Category: Canon Comic Review

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3)

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Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3) offers some much appreciate clarity and a great sense of forward momentum, though it still offers up something very intriguing but doesn’t linger on the repercussions. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3)”

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 Comic Review: Mace Windu #1

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Marc Bernardin’s Mace Windu #1 brings us a breath of fresh prequel air to Marvel’s comics, as the eponymous Jedi Master gets roped into a race for a new form of super-fuel and the seemingly anonymous woman who’s willing to sell to whomever rescues her first. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Mace Windu #1”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40 (Vol. 2)

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After nearly four years and 40 issues, plus lots of laughter, tears, and joyous chaos along the way, Doctor Aphra‘s (Vol. 2) finale has arrived. We’ve been here before, but not at this caliber and strength of character building, so the tears come swift and often in one of the best finales for Star Wars comics in general, let alone for the character. I’m going to do my best not to cry again too much typing out this review, but hey, if I do, you won’t have to see it. Let’s begin! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40 (Vol. 2)”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #2 – Phase III

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The High Republic Adventures #2 – Phase III picks up the pieces from the bombshell opening issue, revealing how the moment came to be thanks to some intriguing flashbacks which helps make pushing the story forward even more interesting. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #2 – Phase III”

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

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Lourna Dee on the run and news of Sskeer’s potential survival pull at Jedi Master Keeve Trennis’ priorities…which will she choose?! Find out in my review of the exhilarating The High Republic #3 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3 – Phase III”

Canon Comic Review: Bounty Hunters #42

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With its 42nd issue, the Bounty Hunters series by writer Ethan Sacks makes it final bow, bringing home many threads and its long-running character work in an ending well-earned by all those involved. Come say goodbye with me in our review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Bounty Hunters #42”

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)”

A Midwest Goodbye: 2023 Star Wars Comics Year-In-Review

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I’ve lived my entire life in Wisconsin, so I know a “Midwest Goodbye” when I see one, as I’ve been stuck in them far too often (in fact, I may be writing this while stuck in one, they take that long). This year I did my best to bring one to a close over Thanksgiving, edging slowly to the front door, my feet getting frozen along the way as new conversation engagements came my way, but I still got to the door handle and, over the period of 5 minutes, managed to get it open and finally bring the process to an end. For the era between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, 2023’s Star Wars comics felt like that moment in the hallway by the door, as it’s clear we can’t spend that much more time in this era, but even if you spoke for hours at the event with everyone, suddenly 100 new topics need to be discussed despite you holding all the leftovers your fridge can handle, getting stuffy with a warm winter jacket on while the heat’s cranked up to 74, leaving one to wonder when this event will ever come to a close despite standing at the exit. The era was spiced up with a healthy side of horror by the end of the year, and a few series’ endings were announced, but it still seems like there’s no hope for the exit door opening in 2024 despite another round of goodbyes, though the promise of Prequel-focused stories is a nice change of pace for 2024. 2023 wasn’t all about an era we’ve been in for years now, though those series had some of the most memorable scenes of the year, as the High Republic brought a divisive Phase to a close and blew minds with starting the next, Dark Horse’s anthology explored favorites of all eras, Star Wars: Visions comics kicked off with an artful treat, and characters from Sana Starros to Yoda took center stage in their own series. A Midwest Goodbye only starts because one is with family and friends and, as much as every person involved wants the night to end, you don’t go quietly into the night if you didn’t enjoy your time together. So without further ado, here’s the Star Wars Comics 2023 Year-in-Review!

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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”