Light and Dark (Clone Wars Vol. 4)

The fourth volume in the Clone Wars comic saga, Light and Dark revolves around one of my favorite characters: Quinlan Vos, a Jedi Master who operates in the shadows.  For some reason, in this volume the individual tales are unnamed.

Story 1 

Six months after Geonosis, Quinlan Vos is attempting to infiltrate the Separatist inner circle by feigning treachery to the Republic.  To enhance his appearance of authenticity, his operation is known to none of the Jedi outside a small circle.  All is going well until an unwitting Jedi, Agen Kolar, vows to bring Vos to justice for his crimes.  Will the Republic's plan unravel?  Meanwhile, Republic forces are searching the planet Devaron for a pirate base that is suspected to serve as a launching point for recent raids.  There, the Jedi team (Aayla Secura, Kit Fisto, the Dark Woman, and others) encounter far more than they bargained for . . . and end up in combat with Jedi-slayer Aurra Sing.

Rating (art): A-
Rating (story): A-

Story 2

Six weeks later, Vos has worked his way into Count Dooku's inner circle.  One mission has Vos, Dooku, and others attempting to recruit the world of Kiffu, led by Quinlan's relative Sheyf Tinte, to the Confederacy.  When she refuses, Vos is forced to choose between his allegiance to his family and his mission.  Initially choosing the former, he reverses course and gives in to his hatred when Dooku reveals how Tinte murdered Quinlan's parents.  Has Vos played in the shadows too long, and now become what some feared: a true agent for the Dark Side?

Rating (art): A-
Rating (story): A

Story 3

A year after Vos is believed fallen to the dark, Dooku sends him on an assassination mission to Coruscant.  Quinlan believes he is being sent to kill the Sith Lord Dooku clearly serves, and hopes he can shorten the war with a successful mission.  When things go awry and his target proves unexpected, Quinlan's actions are viewed by some on the Jedi council as proof of his fall.  Is all for naught?

Rating (art): A-
Rating (story): A

Overall

Another solid offering in the Clone Wars story arc.  This one takes the focus off battles and armies and on the concurrent war in the shadows.  Good stuff- and love me some Quinlan Vos.

Rating: A