Tag: Joe Caramagna

Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #3

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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”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 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)”

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #4

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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”

Canon Comic Review: The Mandalorian #1

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”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #21 (Vol. 2)

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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)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3)

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Commander Sabé (wait, what?!) fights alongside Darth Vader to root out the Crimson Dawn enemies embedded within its enormous machine, and Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3) explores the depth of the Dawn’s plans as well as finally digging into how Vader’s dealing with Sabé’s return in a way reminiscent of the series’ beginning. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #24 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #2

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As the sandstorm threatens to take over Obi-Wan’s hovel in the deserts of Tatooine, the old Jedi’s ruminations take him down a dark memory in a stylish, entertaining read for Obi-Wan #2, which also included Qui-Gon Jinn! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #2”

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #3

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Caught in the middle of their latest heist in Han Solo & Chewbacca #3, the pair, alongside Greedo and supposedly Han’s father, must find a creative way out in another breezy, enjoyable heist-romp of an issue. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #3”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3)

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Does Sabé really know that Anakin Skywalker is Darth Vader?! Not only is the answer to that question an interesting part of Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3), but even more faces from Vader’s past add new wrinkles to the equation. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #23 (Vol. 3)”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #20 (Vol. 2)

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The race for the Spark Eternal, the ultimate artifact of the creepy Sith-inspired ancient cult the Ascendant, reaches its end in an entertaining and inventive manner readers expect from the stellar creative team and the eponymous character…including a jaw-dropping and chilling conclusion in Doctor Aphra #20 (Vol. 2)! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #20 (Vol. 2)”