Tag: Daniel José Older

Star Wars Comics December 2023 Solicitations

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

As always, December is fresh of end of the year fun, from holidays to ringing in the new year, but it’s also about bringing the family together, ruminating on what will the future hold next year, and ending another year. It’s fitting then Dark Droids comes to its conclusion in Star Wars comics for December 2023, while the next Revelations one-shot peers ahead at what’s to come for 2024 (and beyond)! Learn all about what’s in store, including for plenty of High Republic Phase III goodness, with the December Star Wars comics solicitations below!

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

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Chris

– Spoiler-free Review –

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 Horizon, etc.) 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

Posted on September 5, 2023January 4, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

– Minor Spoiler Review –

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” →

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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The comics close out their Return of the Jedi 40 Anniversary fun with one heckuva good time in the final one-shot, written with aplomb by Daniel José Older and illustrated to delightful and moving chaos by Paul Fry: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #6, #7, #8 – Phase II

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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With delays disrupting the surety of when we’d see the ending to The High Republic Adventures – Phase II, Dark Horse rallied the troops and set the final three issues to release all on the same day. This was quickly dubbed “The High Republic Adventures Day,” and rightfully so, and now said day is finally upon us! As far as endings go, these last three issues take the series long dominos and bring them crashing down in emotional and exciting fashion, all while adding a few more in there for good measure, letting both its characters and its readers experience important messages they can take with them and use in their lives ahead. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #6, #7, #8 – Phase II” →

High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

At the Celebration Europe 2023 High Republic panel, there was tons of big reveals, like all the novel names for Phase III and the fact Vernestra Rwoh would somehow be in The Acolyte show, but one moment left a big question mark for fans: what was the mysterious yet to be announced title set for October?! Well, wait no longer, as This Week! In Star Wars revealed it’s an upcoming 4-issue comic miniseries, written by Charles Soule with art by Ibraim Roberson, titled Shadows of Starlight. It covers the year gap between Phase I and Phase III, focusing on different characters each issue, starting with the Jedi Order’s High Council, then Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, next is Bell Zettifar, and lastly, Marchion Ro! Beyond that, we got synopses for two early Phase III novels, and while they don’t reveal much, it’s something. Head below for the full cover reveal and the synopses! Continue reading “High Republic News: Shadows of Starlight Comic Announced” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #5 – Phase II

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Begun, the Battle of Jedha, has! The High Republic Adventures #5 – Phase II drops its characters into the middle of the warzone but never losses sight of furthering their journeys. Also, welcome back to the series, artist Harvey Tolibao! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #5 – Phase II” →

Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance: Precedent

Posted on May 23, 2023May 25, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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While it’s been some time since the last manga, Phase II’s one and only is a memorable, important piece of the overall puzzle. With a story by Daniel José Older and script and art by Tomio Ogata, The High Republic: The Edge of Balance – Precedent enjoys playing with Wookiee Jedi Master Arkoff long-life, offering a story with connections from all Phases as Arkoff is the first to the investigate the mysterious disturbances the Jedi deal with on Dalna. Continue reading “Canon Manga Review: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance: Precedent” →

Canon Manga Review by Chris: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance: Precedent

Posted on May 23, 2023August 13, 2024 by Chris

The Nihil have come to Banchii! But what do they want? The answer lies in the past – and at the core of what makes Wookiee Jedi Arkoff tick! Join me as I review The High Republic – Edge of Balance: Precedent!

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Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations

Posted on May 18, 2023June 8, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

While we got a preview already of August’s comics back at Celebration Europe 2023 in Marvel’s panel, the Star Wars comic solicitations for August 2023 offer additional details. So head below to hear all about the upcoming Dark Droids crossover, how Jango Fett’s past haunts the present, Doctor Aphra is rebounding with WHO?!, and Yoda’s latest lesson, to name a few! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2023 Solicitations” →