Star Wars 20 is the twentieth issue of the 2020 comic series Star Wars. The issue was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Marco Castiello and Rachelle Rosenberg, and published by Marvel Comics on January 12, 2022.
Publisher's summary[]
DANGEROUS LESSONS! LUKE SKYWALKER has found a key piece of instruction in his journey along the JEDI path – the voice of his teacher, JEDI MASTER YODA. But the lesson Luke must learn will not be taught by Yoda, and it will take – and give – more than the young Skywalker could ever have imagined.
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Plot summary[]
Picking up where the last issue left off, a hologram of Yoda materialized from the Jedi holocron, revealing a lesson on Force visions. Yoda explained that the Force, like an immense sea, is connected to all things, and living beings moving through it create ripples and currents. He mentioned that a Jedi might use these visions to perceive the past, the future, distant locations, and even friends and foes.
The projection faded, leaving Luke Skywalker with a deep sense of contentment, as he felt honored to receive guidance from Yoda, whom he regarded as the wisest Jedi.
Yoda’s hologram reappeared, this time speaking of Jedi temples where the Force is especially strong. He cautioned Luke about powerful convergences, known as vergences, which should only be approached with proper training. He named three of them: the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, the living sea of Gazian, and another on Jedha.
Luke realized that the Gazian system wasn't on the Imperial list of known locations, and he wondered if he had finally discovered a place unknown to the Empire.
Upon arriving at Gazian, Luke was met with an unusual landscape covered in strange mushrooms, into which he promptly fell. Trapped, he was forced to remove his breathalyzer, and upon inhaling the air, he fell into a vision.
In the vision, a man introduced himself as Elzar Mann. Elzar explained that Gazian was a single, massive living organism and a living vergence. He told Luke that the planet could create perfect mental imprints of visitors, preserving them exactly as they were at the time of their visit. Elzar revealed that he was one of these imprints, and that Luke was speaking to a memory of him.
Luke expressed the darkness that had fallen upon the galaxy, and Elzar concluded that he must be dead, otherwise, his name would be known to Luke. They soon realized they both knew Yoda, and Elzar said Yoda was an incredible teacher, even back when he knew him.
Elzar showed Luke a memory of his golden age on Coruscant, which had occurred eight centuries after the Sith Lord Darth Bane's reign ended.
When Luke voiced his fears and doubts, Elzar explained that learning to wield the greatest power in the universe would not be easy but would be well worth the effort. Elzar recounted the difficulties he faced when he was learning to be a Jedi and also emphasized that Luke didn't have to follow the Jedi path, as there were other ways to serve the Force.
Elzar offered Luke the chance to stay and speak with other minds on the planet, but Luke chose to leave. He was freed from the organism, and as he left, he noticed a skeleton holding a book, which he took with him.
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Sources[]
Qi'ra's Story Continues in Crimson Reign, and More in Marvel's December 2021 Star Wars Comics - Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 206
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 207
- Luke Skywalker Encounters a Strange New World in Marvel's Star Wars #20 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
- The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: Volume I
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Star Wars (2020) #20 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars (2020) 20 takes place after the Escape from Cloud City, which is dated to 3 ABY by Star Wars: Timelines. Additionally, Sliro Barsha dies during the events of Star Wars Outlaws, which Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024! on Popverse (backup link archived on August 5, 2024) dates to 3 ABY. As he is alive during Crimson Reign 5, and the events of Star Wars (2020) 20 precede the comic, it must also take place during that year.
External links[]
- Star Wars (2020) #20 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars (2020-) #20 on the official comiXology website (original site is defunct)
