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With its 42nd issue, the Bounty Hunters series by writer Ethan Sacks makes it final bow, bringing home many threads and its long-running character work in an ending well-earned by all those involved. Come say goodbye with me in our review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Bounty Hunters #42”
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With Dark Droids over and the Trial of Lando Calrissian coming soon, Star Wars #42 (Vol. 2) takes us on an exhilarating detour as Luke Skywalker returns to a new friend in hopes of healing a red kyber crystal. But will he get more than he bargained for? Find out in my review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #42 (Vol. 2)”
After the way things ended in The Mandalorian season three, a disappointingly easy and far too quick conclusion to the series’ story so far, Jan Favreau and the story get to fail upwards in the first new Star Wars film to go into production, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Is it the start of a series of films? Is it bringing Din Djarin and Grogu’s story to an end? Or just picking it up until Dave Filoni’s film wraps up all the Mando-verse shows story? Will Pedro Pascal be more than the voice of Din for the film at least? Why couldn’t it just be another, shorter season of the show instead? And…is that really the title? Hopefully we’ll learn more soon since it’s set to be in production later this year. Also stealthily announced was a second season of Ahsoka, which was all but certain given how it all ended, but never confirmed until now. The Mandalorian & Grogu joins the upcoming slate of films which includes Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey/New Jedi Order (my most anticipated!), James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi, and the aforementioned Dave Filoni one.
Check back to the Manor as we learn more!
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I’ve lived my entire life in Wisconsin, so I know a “Midwest Goodbye” when I see one, as I’ve been stuck in them far too often (in fact, I may be writing this while stuck in one, they take that long). This year I did my best to bring one to a close over Thanksgiving, edging slowly to the front door, my feet getting frozen along the way as new conversation engagements came my way, but I still got to the door handle and, over the period of 5 minutes, managed to get it open and finally bring the process to an end. For the era between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, 2023’s Star Wars comics felt like that moment in the hallway by the door, as it’s clear we can’t spend that much more time in this era, but even if you spoke for hours at the event with everyone, suddenly 100 new topics need to be discussed despite you holding all the leftovers your fridge can handle, getting stuffy with a warm winter jacket on while the heat’s cranked up to 74, leaving one to wonder when this event will ever come to a close despite standing at the exit. The era was spiced up with a healthy side of horror by the end of the year, and a few series’ endings were announced, but it still seems like there’s no hope for the exit door opening in 2024 despite another round of goodbyes, though the promise of Prequel-focused stories is a nice change of pace for 2024. 2023 wasn’t all about an era we’ve been in for years now, though those series had some of the most memorable scenes of the year, as the High Republic brought a divisive Phase to a close and blew minds with starting the next, Dark Horse’s anthology explored favorites of all eras, Star Wars: Visions comics kicked off with an artful treat, and characters from Sana Starros to Yoda took center stage in their own series. A Midwest Goodbye only starts because one is with family and friends and, as much as every person involved wants the night to end, you don’t go quietly into the night if you didn’t enjoy your time together. So without further ado, here’s the Star Wars Comics 2023 Year-in-Review!
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For its final issue, Charles Soule’s The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight changes perspective and focuses on the Nihil, exploring its enigmatic leader and those around him as they adjust to the new normal of winning and all the responsibilities and change of plans that come with such a role. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #4”
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It seems it’s not just Vader, Crimson Dawn, or the Rebellion looking to take out the Empire’s Sith-ly mastermind, but also now the Schism Imperial?! And what dark plans does the Sith Lord have after his run in with the Scourge entity? Find out what it’s all about in my review of Darth Vader #42 (Vol. 3). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #42 (Vol. 3)”
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As the Scourge escalates its plans to consume everything, can Ajax and a small squad of droids be enough to end its reign? Or will the galaxy, organic beings included, be forever lost to its hunger? Find out in our review for the finale of the latest crossover event, Dark Droids #5! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids #5”
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I don’t like I have to type this, but Doctor Aphra #39 (Vol. 2) is the penultimate issue of Alyssa Wong’s run of the series, but what I do like to type is, that much like all the issues before it, it has all the style, character moments, and tear-inducing greatness one should come to expect as it wraps up its Dark Droids storyline and gets us ready for the finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #39 (Vol. 2) – Dark Droids”
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Keeve Trennis captured by Lourna Dee?! The more things change, the more they stay the same…or is this time different? The High Republic #2 – Phase III sees Keeve carving a new path, though a surprising return in the cliffhanger ending looks to upend everything. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase III”
Forgetting the ides of March, how about beware Star Wars’ comics goodness like Jango Fett’s twin blasters, a group of cyborg warriors, a bore worm, the return of a familiar scaly face, and, the worst of all, a courtroom?! 2024 just got a big preview in Revelations (2023) #1 and many of those threads are coming to life in March’s Star Wars comics solicitations, so make sure to check them out below! Update: A few advanced solicitations for April have arrived and big High Republic secrets have been revealed!
Continue reading “Star Wars Comics March 2024 Solicitations”
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