Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Marvel’s *The Rise of Skywalker* Adaptation #1-2. Five years following the release of *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*, Marvel’s freshly minted comic adaptation offers intriguing adjustments and enhancements. Regardless of one’s perspective on the film, it is widely acknowledged that Episode IX was polarizing. This new rendition seeks to enrich several key aspects, arguably elevating the original narrative substantially.
7 Leia’s Previously Missing Scenes Come to Life
Expanding Carrie Fisher’s Role
The adaptation significantly enhances Leia Organa’s character, providing her a more rounded and integral presence within the story. Following Carrie Fisher’s untimely death in 2016, her scenes in *The Rise of Skywalker* were crafted from previously unreleased footage from *The Force Awakens*. Although Leia’s contribution was crucial, the limited material created challenges for Lucasfilm. Thankfully, this new comic version injects additional lines and moments, resulting in a more fluid and genuine portrayal than what the film offered.
6 Rose Tico’s Role Is Expanded
Helping to Defeat the Sith
In stark contrast to her substantial role in *The Last Jedi*, Kelly Marie Tran’s character Rose Tico was notably underutilized in *The Rise of Skywalker*. Instead of participating in the mission to Exegol, Rose is relegated to a brief comment about studying Star Destroyer schematics. However, the comic adaptation rectifies this by revealing her pivotal role as the head of the Resistance’s engineering corps under General Organa, ensuring their fleet is battle-ready for Palpatine’s Final Order. Although this doesn’t completely absolve Lucasfilm for sidelining Rose, it certainly clarifies her crucial contributions to the fight against evil.
5 Significance of Leia Passing Han’s Medal to Chewbacca
A Key Token of the Past
An additional scene beautifully expands upon Leia’s character, showcasing her dialogue with Maz Kanata while holding Han Solo’s medal from *A New Hope*. This moment reveals the deep emotional significance of the medal for Leia, as Maz later bestows it upon Chewbacca, thereby adding richness to its backstory rather than relegating it to a mere Easter egg.
4 Finn’s Force Sensitivity is Implied in Combat
During the Pasaana Chase
In the Pasaana chase sequence of the film, Finn’s actions appear more purposeful as he throws a rope that ensnares a First Order speeder. The comic adaptation takes this a step further, suggesting that his timing may be influenced by a latent connection to the Force, explicitly established by director J.J. Abrams. This tantalizing detail was left unexplored in the movie, leading to both fan speculation and frustration from John Boyega, who portrayed Finn.
3 Chewbacca Battles the Knights of Ren
Not Merely Captured
Fans will appreciate that the new comics depict Chewbacca engaging in a fierce battle against the Knights of Ren, a stark contrast to the film where he is captured effortlessly. This portrayal confirms that the valiant Wookiee did not simply submit without a fight, resonating more with his established character.
2 Rey Skywalker’s Name Change Honors Leia More Than Luke
Rey Trained with Leia for a Longer Duration
Another noteworthy enhancement in the adaptation is the deeper exploration of the mentor bond between Rey and Leia. While the film highlighted Luke’s mentorship, this comic version underscores Rey’s more significant training period under Leia, positioning her name change as a testament to Leia’s influence, rather than solely an acknowledgment of Luke.
1 Broadening the ‘Empress of The Sith’ Vision
The Danger of What Rey Could Become
The *Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #1-2* is now available from Marvel Comics. This adaptation captures the complexities of the characters while introducing fresh perspectives, which may lead to richer understandings for fans.
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