Tag: Cavan Scott

Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker

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Lourna Dee has spent a majority of her time shouting her name at the galaxy, but after spending more time with Jedi like Master Keeve Trennis, could it lead to changes or will she still be her normal, backstabbing, running-away-from-everything self? Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, performed by a full cast, deals with Lourna at such a crossroads, and while it takes some time to get going, the compounded character journeys propel it into a memorable ride with compelling themes. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker” →

NYCC ’24 Dark Horse Panel: Poe Dameron Miniseries, Alyssa Wong High Republic One-shot, Previews, and More!

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Really beyond the Hyperspace Stories maxiseries, Dark Horse’s comics output has largely been about The High Republic Adventures and its various spin-offs and one-shots, and while there was plenty of news and previews galore of the various storylines (like Alyssa Wong is writing an upcoming one-shot) at this year’s NYCC panel, new, non-THRA content was focused on as well, including a Poe Dameron miniseries! Head below for first looks and all the details! Continue reading “NYCC ’24 Dark Horse Panel: Poe Dameron Miniseries, Alyssa Wong High Republic One-shot, Previews, and More!” →

NYCC ’24 Lucasfilm Publishing Panel: High Republic Phase 3 Covers, Jedi Knights Comic, and More!

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While it didn’t unveil what Marvel’s big Star Wars plans are, the NYCC 2024 Lucasfilm Publishing Panel did feature much anticipated covers for The High Republic’s final wave of stories, new armored Jedi concept art for the era, and a tango-y poster for the upcoming audiobook Tempest Breaker, while there was one big Marvel Comics announcement: the Jedi Knights on-going series! Head below for all the great new artwork and details on the new series! Continue reading “NYCC ’24 Lucasfilm Publishing Panel: High Republic Phase 3 Covers, Jedi Knights Comic, and More!” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #4

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It’s been four months since the previous issue of The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire left us on a big cliffhanger, but I can comfortably say it was worth the wait for the finale! Check out my review now to find out how! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #4” →

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 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 #10 – Phase III

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Is Lourna Dee dead? Did Sskeer really betray his former apprentice and her Jedi friends? What is Baron Boolan doing to him if he did? All the lingering threads come to a head in issue #10, The High Republic – Phase III’s finale, a packed, exciting entry which comes with a feeling of too little, too late even despite the promise of more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #10 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9 – Phase III

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With Baron Boolan’s ship going down and all our heroes, and the villains, still on it, who will make it off alive? And if they do, will it be with who we want them to be with? Find out in my review of the emotional, packed penultimate issue of the series, The High Republic #9 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #3

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In The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #3, Ty Yorrick’s ship and squire are on the lam, so avoiding the situation on Temerancé any further is impossible for the monster hunter, leading her into an even more dangerous situation as the Nihil double their efforts to steal more children, including bringing in a potentially familiar face! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #3” →

Star Wars Comics September 2024 Solicitations

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In the early 2000/2010’s, September always felt big in Star Wars, be it the release of video games, the films on DVD in new cuts, or the premiere of a new season of The Clone Wars, so it only seems fitting the latest era of comics comes to a giant-sized end during said month with issue #50 for Star Wars (Vol. 2) and Darth Vader (Vol. 3). There is an The Acolyte tie-in and another issue of the Inquisitor-focused miniseries from Marvel to enjoy as well, while Dark Horse continues to deliver more High Republic content than fans can hope, so see what’s all in store in September’s 2024 Star Wars comic solicitations!

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