Category: Novel News

Young Jedi Adventures Premieres May 4, Books Announced {UPDATED}

Posted on February 13, 2023March 27, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

As a big fan of the initiative, it’s been awesome to see The High Republic grow beyond its publishing beginnings. I’ve had the chance to enjoy the VR related games out there and am eagerly awaiting The Acolyte’s premiere, though on May 4 (April 26 for the shorts) here’s more High Republic-era set content on its way: Young Jedi Adventures! The youngling focused animated series premieres on Disney+ for Star Wars Day alongside Star Wars Visions Volume 2, while a range of books have been announced for the newest and youngest fans to enjoy, so head below for all the details! Continue reading “Young Jedi Adventures Premieres May 4, Books Announced {UPDATED}” →

Novel News: Qi’ra Stars in Crimson Climb, Out October 10

Posted on February 6, 2023February 7, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

Qi’ra entered legendary status thanks to Emilia Clarke’s performance of the character in Solo: A Star Wars Story and fans have been clamoring for more of her and her story ever since. In 2020, she shocked fans by returning in a big comics crossover and continues to dominate the storyline as she attempts to take on the Sith ruling the galaxy, in full control of Crimson Dawn. While an excellent book has already glimpsed her life prior to the start of the film, E.K. Johnston will be looking into the period after Han Solo left Corellia, and Qi’ra’, behind in the upcoming novel Crimson Climb! ~~More details are incoming, but for now~~ The blurb is here, so check it outt, plus the full cover and some additional thoughts, below. Continue reading “Novel News: Qi’ra Stars in Crimson Climb, Out October 10” →

High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

2022 has been a pretty eventful year for The High Republic, even if it only released across 6 of the 12 months. 2022 started with the finale to Phase I that saw Starlight Beacon fallen and story left on a cliffhanger and the year ended with the beginning of Phase II, the 150 years extra blast to the past for extra context to the era’s story. The High Republic Show and the affable Krystina Arielle have been there for us through the big moments and the quiet in-betweens, feeding us many feasts of content and now they have one last holiday gift for us with this year end show! There’s a peak behind Dark Horse’s content, author discussions, and the requisite reveals, Character Encyclopedia anyone!?, but I’ve also included some other recent news, like another author roundtable and previews galore. Head below for the High Republic year end extravaganza before we return early 2023 with our The Battle of Jedha review! Continue reading “High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!” →

First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

While Phase II: Quest of the Jedi might be shorter than the opening Phase, it still has its big tentpole moments and the upcoming audiobook The Battle of Jedha, written by George Mann and performed by a full cast, is the Phase’s linchpin moment. If you’ve been reading any of the Phase II content so far, it’s clear how everything has been building to Jedha so far, and now we’re getting our first peak at how the audiobook is converging characters and storylines for the big moment. Find out the cast and listen to the first excerpt below! Continue reading “First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!” →

News: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer, Jedi Battle Scars Cover Revealed, The Mandalorian S3 Premieres March 1

Posted on December 1, 2022February 27, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While we are primarily a Star Wars blog, Lucasfilm does more than Star Wars (I’m going to start watching the Willow show soon), the mynocks would never let me not mention Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny had its first trailer today (which you can watch below the cut). Back to Star Wars, the upcoming novel Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs had its full cover revealed and a blurb with intriguing new details, along with a confirmed release date of March 7. The fun doesn’t end there, as on March 1, and overlapping with The Bad Batch’s second season, The Mandalorian’s third season premieres. Head below for the new Battle Scars details and its full cover! Continue reading “News: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer, Jedi Battle Scars Cover Revealed, The Mandalorian S3 Premieres March 1” →

NYCC ’22: Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Reveals Inquisitor Book, Sana Starros Comic, More!

Posted on October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s not all The High Republic news when it comes to convention panels and the Lucasfilm publishing one never disappoints to cover a wide range of mediums and a great list of guests. For NYCC 2022, alongside some new covers and peaks inside upcoming releases, a few intriguing announcements were made: the novel Inquisitor – Rise of the Red Blade, the comic miniseries Sana Starros, and an original Star Wars Visions manga! Getting more insight to the Inquisitors sounds like great time, more Visions will always be a joy, but the bigger announcement for me was bringing Sana into the spotlight with her very own comic miniseries, written by Justina Ireland! More details below the cut! Continue reading “NYCC ’22: Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Reveals Inquisitor Book, Sana Starros Comic, More!” →

NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!

Posted on October 9, 2022October 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

With The High Republic’s Phase II beginning just this week with the release of Path of Deceit, the opening YA novel by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland (and our reviews you can read here!), the New York Comic Con panel easily could’ve been simply covers for some of the remaining Phase II content and fans (me!) would’ve been happy. But thankfully they love to bring more than that, as while plenty of covers were revealed for upcoming Phase II releases, we learned about some new content as well, like an intriguing YA Anthology which will span all THREE Phases of the era. Learn all about the newest reveals for The High Republic below! Continue reading “NYCC ’22: New The High Republic Phase 2 Covers, Titles Announced!” →

Novel News: Jedi: Survivor Tie-in Novel, Jedi: Battle Scars Announced

Posted on August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The world around the Star Wars Jedi video game series by Respawn Entertainment is expanding ahead of the second game, Jedi: Survivor! Just announced are both an art book (out May 2, 2023) for the sequel, but also an original novel written by Sam Maggs, Jedi: Battle Scars! Taking place between the first and second game, Battle Scars will feature an original story of Cal Kestis and the Mantis crew on an adventure. It’ll release March 7, 2023, and while there hasn’t been a release date for Jedi: Survivor yet, I’d bet it’ll be out around the same time as the novel. There’s no cover (minus a temp one) and no more extra details currently, but check back at the Manor for more coverage, including an eventual review of the game too!

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High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

The latest Phase II High Republic Show has arrived, first with an excellent round-up video of Phase I, a look at all the incredible cosplay at Celebration Anaheim 2022, and then spending a lengthy time with the newest authors to the initiative as they tease what’s to come in October, while showcasing some new concept art (with a Jedi I’m already the biggest fan of) and covers of course. Continue reading “High Republic Show: More Phase II Details, New Authors Share Excitement, Cosplay Video, and More!” →

SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More

Posted on July 23, 2022October 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While Lucasfilm’s SDCC 2022 panel was light on announcements, it had a lot to say about upcoming releases and The High Republic Phase 2! On the non-THR side, authors shared tidbits on upcoming stories like The Princess and the Scoundrel, Hyperspace Stories by Dark Horse, and non-fiction content like 100 Objects. Phase 2 High Republic reveals include some new covers, new Jedi, and more hype for its October start. Head below for more! Continue reading “SDCC 2022 Publishing Panel: New Details on High Republic Phase 2, Dark Horse’s Return, And More” →