Tag: Kieron Gillen

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “Remastered” Arc (Issues #14-19)

Posted on May 11, 2018October 26, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra‘s “Remastered” arc was full of changes for the already excellent series, from the new writing/artist blood, distancing itself from Darth Vader a bit, changing up the power dynamic between Aphra and her murderbots, to diving into a relationship between Aphra and Tolvan, and every piece fit and gelled together, proving the series could be just as fun and exciting when it ventured off into its own little corner of the galaxy. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “Remastered” Arc (Issues #14-19)” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #47

Posted on May 2, 2018July 28, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Star Wars issue #47, Threepio must help advert disaster and the Big Three attempt to evade deadly sea creatures so that the “Mutiny at Mon Cala” can commence. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #47” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #19

Posted on April 26, 2018August 22, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #19 brings the stellar “Remastered” arc to a satisfying, hilarious end, providing everything fans love about a good Aphra story, including another reason it’s an excellent source of LGBTQ+ representation, all while cementing the series as Marvel’s best. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #19” →

Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations

Posted on April 17, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

I haven’t been covering the monthly solicitations for Marvel’s (or IDW’s) upcoming comics, but I’ve decided to start doing so because not only do I look forward to the teases they bring for upcoming stories, but it’s for your convenience of not having to go far to find them if you’re already on the Manor! Seeing as these go out three months, today’s batch of solicitations of Star Wars comics covers issues dropping in July. Head on below to see what’s in store for Doctor Aphra, Poe Dameron, Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, and more! (~~I’ll update the article when IDW’s solicitations release, which seem to be a few days after Marvel’s~~ Updated!) Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #46

Posted on April 4, 2018July 28, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Leia’s grand plan to free Mon Cala’s King from the Empire gets off to a rocky, but thoroughly entertaining start in Star Wars issue #46, though it’s a shame about the art. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #46” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18

Posted on March 28, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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The penultimate issue of the “Remastered” arc, Doctor Aphra #18, puts Aphra, her band of misfits, and Hera Syndulla in one helluva bind aboard a secret Imperial base full of monstrosities. Just another day at the office for everyone’s favorite doctor! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #45

Posted on March 21, 2018July 28, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Leia takes steps to bring her plan for spurring the “Mutiny at Mon Cala” to life while we see our heroes through the eyes of their biggest in-universe fans in another solid part of the newest Star Wars arc, issue #45. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #45” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44

Posted on March 7, 2018July 28, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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After managing to get readers, including myself, excited about the Star Wars mainline series again, Kieron Gillen and team are taking us on what looks to be another promising journey in the “Mutiny at Mon Cala” arc, which is part of a different type of crossover, starting with Star Wars issue #44. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17

Posted on February 21, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Aphra and her crew of ne’er-do-wells hatch a foolproof plan, which includes kidnapping a familiar character from a certain animated show, to break into the highest security Tarkin Initiative base around, making the latest entry in the “Remastered” arc, Doctor Aphra #17, another top-notch blast in Marvel’s best. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars “The Ashes of Jedha” Arc (Issues #38-43)

Posted on February 12, 2018July 14, 2019 by Chris

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Kieron’s Gillen’s opening arc for the flagship Star Wars title, The Ashes of Jedha (issues #38-43) is the subject of the Manor’s first in a new series of arc reviews!

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