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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #4

Star Wars Annual 4

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Sana Starros is up to her usual schemes, but it puts her in the path of Darth Vader and throws Luke Skywalker into the path of…podracing!? Like some of the good Annuals before it, Star Wars Annual #4 manages to provide a blast of a short story. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #4”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #3

Star Wars Annual #3

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Another year of the Star Wars comic, another Annual issue to go along with it. Star Wars Annual #3 finds Leia and Han trapped on a snowy planet, searching for Rebel bases, when his smuggling past catches up to him. Written by Jason Latour and art by Michael Walsh, this new creative team spins a delectable Han and Leia yarn straddling the limits of their will-they-won’t-they relationship with aplomb. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #3”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #2

Star Wars Annual #2

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Annual’s are kind of like a box of chocolates, which we all understand means we don’t know what we’ll get when we open them. Star Wars Annual #2 therefore is like pulling your favorite candy out of said box, as it’s truly a pleasant surprise thanks to the introduction of a great new character, a much appreciated look at those who are stuck in the middle of the Rebellion and Empire’s fight, and a true deep-dive into Leia’s mindset post-the-destruction-of-Alderaan. Annual #2 is written by Kelly Thompson, art by Emilio Laiso, and colors by Rachelle Rosenberg, who all do an exceptional job bringing their own unique touches to the Star Wars universe.  Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #2”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #1

Star Wars Annual #1

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The Star Wars on-going series gets its first Annual issue, which breaks off from the current on-going story (we’re in the middle of the crossover event Vader Down as of this writing) and instead focuses on a rebel spy, Eneb Ray, who’s been undercover in the Imperial government for years. When a chance at killing the Emperor appears, will Eneb risk everything he and other Rebellion spies on Coruscant have worked for all these years? Strong writing and a few twists keep the tale exciting, but with a well-wrapped up story, it doesn’t really leave one wanting more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #1”