Canon Novel Review: Reign of the Empire – Edge of the Abyss

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The Reign of the Empire trilogy returns for its second entry, Edge of the Abyss, with writer Rebecca Roanhorse behind the helm. Whereas the first entry was focused on how a fascist government like the Empire can worm its way into the galaxy, and the vain but noble attempts of those to fight it, the second is more concerned with the efforts the Empire must take to maintain its slipping grasp and what it leaves in its wake. Much like the first, Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss is a political thriller, but it’s much more personal this time around and is all the more riveting and haunting for it. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Reign of the Empire – Edge of the Abyss” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #5

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What might drive someone to want silence enough they’ll kill to get it? In a haunting flashback issue with the always memorably distinctive artistic talents of Vincenzo Riccardi, The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders #5 reveals the harrowing answer and sets us up for the series finale! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #5” →

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Finale Review: “The Ninth Jedi”

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Almost a month to the day since Star Wars: Visions Present – The Ninth Jedi first premiere, I’ve finally wrapped up watching the show and have a review of the series’ finale, “The Ninth Jedi”! It’s hard to believe the end is near, but considering this was never even a true hope 5 years ago, we’re lucky to have gotten what we did. A little uneven in places and needing a bit more time, regardless the series (maybe just season, hopefully) finale of The Ninth Jedi is a stellar and intriguing way to bring it all to a close, going big but keeping its heart.
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Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “The Jedi Strike Back”

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The penultimate episode of Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi “The Jedi Strike Back” brings all the characters back together, providing the reunion Lah Kara so desperately has sought since the original short, and ups the stakes for the big finale. Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “The Jedi Strike Back”” →

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Light of the Force”

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As the various pieces move about the galaxy to get in place for final two episodes, Lah Kara takes center stage in a contemplative and small-scale episode of Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi “Light of the Force”, leaving me glad they took the time to get her right, with some room still to grow. Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Light of the Force”” →

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “The Storm of Violence”

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With the loss of Juro and Nawaam’s attack splitting those aligned against him to different corners of the galaxy, a well-placed time jump lets the full effects of these developments take shape in Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi “The Storm of Violence”. After the thrilling and emotional midway episode, the fifth episode makes the most of the time left and its exploration of the fallout respects the characters and story so far. Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “The Storm of Violence”” →

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Nawaam Attacks”

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As Kara, Juro, and their various allies prepare to strike against Nawaam, he saves them the trip and brings the fight to them. From revelations about Nawaam, heartbreak, and some thrilling action, Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi “Nawaam Attacks” delivers the series best episode since the original short 5 years ago…if not better, dare I say it. Find out how and why in my review below! Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Nawaam Attacks”” →

Star Wars Comics November 2026 Solicitations

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Look, it’s not my birthday month anymore, so…honestly, ouch, that makes it harder to swallow only THREE comics in November and only ONE of them being a new story, not an adaptation. Hence my problem with upcoming Marvel/Star Wars crossover is more about it happening now, after we have depressingly small and limited months of comic releases. At least I’ll get to visit Galaxy’s Edge in November, which should help ease the pain. Might have to get something at Dok Ondar’s to help. Or just a few extra drinks at Oga’s Cantina. Anyways, if you really need to know more about the penultimate issue of Kylo Ren’s latest comic…head below for the November 2026 Star Wars comics solicitations.

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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #4

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As the Pathfinders try to stop more death at the hands of an enigmatic sonic weapon, all signs point to the remote listening station Zirtona. The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders #4 brings us the team’s most dangerous mission yet, which provides the first answers to the mysteries of the series, though they provide even more intriguing new questions with the promise of answers in the penultimate issue! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #4” →

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Voice From the Past”

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Catastrophe strikes as Nawaam unleashes his kyber cannon, with Kara and crew rushing to help the survivors flee their devastated home. Yet when she’s trapped during her efforts to help, new truths come to light about Kara’s father, Lah Zhima, adding fascinating twists and further questions to the series’ story. And we’re just at episode three with Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi “Voice From the Past”! Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi Review: “Voice From the Past”” →