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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2)

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After the spellbinding two-parter of Luke Skywalker and the Red Kyber Crystal, Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2) picks up the big lingering thread from the ending of the Dark Droids saga: Lando Calrissian’s trial! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2)”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2)

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Luke Skywalker’s attempt to cleanse a red kyber crystal tests not only the Sith he faces, but himself as well…will he rise to the challenge or fall further down the crystal’s rabbit hole? Find out in Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2), where writer Charles Soule once again strikes gold with Luke’s journeys in the Force with a stellar conclusion to this storyline. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2)”

Star Wars Comics May 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics May 2024 Solicitations

May is a rather joyous around the Manor and in Star Wars fandom overall, as the always growing celebrations of May the Fourth provide much to enjoy! This year it falls on Free Comic Book Day and there are two special FCBD issues to enjoy then, while that same weekend The Phantom Menace returns to theaters to celebrate 25 years! The comics are joining in on the film’s anniversary with a special one-shot and a series of anniversary covers, plus other prequel-set stories including Maul-centric chaos, but fans of all eras will have plenty to look forward to with plenty of big The High Republic moments and the Rebellion trying to rescue Mon Mothma (?!), to name a few things. Check out what May 2024’s Star Wars Comics Solicitations to see what they all have in store!

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Star Wars Comics April 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics April 2024 Solicitations

April’s 2024 Star Wars comics have some potentially memorable moments for readers, be it Mace Windu facing down a squadron of ships with only his lightsaber and the Force, Darth Maul returns to comics for a horror-filled opening issue, while the High Republic era features Ty Yorrick’s particular brand of mercenary fun and what seems to be a haunting look back in time. Forget about the April showers, we have some great April Star Wars comics in 2024 to get you ready for instead with these solicitations below!

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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #42 (Vol. 2)

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With Dark Droids over and the Trial of Lando Calrissian coming soon, Star Wars #42 (Vol. 2) takes us on an exhilarating detour as Luke Skywalker returns to a new friend in hopes of healing a red kyber crystal. But will he get more than he bargained for? Find out in my review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #42 (Vol. 2)”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #4

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For its final issue, Charles Soule’s The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight changes perspective and focuses on the Nihil, exploring its enigmatic leader and those around him as they adjust to the new normal of winning and all the responsibilities and change of plans that come with such a role. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #4”

Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #5

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As the Scourge escalates its plans to consume everything, can Ajax and a small squad of droids be enough to end its reign? Or will the galaxy, organic beings included, be forever lost to its hunger? Find out in our review for the finale of the latest crossover event, Dark Droids #5! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #5”

Star Wars Comics March 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics March 2024 Solicitations

Forgetting the ides of March, how about beware Star Wars’ comics goodness like Jango Fett’s twin blasters, a group of cyborg warriors, a bore worm, the return of a familiar scaly face, and, the worst of all, a courtroom?! 2024 just got a big preview in Revelations (2023) #1 and many of those threads are coming to life in March’s Star Wars comics solicitations, so make sure to check them out below! Update: A few advanced solicitations for April have arrived and big High Republic secrets have been revealed!

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Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2023) #1

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Another year, another set of revelations! Revelations (2023) #1 does what its predecessor did, teasing the future of Marvel’s Star Wars comics output, but unlike last year’s entry, it offers little stories introducing us to new and intriguing characters or series to come in 2024. Does it manage to do a better job than last year’s with the new format? Find out in our review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2023) #1”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #3

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After checking in with Yoda’s plans to figure out the Nameless, Elzar Mann & Avar Kriss’ star-crossed feelings, The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight #3 picks up with Bell Zettifar and his own struggles following the events of Starlight’s fall. Giving us a glimpse at the ways this era of the Jedi Order differs from the prequels and sets the stage for the character’s Phase III mindset, it’s another fantastic issue and makes one anxious for its final, Marchion Ro-focused one. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #3”