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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2)

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After the spellbinding two-parter of Luke Skywalker and the Red Kyber Crystal, Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2) picks up the big lingering thread from the ending of the Dark Droids saga: Lando Calrissian’s trial! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #44 (Vol. 2)”

The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “The Return”

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After Omega and Crosshair’s escape, the sniper finds the hardest part is making peace with their leader, Hunter, a situation compounded by trying not to die from another large creature in The Bad Batch’s fifth season three episode, “The Return.” Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “The Return””

Book News: High Republic’s Edge of Balance Vol. 3 Cover & The Living Force’s Map, First Excerpt Revealed

Sometimes, it’s the simple things which build up excitement for a book, one usually being the cover, another being an excerpt, and lastly a special poster or something like that. With this week’s news, we get a great cover and additional details on the upcoming The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 3, while with April’s The Living Force novel…WE GET A MAP!!! Which, I get might not sound that exciting, but given how prevalent maps used to be in Star Wars novels, it’s a welcomed return! And hey, there’s a great new poster and the novel’s first excerpt too! Head below to see it all! Continue reading “Book News: High Republic’s Edge of Balance Vol. 3 Cover & The Living Force’s Map, First Excerpt Revealed”

The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “A Different Approach”

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After the tone setting three-part season opener, The Bad Batch’s next release, “A Different Approach,” simmers with Omega and Crosshair’s escape attempt as the two wrestle with how best to continue. Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Review: “A Different Approach””

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2)

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Luke Skywalker’s attempt to cleanse a red kyber crystal tests not only the Sith he faces, but himself as well…will he rise to the challenge or fall further down the crystal’s rabbit hole? Find out in Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2), where writer Charles Soule once again strikes gold with Luke’s journeys in the Force with a stellar conclusion to this storyline. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #43 (Vol. 2)”

Gaming News: Battlefront Classic Collection Arrives March 15!

When the original Battlefront I and II released in the early ‘00’s, while I was playing many video games at that time as I transitioned from grade school to high school, these Star Wars gaming classics consumed much of my time. I tried revisiting Battlefront II on PC (I played them on PlayStation back in the day), ahead of Battlefront II’s (2017) release, and it didn’t quite click like it used to, but it might’ve been more me than how the game had aged. Regardless, they have a special spot in my heart and the announcement of the Battlefront Classic Collection has me excited to try them again when they launch on March 15, with tons of extra content and the multiplayer servers open and ready for battle again. I might not have as much time as I did in 2004/5 to play these now, but if you’re on PlayStation, I’m a trusty fighter to have by your side so make sure to friend me: BrushYourTeeth. Head below for more details and a few screenshots of the updated action! Continue reading “Gaming News: Battlefront Classic Collection Arrives March 15!”

Star Wars Comics May 2024 Solicitations

May is a rather joyous around the Manor and in Star Wars fandom overall, as the always growing celebrations of May the Fourth provide much to enjoy! This year it falls on Free Comic Book Day and there are two special FCBD issues to enjoy then, while that same weekend The Phantom Menace returns to theaters to celebrate 25 years! The comics are joining in on the film’s anniversary with a special one-shot and a series of anniversary covers, plus other prequel-set stories including Maul-centric chaos, but fans of all eras will have plenty to look forward to with plenty of big The High Republic moments and the Rebellion trying to rescue Mon Mothma (?!), to name a few things. Check out what May 2024’s Star Wars Comics Solicitations to see what they all have in store!

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The Bad Batch Season Three Premiere Review: “Confined” & “Paths Unknown” & “Shadows of Tantiss”

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The Bad Batch is back for its final season in a big way, and not because it dropped three episodes for the season three premiere, “Confined,” “Paths Unknown,” & “Shadows of Tantiss,” but rather for its breathless pace returning us to the clones’ story while managing great character moments and suspense at the same time. Continue reading “The Bad Batch Season Three Premiere Review: “Confined” & “Paths Unknown” & “Shadows of Tantiss””

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3)

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Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3) offers some much appreciate clarity and a great sense of forward momentum, though it still offers up something very intriguing but doesn’t linger on the repercussions. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #43 (Vol. 3)”

High Republic News: Temptation of the Force Cover & Blurb Revealed

After artist Grant Griffin’s moody Phase III opening cover for The Eye of Darkness, he returns with a moody in whole different way cover for the second and penultimate adult novel of the Phase: June 11’s Temptation of the ForceDropping this cover, which sees Elzar Mann and Avar Kriss sharing a rather intimate look now they’ve been reunited, as well as the blurb, which only doubles down on their growing feelings, on Valentine’s Day was a wonderfully calculated move; we see what you’re doing! Head below for the full angsty cover and to hear some teases of what’s to come in June with Tessa Gratton’s Temptation of the Force! Continue reading “High Republic News: Temptation of the Force Cover & Blurb Revealed”