Tag: The Awakening (comic arc)

Canon Comic Retrospective: Poe Dameron Series

Posted on October 29, 2018January 17, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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If there’s anybody who can write Star Wars comics well, it is Charles Soule. The man has an incredible range of gifts: from the Master-Padawan relationship of Obi-Wan & Anakin to the tortured mind of a Sith Lord in Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith. If anyone was going to lead the charge into the New Republic era of comic books, I wouldn’t trust anybody more than I would Soule. Poe Dameron, at least at its conception, took us on the search for Lor San Tekka, the occasion shown at the beginning of The Force Awakens. Instead of showing us a straightforward search and rescue mission, the series took some mighty fun pit stops: a cult that worshiped a kaiju-bearing egg, Mr. Bones against the First Order, revisiting Cato Nemoidia, and more. I mean, a lot more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Poe Dameron Series” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron “The Awakening” Arc (Issues #26-31)

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Chris

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Take a deep breath: today, we look at the final story arc in the excellent Poe Dameron series. What was Black Squadron up to during the Battle of Starkiller Base, the Evacuation of D’Qar, and the Battle of Crait? Oh, and Porgs!

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Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #31

Posted on September 26, 2018January 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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The end isn’t near, it’s freaking here! After two years of piloting action-adventure hi-jinks, the Poe Dameron series closes with issue #31, wrapping up “The Awakening” arc in a grand, sweeping fashion befitting of the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #31” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #30

Posted on August 15, 2018October 29, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron issue #30 is the series’ penultimate issue, which Charles Soule and team spare zero punches on, ending with a cliffhanger making the month-long wait for the finale one hell of an emotional roller coaster. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #30” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #29

Posted on July 21, 2018October 29, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Poe Dameron series marches towards its grand finale with issue #29, setting the stage for a less than gleeful ending, the exact opposite way this series started two years ago. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #29” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #28

Posted on June 20, 2018October 29, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron issue #28 continues to show how “The Awakening” arc is a breath of fresh air for the series, as it starts with a surprising, but tasteful twist and ends with a cliffhanger which will keep you asking for more. And this is after learning the series will officially end in September! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #28” →

Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations

Posted on June 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics are in and while it sure seems to be an exciting month, from Vader visiting the place of his birth, Aphra finding herself in the crosshairs of multiple old foes, to plenty of “Hope” dying for the heroes of the Rebellion as the Empire starts to strike back, it’s also a sad month for the comics. Two miniseries, the new Lando and The Last Jedi adaptation, come to an end, but the biggest blow is Poe Dameron‘s adventures coming to a close for good. Head on below for a glimpse at what’s ahead and help you mourn the loss of Poe. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #27

Posted on May 23, 2018October 29, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron #27 continues unveiling Black Squadron’s various shenanigans behind-the-scenes from the main events of The Force Awakens, while giving us more delightful moments post-The Last Jedi with the Big Three (as it were) of the sequel trilogy. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #27” →

Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations

Posted on May 23, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s that time once again and the solicitations for upcoming Star Wars comics have rolled on in! August 2018 from Marvel will see a new one-shot focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story character Tobias Beckett aka Han Solo’s mentor, Poe Dameron‘s second Annual brings an exciting debut, Aphra has the toughest challenge yet with her ex meeting her current girlfriend, Vader’s Mustafar Fortress being built, and so much more. Check out the details below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #26

Posted on April 18, 2018January 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron #26 provides readers with the first glimpse post-The Last Jedi, as Poe, Rey, and Finn pass the time on the Millennium Falcon by hearing Poe’s journey through the recent sequel trilogy films, all of which means “The Awakening” is off to a splendid start that’ll have fans grinning from ear to ear. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #26” →