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Star Wars Comics December 2021 Solicitations

Posted on September 13, 2021December 1, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

Normally December is a month of mid-winter celebrations, but Star Wars comics looks to be anything but joyous and cheerful, as the underworld is in chaos due to Crimson Dawn’s startling return, Vader’s leading a crew to take them down, Aphra and Sana find themselves dealing with an ancient cult (if they’re elves, that would at least be festive), while The High Republic era content doesn’t seem any more uplifting with murder investigations and the deadly Lourna Dee holding a lightsaber. Grab yourself some spiked eggnog, you’re going to need it, before checking out December 2021’s Star Wars comic solicitations! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics December 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #14 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on September 8, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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While Aphra’s last jailbreak didn’t go smoothly, her latest one, with Sana Starros at her side again along with some frenemies, results in lots of humor and shenanigans for Doctor Aphra issue #14 (Vol. 2). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #14 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on August 26, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Doctor Aphra #13 (Vol. 2), Doctor Chelli Aphra and Sana Starros’ future comes into focus as they figure out their next steps, stuck on the Crimson Dawn flagship with the ticking time bomb of Darth Vader onboard, while Lucky and Ariole’s battle with their old mentor takes an interesting turn. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Star Wars Comics November 2021 Solicitations

Posted on August 12, 2021December 17, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

By November 2021, Star Wars comics will be changed forever by the events of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, but one look at these solicitations and you’d wonder how it sounds much different than what’s come before…though of course they weren’t going to reveal how everything will change via these solicits! The official site’s post with the early preview suggests, “As the story ends, the…landscape will find a new status quo,” so it sounds like November will deal with the fallout from the crossover’s events. It sounds like an intriguing month anyways, with each series dealing with the fallout of Qi’ra and Crimson Dawn’s return while The High Republic era has some potentially big revelations. Head below for the November 2021 Star Wars comics solicitations now! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics November 2021 Solicitations” →

Star Wars Comics October 2021 Solicitations

Posted on July 19, 2021September 28, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

October is set to be an eventful month, as my wife and I finally will have our postponed wedding ceremony and go on our honeymoon, and maybe celebrate my birthday in there somewhere! So it’s little anxiety inducing for me to see that it’ll also be an eventful month for Star Wars comics: The High Republic era deals with some shocking events in the most recent novel releases, while the months-long epic mega crossover event War of the Bounty Hunters comes to its conclusion in October, where it promises to change the status quo of Star Wars comics. Will it live up to such hype? What will this new status quo be? Will it involve Qi’ra?! Will I stop asking questions and just get to the October 2021 Solicitations for Star Wars comics below? YES! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on July 14, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Chelli Aphra in a room full of people who want to kill her? It’s exactly the type of place she can do her best work and sounds like a recipe for fun us readers, which is exactly what we get in Doctor Aphra #12 (Vol. 2)! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #11 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on June 30, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #11 (Vol. 2) brings the series into the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover proper while making it an easy place to hop on, as Aphra and Sana Starros have a run in with a terrifying creature…and it isn’t even Durge I’m talking about! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #11 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) “The Engine Job” Arc {Issues #6-10}

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra’s (Vol. 2) “The Engine Job” found our intrepid heroine dealing with another powerful player in the galaxy who tasked her with hunting down old High Republic tech which would give whomever holds it an unfathomable power, but while the McGuffins are fun to explore, Aphra catching up with an old flame, Sana Starros, provided the real highlights of the arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) “The Engine Job” Arc {Issues #6-10}” →

Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations

Posted on June 22, 2021August 9, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

September is not a favorite month for many, as it means the return to school and the advent of colder weather here in the Northern Hemisphere. If there’s one thing to look forward to however, never count out another packed month of Star Wars comics! September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics include the penultimate issues in the giant War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, which sees Crimson Dawn’s true purpose for stealing the frozen Han Solo come clear, the secret history of Boushh, and Luke finding out big truths, Ghost of Vader’s Castle brings the fall haunts from IDW, while The High Republic comic find a Jedi…amongst the deadly Nihil?! Get excited for September with the Star Wars comics solicitations below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #10 – War of the Bounty Hunters Prelude (Vol. 2)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Aphra’s words clash with her actions (per usual), to hilarious and revealing affect, in Doctor Aphra #10 (Vol. 2), the end of one arc and the beginning of the next, as the series jumps into the upcoming War of the Bounty Hunters crossover! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #10 – War of the Bounty Hunters Prelude (Vol. 2)” →