Tag: Hope Dies (comic arc)

A Star Wars Serial Story: Retrospective on Kieron Gillen’s Star Wars Comic Run (#38-67)

Kieron Gillen Star Wars Comics Retrospective

– Full Spoiler Review –

How does the Rebellion go from the height of its offensive against the Empire to the lowest point of its existence? Kieron Gillen was tasked to follow up Jason Aaron’s run on the flagship Star Wars series to show us exactly that. Fresh from the destruction of the Death Star, the Alliance launches a massive offensive against the Empire, starting with Cymoon I and the Harbinger, all the way up to an assault on SCAR Squadron to rescue a captured C-3PO. A beleaguered Darth Vader tasks Queen Trios of Shu-Torun to come up with a plan to infiltrate the Alliance’s ranks and take them down from the inside…. Continue reading “A Star Wars Serial Story: Retrospective on Kieron Gillen’s Star Wars Comic Run (#38-67)”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars “Hope Dies” Arc (Issues #50-55)

Star Wars Hope Dies Arc Review

The Empire strikes first at Mako-Ta! As the Alliance seems to be at the peak of its power, Rebel leadership gathers to celebrate the completion of their fleet. Darth Vader has other plans, and he’ll make sure Queen Trios helps him carry them out. “Hope Dies” today at Mynock Manor – but does something else die, too?

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Star Wars Comics October 2018 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics October 2018 Solicitations

At first glance, October’s comics might look a little slim, but that’s only because Marvel is having one of it’s quietest months since launching. But IDW is here to pick up the slack, and with one helluva offering: a horror-anthology called Tales from Vader’s Castle. So head below to see why I about jumped out of my skin when I saw Aphra‘s latest cover, a cool connection Charles Soule is making between two of his series, and what spooks are ahead from Vader’s Castle! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2018 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #51

Star Wars #51

– Spoiler Review –

Queen Trios’ betrayal is laid bare and the Rebellion’s only hope is a smuggler flying a piece of junk, what could go wrong? Starts with Darth, ends with Vader of course. Find out how in Star Wars issue #51! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #51”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #50

Star Wars #50

– Spoiler Review –

Mynock Manor was still in its infancy when the new canon comics from Marvel began in 2015, and while I hadn’t been much of a comic book reader, I decided to start with Marvel’s new series to see how I felt about covering them on the regular. Star Wars #1 was a compelling argument, as my review said, “Marvel’s starting off their handling of the franchise on the right foot with an adventure worthy of the Star Wars name that’s entertaining through every panel, leaving you wanting more,” and now the comics have become the biggest focus of the Manor, especially with Doctor Aphra being my favorite character. The original writer, Jason Aaron left the series after 37 issues and now Kieron Gillen has picked up the torch, carrying it into a new era since its launch 3 years ago, building to issue #50 over two slow burn arcs. Star Wars #50 is a mostly exciting start to the subtly named “Hope Dies” arc, as the Rebellion learns the hard way this war with the Empire is far from won and far from over. Issue #50 also includes a bonus one-shot that uncovers the tale behind the betrayal instrumental in bringing the Rebellion back to its knees. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #50”

Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations

September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics are in and while it sure seems to be an exciting month, from Vader visiting the place of his birth, Aphra finding herself in the crosshairs of multiple old foes, to plenty of “Hope” dying for the heroes of the Rebellion as the Empire starts to strike back, it’s also a sad month for the comics. Two miniseries, the new Lando and The Last Jedi adaptation, come to an end, but the biggest blow is Poe Dameron‘s adventures coming to a close for good. Head on below for a glimpse at what’s ahead and help you mourn the loss of Poe. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations”