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Star Wars Comics June 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics June 2024 Solicitations

June is a rather big month in Star Wars, with the premiere of The Acolyte and the next wave of The High Republic kicking off with Temptation of the Force, though thankfully the comics hold up their end too! The trail of Lando reaches its conclusion, Baron Boolan’s devious machinations come to light, Maul has a crisis of faith, the Jango Fett miniseries ends, and much more! Also, as is tradition, the Pride Month variant covers will return as well, though they’ve yet to be revealed. Head below to learn what the comics are bringing to the table with the June 2024 Star Wars comics solicitations!

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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5 – Phase III

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Over a year since Starlight Beacon’s fall, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis has finally found her old Master, Sskeer, but will she be able to break through the monster he’s become? And can the Koboti bond twins overcome a threat in the forest and the ones inside their minds? And what surprising familiar face reappears to help? Witness artist Ario Anindito’s final contribution to the series with a script by Cavan Scott that’ll shock, awe, and bring readers tears in The High Republic #5 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5 – Phase III”

The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Bad Territory”

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To figure out why the Empire wants Omega so badly, Hunter and Wrecker end up working for Fennec Shand, while Crosshair and Omega work on the latter’s lingering trauma in another great, character focused entry in The Bad Batch’s season three, “Bad Territory.” Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Bad Territory””

Canon Comic Review: Mace Windu #2

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A Jedi Master and an enterprising entrepreneur form an uneasy alliance as they attempt to avoid capture from the various forces wanting a special hyperspace fuel formula, though what about Azita Cruuz leaves Mace Windu shaken? Find out in my review of Mace Windu #2! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Mace Windu #2”

The Acolyte Trailer Teases the Rise of Darkness with Two Episode Premiere June 4

Drink in that trailer, folks, because it’s a hearty taste of what’s to come on The Acolyte, premiering with two episodes on June 4! I know I’m still freaking out from how damn good it was! Set towards the end of the High Republic era (so around 100 years before The Phantom Menace), a series of Jedi murders brings about an investigation while a darkness sets to rise…which we get a tease of with a spinning red lightsaber in the closing minutes of the Jedi kung fu filled, eerie and tonally dark, trailer! Head below for all the latest details, from character names, interviews with showrunner/executive producer Leslye Headland, more about Vernestra Rwoh’s role in the show, to stills from the trailer, and so much more! Continue reading “The Acolyte Trailer Teases the Rise of Darkness with Two Episode Premiere June 4”

The Acolyte Sets June 4 Premiere, Teaser Poster Released

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Now THAT is how you set the tone! Ahead of The Acolyte’s first public trailer (one premiered at Celebration Europe 2023 but only grainy camera footage exists) on 3/19/2024 at 10am CST, the official site and related social media accounts revealed a grisly intriguing teaser poster, release date (June 4), and brief synopsis for the highly anticipated show. Check out the full teaser poster and the synopsis below, and return to the Manor after 3/19 for our The High Republic loving hearts reactions to the trailer! UPDATE: here’s all the details on the thrilling trailer!
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Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #44 (Vol. 3)

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The sense there’s no returning to the series normal of Vader trying to usurp his Master again continues in Darth Vader #44 (Vol. 3). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #44 (Vol. 3)”

Legendary Adventures: Fate of the Jedi – Backlash

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The Sith fleet is freed upon the galaxy – and Luke Skywalker is there to meet them head on! As political turmoil erupts within the Imperial Remnant and Galactic Alliance, the whole galaxy is looking toward a massive shakeup. Join the Legendary Adventures as we read Fate of the Jedi: Backlash!

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The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Infiltration” & “Extraction”

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Crosshair and Omega’s escape from the Mount Tantiss base isn’t only of great interest to the Empire, but it’s also gained the attention of Commander Rex’s nascent clone-led rebellion, though will his teams actions put Clone Force 99 in bigger trouble than they already are? Find out in the action-packed and intriguing two-parter, episodes 6 and 7 of The Bad Batch‘s third and final season: “Infiltration” & “Extraction”! Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Infiltration” & “Extraction””

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #4 – Phase III

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When missing and presumed Jedi are rumored to be alive and well on a Nihil prison ship, the Republic Defense Coalition and the Eriadu Jedi team up to uncover the truth in another fun yet so chillingly good The High Republic Adventures #4 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #4 – Phase III”