Tag: Phase I Wave III

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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While it won’t answer all the questions, The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2 is the definitive ending to Phase I, allowing Charles Soule to bookend the era he helped start with a packed and intriguing glimpse into Marchion Ro’s plans, motivations, and the mysterious creatures he’s unleashed on the Jedi, setting up in equal parts for Phase II and Phase III. This should be your final piece of reading for Phase I content and for good reason. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #15

Posted on March 2, 2022March 3, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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It’s all led to this, The High Republic #15, the grand finale to the series and its part of Phase I, where fates are written, left hanging, and an emotional core by writer Cavan Scott and stunning art by Ario Anindito and team deliver on the fast paced, yet memorable ending. Make sure to read this before checking out Eye of the Storm #2! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #15” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Mission to Disaster

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Chris

Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan, Imri, are on a mission: save their friends from the Nihil! But external circumstances threaten the fate of a whole planet. Can Vernestra save her friends? Or will she learn something more valuable in the meantime? Read my review of The High Republic: Mission to Disaster!

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Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 2

Posted on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Shima Shinya, this time with Daniel José Older, and Mizuki Sakakibara return to further expand the adventures of Lily Tora-Asi and the Jedi Temple on Banchii in The Edge of Balance Vol. 2, published by Viz Media LLC. With the temple fresh off the recent Drengir attack, it finds itself struggling to prepare for any further fights, and in the process gets caught up in the era’s bigger events, robbing some of the magic which made the first volume special, but it still remains an unique and intriguing viewpoint into the era. Continue reading “Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 2” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #13

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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As exciting as it is that we’re at the big finale for Daniel José Older’s The High Republic Adventures with issue #13, it also means it has to end, though if you’ve read anything else he’s created for the era, then you already know it’ll be more than worth it. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #13” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #5

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Emerick Caphtor and Sian Holt’s investigation into the death of Loden Greatstorm has been one stellar issue after another, full of noir and style, humor and compassion, terror even. Well, it’s all lead to this, The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #5, another fantastic issue that, as writer Daniel José Older promised on a livestream not too long ago, reveals everything and nothing in the best way possible, though what’s most important is how it all shakes out for the characters involved. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #5” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #14

Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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It’s full steam ahead for The High Republic comic, as issue #14 positions the Jedi in even more perilous situations as the extent of the Nihil’s subterfuge and planning comes starkly, frighteningly clear, though one Jedi comes into her own despite the chaos around them. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #14” →

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Midnight Horizon

Posted on February 1, 2022February 2, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The High Republic – Midnight Horizon, written by Daniel José Older, is the final novel entry in Phase 1, Wave III’s story, and it’s the best overall to date. Focusing on a plot around Corellia and potential Nihil forces, several Jedi characters from Older’s and other luminous authors’ works combine in a tale with new characters and tons of emotion, depth, and exploration of oneself, as there’s coming-of-age, love, and Jedi paths plumbed for some of the best character work of the era yet. The following review is largely spoiler free but there’s a clearly marked spoiler section as well! Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Midnight Horizon” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Midnight Horizon

Posted on February 1, 2022January 31, 2022 by Chris

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The Jedi believe that the Nihil are – again – on the run! But when weird things happen on Corellia, are the villainous marauders far behind? Read Chris’s review on Midnight Horizon!

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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #4

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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After a month-long wait, The High Republic – Trail of Shadows returns with issue #4, its penultimate entry, and it’s way more than worth the wait as the stakes have never been higher! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #4” →