Tag: Phase I Wave II

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #1

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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The latest entry in the High Republic era, one of my most anticipated, is unlike anything before it, a creepy, dread-drenched noir mystery miniseries, Trail of Shadows. Written by Daniel José Older, with an art team of David Wachter, Giada Marchisio, and Joe Sabino, Trail of Shadows #1 is phenomenal, unforgettable opening issue which will worm its way into your brain, as a Jedi investigator digs into the death of *SPOILER* at end of The Rising Storm and a private eye finds herself on a dangerous investigation of her own. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #9

Posted on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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When you have an issue as fun and refreshing as the previous The High Republic Adventures, it makes the wait for the next one so agonizing, especially as you know it’ll be worth it. The creative team of Daniel José Older, Toni Bruno, Rebecca Nalty, and Johanna Nattalie certainly delivered for The High Republic Adventures #9, bringing us the first appearance of Maz Kanata to the era and a cute yet tantalizing glimpse into Qort’s past! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #9” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Monster of Temple Peak #2

Posted on September 16, 2021November 17, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Ty Yorrick provides some actual monster hunting in The High Republic Adventures — The Monster of Temple Peak #2, though what she finds forces her to forge connections and confront the past she’s so eager to hide from, as the mystery in the present and the past only deepens. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Monster of Temple Peak #2” →

Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 1

Posted on September 7, 2021February 22, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Edge of Balance, published by Viz Media LLC, is The High Republic’s first foray into manga. With a story by Shima Shinya and Justina Ireland, and art by Mizuki Sakakibara, The Edge of Balance Vol. 1 stars Lily Tora-Asi, a Jedi Knight helping relocate citizens affected by the Great Hyperspace Disaster to the remote planet of Banchii, and while she still works on her path as a Jedi, a menace tests Lily and friends like never before. Continue reading “Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 1” →

Canon Audiobook Review by Chris: The High Republic: Tempest Runner

Posted on September 2, 2021September 5, 2021 by Chris

After the events of the Republic Fair, and the discovery of the Gravity’s Heart, Lourna Dee is the Republic’s number one target. When things go south for Lourna, she is pushed further than ever – in directions she couldn’t even imagine! Read my review of The High Republic: Tempest Runner now!

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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #8

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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After a delightful and intense side story where characters Qort and Farzala took center stage, The High Republic Adventures #8 brings the entire Padawan family together again, adding new friends and new conflicts, as the series goes back to its beginning conflict to forge ahead. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #8” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9

Posted on September 1, 2021September 2, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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It’s hard to ignore the cover for this issue of The High Republic, as it depicts Jedi Knight Keeve Trennis, who helped end the Drengir blight, in the outfit of the Nihil, but nothing is ever as it seems…head below for our review of the excellent start to the latest arc, “The Shadow of the Nihil!” Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9” →

Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Runner

Posted on August 30, 2021January 30, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The High Republic: Tempest Runner, an audiobook original written by Cavan Scott and presented by a full cast, centers on Nihil leader Lourna Dee, peeling back her mask and exploring her past, present, and future. Despite some nitpicks with its production, it’s engagingly written and expertly paced, while the cast delivers some compelling and nuanced performances to make for another entertaining audiobook original. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Runner” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #7

Posted on August 18, 2021August 20, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Farzala, Qort, and the crew of the Vessel come together to right a grievous wrong that could spell doom for the Jedi/Hutt alliance in the fight against the Drengir in The High Republic Adventures #7, another great issue that keeps its focus on Farzala and gives him a chance to really come into his own. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #7” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Monster of Temple Peak #1

Posted on August 11, 2021November 17, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Saber-for-hire monster hunter and ex-Jedi Ty Yorrick takes a starring role in Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott’s IDW miniseries, The High Republic Adventures – The Monster of Temple Peak, which serves as a prequel to the character’s appearance in The Rising Storm that fills in a fateful mission she takes prior to Valo, while also digging into her mysterious past with the Jedi. It’s an excellent and intriguing start to the 4-part series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Monster of Temple Peak #1” →