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Tales of the Empire Announced, Out May 4!

If I wasn’t at work, I wouldn’t have been able to pick up my jaw yet about this surprise announcement! While we were all waiting to hear more about a season two of Tales of the Jedi, Lucasfilm went ahead and did something unexpected but extremely welcomed: announcing Tales of the Empire, which releases in full on May 4, complete with the show’s first trailer! Much like the Jedi incarnation, Tales of the Empire will follow two characters over six episodes: Lady Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee! From one of the most intriguing new characters to another which fans have long been clamoring to discover the fate of, Tales of the Empire looks absolutely spellbinding. More below the cut, including the poster, but in the meantime bask in the moody trailer above! Continue reading “Tales of the Empire Announced, Out May 4!”

The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return”

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With the last two-part drop for The Bad Batch’s season three, “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return,” the final season enters its endgame, as Omega and Emerie find themselves at a crossroads where their choices will change the course of everything the show’s been dealing with so far. Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return””

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Defy the Storm

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Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton team up again for The High Republic: Defy the Storm, the final Phase III, Wave I novel, which wonderfully showcases the repercussions and lingering breaking points of the Nihil’s victory after the fall of Starlight Beacon, all while updating us on some Phase I favorites we haven’t seen yet, plus intriguing glimpses of what is yet come in the final Phase! Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Defy the Storm”

The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “The Harbinger”

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After making a jaw-dropping surprise appearance in the season’s last trailer, the time for Asajj Ventress’ big return comes in The Bad Batch’s season three “The Harbinger.” As Omega embraces the new stranger, Clone Force 99 struggles with what they know of her past, resulting in a triumphant, and emotional, return for Asajj that brings with it more questions than answers but so much promise it drowns it all out. Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “The Harbinger””

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”

Canon Novel Review: The Living Force

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It’s been 10 years since John Jackson Miller wrote a new Star Wars novel, but he hasn’t missed a beat with his return, The Living Force, a riveting romp of a book which takes full advantage of its expansive cast and the era it’s set in to explore the themes and foundations of the prequel trilogy. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The Living Force”

Comic Review: Star Wars Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1

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The next new Star Wars: Visions comic takes us back to the world of “The Duel” short, once again featuring Ronin and his droid B5-56 with a new twist yet the same amazing quality from writer and artist Takashi Okazaki! Continue reading “Comic Review: Star Wars Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1”

Canon Comic Review: Jango Fett #1

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The prequel-focused comics continues with Ethan Sacks and Luke Ross’ Jango Fett #1, a miniseries where the famed bounty hunter is on the job for a missing jewel which could mean the difference between peace and war. With old school tone and a fun, gritty script, this series is off to an all-time start! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Jango Fett #1”

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 #5 – Phase III

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Over a year since Starlight Beacon’s fall, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis has finally found her old Master, Sskeer, but will she be able to break through the monster he’s become? And can the Koboti bond twins overcome a threat in the forest and the ones inside their minds? And what surprising familiar face reappears to help? Witness artist Ario Anindito’s final contribution to the series with a script by Cavan Scott that’ll shock, awe, and bring readers tears in The High Republic #5 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5 – Phase III”