Tag: Rebecca Roanhorse

Canon Novel Review: The Clone Wars – Stories of Light and Dark

Posted on August 24, 2020March 16, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The Clone Wars might have ended this May, in a truly spectacular way, but plenty of fans will and are just interacting with the content for the first time. With the anthology The Clone Wars – Stories of Light and Dark, fans new and old gain a new perspective on some of the show’s most popular and memorable episodes, alongside some great new art in the style of the show. For first timers, or younger audiences not yet ready for watching the show, Stories of Light and Dark is an excellent way to familiarize them with the series, while longtime fans will enjoy the new way to experience the show. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The Clone Wars – Stories of Light and Dark” →

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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The Clone Wars Anthology Novel Gets New Title, Cover, and Original Story

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

Revealed at NYCC 2019, The Clone Wars Anthology middle-grade novel has since gotten an updated cover, new titling, and an awesome artist reveal! Now titled The Clone Wars – Stories of Light and Dark, and still set for August 25 release, 10 of the 11 included stories will feature retellings of classic TCW episodes and arcs, while 1 features a brand-new tale about the Nightsisters! More details below. Continue reading “The Clone Wars Anthology Novel Gets New Title, Cover, and Original Story” →

Canon Novel Review: Resistance Reborn

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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As part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Resistance Reborn, written by Rebecca Roanhorse, picks up with the tattered remnants of the Resistance after the events of The Last Jedi and begins to show how they deal with their loses and rebuild to fight another day. While it might be too short for its own good, Resistance Reborn is an excellent novel, combining years of canon together into a taut, interwoven joyride, introducing great new characters and seeing the return of several fan favorites, while making it rather easy for even new readers to enjoy. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Resistance Reborn” →

NYCC 2019: Marvel Goes Post-TESB with Relaunches, More Doctor Aphra Promised, New Thrawn Trilogy Incoming, and More!

Posted on October 7, 2019April 26, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at NYCC 2019 was ripe with announcements, reveals, and intriguing hints of what’s to come. Marvel’s Star Wars comics head post-The Empire Strikes Back, the next Alphabet Squadron novel gets a release date, The Clone Wars gets an anthology book, some very scant details about Project Luminous, and much more so head below to learn what all happened! Continue reading “NYCC 2019: Marvel Goes Post-TESB with Relaunches, More Doctor Aphra Promised, New Thrawn Trilogy Incoming, and More!” →

Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Unveiled on May the 4th!

Posted on May 6, 2019November 11, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

Celebrating 2019’s Star Wars Day in style, Lucasfilm announced the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker publishing program, teased a few weeks ago at Celebration Chicago 2019! A lot of the canon novel/comic material covers stories set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, with Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Leia, and Chewie central to the tales as they attempt to rebuild the Resistance. Check out the details to some of the major releases coming later this year below! Continue reading “Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Unveiled on May the 4th!” →