Tag: Cavan Scott

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Tales of Light and Life

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The High Republic is back, and Tales of Light and Life is leading the charge into Phase III by bringing together the past, present, and future of the initiative into one bound volume. And what a volume it is. If you’re a frequent reader here at the Manor, you know I absolutely loved Phase I of THR: I bought every variant of the novels (so, uh, four editions of Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm; three editions of The Fallen Star, Out of the Shadows, and Midnight Horizonetc.) and a lot of the comic variants, but Phase II fell rather flat to me. Thankfully, Tales of Light and Life comes in blasters blazing, creating new, exciting possibilities for the initiative and getting me excited again for the future. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Tales of Light and Life”

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Tales of Light and Life

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With Phase II done and Phase III on its way, the luminous beings behind The High Republic offer up Tales of Light and Life, a well-prepared treat of a dessert, full of complexity, heart, flavor, and all the toppings you’ve come to expect from them, all while melding together layers of Phases for a scrumptious bite of light and life of the era. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Tales of Light and Life”

Star Wars Comics November 2023 Solicitations

As fall settles in and winter fast approaches, the days grow darker ever quicker here in the Midwest, fitting for the penultimate month of the Dark Droids crossover and the feeling of helplessness most of these issues will hold before our heroes manage to prevail against the droid Scourge. November then could really benefit from some light and life, couldn’t it? Phase III of The High Republic begins in earnest as Marvel’s on-going from Cavan Scott kicks off, alongside more Shadows of Starlight, while letting Peach Momoko set the stage for a series of Star Wars: Visions one-shots all sounds like the perfect remedy to the darkness, no? Glimpse below to see how November 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations promise a little light amongst the dark!

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Canon Comic Review: Yoda #10

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After nine issues of Yoda avoiding a pesky Force Ghost on his exile home of Dagobah, remembering lessons along the way, it’s time for the great Jedi Master to learn one more…but is he ready? Cavan Scott weaves a haunting reminder of Yoda’s past to push him towards the big revelation, while artist Ibraim Roberson makes it as harrowing for us and it is for him, in the wonderful finale issue, Yoda #10! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Yoda #10”

Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars comics’ September 2023 is going to be quite an interesting month, because if you’re not that interested in another crossover from Marvel, your only other options are adaptations of TV shows, including a newly announced one for Obi-Wan Kenobi. Dark Horse offers what is sure to be some good frights, as well as the return of Quinlan Vos to comics, so exploring their output will give you a little more variety, otherwise saddle up for Dark Droids, the unexpected reformation of D-Squad, tons of Scourged droids, more Lando and Lobot drama, and…General Grievous?! Head below to see what’s all in store for September 2023 Star Wars comics! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2023 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #10 – Phase II

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Will Vildar Mac go too far after the supposed death of Tey Sirrek? Can Tey bring his friend back from the brink? And can they manage to stop the nefarious plans of the Herald of the Path of the Open Hand? Find out if you’re ready for the answers, and emotions, in our review of The High Republic #10 – Phase II, the series’ finale! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #10 – Phase II”

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Path of Vengeance

The Path of the Open Hand finds itself at a decisive moment after the Battle of Jedha. But cousins Marda and Yana Ro cannot decide where they fit in the future of the Path, and their choices and relationship may alter the course of the future…forever. Join us as I review The High Republic: Path of Vengeance!

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Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Path of Vengeance

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As one of The High Republic’s Phase II final acts, Cavan Scott’s The High RepublicPath of Vengeance is a tome packed with revelations, fantastic character work, and a riveting final act as he’s been known to deliver, marking this as an ending you don’t want to miss, even if some things feel too little too late. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Path of Vengeance”

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

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In its penultimate issue, The High Republic – Phase II finds danger closer than ever for Vildar Mac, Tey Serrik, and Matty Cathley, where they must find the strength within themselves and the Force…or suffer unknown horrors and see Jedha fall. Find out how it all plays out in our review of The High Republic #9 – Phase II. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9 – Phase II”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #8 – Phase II

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As a Jedi’s life hangs in the balance, Vildar, Matty, and Tey are safely locked in the Enlightenment bar, where letting down the shields could bring them a whole heaping of trouble, so what are they to do? Risk the lives of the innocent with them to help one lone Jedi? And why might it be worth it? Find out in our review of The High Republic #8 – Phase II! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #8 – Phase II”