Tag: Megan Levens

Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1

Posted on September 22, 2021September 30, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

– Slight Spoiler Review –

We’re close to Halloween, though do we ever need an excuse for IDW’s annual fright-fest from writer Cavan Scott and artist Francesco Francavilla in what is being billed as the final installment of the Vader’s Castle series, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle picks up on last year’s surprise ending in its framing story while bringing the (fun) scares the series is well known for in a droid-zombie tale! Things are shaping up for a grand finale to the spook-tastic series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1” →

Comic News: Deva Lompop Terrorizes War of the Bounty Hunters, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle Spooks This Fall

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

The expansive War of the Bounty Hunters has 4 one-shot issues seemingly unconnected until now, as new character and bounty hunter from the High Republic-era Deva Lompop will star in them all! More frightening than a long-lived bounty hunter is the confirmed return of IDW’s annual Star Wars comics Vader’s Castle spook-fest, Ghost of Vader’s Castle, starting this September! Check out all the frightening details below, including a bone-chilling cover starring a young Anakin Skywalker. Continue reading “Comic News: Deva Lompop Terrorizes War of the Bounty Hunters, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle Spooks This Fall” →

Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations

Posted on June 22, 2021August 9, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

September is not a favorite month for many, as it means the return to school and the advent of colder weather here in the Northern Hemisphere. If there’s one thing to look forward to however, never count out another packed month of Star Wars comics! September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics include the penultimate issues in the giant War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, which sees Crimson Dawn’s true purpose for stealing the frozen Han Solo come clear, the secret history of Boushh, and Luke finding out big truths, Ghost of Vader’s Castle brings the fall haunts from IDW, while The High Republic comic find a Jedi…amongst the deadly Nihil?! Get excited for September with the Star Wars comics solicitations below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures #4 (Vol. 2)

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

Star Wars Adventures #4 (Vol. 2) finds Obi-Wan Kenobi trying to be a bit more like his Master Qui-Gon Jinn when attempting to save him, while the back-up Tales of Villainy stars some favorites from Solo: A Star Wars Story! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures #4 (Vol. 2)” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures #3 (Vol. 2)

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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Star Wars Adventures #3 (Vol. 2) has finally arrived and the long wait was worth it, thanks to both the main story of Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Master Qui-Gon Jinn celebrating Life Day with the Wookiees and the back-up Tales of Villainy starring Maul at his most diabolical! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures #3 (Vol. 2)” →

Star Wars Comics February 2021 Solicitations

Posted on November 19, 2020January 21, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

February was one of the last normal months for comics last year, as the pandemic halted many things as it swept through the nation, and while it still rages, in some cases worse than it was earlier in the year, it looks like comics won’t be stopping again anytime soon. However, February is a quieter month for Star Wars comics, as Doctor Aphra takes a month-long break, but otherwise the adventures of Starlight Squadron, with Wedge Antilles and Shara Bey in charge, continue, as does the earliest issues of Marvel and IDW’s entries in The High Republic initiative! Head below for the February 2021 Star Wars comics solicitations! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics February 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars – Battle Tales #2

Posted on June 24, 2020December 27, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

– Spoiler Review –

The Battle Tales return! Fans of the Plo Koon, Commander Wolffe, and his Wolfpack (so you know Dave Filoni has read this issue a million times already) won’t be disappointed with The Clone Wars – Battle Tales #2, nor will most other fans! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars – Battle Tales #2” →

Updated Star Wars Comics June/July 2020 Solicitations

Posted on May 19, 2020July 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many different and unpredictable ways, and the entertainment industry has been in flux ever since. Comics stopped shipping for the most part in early April after Diamond Comics stopped distribution, but they have since begun shipping once again, with new comics hitting open comic shops for the first time on May 20. The upcoming schedule of comics has drastically changed, so the previously promised Star Wars comics have shifted in a big way. Marvel and IDW have begun to reveal their updated schedules (via Florian of Jedi-Bibliothek), so we’ve included the new list for the issues out in June and July 2020 below! Continue reading “Updated Star Wars Comics June/July 2020 Solicitations” →

Star Wars Comics June 2020 Solicitations (UPDATED)

Posted on March 19, 2020May 2, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

These are uncertain and often frightening times and I want to take a moment before we hop into the future of June’s Star Wars comics to wish everyone well and hope everyone is taking the necessary precautions to stay safe. One of the few certainties left are the release of both the solicitations for upcoming comics and the continued release of comics as well, and today we have a look at June’s coming stories, as Doctor Aphra fights for her life against an ancient curse (so a normal Wednesday), Vader’s efforts to uncover who hid Padmé from him takes him to unexpected places, Boba Fett and Valance do battle, and more!

UPDATE 5/2/20: Diamond comics stopped shipping product in April, but it will resume shipping in late May, with a far reduced schedule for all comics, including Star Wars comics. The only new issue out in June will be Bounty Hunters #3, originally scheduled for April. You can still look at would’ve been below, but we’ll have any and all new solicitations on the Manor once they’re released! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics June 2020 Solicitations (UPDATED)” →

Comic News: Doctor Aphra Vol. 2 Details Revealed, The Clone Wars Comic from IDW Announced

Posted on January 23, 2020May 2, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

Over at the official site, ahead of April 2020 Star Wars comics’ solicitations, Dan Brooks interviewed the scribe of the upcoming relaunch of Doctor Aphra, Alyssa Wong, revealing new details like a heavy Indiana Jones-esque plot and a whole host of new and intriguing characters. And at THR, IDW announced a 5-issue anthology miniseries, Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars – Battle Tales, where clones share war stories (UPDATE: Check out our interview with the series’ writer, Michael Moreci). Head below for more details on each!

UPDATE: Due to the growing pandemic, comic distributor Diamond Comics has halted shipping starting in April. Marvel won’t be releasing issues digitally and IDW certainly won’t unless it’s on a store shelf, so it’s very much up in the air when these comics will end up seeing the light of day. It’s an unfortunate, but understandable move. Battle Tales has a new tentative release for June, but no word on what Marvel is thinking for Aphra’s relaunch. I’ll update as soon as we learn! UPDATE 5/2/20: Battle Tales‘ first issue will hit May 20 and Aphra #1 will hit May 27! Continue reading “Comic News: Doctor Aphra Vol. 2 Details Revealed, The Clone Wars Comic from IDW Announced” →