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Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1

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First there was Jabba’s Palace, next there was Ewoks, and now…there’s Lando Calrissian! The latest issue of the Return of the Jedi series of one-shots celebrating the film’s 40th Anniversary finds Lando trying to help the Rebellion rescue Han, but his past deeds and Chewie’s growing frustration over his friend’s situation threaten to upend everything. Can he pull things together like the slick swindler he is or will this be another setback for his reputation? Find out in our review of Stephanie Phillips and Álvaro López’s Return of the Jedi – Lando #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2

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While it won’t answer all the questions, The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2 is the definitive ending to Phase I, allowing Charles Soule to bookend the era he helped start with a packed and intriguing glimpse into Marchion Ro’s plans, motivations, and the mysterious creatures he’s unleashed on the Jedi, setting up in equal parts for Phase II and Phase III. This should be your final piece of reading for Phase I content and for good reason. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2”

Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1

War of the Bounty Hunters IG-88 #1 Review Mynock Manor

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The last of the one-shots for the big crossover, War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1 presents some intriguing ideas by writer Rodney Barnes for the titular droid and droid sentience in general, has some stellar, understated art by Guiu Vilanova, but some confusing elements prevent it from reaching the highs of the previous one-shots. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1”

Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)

Doctor Aphra Volume 1 Retrospective

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I’ll never forget watching Doctor Aphra stuffed in an airlock, me chanting alongside her, “Please, not like this!” as Darth Vader promptly jettisons her out into space, her body floating into the cold depths of space. I was shocked, frustrated, and sad, barely able to finish the next few pages of Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 1), flipping past the credits in annoyance, only to see she somehow finagled together a plan to survive. Shortly after, her on-going comic series was announced, the first comic created character to lead her own series (among many other firsts), and my relief and excitement almost had me bursting out into happy tears compared to my sad tears moments before. 40 issues, and 3 Annuals later, Aphra continuously finagled a new way to survive out of the most unlikeliest of scenarios, hopping from one get rich quick scheme to another, but now her adventures (at least in Volume 1) have come to an end. Continue on to read Chris and mine’s review of the entire Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13

Doctor Aphra #13

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With deftness and its trademark humor, Doctor Aphra #13 sifts through and deals with the aftermath of last month’s game-changing issue, unforgettably wrapping up the major arcs of its first year. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12

Doctor Aphra #12

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Vader crashes Chelli Aphra’s party and the muderbots make their move for freedom in another action-packed, humorous issue of Doctor Aphra! Issue #12 stands both as another high point of the series and for the comics overall. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #11

Doctor Aphra #11

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Everything that’s great about Chelli Lona Aphra and her band of deadly misfit friends is on full display in Doctor Aphra #11, providing plenty of laughs and setting up for some exciting events to come, one of which might just include a tall, masked, and brooding Sith Lord! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #11”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #10

Doctor Aphra #10

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Chelli Aphra fields offers on the ancient Rur crystal and of course everything goes to hell in a space retreat, just not for the reasons you’d expect with dozens of criminals all in the same place. Doctor Aphra #10 continues to strike gold for the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #10”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #9

Doctor Aphra #9

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Fresh off the Screaming Citadel crossover with the Star Wars series, Doctor Aphra #9 puts the titular character back on the search for more credits, setting up a black market bidding war on her newly awoken Rur crystal. As great as parts of the crossover were for Aphra, putting her back at the forefront of her own series in her own criminal corner of the galaxy is a refreshing reminder of her series’ potential in the first place, while the issue’s cliffhanger is going to have every Aphra fan praying to the Force for her and for more, as this is the series at its best! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #9”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #8 – The Screaming Citadel Part 5

Doctor Aphra #8 - The Screaming Citadel Part 5

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The Screaming Citadel crossover comes to a close in Part 5 – Doctor Aphra #8! While things don’t end as strong as they started, the finale delivers plenty of goods along its zany way, leaving the overall crossover as a memorable event and truly enjoyable experience. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #8 – The Screaming Citadel Part 5”