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Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2022) #1

Posted on November 25, 2022December 26, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Star Wars Revelations #1 is a special one-shot issue which finds Darth Vader in the Eye of the Webbish Bog’s presence again, allowing writer Marc Guggenheim to weave a tale regarding how the many creatives behind this current era of comics are telling a larger, connected story while also offering intriguing glimpses at what might be coming for next year’s content. Both prophetic and overbearing, Revelations #1 has more questions than answers, but it makes for an interesting concept to showcase what will come next, hinting at a storyline I’m both excited for but worried this medium won’t be able to do justice. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Revelations (2022) #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #1

Posted on November 18, 2022November 25, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The beginning of the end for Qi’ra’s unofficial comic trilogy is here with Hidden Empire #1, an issue new readers can easily jump into, where the full breadth of Crimson Dawn’s plans in the fight against the Sith and their rule of the galaxy come to light and tease an epic remaining 4 issues! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Hidden Empire #1” →

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 Review: Crimson Reign #5

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Qi’ra’s plans for chaos and distractions to strike at the Sith ruling the galaxy with an iron fist crystalize just as the danger increases in Crimson Reign #5, the finale to the miniseries which promises even more chaos and an epic conclusion in the final part of Qi’ra’s comic trilogy starting later this year. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #5” →

Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #4

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Knights of Ren tackle their biggest mission yet, journeying into the belly of the Sith Lord beast’s home on Qi’ra’s behalf, making for an action-packed Crimson Reign #4, though it doesn’t quite feel like the penultimate issue of this miniseries. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #4” →

Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #3

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Crimson Reign #3 looks back to look forward with Qi’ra’s plan against the Sith ruling the galaxy, diving into the enigmatic past of the mysterious Archivist for a dense, informative, and rather enjoyable issue. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #3” →

Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #2

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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After nearly two months, Crimson Reign returns with its second issue about Qi’ra’s big, galaxy-brained plan to take down the Sith at the top of the Empire. While the first issue introduced us to her ideas and those she’s recruited to her cause, Crimson Reign #2 narrows in on the missions assassins Ochi of Bestoon and Deathstick are sent on. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #2” →

Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #1

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Qi’ra is officially back and in a big way, as the head of Crimson Dawn, and her plans for the galaxy are only getting started after the events of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover. With Crimson Reign #1, writer Charles Soule continues her story, revealing her ultimate plans and those she’s teamed up with to see them unfold, promising an epic-sized miniseries ahead. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Crimson Reign #1” →

Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters #5

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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With War of the Bounty Hunters #5’s dense, but fun finale, Boba Fett’s pursuit of his stolen bounty, and all the crazy forces manipulating events around him, comes to an epic conclusion alongside teases of what comes next for Qi’ra. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters #5” →

Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters #4

Posted on September 8, 2021September 13, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Boba Fett returns to the forefront in the penultimate issue of the War of the Bounty Hunters miniseries, the epicenter for the entire crossover initiative, though it leaves one wondering how this will manage to wrap up its story satisfactorily. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters #4” →