Author: Head Butler Ryan

Publishing News: Obi-Wan & Anakin Audiobook Released, Bad Batch Comic Miniseries & High Republic Adventures Annual Announced!

Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Sometimes, it’s just one of those days: an audiobook original for Audible gets shadow dropped by Disney Lucasfilm Press, while Dark Horse announces both a Bad Batch focused miniseries for January 2025 (via Star Wars News Net), and The High Republic Adventures Annual Phase III. Audible’s Padawan’s Pride follows a young Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the early days of their training (and I’ve already listened to some of it), Clone Force 99 rides again in Hyperspace Stories – The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents, set during the Clone Wars, and the THRA Annual bring 5 stories of light and life during the era’s third Phase. Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Publishing News: Obi-Wan & Anakin Audiobook Released, Bad Batch Comic Miniseries & High Republic Adventures Annual Announced!” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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As the Nihil blockade Eriadu, the ruling families struggle to make a choice, though it all seems to rest on the unlikely shoulders of Sevran Tarkin, a friend to the Jedi. In The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III, Tarkin family squabbles take center stage with a rather surprising result! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: Inquisitors #3

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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While the formula gets a little thin in the series’ penultimate issue, Inquisitors #3 is still a good time. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Inquisitors #3” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #50 (Vol. 2)

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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After nearly 5 years and 50 issues, Charles Soule’s Star Wars (Vol. 2) run comes to its grand finale, where perspective from the future gives context to the past, summing up a memorable series with a thoroughly entertaining and surprising tale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #50 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Beware the Nameless

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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Engaging new characters join fan favorites for an enjoyable and delightfully spooky tale in Zoraida Córdova’s The High Republic: Beware the Nameless! Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Beware the Nameless” →

Canon Comic Review: The Acolyte – Kelnacca #1

Posted on September 6, 2024September 11, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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Jedi Master Kelnacca might be a Wookiee of few growls, and in Cavan Scott and Marika Cresta’s The Acolyte: Kelnacca #1 he might not speak much either, but we do get a satisfying and emotional glimpse of what he was like as a Master. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Acolyte – Kelnacca #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Echoes of Fear #1

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Jedi Archives hold some of the deepest collection of knowledge about the galaxy, but can they hold the key to a pivotal High Republic-era mystery? The High Republic Adventures – Echoes of Fear #1 finds the always studious Reath Silas delving into the history of the Echo Stones, resulting in a mesmerizing issue regarding an ancient Sith Lord! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Echoes of Fear #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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Crash Ongwa’s personal journey due to her part in the struggles of Corellia against the Nihil, as well as how her crew is dealing with the wild card that is the newly freed Krix Kamerat, crystalizes in an often darkly funny and revealing sequel to Crash Landing, The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn” →

Star Wars Comics November 2024 Solicitations

Posted on August 23, 2024September 10, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Here in the United States, November is when we’re gearing up for a big Thanksgiving dinner with friends, family, and/or both, feasting on a big meal we’re all stuck taking leftovers home of even if we didn’t want them. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, Star Wars comics in November 2024 have a feast of their own for readers, from the exciting and epic-sized events of Marvel’s The Battle of Jakku maxiseries and a cornucopia of The High Republic Adventures comics from Dark Horse, so head below and figure out what issues you’ll be happy to take home from your local comic shop!

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Comic News Exclusive: Preview of The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB!

Posted on August 23, 2024August 26, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

I’m excited to reveal an exclusive preview of Dark Horse’s upcoming The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Volume 1 TPB, which will collect the first 5 issues! The High Republic Adventures – Phase III is the comic series’ final entry in the larger High Republic publishing initiative and this upcoming TPB release will be a great way to get caught up before we reach its 10th (and thankfully not final) issue in September. The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB will be out starting August 27, but you can get an exclusive look at its many beautiful, intense, emotional, and hilarious pages below right now! Continue reading “Comic News Exclusive: Preview of The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB!” →