I think after all we’ve seen of Boba in the new cannon the previous opinions of Jodo Kast’s demise may not entirely fit with Boba’s character. While he may be a simple man, making his way in the galaxy I firmly believe his ability to form family to replace the loss of his father figure has made him more sympathetic to those who want to follow in his footsteps. Boba is firm in his identity, he’s demonstrated levity in his failings (chapter 14 of the Mandalorian is an incredible example of this), honour is paramount for the character and legacy is just as important (Blood ties strengthens this point); while I agree with how the comic presents Fett in what is now legends cannon, I’m not sure the storyline would ring true with the Boba we know today.
When you look at Jodo’s history, it was purely for credits and notoriety, he certainly did unspeakable things that go against guild rules in order to make his way. He took the name, he used Boba’s reputation in order to further himself, he turned his blaster on Denver, but in a way; as Jango and Boba had been made outcast from Mandalorian society (as referenced in the clone wars) Jodo in his own way knows the value of being viewed as one of the most fearsome creeds in the galaxy. In a way, Jodo’s impersonation of Boba isn’t necessarily inauthentic; it just reverses the route from Mandalorian to hunter, instead offering the opportunity from hunter to Mandalorian. Anyone who dealt with Fett in the past, or who had heard the legends of the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy would know his mythos(aur), they would know the types of jobs he would take, they would know slave 1, they would realize the second Jodo communicated that it wasn’t Boba.
I suppose the question we should be asking isn’t necessarily if Jodo deserved the outcome of a comic; but whether or not the Fett we know now would admire or despise a calculated attempt at capturing bounty’s Boba either had no time for (considering he was Sarlaac food) or no interest in taking. While I believe the outcome of Jodo’s demise in the comic is entirely justified and fits with the character at that point in cannon; I feel that when we look at the man Boba has become in what is the current gospel, it’s more likely that Jodo would have been given a fairer shake after the battle that ensued in twin engines of destruction.
Had someone been tasked with writing that tale post Mandalorian season 2; it’s just as likely that the calculated tactics of an unfound foundling may cause Boba to take a second look at the individual before him, to see if he could match the wit of our favourite hunter; to see if he was worthy.
Boba is a simple man, but simple men still look for extraordinary things in the every day. Imitation can be an extraordinary compliment, especially when done right.
The Boba we see in twin engines may be more akin to what is wanted, a dark, brooding, mysterious individual; which makes sense considering it was produced by Darkhorse comics. However, it’s not akin to the character as it now stands.
Jodo deserves a chance, and twin engines deserves a live action incarnation that fits with what Star Wars is NOW. Whether you like the newest offerings or not, they change the game and the parameters of our favourite hunter.