Tag: David Messina

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #4

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For its final issue, Charles Soule’s The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight changes perspective and focuses on the Nihil, exploring its enigmatic leader and those around him as they adjust to the new normal of winning and all the responsibilities and change of plans that come with such a role. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight #4”

Star Wars Comics January 2024 Solicitations

January 2024’s Star Wars comics solicitations aren’t interested in your New Year’s resolutions or aspirations, as they have a distinct air of finality to them whether you want them to or not, seeming to promise the era of comics set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi might be winding down. But we should focus on the here and now, as Qui-Gon Jinn would say, and January’s comics have quite the bounty, from the giant, big finale to the Bounty Hunters series (see, things are ending!), a look at Marchion Ro’s victory lap after Starlight Beacon’s fall, another Visions comic to enjoy, and so much more! Head below for January 2024’s Star Wars comic solicitations now!

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Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1

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They’re getting the band back together! As a Scourge consumes the droids of the galaxy in its nefarious plans, R2-D2 undertakes a desperate mission to save his best friend, unintentionally getting a unique Clone Wars-era squadron back together in a delightfully fun Dark Droids: D-Squad #1! It also includes a backup story about Ajax Sigma, a character at the heart of the main story, that attempts to consolidate his history. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1”

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”

Comic News: D-Squad Returns for Dark Droids Comic Crossover

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The title of this article is NOT an error: D-Squad from The Clone Wars is being formed once again, led by R2-D2 of course, to help combat the Scourge affecting droids during the upcoming Dark Droids comic crossover! Regardless of your feelings of the D-Squad arc in the animated show, Dark Droids: D-Squad looks to inject a little humor amidst the darker, horror-themed tone of the crossover, while it’s great to see droids take center stage in a story where they are greatly affected. Read on for more details, like who’s on the team and its special backup story, below! Continue reading “Comic News: D-Squad Returns for Dark Droids Comic Crossover”

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”

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #10

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Han Solo & Chewbacca #10 brings the maxiseries to a close too chaotic for its own good, but it goes out with the same energy that’s propelled its second half, leaving us with a fun and delightful ending overall. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #10”

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #9

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Han Solo & Chewbacca #9, the penultimate of the series, doesn’t let go of the high energy it’s been trading in, all while introducing us to the next big story in Star Wars comics: Ajax Sigma. Wait…what and who? Dive below to hear all about it! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #9”

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #8

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Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 shows how settling into the newfound energy of the series’ final half continues to be a boon to its tale and characters, even if it’s feeling a little one-note now itself. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #8”