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Novel Review: Life Day Treasury

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Life Day Treasury Review Mynock Manor

After two haunting collections of myths and dark legends within the Star Wars universe, George Mann and Grant Griffin, with Cavan Scott joining, bring revelry and cheer in their next outing: Life Day Treasury. A celebration of mid-winter traditions, with a few frights of its own, Life Day Treasury is another excellent entry in this series and a fun change of pace, with more stellar illustrations, making this a book worth sharing around your next Life Day gathering. Continue reading “Novel Review: Life Day Treasury” →

Life Day Treasury, a Wintry Fables Book, Revealed

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Life Day Treasury Announcement

Fables from within the Star Wars galaxy have provided two excellent books so far, but with their spookier focus, it was about time to switch to something a little more festive: Life Day! In Life Day Treasury: Holiday Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the latest in-universe folklore collection, writers George Mann and Cavan Scott, with illustrator Grant Griffin, will bring the holiday cheer to fans this September. Check out some artwork below and reveals of what two stories will be about! Update 9/17: Here’s our review of Life Day Treasury! Continue reading “Life Day Treasury, a Wintry Fables Book, Revealed” →

Canon Novel Review: Dark Legends

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Dark Legends Mynock Manor Review

As part of the Galaxy’s Edge publishing tie-in program, Myths & Fables told Star Wars stories those within the universe would share with one another. Dark Legends, once again written by George Mann with ghoulish art by Grant Griffin, is the next entry in the series, this time focusing exclusively on spookier and frightening fables for excellent, chilling effect. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Dark Legends” →

NYCC 2019: Marvel Goes Post-TESB with Relaunches, More Doctor Aphra Promised, New Thrawn Trilogy Incoming, and More!

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NYCC 2019 Publishing Panel

The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at NYCC 2019 was ripe with announcements, reveals, and intriguing hints of what’s to come. Marvel’s Star Wars comics head post-The Empire Strikes Back, the next Alphabet Squadron novel gets a release date, The Clone Wars gets an anthology book, some very scant details about Project Luminous, and much more so head below to learn what all happened! Continue reading “NYCC 2019: Marvel Goes Post-TESB with Relaunches, More Doctor Aphra Promised, New Thrawn Trilogy Incoming, and More!” →

Canon Middle Grade Novel Review: Myths & Fables

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Myths & Fables

Myths & Fables, part of the Galaxy’s Edge tie-in program, is a book full of exactly what its title implies, myths and fables the denizens of the Star Wars galaxy tell one another. Written with fantastical wit by George Mann, with gorgeous illustrations by Grant Griffin, Myths & Fables offers a unique view into the galaxy far, far way not to be missed. UPDATE: As of 8/31/2020, a Target exclusive Galaxy’s Edge themed edition of this book released, offering new tales. I’ve got some thoughts on the new additions below! Continue reading “Canon Middle Grade Novel Review: Myths & Fables” →

Galaxy’s Edge Publishing Programming Gives all Fans a Chance to Visit

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As exciting as the idea of a fully immersive Star Wars theme park is, the stark reality is not everyone will get a chance to visit one, for a wide variety of reasons, so thankfully there is plenty of tie-in material coming for those who can’t or won’t ever go. But these new titles also benefit those who can visit the parks, enriching the new world and experience. Beyond the already introduced comic miniseries, Galaxy’s Edge, a few new novels were announced today: Black Spire, by Delilah S. Dawson (so glad she’s back!!); A Crash of Fate, by Zoraida Córdova; Myth & Fables, written by George Mann, illustrations by Grant Griffin. Head below for all the details and an excerpt from Myth & Fables! Continue reading “Galaxy’s Edge Publishing Programming Gives all Fans a Chance to Visit” →