Tag: Marika Cresta

Star Wars Comics December 2023 Solicitations

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

As always, December is fresh of end of the year fun, from holidays to ringing in the new year, but it’s also about bringing the family together, ruminating on what will the future hold next year, and ending another year. It’s fitting then Dark Droids comes to its conclusion in Star Wars comics for December 2023, while the next Revelations one-shot peers ahead at what’s to come for 2024 (and beyond)! Learn all about what’s in store, including for plenty of High Republic Phase III goodness, with the December Star Wars comics solicitations below!

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Comic News: Next Revelations One-Shot Announced, More Ronin for Star Wars: Visions Comics

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

I focus a lot on Star Wars’ comics on the Manor, especially thanks to it introducing my favorite character Doctor Aphra, and now more than ever it’s hard not to think about their future. We’ve been in the six months period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi for three years now and are currently in the middle of its fourth crossover event, so a little fatigue has set in, minus for series set outside said era. The announcement of the Star Wars: Visions one-shots was a fresh injection, as is the news we’ll get more backstory for “The Duel,” but where’s a similar freshness for the main stories? Enter 2023’s Revelations one-shot, which looks to tease what’s ahead for 2024’s comics, featuring everyone from Keeve Trennis of the High Republic era, Mace Windu, Princess Leia, and…Grand Admiral Thrawn?! Head below for the intriguing new cover and look at the newest Visions project! Continue reading “Comic News: Next Revelations One-Shot Announced, More Ronin for Star Wars: Visions Comics” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #2

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #7 – Phase II

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) “Fortune and Fate” Arc {Issues #1-5}

Posted on November 23, 2020March 30, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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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}” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #5 (Vol. 2)

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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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)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #4 (Vol. 2)

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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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)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #3 (Vol. 2)

Posted on August 26, 2020September 28, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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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)” →

Star Wars Comics October 2020 Solicitations

Posted on July 24, 2020October 11, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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” →

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

Posted on July 22, 2020July 25, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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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)” →