Category: The High Republic

Star Wars Comics July 2024 Solicitations

Posted on April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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 – Saber for Hire #1

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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Saber-for-hire and monster hunter extraordinaire Ty Yorrick is enjoying the thrills of life behind the Stormwall, but between her impatient squire and a call for help, she’ll have to choose between credits or honor in The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #1, a fantastic start for the character’s latest miniseries. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #6- Phase III

Posted on April 12, 2024April 16, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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A familiar face from the Phase II past must prove himself to the heroes of the Phase III present, resulting in a long-awaited revelation for fans in an excellent The High Republic #6 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #6- Phase III” →

High Republic News: Tears of the Nameless and Beware the Nameless Covers Revealed

Posted on April 11, 2024April 16, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

While the comics continue their part of Phase III: Trials of the Jedi for The High Republic era, the first Wave of novels are done and Wave II is on its way starting in June with Temptation of the Force. Joining the second wave are the usual young adult and middle grade entries, Tears of the Nameless and Beware the Nameless respectively, and we finally had their covers revealed! Head below to meet some new characters and get a full look at their great covers! Continue reading “High Republic News: Tears of the Nameless and Beware the Nameless Covers Revealed” →

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Defy the Storm

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash Landing

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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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

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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

Posted on March 21, 2024April 7, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

The Acolyte Trailer Teases the Rise of Darkness with Two Episode Premiere June 4

Posted on March 19, 2024March 20, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Drink in that trailer, folks, because it’s a hearty taste of what’s to come on The Acolyte, premiering with two episodes on June 4! I know I’m still freaking out from how damn good it was! Set towards the end of the High Republic era (so around 100 years before The Phantom Menace), a series of Jedi murders brings about an investigation while a darkness sets to rise…which we get a tease of with a spinning red lightsaber in the closing minutes of the Jedi kung fu filled, eerie and tonally dark, trailer! Head below for all the latest details, from character names, interviews with showrunner/executive producer Leslye Headland, more about Vernestra Rwoh’s role in the show, to stills from the trailer, and so much more! Continue reading “The Acolyte Trailer Teases the Rise of Darkness with Two Episode Premiere June 4” →

The Acolyte Sets June 4 Premiere, Teaser Poster Released

Posted on March 18, 2024March 19, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Now THAT is how you set the tone! Ahead of The Acolyte’s first public trailer (one premiered at Celebration Europe 2023 but only grainy camera footage exists) on 3/19/2024 at 10am CST, the official site and related social media accounts revealed a grisly intriguing teaser poster, release date (June 4), and brief synopsis for the highly anticipated show. Check out the full teaser poster and the synopsis below, and return to the Manor after 3/19 for our The High Republic loving hearts reactions to the trailer! UPDATE: here’s all the details on the thrilling trailer!
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