Tag: Alyssa Wong

High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced

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At the Celebration Europe 2023 High Republic panel, there was tons of big reveals, like all the novel names for Phase III and the fact Vernestra Rwoh would somehow be in The Acolyte show, but one moment left a big question mark for fans: what was the mysterious yet to be announced title set for October?! Well, wait no longer, as This Week! In Star Wars revealed it’s an upcoming 4-issue comic miniseries, written by Charles Soule with art by Ibraim Roberson, titled Shadows of Starlight. It covers the year gap between Phase I and Phase III, focusing on different characters each issue, starting with the Jedi Order’s High Council, then Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, next is Bell Zettifar, and lastly, Marchion Ro! Beyond that, we got synopses for two early Phase III novels, and while they don’t reveal much, it’s something. Head below for the full cover reveal and the synopses! Continue reading “High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #32 (Vol. 2)

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With lots to contemplate after speaking frankly with exes Sana Starros and Magna Tolvan, Chelli Aphra decides the next best thing is to…capture Luke Skywalker?! Doctor Aphra #32 (Vol. 2) takes us on a wild, strange, and fun adventure like only this team can, all while never abandoning progress. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #32 (Vol. 2)” →

Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations

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While we got a preview already of August’s comics back at Celebration Europe 2023 in Marvel’s panel, the Star Wars comic solicitations for August 2023 offer additional details. So head below to hear all about the upcoming Dark Droids crossover, how Jango Fett’s past haunts the present, Doctor Aphra is rebounding with WHO?!, and Yoda’s latest lesson, to name a few! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #31 (Vol. 2)

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With the series’ biggest story coming to a close, Doctor Aphra now free from the clutches of the Spark Eternal’s body possession, we now face the fallout for her and the team arrayed to rescue her. What results in Doctor Aphra #31 (Vol. 2) is an issue which pays off all the incredible character and story work so far in the series’ most emotionally charged, representation changing issues, and one of the Star Wars comics, and comics in general, finest issues of all time. It’s something special, which doesn’t even cover it, so without further ado, let’s dive in below! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #31 (Vol. 2)” →

Star Wars Comics July 2023 Solicitations

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With July 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations, fans witness the relative calm before the incoming Dark Droids crossover storm (advanced solicited below). Boba Fett deals with a death mark from Black Sun with some new friends, Aphra and Luke deal with the very strange and intriguing Starweird (and Shaak Ti has something to do with it!), Poe Dameron’s parents are protecting who from an assassination attempt (!!?), and more! Head below to see what the July 2023 solicitations have in store for Star Wars comics! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #30 (Vol. 2)

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The Spark Eternal is back in full control of Aphra’s body and heading towards a showdown with the Sith, will Sana Starros and team make it through the giant Crimson Dawn and Empire battle to save and free Aphra in time? Find out if they can and why I got all misty-eyed reading the excellent Doctor Aphra #30 (Vol. 2) in my review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #30 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1

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The next one-shot in the series celebrating Return of the Jedi’s 40th Anniversary takes a mystical turn in the best way possible in Ewoks #1. Writer Alyssa Wong, alongside artists Lee Garbett, Paulina Ganucheau, Kyle Hotz, and Caspar Wijngaard combine for an absolutely delightful and wholly unique experience fans of comics should not miss. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1” →

High Republic Panel: Alyssa Wong Joins Luminous Team, Vernestra Appears in The Acolyte, Phase III Titles and Timelines Revealed, and More! {Updated} (SWCE 23)

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With Phase II nearing its end, much of Celebration Europe 2023’s High Republic panel focused on teasing what was ahead for Phase III: Trials of the Jedi, as we got a ton of title reveals and a general timeline for its length, with Phase III ending in 2025! Pair all the reveals with Alyssa Wong (Doctor Aphra) joining the team and the big news a fan favorite character appears in The Acolyte (!!!), it means The High Republic keeps on winning. Head below for all the new details! Continue reading “High Republic Panel: Alyssa Wong Joins Luminous Team, Vernestra Appears in The Acolyte, Phase III Titles and Timelines Revealed, and More! {Updated} (SWCE 23)” →

Star Wars Comics June 2023 Solicitations

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Summer is in the air, flowers are in full bloom, and you are probably just like me, trying to avoid allergies and get to your local comic shop to pick up the latest Star Wars comics! June 2023’s Star Wars comic solicitations foretell quite the month, from Anakin and Yoda going toe-to-toe with Megadroids (a name as Star Wars as it gets), the excellent Sana Starros miniseries takes its final bow, Aphra’s hanging out with Luke, Vader’s hanging out with….Aphra, and Luke is hanging out with…..a different doctor? Wait…what? I try to make sense of it all in solicitations of June 2023’s Star Wars Comics below!

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From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi Cover and Authors Announced!

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Bless the Ewoks, the moment we’ve all been waiting for in this year of the Wicket, the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi, is here: From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi has been announced! These excellent collections of 40 stories from 40 different authors has brought us memorable, unique, jaw-dropping, exciting, and weird new perspectives on the original trilogy films so far and I expect Return of the Jedi’s to be no different. Head below for the list of authors, what stories have already been revealed, and some little tidbits on this and the series from Random House Worlds Editor Tom Hoeler! Continue reading “From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi Cover and Authors Announced!” →