Tag: Charles Soule

Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #3

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Darth Vader arrives to bring Qi’ra’s plans to an abrupt halt, but Chanath Cha and her Orphans choose to get in the way. Will they stop him long enough to save Qi’ra’s schemes? Find out in our review of Hidden Empire #3! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #3”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #2

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Barash and Porter’s latest chance to help the citizens of the Outer Rim is far more complicated than they bargained for, as The High Republic – The Blade #2 continues to develop the excellent connection between its leads while introducing quite an intriguing hurdle for them to cross. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #2”

Star Wars Comics April 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics April 2023 Solicitations

I wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but April 2023’s Star Wars comics bring another Darth Vader focused comic, but fear not, there’s plenty of other comics goodness to enjoy! In fact, there’s the big, grand finale to Qi’ra’s momentous return trilogy in Hidden EmpireThe High Republic’s Phase II comic finds Jedi trying to save their own, Sana Starros rides a rancor (!!!), Inferno Squad blazes up Bounty Hunters, Ewoks take center stage in a one-shot, and so much more! Head below for April 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics April 2023 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #30 (Vol. 2)

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Vacations for our characters thankfully never last long for us readers, even if they need it and deserve it, as a trip to gather more fuel has led some key Rebellion members to a mysterious place from the High Republic era called No-Space, where the truth of what they discover certainly ramps back up the excitement and intrigue for Star Wars #30 (Vol. 2). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #30 (Vol. 2)”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #1

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Porter Engle’s legendary lightsaber status has been a part of his backstory since we’ve met him, and while he’s had a chance to show it off, what was he like in his younger, non-chef focused years? And how did he earn the name “Blade of Bardotta?” As one of the most anticipated Phase II projects, Charles Soule’s miniseries The High Republic – The Blade #1 doesn’t disappoint, as it kicks off the exploration of Porter’s name defining past by introducing us to a surprise variable: Barash, his sister. The easy chemistry between the two leads, great art, and promise of tragedy and action will leave readers anxious for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #1”

Star Wars Comics March 2023 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics March 2023 Solicitations

As we look ahead to March 2023 Star Wars comics with the latest solicitations, we look to have an embarrassment of riches. And the month is already packed, from Jedi: Survivor coming out, it’s novel tie-in, The Bad Batch‘s second season on-going, and The Mandalorian‘s third season begins, to name a few things…and now all these comics?!?! There’s the penultimate issue in Qi’ra’s final fight against the Sith, the end of Spark Eternal Saga in the Doctor Aphra series, the start of the Return of the Jedi anniversary one-shots, Han Solo & Chewbacca‘s ending teasing the next big event (which I might not be looking forward to), and so much more! Check out the March 2023 Star Wars comic solicitations now for all the details. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics March 2023 Solicitations”

High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!

2022 has been a pretty eventful year for The High Republic, even if it only released across 6 of the 12 months. 2022 started with the finale to Phase I that saw Starlight Beacon fallen and story left on a cliffhanger and the year ended with the beginning of Phase II, the 150 years extra blast to the past for extra context to the era’s story. The High Republic Show and the affable Krystina Arielle have been there for us through the big moments and the quiet in-betweens, feeding us many feasts of content and now they have one last holiday gift for us with this year end show! There’s a peak behind Dark Horse’s content, author discussions, and the requisite reveals, Character Encyclopedia anyone!?, but I’ve also included some other recent news, like another author roundtable and previews galore. Head below for the High Republic year end extravaganza before we return early 2023 with our The Battle of Jedha review! Continue reading “High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!”

Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #2

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Qi’ra’s ultimate plans against the Sith ruling the galaxy bring the might of the Empire against her and what remains of Crimson Dawn…does she have any more tricks up her sleeves? Hidden Empire #2 finds the rush to open the mysterious Fermata Cage is just one part of her grander plans. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #2”

Book Review by Chris: Star Wars Insider: The High Republic – Starlight Stories

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Starlight Beacon, one of Lina Soh’s great works, has launched – and the galaxy rejoices. Right? In Starlight Stories, five short stories take place on the famed space station itself, giving readers a chance to explore the station. But is it a collection you’ll want to check out? Read on to read my review!

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Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #1

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The beginning of the end for Qi’ra’s unofficial comic trilogy is here with Hidden Empire #1, an issue new readers can easily jump into, where the full breadth of Crimson Dawn’s plans in the fight against the Sith and their rule of the galaxy come to light and tease an epic remaining 4 issues! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #1”