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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #1

High Republic Eye of the Storm 1 Review Mynock Manor

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Marchion Ro, the Nihil’s enigmatic leader, and his family’s past have been shrouded in mystery since his memorable introduction in Light of the Jedi, but the first peaks behind the curtain have finally arrived. In The High RepublicEye of the Storm #1, the first of a special two-part series, writer Charles Soule takes us through a journey exploring the past of Ro’s people and some new insights leading to his ascension. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #1”

Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)

Doctor Aphra Volume 1 Retrospective

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I’ll never forget watching Doctor Aphra stuffed in an airlock, me chanting alongside her, “Please, not like this!” as Darth Vader promptly jettisons her out into space, her body floating into the cold depths of space. I was shocked, frustrated, and sad, barely able to finish the next few pages of Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 1), flipping past the credits in annoyance, only to see she somehow finagled together a plan to survive. Shortly after, her on-going comic series was announced, the first comic created character to lead her own series (among many other firsts), and my relief and excitement almost had me bursting out into happy tears compared to my sad tears moments before. 40 issues, and 3 Annuals later, Aphra continuously finagled a new way to survive out of the most unlikeliest of scenarios, hopping from one get rich quick scheme to another, but now her adventures (at least in Volume 1) have come to an end. Continue on to read Chris and mine’s review of the entire Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3

Doctor Aphra Annual #3

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Doctor Aphra Annual #3 brings back fan-favorite characters Winloss and Nokk, along with Black Krrsantan, for an absolutely hilarious and fun issue, giving them an entertaining ending as the main series faces its upcoming finale (for now). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3”