Tag: Daniel José Older

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

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The Republic and Jedi joint task force’s assault on a Nihil prison ship doesn’t go as planned, leaving them in crisis mode to salvage the operation. Will Zeen Mrala finally get to say her peace to Lula Talisola? Find out in our review of the exciting yet emotional The High Republic Adventures #5 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #5 – Phase III”

Star Wars Comics July 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics July 2024 Solicitations

The 2024 July Star Wars comic solicitations are here and, well, one wouldn’t be wrong for being even more interested in the advanced solicits for August that Dark Horse included! But July 2024 isn’t a slouch when it comes to what it’ll have to offer, as the deadly Inquisitorious take center stage in the launch of their new miniseries, Inquisitors, the final Darth Maul: Black, White & Red looks to give the series a memorable finale, Luke Skywalker will be hanging out with one of his mother’s doppelgangers (?!), Ty Yorrick while have to face her past, and so much more! As for the August reveals, The High Republic fans will want to take extra note of what’s to come! So head below and check out the July 2024 Star Wars comic solicitations!

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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash Landing

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Picking up a thread from The High Republic Adventures #3 – Phase III, the series takes a detour to focus on Alys “Crash” Ongwa and her team’s investigation into the Nihil culprit behind the attack on Corellia. The High Republic Adventures – Crash Landing is a funny yet emotionally deep issue with a few surprises which push the larger story forward and easily leave readers begging for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash Landing”

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 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”

Book News: High Republic’s Edge of Balance Vol. 3 Cover & The Living Force’s Map, First Excerpt Revealed

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Sometimes, it’s the simple things which build up excitement for a book, one usually being the cover, another being an excerpt, and lastly a special poster or something like that. With this week’s news, we get a great cover and additional details on the upcoming The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 3, while with April’s The Living Force novel…WE GET A MAP!!! Which, I get might not sound that exciting, but given how prevalent maps used to be in Star Wars novels, it’s a welcomed return! And hey, there’s a great new poster and the novel’s first excerpt too! Head below to see it all! Continue reading “Book News: High Republic’s Edge of Balance Vol. 3 Cover & The Living Force’s Map, First Excerpt Revealed”

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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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #3 – Phase III

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Lula Talisola’s friends rally around her as she works to remember who she is, but will she like the answer? The High Republic Adventures #3 – Phase III does wonders again with her return and moving the story forward, all with some brilliant usage of the comic medium thanks to the synchronized art teams. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #3 – Phase III”

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Escape From Valo

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Combining the strengths of both Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong into one novel is almost too much to handle in the best way possible, so it means The High Republic: Escape from Valo, the era’s latest Phase III novel entry, is brimming with complex and engaging characters (new and old), a whip-smart pace, meaningful representation, and a great mixture of hope and darkness. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Escape From Valo”

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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