Clone Wars Adventures, Vol. 3 (Star Wars)

The digest-sized Clone Wars Adventures takes the Clone Wars animated TV series as its base for a selection of all-new stories. The art by the Fillbach Brothers (Matt and Shawn) follows the simple style of the cartoons, and the stories, while inconsequential to the grander Star Wars universe, are usually entertaining. The most interesting of the four stories in the book are the first, in which Asajj Ventress and Durge battle General Grievous, and the second, in which a squad of clone troopers takes to the streets of Ord Mantell to intercept a crucial Separatist delivery. At fewer than 100 pages and with minimal dialogue, Clone Wars Adventures is best suited to young readers or fans who are looking for a quick pickup and put-down. --David Horiuchi