphic novel was without a doubt the worst I've ever read. The storyline was just plain stupid. The art would be more fitting for a cartoon. And the dialogue was horrible.
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Rebecca Thorstad
3.0 out of 5 stars I like it, but I must've gotten an old copy
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014
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I enjoy everything about this book the art style gives me a penny arcade feel and the story is your run of the mill diamond heist story, but it all seems to fit together. My one problem is that the bindings in my copy are already worn out and it's beginning to fall apart.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty awful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2021
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Artwork and story juvenile, in my opinion.

Maybe buy it for a fan under the age of ten but not for me.

Oh, I did learn that everyone starts their spaceship with a set of keys .
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Axel McAsset
3.0 out of 5 stars Star Wars Comedy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2002
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I liked this story, and it has more twists and turns than a Lethal Weapon movie. The artwork is superb, but the almost cariciature style tends to give it a comedy value. Its set in-between Han Solo - Rebel Dawn and Episode IV and brings together many favourite bounty hunting characters and you can only feel sorry for poor Greedo as his hapless attempts to make it big in the SW underworld go from bad to worse. Well done!
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