Review: ‘Hyperspace Stories’ #7 is Classic Boba Fett at His Best (No Spoilers)
The name “Boba Fett” carries a huge legacy, especially in comics. The original Boba Fett comics from the 90s are some of the best stories around featuring the character. One can even argue that those comics were what earned the character his reputation as the strong but caring wanderer, exploring the Outer Rim, inadvertently helping others along his path. For those creating Boba Fett comics today, it’s a huge legacy to live up to.
But I’m happy to report that Hyperspace Stories issue #7 lives up to that legacy, making this issue a must-buy for Boba Fett fans. It is a classic Boba Fett story, featuring the stoic and bold bounty hunter on a mission that will test his character and his humanity.
This review won’t contain spoilers as we are posting it before the comic’s release. Yet, it’s safe to say that this issue is worth picking up and discovering the story for yourself.
Hyperspace Stories #7 begins with Boba Fett encountering a young and innocent female Wookiee looking to hire him. At first, Boba dismisses the request from the Wookiee. But she appeals to his humanity by touching on Boba’s relationship with his father. Having then related to his patron and her desire to connect with her father, Boba reluctantly helps her and protects her from an old associate of his.
It’s no denying that this setup is a classic Western storyline akin to True Grit. But this storyline completely fits the character. Boba Fett very much so evokes this classic gunslinger trope, as the quiet hero begins to show his cracks. Fans and readers get to see a more human side of the character, yet his harsh and tough exterior still stands firm as he faces off against other criminals.
I feel that even the art evokes some of the classic 90s comic art style as well. The artwork features, dark, wide-ink work where the pages are dripped in black. The line work is also plentiful with a lot of hatching and cross-hatching lines. All of it gives a grimy and dirty feeling that feels like the older comics.
The comic isn’t perfect, however, as the action can be sometimes tough to follow between panels. It feels as though some sequences miss an image or two, creating odd character movements from one panel to the next. However, that’s not enough for me to not recommend this issue. For those looking to return to the cold but human version of Boba Fett, look no further.
Score: 9/10
Thank you to Dark Horse for providing us with an advanced review copy of this issue, which is out on Wednesday, August 2. Feel free to also check out our review of Hyperspace Stories #6 featuring a young Greedo.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Jay Goodearl runs the YouTube Gaming channel “Good Games, Dude” His channel aims to open up video games to beginners and immediate players and help them understand what makes games the art form that it is.
