Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #42 (Vol. 3)

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It seems it’s not just Vader, Crimson Dawn, or the Rebellion looking to take out the Empire’s Sith-ly mastermind, but also now the Schism Imperial?! And what dark plans does the Sith Lord have after his run in with the Scourge entity? Find out what it’s all about in my review of Darth Vader #42 (Vol. 3). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #42 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #5

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As the Scourge escalates its plans to consume everything, can Ajax and a small squad of droids be enough to end its reign? Or will the galaxy, organic beings included, be forever lost to its hunger? Find out in our review for the finale of the latest crossover event, Dark Droids #5! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #5”

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

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Keeve Trennis captured by Lourna Dee?! The more things change, the more they stay the same…or is this time different? The High Republic #2 – Phase III sees Keeve carving a new path, though a surprising return in the cliffhanger ending looks to upend everything. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase III”

Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2023) #1

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Another year, another set of revelations! Revelations (2023) #1 does what its predecessor did, teasing the future of Marvel’s Star Wars comics output, but unlike last year’s entry, it offers little stories introducing us to new and intriguing characters or series to come in 2024. Does it manage to do a better job than last year’s with the new format? Find out in our review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2023) #1”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) finds the Sith Lord at the Scourge’s whims…or is he? What does the Dark Lord of the Sith have in mind playing with powers maybe beyond his control? Find out in my review of this series’ Dark Droids storyline finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids”

Canon Comic Review: Bounty Hunters #41 – Dark Droids

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Bounty Hunters #41 is the series’ penultimate issue, wrapping up several threads and its Dark Droids storyline at the same time, while setting the stage for its big finale in January. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Bounty Hunters #41 – Dark Droids”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #41 (Vol. 2) – Dark Droids

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Surrounded by the Scourge and deep in its territory, will Lando and crew be able to finally save Lando, or will their efforts be to late? By keeping the focus on its main thread of Lando and Lobot, Star Wars #41 (Vol. 2) is a satisfying ending to its portion of the Dark Droids storyline. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #41 (Vol. 2) – Dark Droids”

Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids – D-Squad #4

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Artoo’s efforts to save his friend, Threepio, come to one part of an ending in Dark Droids: D-Squad #4, marking it truly as a companion piece to the main miniseries, which ends up shortchanging its characters/story. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids – D-Squad #4”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase III

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As Phase III of the High Republic era begins, Daniel José Older returns for more The High Republic Adventures, bringing back Phase I fan favorites and picking up their stories one year after the fall of Starlight Beacon. With The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase III, Older whips up something anyone with a pulse should be cautious reading, as my heart and soul are still aching after finishing the tumultuous, funny, and mind-blowing issue. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase III”

Novel Review: From a Certain Point of View – Return of the Jedi

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The finale 6 years in the making, From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi closes out one daring, fun, and always exciting initiative to celebrate the 40th anniversary for each original trilogy film. Considering it would be at least 16 years before we’d ever see one again (yes, The Phantom Menace’s 40th is closer than I imagined), if they do one then, this is the end for the foreseeable future, and at least it went out on a high note. Despite 40 different authors across 40 different stories, an overarching theme, consistent quality of tales, mini-trilogy finales amongst the stories, and surprising choices lead to a finale which takes readers back to 1983 in the best way possible. Continue reading “Novel Review: From a Certain Point of View – Return of the Jedi”