It's good to have an Imperial as a protagonist and one of the mysterious Royal Guard - even better. I finally found time for it and I loved the story.
I've been meaning t read this for years but somehow always skipped it in favour of some other Star Wars related stuff. A must read for anyone who likes the Empire and wishes to know more about the Imperial Guard and their training.
While they are neither to the level of a Jedi nor a Sith, these force-sensitive warriors were among the finest warriors in the Galaxy and this comic truly drives that point home. Great story, really good art (the cover art is gorgeous), and a great look at the story behind Palpatine's elite guard. Temporarily fighting beside the Rebel Alliance, he conducts a campaign to bring Jax and his cadre to justice. Once Jax takes power, Kanos seeks to avenge himself on what he sees as traitors. The story goes through the events right after Palpatine's death, seen through the eyes of the Imperial Guard. Out of this brutal training, two future guardsmen will make themselves known-Karnor Jax and Kir Kanos. This story tells us about the recruitment and training process behind the Empire's red-robed elite. Set after the death of Palpatine, the Imperial remnants are under the control of Carnor Jax, a former Imperial Guardsman. This is one of my favorite Star Wars comics.
