Tag: Lee Loughridge

Mynock Manor Suggests: Rose Tico Expanded Content

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Chris

Staying at hotels, B&Bs, and even Airbnb’s there are often concierge services available about what to see and do in the area you’re visiting, so we’ve opened the concierge desk at the Manor to offer suggestions on what to read, watch, and enjoy when wanting to find out more about your favorite Star Wars characters now that you have the free time to do so! One of the break out stars from the Sequel Trilogy is Rose Tico – mechanic, hero, and a good motivator. Ever wondered what it would look like to serve behind the scenes of the Resistance? Or have you ever wondered what courage in the face of evil and hatred looks like? Look no further, as we explore the life of Rose.

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

Posted on February 17, 2020April 19, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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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 “A Rogue’s End” Arc (Issues #37-40)

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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When the title of the latest Doctor Aphra arc was revealed as “A Rogue’s End,” most people connected the dots and realized it meant the end of the series. I was not most people and instead was in denial, until the news officially came down the line. Even with a relaunch announced, I was curious and apprehensive what would transpire in the final arc of Volume 1 of Doctor Aphra, but with an excellent creative team involved, I never should’ve worried the finale would’ve been anything less than stellar. This review will also include mentions to Empire Ascendant’s “Epilogue” story, a wonderful little coda to this final arc and the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “A Rogue’s End” Arc (Issues #37-40)” →

Canon Comic Review: Empire Ascendant #1

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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As December 2019 comes to an end, it doesn’t just signal the end of the decade or the end of the Skywalker Saga, it also brings the first phase of Marvel’s various Star Wars comics to an end, which is where Empire Ascendant #1 comes in, a coda for what came before and a slight tease of what’s to come in 2020. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Empire Ascendant #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Three years since Doctor Aphra tricked Darth Vader and found a way to live on into her own comic series, the first volume of said series comes to a close today in Doctor Aphra #40, stuck in a situation similar to how this all started, except now she has more than herself to look out for. Had there not been a relaunch coming, or even the epilogue in Empire Ascendant, this would’ve been a fitting finale for the character and also would’ve left me begging for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #39

Posted on November 27, 2019November 30, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #39 marches us ever closer to “A Rogue’s End,” as the penultimate issue of the entire series sees Aphra on the run from something far deadlier than Darth Vader…her ex, Magna Tolvan! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #39” →

Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Allegiance (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s Allegiance miniseries, Mon Cala is at the focal point once again in turning the tide of a galaxy-wide conflict, but having only 4-issues limits the story and characters in noticeable ways. Continue reading “Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Allegiance (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #38

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Doctor Aphra #38, Chelli Aphra has a reunion with her father in the most awkward of places: an Imperial torture room! From a bounty of familiar faces returning, Vader pitting the Aphra’s against one another, Vader messing with powers he doesn’t care to understand, and plenty of laughs, marching towards the end of this series has never been more enjoyable! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #38” →

Canon Comic Review: Allegiance #4 (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

Posted on October 30, 2019November 9, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Allegiance #4 brings this particular Mon Cala-themed Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker entry to a swift, somewhat surprising, but not neatly wrapped up end. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Allegiance #4 (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)” →

Canon Comic Review: Allegiance #3 (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

Posted on October 23, 2019November 9, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Allegiance #3 speeds right into what is sure to be a big, explosive finale over the waters of Mon Cala. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Allegiance #3 (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)” →