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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #25 (Vol. 2)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Since 2015, Charles Soule has been a growing and impressive voice in Star Wars comics, with different series, exciting new characters, big ideas, and so much more for readers to enjoy, later going on to help create The High Republic initiative with his fellow luminous writers. The script for Star Wars #25 (Vol. 2) is his 100 written, so the editors and Lucasfilm allowed him to arrange for something rather special: an issue full of stories and returning artists from his previous works. What follows are 4 special short stories that point towards the impact he’s had on Star Wars so far and seemingly a promise he’ll bring the same quality going forward. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #25 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Retrospective: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith Series

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 by Chris

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How does a Jedi Knight turn into a Dark Lord? Well, if you’re newly christened Darth Vader, it’s not the way that you think. First, you have to get a Sith blade, but you can’t use an existing lightsaber that has been sequestered from fallen Jedi. No, you’re going to have to get your own. Oh, and you’ll have to find a list containing your own potential replacements from the galaxy’s second baddest ass librarian. While baby-sitting the newly formed Inquisitorious, which may also be your potential replacements. You’ll also have to put up with attempted assassination attempts from fellow Imperials. And bounty hunters. And Jedi. And an ancient Sith Lord who stabs you in the back. Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith Series” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith “Fortress Vader” Arc (Issues #19-25)

Posted on January 3, 2019January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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When “Fortress Vader” was first teased for Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, we learned it would uncover the origins of Vader’s Castle on Mustafar (as first seen in Rogue One). As the solicitations rolled in, we also learned it would dive into the story of the mysterious Sith helmet known as Lord Momin (first introduced in Soule’s Lando miniseries), and later the unfortunate news came that it would be the final arc for the series. As consistently exciting and impressive as the series had been, could writer Charles Soule and art team cap off the series in an expansive, 7 issue finale? While it might not have started out strong, “Fortress Vader” ended on such a fantastic high note it easily continues the success of the creative team.

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Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #25

Posted on December 19, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Does the creative team continue to deliver even in its final hour? You damn well bet they do! Issue #25 of Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith brings the villain’s second, exceptional series to a fitting, contemplative ending which will leave fans something to mull on for years and years to come. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #25” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #24

Posted on November 28, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #24 is the penultimate issue of both the “Fortress Vader” arc and the series itself, and even though we know Vader’s fate, the issue ends in such a way that I can only begin to theorize what’s to come in its finale, a pleasant and intriguing surprise. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #24” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #23

Posted on November 14, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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As Vader’s Castle begins to take shape as Lord Momin perfects his design, a battle bubbling under the surface comes to light, in another excellent issue of the “Fortress Vader” arc, Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue #23. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #23” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #22

Posted on October 17, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Tale of Lord Momin unfolds in the pages of Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #22, but his next chapter, and his hands in Vader’s Castle on Mustafar, looks to be even more enthralling since he understands what Vader really wants from the fiery planet. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #22” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #21

Posted on September 12, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue #21 has a lot to unpack as it heralds us into the real meat of the series’ epic 7-part arc, “Fortress Vader.” Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #21” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #20

Posted on August 22, 2018January 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue #20 places Inquisitors in Vader’s latest path of rage and destruction, leading to events which will spur on the meat of the “Fortress Vader” arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #20” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #19

Posted on August 8, 2018September 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue #19 begins an epic, 7-issue arc titled, “Fortress Vader,” and if this issue is anything to go by, it’ll unfold in the typical fashion of this series and be well worth your investment. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #19” →