Tag: Phil Noto

Marvel’s The High Republic Comic Series Previewed

Marvel's The High Republic Preview

With the novels getting much of the spotlight in the build-up to the January 2021 release of The High Republic publishing initiative, it’s about time the comics shared in the hype! The official site’s blog hosted a preview of the first issue of Marvel’s The High Republic on-going comic, written by Cavan Scott, pencils by Ario Anindito, inks by Mark Morales, and a cover from Phil Noto. In it, we’re introduced to Keeve Trennis, her Master Sskeer, and a funny connection from a comic released in 2015. Comics have become a giant part of my fandom and this small tease is enough to take my excitement for the High Republic initiative to a whole new level. Head below for some more thoughts and a look at the preview! (Update: THR has begun and our reviews are rolling in!) Continue reading “Marvel’s The High Republic Comic Series Previewed”

Canon Novel Review: Poe Dameron – Free Fall

Poe Dameron Free Fall Mynock Manor Review

Minor Spoiler Review –

Poe Dameron: Free Fall is a young adult novel written by Alex Segura, exploring the character’s newly revealed spice running backstory. With an enjoyable, action-packed pace and great characterizations, especially for a younger Poe and Zorii Bliss, Free Fall hits a few heights, but it can’t escape feeling like it’s crossing items off a list for this new backstory. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Poe Dameron – Free Fall”

Canon Young Adult Novel Review by Chris: Poe Dameron – Free Fall

Poe Dameron Free Fall Chris Review

Spoiler Review

Long before he was a General in the Resistance, Poe Dameron was just…a teenager with attitude! Poe Dameron: Free Fall recounts Poe’s tumultuous teen years as he conflicts with authority and tries to carve out his own destiny…

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Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content

Mynock Manor Suggests Captain Phasma Expanded Content 1

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! Every once in a while, a character appears in a Star Wars film, full of intrigue and promise of future stories, deep lore, and expansive adventures. One such character was Captain Phasma, first introduced in the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens. With chrome armor and a long cape, Phasma gained the attention and excitement of fans across the galaxy. Unfortunately, she had only a scant few minutes of screen time in both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi before being bested by Finn. Eager to learn more about the “Chrome Dome”? Read on! Continue reading “Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content”

A Star Wars Short Story: Retrospective on Greg Pak and Phil Noto’s Star Wars Comics Run (Issues #68-75)

Greg Pak and Phil Noto Star Wars Comics Retrospective

– Full Spoiler Review –

The flagship Star Wars title comes to its end as “Rebels and Rogues” race across the galaxy in a last ditch effort to find a base, disrupt the Empire, and save some rebel lives!

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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #75

Star Wars #75

– Spoiler Review –

Since 2015, the Star Wars series has been a constant for Marvel comics, exploring the three year time span between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back with different writers and plenty of different artist teams. With Star Wars #75, the series can’t avoid TESB anymore, bringing the series (for now) to an end, and what an epic, fun, and endearing end it is. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #75”

Canon Comic Maxiseries Review: Age of Star Wars

Age of Star Wars Maxiseries Review

Focusing on Heroes and Villains from all three current eras, with different writers and artists for each Age, the Age of Star Wars maxiseries was an ambitious and interesting project from the start. While it didn’t always live up to expectations, it brought deep explorations of fan favorites and little glimpses into unseen moments Continue reading “Canon Comic Maxiseries Review: Age of Star Wars”

Canon Middle Grade Novel Review: Spark of the Resistance

Journey to Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker Spark of the Resistance

Spoiler Review –

Spark of the Resistance is a middle grade novel released as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise Skywalker program, which follows Rey, Rose, and Poe on a mission to help those in need as they try to rebuild the Resistance after the events of The Last Jedi. Written by Justina Ireland, the reading level is easy to look past thanks to complex, intriguing character portrayals, the depth of history involved in the new world, and the absolute fun of the adventure with sequel trilogy leads. Continue reading “Canon Middle Grade Novel Review: Spark of the Resistance”