Tag: Jim Campbell

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase III

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

Keeve Trennis returns to the forefront of The High Republic comic from Marvel in its Phase III iteration, this time a Jedi Master following the events of Phase I, but does being a Master ever prepare anyone for what’s still to come? Find out in The High Republic #1 – Phase III, where Trennis and her crew are thrust into stalling the Nihil helping the Hutts in a thrilling and action-packed, yet somewhat too fast issue! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

The penultimate entry in Marvel’s Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary series of one-shots takes us from a glimpse inside the Empire last issue and over to the rabble rousers trying to take it down in the next: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1! Written by Alex Segura, the issue follows the Rebellion’s attempt to foil a plot to assassinate…Mon Mothma! While it gets a little too convoluted for its own good, it’s a well-paced and enjoyable little ride. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #4

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

Can the dynamic duo of Porter Engle and Barash Silvain unravel the complicated situation in front of them or will it test them beyond their limits? The High Republic – The Blade #4 is a fitting finale to all that’s come before, as the characters and their choices push us towards the inevitable, but still saddening conclusion. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #4” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

While it won’t answer all the questions, The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2 is the definitive ending to Phase I, allowing Charles Soule to bookend the era he helped start with a packed and intriguing glimpse into Marchion Ro’s plans, motivations, and the mysterious creatures he’s unleashed on the Jedi, setting up in equal parts for Phase II and Phase III. This should be your final piece of reading for Phase I content and for good reason. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #2” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #1

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

Marchion Ro, the Nihil’s enigmatic leader, and his family’s past have been shrouded in mystery since his memorable introduction in Light of the Jedi, but the first peaks behind the curtain have finally arrived. In The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #1, the first of a special two-part series, writer Charles Soule takes us through a journey exploring the past of Ro’s people and some new insights leading to his ascension. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – Eye of the Storm #1” →

Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)

Posted on February 17, 2020April 19, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

– Full Spoiler Review –

I’ll never forget watching Doctor Aphra stuffed in an airlock, me chanting alongside her, “Please, not like this!” as Darth Vader promptly jettisons her out into space, her body floating into the cold depths of space. I was shocked, frustrated, and sad, barely able to finish the next few pages of Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 1), flipping past the credits in annoyance, only to see she somehow finagled together a plan to survive. Shortly after, her on-going comic series was announced, the first comic created character to lead her own series (among many other firsts), and my relief and excitement almost had me bursting out into happy tears compared to my sad tears moments before. 40 issues, and 3 Annuals later, Aphra continuously finagled a new way to survive out of the most unlikeliest of scenarios, hopping from one get rich quick scheme to another, but now her adventures (at least in Volume 1) have come to an end. Continue on to read Chris and mine’s review of the entire Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3

Posted on October 30, 2019February 8, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

Doctor Aphra Annual #3 brings back fan-favorite characters Winloss and Nokk, along with Black Krrsantan, for an absolutely hilarious and fun issue, giving them an entertaining ending as the main series faces its upcoming finale (for now). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3” →