Tag: Leonard Kirk

Comic News: Black History Month Covers, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red Announced

Posted on January 13, 2023February 22, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

After two years of special Pride Month covers, Marvel is expanding its selection of celebratory covers and now has ones coming up for Black History Month (and even Women’s History Month later)! Artist Mateus Manhanini goes hard on the incredible covers, which you can glimpse below the cut alongside which comic issue they’ll be releasing with, 10 total to enjoy and collect. Elsewhere, Marvel just can’t let Darth Vader die so they’ve announced a new miniseries with the Black, White & Red moniker, based off a series they do for Marvel comics proper, set to launch this April with the return of Jason Aaron, first interior art by Peach Momoko (!!), and more. All the details and covers below! Continue reading “Comic News: Black History Month Covers, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red Announced” →

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)” →

Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Chris

Staying at hotels, B&Bs, and even Airbnb’s there are often concierge services available about what to see and do in the area you’re visiting, so we’ve opened the concierge desk at the Manor to offer suggestions on what to read, watch, and enjoy when wanting to find out more about your favorite Star Wars characters now that you have the free time to do so! Every once in a while, a character appears in a Star Wars film, full of intrigue and promise of future stories, deep lore, and expansive adventures. One such character was Captain Phasma, first introduced in the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens. With chrome armor and a long cape, Phasma gained the attention and excitement of fans across the galaxy. Unfortunately, she had only a scant few minutes of screen time in both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi before being bested by Finn. Eager to learn more about the “Chrome Dome”? Read on! Continue reading “Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content” →

Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Age of Resistance

Posted on October 9, 2019September 7, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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In the final entry in the Age of Star Wars maxiseries, the Age of Resistance miniseries delves into the characters and setting of the sequel trilogy, expanding on what we already know about some of the era’s best characters with exciting side adventures, but with one final movie on the way, most of the stories come short of adding anything. Continue reading “Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Age of Resistance” →

Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Kylo Ren #1

Posted on September 25, 2019September 7, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Age of Resistance – Kylo Ren #1, Ren returns to one of Darth Vader’s failures to prove he can finish what his grandfather started. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Kylo Ren #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Supreme Leader Snoke #1

Posted on September 11, 2019September 15, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Set some time before The Force Awakens, Age of Resistance – Supreme Leader Snoke #1 delves into one of the early lessons Snoke teaches his newly acquired apprentice, Kylo Ren, through a trip to the dark side cave on Dagobah! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Supreme Leader Snoke #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – General Hux #1

Posted on September 5, 2019September 7, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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Age of Resistance – General Hux #1 shows the dismissive way the First Order hierarchy treats the pale General might be their undoing if they aren’t careful. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – General Hux #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1

Posted on July 10, 2019September 7, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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The first villain for Age of Resistance is the chrome dome herself, Captain Phasma! Much like Taylor’s previous issue, Age of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 fits snuggly into her previous appearances. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1” →

Star Wars Comics September 2019 Solicitations

Posted on June 20, 2019September 18, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

Age of Resistance overloads in September, finishing up its run, and the entirety of the “Age of Star Wars” maxiseries with some big sequel trilogy names, like Rey, Rose, Kylo, and Snoke (good luck to the artist having to draw Snoke’s golden robes!), while Doctor Aphra hits its “Unspeakable” penultimate issue, the video game prequel Jedi: Fallen Order – Dark Temple begins introducing players to its story, and some rock monsters mind probe Threepio; you know, totally ordinary business. September sounds like it’s going to be a wild one in the comics…check it out below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2019 Solicitations” →

Legendary Adventures Special: Star Wars Original Marvel Years #50 and #108

Posted on May 30, 2019December 17, 2023 by Chris

On its 80th anniversary, Marvel takes us back in time to celebrate the original Star Wars run with Star Wars #50 (facsimile edition) and Star Wars #108 – what happens when the Crimson Fever strikes?

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