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The Republic wants to celebrate its growing territory and the peace it ushered in – but the darkness cast by the Nihil get deeper as the true extent of their threat continues to be revealed. Read Chris’s review of The High Republic: The Rising Storm!
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The expansive War of the Bounty Hunters has 4 one-shot issues seemingly unconnected until now, as new character and bounty hunter from the High Republic-era Deva Lompop will star in them all! More frightening than a long-lived bounty hunter is the confirmed return of IDW’s annual Star Wars comics Vader’s Castle spook-fest, Ghost of Vader’s Castle, starting this September! Check out all the frightening details below, including a bone-chilling cover starring a young Anakin Skywalker. Continue reading “Comic News: Deva Lompop Terrorizes War of the Bounty Hunters, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle Spooks This Fall”
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”
The new publishing venture, The High Republic, is about to move into a second round of books. Before that, I wanted to revisit all of the first round of releases, from comics to novels to picture books, and talk about some of the more unique aspects of the era, with reflections on what I really like from the series and what I’d like to see more of moving forward!
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Three episodes in and Krystina Arielle continues to delight in The High Republic Show, which is as exciting and entertaining for its reveals as it is hilarious and entertaining thanks to its host! The third episode has a great extended chat with creatives working on the comics, a look at an amazing Marchion Ro helmet (when can I get mine?!), a fun video exploring many of the era’s lightsaber hilts, variant cover for Wave II’s books, while it reveals a mystery-laden new comic miniseries, Trail of Shadows! Check out all the details below! Continue reading “The High Republic Show 3: Trail of Shadows Miniseries, Variant Book Covers, and More!”
With the on-going War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, every month looks packed for Star Wars comics, but August’s solicitations seem to have to unpack than the months before. There’s a big convergence of High Republic characters in a big, upcoming battle with the deadly Drengir, a battle royale with Jabba the Hutt, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker has gone missing…again, and holy forking shirtballs Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come face-to-face with Vader! Yup, there’s goes my anxiety levels for the next few months. Head below for all of August’s Star Wars comics solicitations! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2021 Solicitations”
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The High Republic #5 finds the Jedi on Sedri Minor and Starlight Beacon in the fight for their lives from the Drengir, and even the Hutts and their gangsters, with the outcome of it all balancing on the teetering but strong bond between Keeve Trennis and Sskeer. Read on to find out how this emotional, action-packed issue will make the month wait until the next issue excruciating! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5”
By July, with the War of the Bounty Hunters mega-crossover in full swing, you might find yourself if the frozen popsicle of Han Solo will really be worth all this trouble or you might be enjoying the shenanigans of this interconnected, multi-series story too much to sweat the small stuff. As the solicitations for July’s Star Wars comics promise (so far, as these are only initial ones via the official site’s blog, so expect updates later this week. Update 4/22: now they’re all in!), there will be tons to get caught up in, from Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros trying to survive one another and a gangster-filled party, Luke Skywalker having more Force visions, a deep-dive into the Emperor’s inner circle, and so much more; head below to see what to expect! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2021 Solicitations”
The second wave of content for The High Republic’s Phase I starts in June with the second adult novel, The Rising Storm, written by Cavan Scott. One of the main characters will be former Jedi turned monster hunter/gun-for-hire Ty Yorrick and today the official site offered new details on her, from a character video to the first look at her upcoming graphic novel from IDW, The Monster of Temple Peak due in August. Check out why she’s already becoming a favorite below! Continue reading “Peak Inside The High Republic – The Monster of Temple Peak and Meet Ty Yorrick”
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With Master Sskeer under the sway of the villainous Drengir and Keeve Trennis, Avar Kriss, and Ceret all captured, how will the Jedi overcome such insurmountable obstacles?! The High Republic #4 reveals the answer with a thrilling, emotionally focused issue that includes new details on the Drengir and all the threats the Jedi might face in the Outer Rim… Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #4”
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