Tag: Charles Soule

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #37 (Vol. 2) – Dark Droids

Posted on August 10, 2023August 13, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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First it comes for the metal…and then it comes for all the other comics: the Dark Droids crossover event kicked off last week and has begun to propagate across several other series now. Star Wars #37 (Vol. 2) charts a course for how this series will handle the crossover’s story in a more personal manner, as writer Charles Soule tears open old wounds by focusing on Lando and Lobot’s complicated friendship. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #37 (Vol. 2) – Dark Droids” →

Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #1

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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After Qi’ra’s big comic trilogy taking over Star Wars comics came to a close earlier this year, we find ourselves at the next comic crossover event, though it goes in a much different, horror-focused direction. With Dark Droids #1, writer Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross kick off the big event by introducing us to the dastardly force ready to sweep across the droids of the galaxy and those who might rise up against it, leaving many of my concerns prior to this release in the dust along the way. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #1” →

Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

At this age in my life, I don’t really expect a ton of gifts in my birthday month, instead looking forward to spending time with friends and family. While I don’t expect gifts, I always hope Star Wars comics will have some for me and October 2023 certainly does, as well as what are totally not gifts and are leaving me shaking in my Manor best robes. On the gift side, there’s some big droid showdowns in Artoo’s quest to save Threepio, The High Republic returns with what looks to be a impactful issue, Doctor Aphra and Magna Tolvan get back together….only for Magna to become a Scourge-infect gremlin?! And there’s going to be more Lando and Lobot drama that I’m sure my heart can handle anymore? The solicitations for October 2023 Star Wars comics certainly are going to keep my birthday month interesting! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations” →

High Republic Show: Burryaga Lives, The Eye of Darkness Cover Revealed

Posted on July 5, 2023July 22, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

After much hype and circumstance, the latest The High Republic Show finally arrives with the promise of revealing Burryaga’s fate. It was a foregone conclusion they wouldn’t center a big hype train on revealing his fate only for him to be dead, but it was still very reassuring when host Krystina Arielle brought the good word: Burry Lives!! We’ll find out how in Tales of Light and Life (out September 5, available at SDCC early, and ebook releasing July 25), likely via Charles Soule’s story called “All Jedi Walk Their Own Path,” which we already knew would center on Bell Zettifar’s tireless search for his friend. Beyond the good news, we got a reveal of the cover for The Eye of Darkness, George Mann’s opening novel to Phase III, as well as a promise of at least one reveal at the SDCC Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on July 21! This was a short one, a little disappointingly so, but it’s awesome to have Arielle and the Show back. Head below for The Eye of Darkness’ cover! Continue reading “High Republic Show: Burryaga Lives, The Eye of Darkness Cover Revealed” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #36 (Vol. 2)

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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After two issues of intriguing Luke Skywalker antics on his search to becoming a Jedi, Star Wars #36 (Vol. 2) takes us back to the larger Rebellion, where Leia Organa hatches a wild plan to help remind the galaxy they are here and not going away, resulting in an issue best summed up as Top Gun: Star Wars! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #36 (Vol. 2)” →

Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

Star Wars comics’ September 2023 is going to be quite an interesting month, because if you’re not that interested in another crossover from Marvel, your only other options are adaptations of TV shows, including a newly announced one for Obi-Wan Kenobi. Dark Horse offers what is sure to be some good frights, as well as the return of Quinlan Vos to comics, so exploring their output will give you a little more variety, otherwise saddle up for Dark Droids, the unexpected reformation of D-Squad, tons of Scourged droids, more Lando and Lobot drama, and…General Grievous?! Head below to see what’s all in store for September 2023 Star Wars comics! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #35 (Vol. 2)

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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As Luke Skywalker looks for answers on how to fix the borrowed lightsaber he’s been using, Star Wars #35 (Vol. 2) finds him introduced to a mysterious doctor, leading him on an unexpected journey through the Force in another of Charles Soule’s excellent issues focusing on the young Skywalker’s growth as a Jedi. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #35 (Vol. 2)” →

High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

At the Celebration Europe 2023 High Republic panel, there was tons of big reveals, like all the novel names for Phase III and the fact Vernestra Rwoh would somehow be in The Acolyte show, but one moment left a big question mark for fans: what was the mysterious yet to be announced title set for October?! Well, wait no longer, as This Week! In Star Wars revealed it’s an upcoming 4-issue comic miniseries, written by Charles Soule with art by Ibraim Roberson, titled Shadows of Starlight. It covers the year gap between Phase I and Phase III, focusing on different characters each issue, starting with the Jedi Order’s High Council, then Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, next is Bell Zettifar, and lastly, Marchion Ro! Beyond that, we got synopses for two early Phase III novels, and while they don’t reveal much, it’s something. Head below for the full cover reveal and the synopses! Continue reading “High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced” →

Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations

Posted on May 18, 2023June 8, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While we got a preview already of August’s comics back at Celebration Europe 2023 in Marvel’s panel, the Star Wars comic solicitations for August 2023 offer additional details. So head below to hear all about the upcoming Dark Droids crossover, how Jango Fett’s past haunts the present, Doctor Aphra is rebounding with WHO?!, and Yoda’s latest lesson, to name a few! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #34 (Vol. 2)

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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His current lightsaber on the fritz, Luke Skywalker sets out on a journey with R2-D2 to repair it, though his naivety leads him to meet some intriguing new characters. Find out all about his new quest in my review of Star Wars #34 (Vol. 2) now! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #34 (Vol. 2)” →