Category: The High Republic

Star Wars Comics December 2024 Solicitations

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Fans might be hunkering down for the winter, ready to enjoy some warm drinks and visits with family, but Marvel and Dark Horse have a packed and exciting December 2024 set for Star Wars comics! On the Marvel side, besides some Ewok fun, it’s all about the big Battle of Jakku maxiseries, which sees it wrap up its second arc and kick start it’s final one during the month, while Dark Horse’s High Republic-focused series not only have Eraidu’s growing tensions and the search for the fabled Rod of Ages, but the BIG WEDDING SPECTACULAR between Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala! Take it easy with family and prepare for the big adventures ahead in December 2024’s Star Wars comics solicitations below!

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

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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

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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 Novel Review: The High Republic – Beware the Nameless

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!” →

Comic News: Dark Horse Announces The High Republic Adventures Wedding Spectacular for December!

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History is sort of repeating itself, because after publishing a Legends comic about Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade’s wedding over 20 years ago, Dark Horse is bringing us another wedding special: The High Republic Adventures – Phase III: The Wedding Spectacular One Shot, this time focusing on the wedding of former Jedi Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala! The covers for this one are absolutely gorgeous, so head below to check them all out and return to the Manor on December 18 for our review of what will sure be nuptials to remember! Continue reading “Comic News: Dark Horse Announces The High Republic Adventures Wedding Spectacular for December!” →