Tag: Francesco Francavilla

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5

Spoiler Review

With Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5, an annual tradition of fun scares and horror invading the galaxy far, far away comes to a close. As far as finale’s go, especially for the entire Vader’s Castle series, issue #5 delivers with some fun references to the past and an ending you don’t want to miss! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5”

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4

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Spoiler Review

Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 is the penultimate issue of not only this miniseries, but the entirety of the Vader’s Castle tradition, and for such a lofty place it had to go big and provide some thrilling scares before the even larger ending, and in that, in truly succeeds. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4”

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3

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Spoiler Review

It’s officially October but we’ve already been celebrating this spooktacular season with IDW’s latest (and last) entry in the Vader’s Castle series. This week’s issue of Ghosts of Vader’s Castle brings back a series regular with a tale from their own terrifying nightmare… fighting off a swamp monster of Dagobah alongside Luke Skywalker! Plus, there’s mynocks, so we at the Manor we’re most pleased. Head below for our review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3”

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2

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Spoiler Review

The nightmares continue in Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2, though this time things go big, literally, for some kaiju fun with Wookiees and rabbits, highlighting the series’ change offers exciting new life to the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2”

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1

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Slight Spoiler Review

We’re close to Halloween, though do we ever need an excuse for IDW’s annual fright-fest from writer Cavan Scott and artist Francesco Francavilla in what is being billed as the final installment of the Vader’s Castle series, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle picks up on last year’s surprise ending in its framing story while bringing the (fun) scares the series is well known for in a droid-zombie tale! Things are shaping up for a grand finale to the spook-tastic series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1”

Comic News: Deva Lompop Terrorizes War of the Bounty Hunters, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle Spooks This Fall

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The expansive War of the Bounty Hunters has 4 one-shot issues seemingly unconnected until now, as new character and bounty hunter from the High Republic-era Deva Lompop will star in them all! More frightening than a long-lived bounty hunter is the confirmed return of IDW’s annual Star Wars comics Vader’s Castle spook-fest, Ghost of Vader’s Castle, starting this September! Check out all the frightening details below, including a bone-chilling cover starring a young Anakin Skywalker. Continue reading “Comic News: Deva Lompop Terrorizes War of the Bounty Hunters, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle Spooks This Fall”

Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations

September is not a favorite month for many, as it means the return to school and the advent of colder weather here in the Northern Hemisphere. If there’s one thing to look forward to however, never count out another packed month of Star Wars comics! September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics include the penultimate issues in the giant War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, which sees Crimson Dawn’s true purpose for stealing the frozen Han Solo come clear, the secret history of Boushh, and Luke finding out big truths, Ghost of Vader’s Castle brings the fall haunts from IDW, while The High Republic comic find a Jedi…amongst the deadly Nihil?! Get excited for September with the Star Wars comics solicitations below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Shadow of Vader’s Castle #1

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The ghoulish fun of the Vader’s Castle series of IDW comics returns for an epic-sized 2020 one-shot issue, titled Shadow of Vader’s Castle, and these Halloween frights really delight despite the shorter length this year! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Shadow of Vader’s Castle #1”

Star Wars Comics December 2020 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics December 2020 Solicitations

December might usually be cold depending on where you live, like here in Wisconsin for me, but it’s usually full of cheer as the holidays are here. Things might be a little different this year, unfortunately, but you can at least count on some great tales in the galaxy far, far away thanks to Star Wars comics! December’s short but sweet list of comics looks to bring the chaotic year to a fun close, from a raid on an Imperial Museum on Coruscant, Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros stuck together again (it’s been moved to January), Wookiee Life Day celebrations, and Darth Vader facing down a creepy, unused concept for The Rise of Skywalker. Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics December 2020 Solicitations”

Star Wars Comics November 2020 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics November 2020 Solicitations

November is usually a time for large gatherings of family and friends from all over the country for Thanksgiving traditions here in the States, but it’s still an unknown if that’ll even be possible this year. Despite the pandemic, one of the most important elections in this country’s history will take place, so make sure you’re registered and make your voice heard. And then of course, do your best to enjoy these upcoming issues of Star Wars comics, which include a few new artists on series, the promise of the most epic dog fight in comic history, the return of Sana Starros to wreak havoc on Aphra’s life, and more! Head below to check them out. UPDATE 8/23: IDW’s solicits came in and there’s Life Day shenanigans and…Baby Yoda!! UPDATE 10/11: More IDW shenangians with their schedule but it looks like things are normalizing/finally being set in stone! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics November 2020 Solicitations”