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Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1

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The comics close out their Return of the Jedi 40 Anniversary fun with one heckuva good time in the final one-shot, written with aplomb by Daniel José Older and illustrated to delightful and moving chaos by Paul Fry: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #26 (Vol. 3)

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When the corrupt Imperial governor brought out her big, storm making weapon, Darth Vader once again failed to bring her in, losing old friends and new alliances, mainly Sabé! In Darth Vader #26 (Vol. 3), we find out how effective Sabé’s plans have been on the Dark Lord’s mind, as he must decide to destroy the governor or finally save someone he cares about. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #26 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 3)

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The chase is on in Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 3) to take down the corrupt Imperial governor, as her dangerous new weapon and Crimson Dawn leanings put her squarely in the sights of Vader, but also too of Sabé and her hopes of redeeming the Dark Lord. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3)

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Commander Sabé (wait, what?!) fights alongside Darth Vader to root out the Crimson Dawn enemies embedded within its enormous machine, and Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3) explores the depth of the Dawn’s plans as well as finally digging into how Vader’s dealing with Sabé’s return in a way reminiscent of the series’ beginning. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3)

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Does Sabé really know that Anakin Skywalker is Darth Vader?! Not only is the answer to that question an interesting part of Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3), but even more faces from Vader’s past add new wrinkles to the equation. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #1

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Hello there! Christopher Cantwell’s Obi-Wan comic miniseries dropped its first issue on May 4th, celebrating Star Wars Day in exquisite style through Ario Anindito’s art! It’s a unique enough opening, with our first glimpse at a youngling Obi-Wan in a moment which will affect the rest of his life. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #1”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #15

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It’s all led to this, The High Republic #15, the grand finale to the series and its part of Phase I, where fates are written, left hanging, and an emotional core by writer Cavan Scott and stunning art by Ario Anindito and team deliver on the fast paced, yet memorable ending. Make sure to read this before checking out Eye of the Storm #2! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #15”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #14

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It’s full steam ahead for The High Republic comic, as issue #14 positions the Jedi in even more perilous situations as the extent of the Nihil’s subterfuge and planning comes starkly, frighteningly clear, though one Jedi comes into her own despite the chaos around them. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #14”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #13

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The High Republic #13 ushers the series into the Phase I endgame, which sees Avar Kriss, Keeve Trennis, and Sskeer raiding the Nihil’s secretive base to capture Lourna Dee, the supposed Eye of the Storm. But compounding setbacks and this era of Jedi’s attachments lead Keeve to confront one of their own to save their soul. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #13”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #12

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In The High Republic #12, just when the Jedi and us readers think the greatest enemy to the Order in this era is from without, it feels more and more like it’s within, as the fallout from the undercover mission by Keeve Trennis and Terec goes far beyond the failure to capture Lourna Dee. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #12”