Author: Head Butler Ryan

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Wedding Spectacular

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Since 2021, Jedi Knight Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala’s growing relationship has had many tumultuous ups and downs, but despite it all here we are with The High Republic Adventures: The Wedding Spectacular, focusing on their big day! Will things go smoothly or will the usual wrinkles find their way in? Find out in our review of what might just be one of the most memorable and touching comic issues in Star Wars comics history! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – The Wedding Spectacular” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #13 – Phase III

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The series’ detour to the plight on Valo reaches an engaging conclusion in The High Republic Adventures #13 – Phase III, where some familiar faces and the power of the people give the Nihil a run for their money. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #13 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #3

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After spending two issues on Eriadu, The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #3 heads out further into the Zone to follow Jedi Investigator Emerick Caphtor and his search for ways to combat the Nameless threat, though he finds himself with a surprising (forced) companion who might just change everything. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #3” →

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #4

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As the threat of Grand Moff Adelhard grows, so too does the Imperial Remnant forces’ nefarious plans, so what’s a burgeoning New Republic to do? In The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #4, the miniseries’ finale but 4 issues remain of the entire maxiseries, we find out if a small strike force is enough to bring Adelhard’s reign to an end or if other forces have their own plans in mind. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #4” →

Skeleton Crew Season One Review: “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”

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With a mysterious stranger guiding their escape, will the kids from At Attin find their way home or more trouble? In Skeleton Crew’s third episode, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem,” keeps up the fun pace, answers some and provides more questions for its mysteries, and really lets the main cast thrive. Continue reading “Skeleton Crew Season One Review: “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”” →

Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker

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Lourna Dee has spent a majority of her time shouting her name at the galaxy, but after spending more time with Jedi like Master Keeve Trennis, could it lead to changes or will she still be her normal, backstabbing, running-away-from-everything self? Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, performed by a full cast, deals with Lourna at such a crossroads, and while it takes some time to get going, the compounded character journeys propel it into a memorable ride with compelling themes. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker” →

Marvel’s 2025 Black History Month Variant Covers Unleashed!

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After two years of having a single artist provide the Black History Month variant covers for Marvel, 2025 will see them shake things up by having four different artists celebrate the franchise’s characters. Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini, and Ernanda Souza will bring their gorgeous vision of Lando Calrissian, Mother Aniseya, Vail, and Mae & Osha to the variant cover line. Head below to check them all out now! Continue reading “Marvel’s 2025 Black History Month Variant Covers Unleashed!” →

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #3

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Alliances are strained, built, and reconsidered in Alex Segura’s windy, and as always, fast paced The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #3. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #3” →

Skeleton Crew Series Premiere Review: “This Could Be a Real Adventure” & “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier”

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Over two years since its initial announcement, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford’s Skeleton Crew has finally arrived on Disney+ with a two-episode series premiere, “This Could Be a Real Adventure” & “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier.” Enjoyable leads, an intriguing mystery, and a wistful sense of adventure, all despite some pacing issues, mark Skeleton Crew’s fulfilment of its 80’s-inspirations yet its ability to grow into its own thing at the same time. Continue reading “Skeleton Crew Series Premiere Review: “This Could Be a Real Adventure” & “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier”” →

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #2

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Grand Moff Adelhard’s dastardly plans and Doctor Aphra’s role in Luke Skywalker’s journey come to light in The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #2, the middle issue of the entire maxiseries! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #2” →