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Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5 – Phase III

Posted on March 21, 2024April 7, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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Over a year since Starlight Beacon’s fall, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis has finally found her old Master, Sskeer, but will she be able to break through the monster he’s become? And can the Koboti bond twins overcome a threat in the forest and the ones inside their minds? And what surprising familiar face reappears to help? Witness artist Ario Anindito’s final contribution to the series with a script by Cavan Scott that’ll shock, awe, and bring readers tears in The High Republic #5 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #5 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase III

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Keeve Trennis returns to the forefront of The High Republic comic from Marvel in its Phase III iteration, this time a Jedi Master following the events of Phase I, but does being a Master ever prepare anyone for what’s still to come? Find out in The High Republic #1 – Phase III, where Trennis and her crew are thrust into stalling the Nihil helping the Hutts in a thrilling and action-packed, yet somewhat too fast issue! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase III” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #3 & #4

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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After not quite proving itself necessary or distinct, with stories often feeling much the same to showcase the titular Sith Lord’s might, I took a break and decided to review the final two issues of Darth Vader: Black, White & Red together, as one thing was clear after it ended: while the art was often great and outstanding, more Vader was not what we or this series needed. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #3 & #4” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #10 – Phase II

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Will Vildar Mac go too far after the supposed death of Tey Sirrek? Can Tey bring his friend back from the brink? And can they manage to stop the nefarious plans of the Herald of the Path of the Open Hand? Find out if you’re ready for the answers, and emotions, in our review of The High Republic #10 – Phase II, the series’ finale! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #10 – Phase II” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9 – Phase II

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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In its penultimate issue, The High Republic – Phase II finds danger closer than ever for Vildar Mac, Tey Serrik, and Matty Cathley, where they must find the strength within themselves and the Force…or suffer unknown horrors and see Jedha fall. Find out how it all plays out in our review of The High Republic #9 – Phase II. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #9 – Phase II” →

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: The High Republic #6 – Phase II

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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As the chaos escalates throughout the streets of Jedha, Vildar Mac finds himself in a tricky situation…will the Force provide or will it take his friends and foes to turn the tide? Find out in our review of The High Republic #6 – Phase II! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #6 – Phase II” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3 – Phase II

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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As the quest to uncover the being stealing Force artifacts around Jedha puts the Jedi in the Guardians of the Whills’ sights, a trip down memory lane fills in the intriguing backstory to Tey’s past, allowing The High Republic #3 – Phase II to both carry the story forward and gain some much needed context. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3 – Phase II” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase II

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Like readers charging in with expectations to a story, Jedi Master Vildar Mac found himself out of his element by assuming he’d have control over the situation on Jedha, but his rude awakening is only the beginning in The High Republic #2 – Phase II, another excellent issue which explores more of the characters without sacrificing its pace. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase II” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase II

Posted on October 13, 2022October 31, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The High Republic initiative returns with Phase II: Quest of the Jedi, delving 150 years before the start of Phase I! Despite the time jump, Cavan Scott and Ario Anindito return to Marvel with The High Republic #1 – Phase II, and if the first issue is anything to go by, as well as their pedigree from the Phase I series, we are in for an unforgettable, shocking treat where we’ll be cursing their names and loving every minute of it. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1 – Phase II” →