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We’ve had literal darkness and a dark battle of the Clone Wars, but Obi-Wan #4 takes us darker still, showing how horrors in war affects the people who fight it, from the grunts to the Jedi. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #4”
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As the Spark Eternal continues to possess Chelli Aphra’s body, scheming for more power, various groups descend on it for various reasons. Just Lucky and Ariole on behalf of Ronen Tagge, to give him the Spark’s power, while Sana Starros puts together a crew of misfits and exes to save Aphra and get the Spark for Domina Tagge. What follows is Doctor Aphra #23 (Vol. 2), an absolutely delightful set of reunions and ensemble shenanigans, with tons of humor, heart, and even more familiar faces returning! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #23 (Vol. 2)”
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When the corrupt Imperial governor brought out her big, storm making weapon, Darth Vader once again failed to bring her in, losing old friends and new alliances, mainly Sabé! In Darth Vader #26 (Vol. 3), we find out how effective Sabé’s plans have been on the Dark Lord’s mind, as he must decide to destroy the governor or finally save someone he cares about. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #26 (Vol. 3)”
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Han’s so-called dad is gone with the Falcon, leaving Han and Chewie stuck with Krrsantan and more barreling down on them, which quickly turns into a non-stop issue, as revelations and old grudges roll through Han Solo & Chewbacca #5. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #5”
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We’ve seen what Sana Starros and Kho Phon Farrus are up against in the fight against the Spark Eternal now possessing Chelli Aphra’s body, but now Doctor Aphra #22 (Vol. 2) peers inside to see what Aphra’s up against in another stellar, wild ride which continues the creative teams’ blockbuster streak so far. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #22 (Vol. 2)”
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Obi-Wan #3 sees the Jedi Master’s latest ruminations center on his time in the Clone Wars and what it meant for him and the Jedi Order, now that hindsight puts context to why they were in a war in the first place. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #3”
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The chase is on in Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 3) to take down the corrupt Imperial governor, as her dangerous new weapon and Crimson Dawn leanings put her squarely in the sights of Vader, but also too of Sabé and her hopes of redeeming the Dark Lord. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 3)”
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Krrsantan strikes in the middle of Han and Chewie’s latest heist, leaving Chewbacca to rescue the plucky smuggler from the other Wookiee’s grasps, making for a Wookiee-centric delight in Han Solo & Chewbacca #4! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #4”
The Mandalorian #1 kicks off the 8-issue adaptation of the series’ first season, brought to life by writer Rodney Barnes, Georges Jeanty on art, Karl Story for inks, Rachelle Rosenberg as colorist, and Joe Caramagna for lettering. Not straying from the series’ opening chapter, The Mandalorian #1 is a solid enough adaptation, and while I won’t be reviewing more issues for a variety of reasons (including I already reviewed these episodes), reading this issue brought up an interesting discussion to be had about ownership of Star Wars material (or anything, for that matter) in this new streaming age, so I’ll be focusing more on that below. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Mandalorian #1”
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It feels like decades have passed since the previous Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) issue, as we’ve been waiting on pins and needles for what happens next after the shocking ending and issue #21 does not disappoint, as the Spark Eternal brings chaos into everyone’s lives, Domina Tagge makes demands of Sana and Kho to hunt down the possessed Aphra that leads to some delightfully surprising returning faces, and we finally return to Lucky and Ariole’s story as well. As packed as it sounds, it’s a wonderfully balanced and paced issue that was more than worth the wait! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #21 (Vol. 2)”
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