Tag: Luke Ross

Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #2

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– Spoiler Review –

After a successful first month of each series telling its own part of the crossover, the Dark Droids miniseries returns for an illuminating second issue, leaving me invested and on edge for what comes next. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #2”

Star Wars Comics November 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics november 2023 Solicitations

As fall settles in and winter fast approaches, the days grow darker ever quicker here in the Midwest, fitting for the penultimate month of the Dark Droids crossover and the feeling of helplessness most of these issues will hold before our heroes manage to prevail against the droid Scourge. November then could really benefit from some light and life, couldn’t it? Phase III of The High Republic begins in earnest as Marvel’s on-going from Cavan Scott kicks off, alongside more Shadows of Starlight, while letting Peach Momoko set the stage for a series of Star Wars: Visions one-shots all sounds like the perfect remedy to the darkness, no? Glimpse below to see how November 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations promise a little light amongst the dark!

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Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #1

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– Spoiler Review –

After Qi’ra’s big comic trilogy taking over Star Wars comics came to a close earlier this year, we find ourselves at the next comic crossover event, though it goes in a much different, horror-focused direction. With Dark Droids #1, writer Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross kick off the big event by introducing us to the dastardly force ready to sweep across the droids of the galaxy and those who might rise up against it, leaving many of my concerns prior to this release in the dust along the way. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #1”

Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations

At this age in my life, I don’t really expect a ton of gifts in my birthday month, instead looking forward to spending time with friends and family. While I don’t expect gifts, I always hope Star Wars comics will have some for me and October 2023 certainly does, as well as what are totally not gifts and are leaving me shaking in my Manor best robes. On the gift side, there’s some big droid showdowns in Artoo’s quest to save Threepio, The High Republic returns with what looks to be a impactful issue, Doctor Aphra and Magna Tolvan get back together….only for Magna to become a Scourge-infect gremlin?! And there’s going to be more Lando and Lobot drama that I’m sure my heart can handle anymore? The solicitations for October 2023 Star Wars comics certainly are going to keep my birthday month interesting! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations”

Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars comics’ September 2023 is going to be quite an interesting month, because if you’re not that interested in another crossover from Marvel, your only other options are adaptations of TV shows, including a newly announced one for Obi-Wan Kenobi. Dark Horse offers what is sure to be some good frights, as well as the return of Quinlan Vos to comics, so exploring their output will give you a little more variety, otherwise saddle up for Dark Droids, the unexpected reformation of D-Squad, tons of Scourged droids, more Lando and Lobot drama, and…General Grievous?! Head below to see what’s all in store for September 2023 Star Wars comics! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations”

Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations

While we got a preview already of August’s comics back at Celebration Europe 2023 in Marvel’s panel, the Star Wars comic solicitations for August 2023 offer additional details. So head below to hear all about the upcoming Dark Droids crossover, how Jango Fett’s past haunts the present, Doctor Aphra is rebounding with WHO?!, and Yoda’s latest lesson, to name a few! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations”

Star Wars Comics July 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics July 2023 Solicitations

With July 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations, fans witness the relative calm before the incoming Dark Droids crossover storm (advanced solicited below). Boba Fett deals with a death mark from Black Sun with some new friends, Aphra and Luke deal with the very strange and intriguing Starweird (and Shaak Ti has something to do with it!), Poe Dameron’s parents are protecting who from an assassination attempt (!!?), and more! Head below to see what the July 2023 solicitations have in store for Star Wars comics! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2023 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Yoda #6

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As lingering tensions erupt between the once close Padawan friends, will Yoda be able to stop things from going overboard before it’s too late? Regardless of what happens, what’s the lesson Yoda learns from the situation? Find out why the answers to those questions lead to Jody Houser’s tale being the one to beat in Yoda #6! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Yoda #6”

Canon Comic Review: Yoda #5

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With Krrsish’s growing unrest testing the current crop of initiates like never before, will Jedi Master Yoda find a way to quell the Wookiee’s roar or will he be too late? Find out in our review of Yoda #5! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Yoda #5”

Canon Comic Review: Yoda #4

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The Yoda maxiseries has different creative teams for each new arc, and Yoda #4 is the start of Jody Houser and Luke Ross’ “Students of the Force,” which sees the titular Jedi Master reach out to his old friend, Master Dooku, for help with the current batch of Jedi initiates. The intriguing dynamic between the two friends is handled excellently, while a specific group of students has an interesting tale unfolding, making for a fantastic start to the latest arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Yoda #4”