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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III

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– Spoiler Review –

As the Nihil blockade Eriadu, the ruling families struggle to make a choice, though it all seems to rest on the unlikely shoulders of Sevran Tarkin, a friend to the Jedi. In The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III, Tarkin family squabbles take center stage with a rather surprising result! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #10 – Phase III”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn

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Crash Ongwa’s personal journey due to her part in the struggles of Corellia against the Nihil, as well as how her crew is dealing with the wild card that is the newly freed Krix Kamerat, crystalizes in an often darkly funny and revealing sequel to Crash Landing, The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Crash and Burn”

Star Wars Comics November 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics November 2024 Solicitations

Here in the United States, November is when we’re gearing up for a big Thanksgiving dinner with friends, family, and/or both, feasting on a big meal we’re all stuck taking leftovers home of even if we didn’t want them. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, Star Wars comics in November 2024 have a feast of their own for readers, from the exciting and epic-sized events of Marvel’s The Battle of Jakku maxiseries and a cornucopia of The High Republic Adventures comics from Dark Horse, so head below and figure out what issues you’ll be happy to take home from your local comic shop!

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Comic News Exclusive: Preview of The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB!

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I’m excited to reveal an exclusive preview of Dark Horse’s upcoming The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Volume 1 TPB, which will collect the first 5 issues! The High Republic Adventures – Phase III is the comic series’ final entry in the larger High Republic publishing initiative and this upcoming TPB release will be a great way to get caught up before we reach its 10th (and thankfully not final) issue in September. The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB will be out starting August 27, but you can get an exclusive look at its many beautiful, intense, emotional, and hilarious pages below right now! Continue reading “Comic News Exclusive: Preview of The High Republic Adventures – Phase III Vol. 1 TPB!”

Comic News: Dark Horse Announces The High Republic Adventures Wedding Spectacular for December!

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History is sort of repeating itself, because after publishing a Legends comic about Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade’s wedding over 20 years ago, Dark Horse is bringing us another wedding special: The High Republic Adventures – Phase III: The Wedding Spectacular One Shot, this time focusing on the wedding of former Jedi Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala! The covers for this one are absolutely gorgeous, so head below to check them all out and return to the Manor on December 18 for our review of what will sure be nuptials to remember! Continue reading “Comic News: Dark Horse Announces The High Republic Adventures Wedding Spectacular for December!”

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

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– Spoiler Review –

With our Jedi heroes and friends now stuck on Eriadu since the Nihil’s Stormwall swallowed them up, they attempt to rally the planet to withstand the marauders…and end up in an entertaining political drama for The High Republic Adventures #9 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #9 – Phase III”

Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 3

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– Minor Spoiler Review –

While it’s been well over a year since the previous entry, Viz Media’s The High Republic – The Edge of Balance returns with its third volume and instantly reminds readers what’s made the manga series something to anticipate. With intriguing character development, new mysteries, and memorable art for the big and small moments, The Edge of Balance Vol. 3 is a read you do not want to miss. Continue reading “Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance Vol. 3”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #8 – Phase III

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– Spoiler Review –

Lula Talisola, Zeen Mrala, Farzala Tarabal, and Qort attempt to escape certain doom above Eriadu while we follow…Krix Kamerat, of all people, deep within Nihil territory, aboard Marchion Ro’s Gaze Electric?! The High Republic Adventures #8 – Phase III is another thrilling and emotional issue for the series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #8 – Phase III”

Star Wars Comics October 2024 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics October 2024 Solicitations

Marvel is taking its Star Wars comics beyond Return of the Jedi in October, with both an Ewoks miniseries and the beginning of The Battle of Jakku maxiseries, and I will say this works very well as my birthday gift! Thank you, Marvel! As the Battle of Jakku is releasing almost weekly, we have the opening chunk of its 12-issue story to enjoy, as well as the ending of the Inquisitors miniseries, and lots of The High Republic goodness thanks to Dark Horse, so head below to read all about it!

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Comic News: Battle of Jakku Maxiseries Announced, New High Republic Covers Revealed

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Ahead of the SDCC publishing panel on July 25, the official site decided a few reveals were in order, starting with our first glimpse of what’s to follow this current era of comics: The Battle of Jakku maxiseries! Judging from the cover and the description, it looks like the comic will incorporate the defunct mobile game Star Wars: Uprising, as well as the Aftermath Trilogy, to solidify the lead up to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War. We also got covers for some upcoming The High Republic releases early, so between the maxiseries and the covers already being revealed, I expect we’ll be in for quite the treat at this panel! Continue reading “Comic News: Battle of Jakku Maxiseries Announced, New High Republic Covers Revealed”