WHAT'S GOOD:
The Clone Wars comics in general are all trying hard to be gritty and mature, so it's nice to have one (two, if you include Vol.1) which is just a bit of classic Star Wars fun. Despite my preconceptions, I continue to love the 2D art style because of the more ingenuity used by the artists to provide perspective, movement and tone. People who buy this book will also be getting another sneaky-peek at General Grievous, the bionic baddie set to feature in the upcoming 'Revenge of the Sith'.

WHAT'S BAD:
I wasn't entirely struck on the third story, 'Run Mace Run', mostly because it just consists of, rather shockingly, Mace running (although an appearance by Saruman - I mean Count Dooku - helps to offset that).

An enjoyable collection of short Star Wars stories.
Review date: 2004-10-01 Rating: 10 out of 10

THE STORY:
Three in fact, set five months after the end of Episode II. In 'Blind Force' Anakin and Obi-Wan must locate Separatist weapons on the night-shrouded world of Nivek. 'Heavy Metal Jedi' features Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin fighting a powerful new Battle Droid in the Battle of Iktotch. Finally, 'Fierce Currents' has Master Kit Fisto attempting to track down the Separatist leader on Mon Calamari.

WHAT'S GOOD:
Despite my expectations, the art featured in this graphic novel is really good, managing to convey emotion, combat and movement with equal excellence. The stories, although short, are also very good and I particularly like the bit in 'Blind Force' where Obi-Wan first comes up with the idea of using blindfolds and tells young Skywalker to "stretch out with your feelings" (sound familiar?). The mix of action and humour in the second story makes it great entertainment and the surprising turn of events in the third story is good reading too. There's also a brief appearance by everyone's favourite stumpy big-eared green Muppet too.

WHAT'S BAD:
The only major fault with this book is that, in realistic terms, you don't get very much for your money.