Category: Novel News

First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

While Phase II: Quest of the Jedi might be shorter than the opening Phase, it still has its big tentpole moments and the upcoming audiobook The Battle of Jedha, written by George Mann and performed by a full cast, is the Phase’s linchpin moment. If you’ve been reading any of the Phase II content so far, it’s clear how everything has been building to Jedha so far, and now we’re getting our first peak at how the audiobook is converging characters and storylines for the big moment. Find out the cast and listen to the first excerpt below! Continue reading “First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!” →

News: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer, Jedi Battle Scars Cover Revealed, The Mandalorian S3 Premieres March 1

Posted on December 1, 2022February 27, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While we are primarily a Star Wars blog, Lucasfilm does more than Star Wars (I’m going to start watching the Willow show soon), the mynocks would never let me not mention Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny had its first trailer today (which you can watch below the cut). Back to Star Wars, the upcoming novel Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs had its full cover revealed and a blurb with intriguing new details, along with a confirmed release date of March 7. The fun doesn’t end there, as on March 1, and overlapping with The Bad Batch’s second season, The Mandalorian’s third season premieres. Head below for the new Battle Scars details and its full cover! Continue reading “News: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer, Jedi Battle Scars Cover Revealed, The Mandalorian S3 Premieres March 1” →

NYCC ’22: Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Reveals Inquisitor Book, Sana Starros Comic, More!

Posted on October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s not all The High Republic news when it comes to convention panels and the Lucasfilm publishing one never disappoints to cover a wide range of mediums and a great list of guests. For NYCC 2022, alongside some new covers and peaks inside upcoming releases, a few intriguing announcements were made: the novel Inquisitor – Rise of the Red Blade, the comic miniseries Sana Starros, and an original Star Wars Visions manga! Getting more insight to the Inquisitors sounds like great time, more Visions will always be a joy, but the bigger announcement for me was bringing Sana into the spotlight with her very own comic miniseries, written by Justina Ireland! More details below the cut! Continue reading “NYCC ’22: Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Reveals Inquisitor Book, Sana Starros Comic, More!” →

NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!

Posted on October 9, 2022October 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

With The High Republic’s Phase II beginning just this week with the release of Path of Deceit, the opening YA novel by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland (and our reviews you can read here!), the New York Comic Con panel easily could’ve been simply covers for some of the remaining Phase II content and fans (me!) would’ve been happy. But thankfully they love to bring more than that, as while plenty of covers were revealed for upcoming Phase II releases, we learned about some new content as well, like an intriguing YA Anthology which will span all THREE Phases of the era. Learn all about the newest reveals for The High Republic below! Continue reading “NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!” →

Novel News: Jedi: Survivor Tie-in Novel, Jedi: Battle Scars Announced

Posted on August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The world around the Star Wars Jedi video game series by Respawn Entertainment is expanding ahead of the second game, Jedi: Survivor! Just announced are both an art book (out May 2, 2023) for the sequel, but also an original novel written by Sam Maggs, Jedi: Battle Scars! Taking place between the first and second game, Battle Scars will feature an original story of Cal Kestis and the Mantis crew on an adventure. It’ll release March 7, 2023, and while there hasn’t been a release date for Jedi: Survivor yet, I’d bet it’ll be out around the same time as the novel. There’s no cover (minus a temp one) and no more extra details currently, but check back at the Manor for more coverage, including an eventual review of the game too!

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High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The latest Phase II High Republic Show has arrived, first with an excellent round-up video of Phase I, a look at all the incredible cosplay at Celebration Anaheim 2022, and then spending a lengthy time with the newest authors to the initiative as they tease what’s to come in October, while showcasing some new concept art (with a Jedi I’m already the biggest fan of) and covers of course. Continue reading “High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!” →

SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More

Posted on July 23, 2022October 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While Lucasfilm’s SDCC 2022 panel was light on announcements, it had a lot to say about upcoming releases and The High Republic Phase 2! On the non-THR side, authors shared tidbits on upcoming stories like The Princess and the Scoundrel, Hyperspace Stories by Dark Horse, and non-fiction content like 100 Objects. Phase 2 High Republic reveals include some new covers, new Jedi, and more hype for its October start. Head below for more! Continue reading “SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More” →

The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)

Posted on May 27, 2022October 5, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Out of all the panels they live-streamed on Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, thankfully it included the nearly hour-long The High Republic panel, which saw the luminous authors, Michael Siglain, Kristina Arielle, and more on the stage together for the first time in a long time, peeling back all the layers on October’s Phase 2 start. There’s tons of new concept art, covers, and title reveals, as well as unique little details on just how much more Wild West 150 years prior to Phase 1’s start the galaxy really is. Strap in for all the covers and particulars below, ~~while you can watch the panel in the video above from the 2:24:17 mark (which is where it should start if you hit play, you’re welcome!), until the 3:40:42 mark~~ now the panel has it’s own video upload! UPDATED to include the reveal of Young Jedi Adventures and the panel specific video Lucasfilm uploaded to YouTube. And don’t forget to visit our High Republic page for all the latest and greatest, like reviews for Phase II as the content begins to arrive! UPDATE: Our Path of Deceit reviews are in! PHASE II has begun!! Continue reading “The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)” →

Lucasfilm Publishing Panel (SWCA 2022)

Posted on May 27, 2022June 6, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

After a little fire alarm called the panel to a quick end, it resumed post-haste with the sly reveal of a Rey/Poe novel, details on the already announced Dark Horse comics, two The High Republic related announcements, the promise of secret projects from select authors, and an intriguing set of photos teasing what other stories are in the mix. Get all the details below, now! Continue reading “Lucasfilm Publishing Panel (SWCA 2022)” →

The Princess and the Scoundrel’s Beautiful Cover Revealed

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Beth Revis’ The Princess and the Scoundrel, which will reveal Princess Leia and Han Solo’s wedding (and their crazy honeymoon on the Halcyon), now has a gorgeous painted cover by Oliver Cuthbertson! It’s got some The Courtship of Princess Leia vibes going for it, but far more modern, sleeker, and more gorgeous overall. Head below for the full cover and make sure to return to the Manor on August 16 for our review (it might be earlier, depending on the embargo) and any coverage we can get from the panel at Celebration Anaheim 2022. Continue reading “The Princess and the Scoundrel’s Beautiful Cover Revealed” →