Tag: George Mann

First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

While Phase II: Quest of the Jedi might be shorter than the opening Phase, it still has its big tentpole moments and the upcoming audiobook The Battle of Jedha, written by George Mann and performed by a full cast, is the Phase’s linchpin moment. If you’ve been reading any of the Phase II content so far, it’s clear how everything has been building to Jedha so far, and now we’re getting our first peak at how the audiobook is converging characters and storylines for the big moment. Find out the cast and listen to the first excerpt below! Continue reading “First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!” →

Star Wars Comics February 2023 Solicitations

Posted on November 12, 2022December 23, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Since I never celebrated Valentine’s Day outside of like grade school when we all had to, February hasn’t usually had anything big for me to concern myself with, but since it’s my wife’s birthday month, there’s always plenty to do now and love…just like all these Star Wars comics in February 2023’s solicitations! February signals the start of Sana Starros’ long overdue and much anticipated solo series, Qi’ra’s next big move plays out in Hidden Empire, the Battle of Jedha comes to High Republic comics, we’ll get to see Yoda and Dooku working together, Doctor Aphra makes her latest attempt to free herself of the Spark Eternal, and so much more! It’s a really packed month so I better get gifts for the wife early before I get caught up in all of these! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics February 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

With The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City, which sees Jedi and the Pathfinders working to uncover the truth of what happened to one of their own after they receive a distress call, George Mann delivers an exciting, thrilling, and surprisingly layered story that’s both superbly paced and character-centric. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City

Posted on November 1, 2022November 7, 2022 by Chris

When the remains of a Pathfinder droid are found with a garbled distress mission, two Jedi and a Pathfinder crew set out to save them. But the monsters of that planet’s myths may not be simply myths… Read my review of The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City!

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Star Wars Comics January 2023 Solicitations

Posted on October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Normally January is a time to hibernate here in the USA Midwest, as winter has come and the worst of it is nipping at our heels as we scurry from heated car to heated home or workplace, but it seems Star Wars comics aren’t going to take a rest! The January 2023 Star Wars comics solicitations promise a packed month, from some High Republic Phase II goodies, all-out Tagge war, Yoda failing, and more. Head below for all the January 2023 solicitations! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics January 2023 Solicitations” →

NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!

Posted on October 9, 2022October 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

With The High Republic’s Phase II beginning just this week with the release of Path of Deceit, the opening YA novel by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland (and our reviews you can read here!), the New York Comic Con panel easily could’ve been simply covers for some of the remaining Phase II content and fans (me!) would’ve been happy. But thankfully they love to bring more than that, as while plenty of covers were revealed for upcoming Phase II releases, we learned about some new content as well, like an intriguing YA Anthology which will span all THREE Phases of the era. Learn all about the newest reveals for The High Republic below! Continue reading “NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!” →

Star Wars Comics December 2022 Solicitations

Posted on September 15, 2022December 23, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

You’ll be jolly after checking out December 2022’s Star Wars comics solicitations, as it’s full of High Republic treats, Hidden Empire sweets, and lumps of coal for Doctor Aphra, but we all saw that coming. See all the holiday presents Star Wars comics has in store with the December solicitations below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics December 2022 Solicitations” →

High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The latest Phase II High Republic Show has arrived, first with an excellent round-up video of Phase I, a look at all the incredible cosplay at Celebration Anaheim 2022, and then spending a lengthy time with the newest authors to the initiative as they tease what’s to come in October, while showcasing some new concept art (with a Jedi I’m already the biggest fan of) and covers of course. Continue reading “High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!” →

SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More

Posted on July 23, 2022October 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While Lucasfilm’s SDCC 2022 panel was light on announcements, it had a lot to say about upcoming releases and The High Republic Phase 2! On the non-THR side, authors shared tidbits on upcoming stories like The Princess and the Scoundrel, Hyperspace Stories by Dark Horse, and non-fiction content like 100 Objects. Phase 2 High Republic reveals include some new covers, new Jedi, and more hype for its October start. Head below for more! Continue reading “SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More” →

The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)

Posted on May 27, 2022October 5, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Out of all the panels they live-streamed on Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, thankfully it included the nearly hour-long The High Republic panel, which saw the luminous authors, Michael Siglain, Kristina Arielle, and more on the stage together for the first time in a long time, peeling back all the layers on October’s Phase 2 start. There’s tons of new concept art, covers, and title reveals, as well as unique little details on just how much more Wild West 150 years prior to Phase 1’s start the galaxy really is. Strap in for all the covers and particulars below, ~~while you can watch the panel in the video above from the 2:24:17 mark (which is where it should start if you hit play, you’re welcome!), until the 3:40:42 mark~~ now the panel has it’s own video upload! UPDATED to include the reveal of Young Jedi Adventures and the panel specific video Lucasfilm uploaded to YouTube. And don’t forget to visit our High Republic page for all the latest and greatest, like reviews for Phase II as the content begins to arrive! UPDATE: Our Path of Deceit reviews are in! PHASE II has begun!! Continue reading “The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)” →