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Two new stories join Jason Aaron’s recurring tale in Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2, one with a creepy story and another with good art and an important message, though my feeling the series hasn’t made itself entirely distinct from being just more Vader remain. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #2”
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Revelations abound on what’s really happening in The High Republic – Phase II’s part of the Battle of Jedha, though issue #7’s cliffhanger ending lacks some bite. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #7 – Phase II”
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Doctor Aphra returned earlier this year with a brand new creative team to start the latest volume, but the pandemic caused quite the gulf between the initial launch of the issue (with an early May the 4th digital release!) and the rest of the opening arc, “Fortune and Fate.” Once comic releases returned, the following issues made the wait way more than worth it, as writer Alyssa Wong, with artist Marika Cresta and colorist Rachelle Rosenberg (a series staple), proved more than fit to bring the latest chaotic adventures of everyone’s favorite rogue archaeologist to life! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) “Fortune and Fate” Arc {Issues #1-5}”
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Doctor Aphra #5 wraps up “Fortune and Fate” in a chaotic but neat bow and sets the stage for what’s to come in memorable fashion. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #5 (Vol. 2)”
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Doctor Aphra #4 (Vol. 2) finds the rogue archaeologist and crew attempting to escape the creepy Lost City of Vaale, thus launching us into her next get rich, stay alive scheme by putting her right in the hands of their enemy, Ronen Tagge! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #4 (Vol. 2)”
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Betrayal! More spooky things! Aphra being Aphra! Doctor Aphra #3 (Vol. 2) delivers even more entertainment after its excellent second issue, splitting the surprises between the creepy environment and those around Aphra. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #3 (Vol. 2)”
October feels so far away, but I’m very anxious for it to come as not only does The Mandalorian’s second season arrive, Star Wars Squadrons will be out, and it’s my birthday month, but I’m getting married (finger’s crossed we don’t have to postpone we did, unfortunately)! There’s still even a honeymoon to be had, so I might miss out on some of the Star Wars goodies in October, of which the comics have quite a few great issues ahead, so check them out below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2020 Solicitations”
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It has been nearly two months since our last issue of Doctor Aphra, as the comic world tried to get back to normal, but its 2nd issue is more than worth the wait with the hunt for the Rings of Vaale turning extra spooky! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #2 (Vol. 2)”
Despite understandable civil unrest and a still out of control pandemic, all types of businesses and entertainment are trying to return to some sense of normalcy. September for Star Wars comics definitely looks to be heading in that direction too, catching up with most of the issues set to release prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and Diamond Comics halting shipping. All 4 of the current on-going series push forward with some of their bigger issues, as Luke looks to gain a…yellow lightsaber?; IDW’s relaunches their Star Wars Adventures line to tales set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker; Vader visits Padmé’s tomb!!?; and Aphra tries to escape an evil ancient city…so a normal Wednesday for her. Head below to check out all the releases! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2020 Solicitations”
More and more of the upcoming Star Wars comic releases become clear as companies reshuffle their schedules in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic related closures. We got updated June and July 2020 solicitations earlier this week, and now plans for August are becoming clear: many of the issues meant originally for May will be released, though there’s one big omission for the moment: The High Republic comics meant to premiere alongside the rest of the initiative in August. There’s no update at this time if they’ll still release then or a little later, but we’ll update you as soon as we hear more (UPDATE 5/26: High Republic was moved to January), though in the meantime head below to see which comics, like Aphra, Vader, and the latest Star Wars, will hit in August! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2020 Solicitations”
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