This volume is two quite different stories in one. Bot that that's bad, things happen then other things happen, but it's also a "story" of two stories of varying quality. The Imperial assault in the first half is enjoyable, but feels much like the rescue/escape from A New Hope. The characterization is good and the writing is fine, but it's pretty dull as a whole. The second half on the other hand is both thrilling and interesting. The more relaxed and character-driven scenes are expertly written and the art createsgreat atmosphere and sunning scenes. The two stories bouncing around are both extremely interesting, and while neither is resolved, they're both exciting and do a great job of upping the stakes fo the next volume.