Tag: Joe Caramagna

Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #1

Posted on March 9, 2022May 18, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 kicks off a brand-new series by writer Marc Guggenheim and artist David Messina, exploring the heists and cons of the titular pair in the years before A New Hope. While the series captures the banter and partnership of Han and Chewie, and introduces a lot of intriguing elements (including a last page reveal confirming a theory of mine), but its largely plot-proof cast means there’s not a lot of stakes yet. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Han Solo & Chewbacca #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #20 (Vol. 3)

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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After the last few issues haven’t quite caught my interest, Darth Vader #20 (Vol. 3) brings a familiar yet exciting spark to Vader’s search for the Crimson Dawn amongst their mist, giving me some hope for the future of the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #20 (Vol. 3)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18 (Vol. 2)

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Two issues of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) in one month?! We are truly blessed. Doctor Aphra #18 carries on the madcap energy from the previous issue, as Aphra and Sana Starros close in on the Ascendant tech and their new rival, while the series returns to the trials and tribulations of Lucky and Ariole’s own decisions. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17 (Vol. 2)

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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A lingering cliffhanger resolved, creepy new Ascendant tech unveiled, Tagge family problems, and more abound in the excellent Doctor Aphra #17 (Vol. 2). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #19 (Vol. 3)

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Ochi, Vader, and their new team of assassins and revolutionaries begin the hunt for the Dawn, and while Darth Vader #19 (Vol. 3) doesn’t quite end with anything terribly new, it does finally start to deal with Ochi’s duplicity. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #19 (Vol. 3)” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #18 (Vol. 3)

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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With the resurgence of Crimson Dawn shaking up the power balance of the underworld and their spies permeating the Empire, Darth Vader #18 (Vol. 3) finds the titular Dark Lord recruiting a ragtag team to bring down those who would betray the order he believes the Empire provides, while a familiar face from earlier in the series (and Saga) comes packed with potential. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #18 (Vol. 3)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #16 (Vol. 2)

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #16 (Vol. 2) is another outstanding entry in the series, as Aphra and Sana get their latest job, hunting more dangerous ancient tech for Domina, that ends with a cliffhanger, while Just Lucky’s woes lead to a revelation I certainly wasn’t expecting. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #16 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #17 (Vol. 3) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on November 3, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Darth Vader #17 (Vol. 3) is the series’ final issue under the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover storyline, and with its last issue making it feel like it was rushing to catch up, this one wraps up all its current threads in a nice, but far too quick bow. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #17 (Vol. 3) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #15 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on October 13, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Fresh out of Crimson Dawn’s prison and in hot pursuit of a valuable item, Doctor Aphra #15 (Vol. 2) finds the rogue archaeologist backed in a corner and using her knowledge of the past to save herself, her allies, and the item itself… but it looks like it comes with a cost. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #15 (Vol. 2) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #16 (Vol. 3) – War of the Bounty Hunters

Posted on September 16, 2021May 29, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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With the series skipping back to the present of the War of the Bounty Hunters storyline, Darth Vader’s hunt for Luke Skywalker intensifies while outside forces conspire against him once again, in a heavy action filled issue #16. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #16 (Vol. 3) – War of the Bounty Hunters” →