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Canon Comic Review: Yoda #4

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The Yoda maxiseries has different creative teams for each new arc, and Yoda #4 is the start of Jody Houser and Luke Ross’ “Students of the Force,” which sees the titular Jedi Master reach out to his old friend, Master Dooku, for help with the current batch of Jedi initiates. The intriguing dynamic between the two friends is handled excellently, while a specific group of students has an interesting tale unfolding, making for a fantastic start to the latest arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Yoda #4” →

Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #2

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As the sandstorm threatens to take over Obi-Wan’s hovel in the deserts of Tatooine, the old Jedi’s ruminations take him down a dark memory in a stylish, entertaining read for Obi-Wan #2, which also included Qui-Gon Jinn! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Obi-Wan #2” →

Canon Comic Review: Thrawn (#1-6) Miniseries

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Thrawn Comic Miniseries Review

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It’s par for the course the films get comic adaptations, but it was downright surprising when this adaptation of the first Thrawn novel from Timothy Zahn was announced. Jody Houser was given the unenviable task of squeezing a novel into six comic issues, and while the shortcomings are what you’d imagine, her barebones version of the plot still hits the right beats, though it’s hard to argue for picking this adaptation up unless you’re a true Grand Admiral Thrawn completionist/fan. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Thrawn (#1-6) Miniseries” →

Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations

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Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations

I haven’t been covering the monthly solicitations for Marvel’s (or IDW’s) upcoming comics, but I’ve decided to start doing so because not only do I look forward to the teases they bring for upcoming stories, but it’s for your convenience of not having to go far to find them if you’re already on the Manor! Seeing as these go out three months, today’s batch of solicitations of Star Wars comics covers issues dropping in July. Head on below to see what’s in store for Doctor Aphra, Poe Dameron, Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, and more! (I’ll update the article when IDW’s solicitations release, which seem to be a few days after Marvel’s Updated!) Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations” →

Comic News: Kieron Gillen Takes Over Star Wars Series, Dr. Aphra Figure First Look, Thrawn Comic Adaptation Announced

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Writer Jason Aaron, who has been the shepherd of the Star Wars mainline series since day one, will be stepping down and replaced by none other than Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra) himself, starting issue #38 later this year (first uncovered by the greatest sleuth of the internet, Florian of Jedi-Bibliothek). And over the weekend at SDCC 2017, not only was the fan-voted Doctor Aphra action-figure shown off, an adaptation of Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn novel was announced. Details are below on Gillen’s start of Star Wars, pictures of the Aphra figure, and some thoughts on what I believe to be a shrug-worthy idea in adapting Thrawn. Continue reading “Comic News: Kieron Gillen Takes Over Star Wars Series, Dr. Aphra Figure First Look, Thrawn Comic Adaptation Announced” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #5

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Darth Maul #5

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The Darth Maul comic closes out its run with issue #5, and as surprisingly good as the series got over its short run, plus as entertaining and exciting of a new character as Jedi Padawan Eldra became, it comes to an all too predictable, safe end that keeps it from greatness. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #5” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #4

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Darth Maul #4

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While the verdict is still out if this latest of Darth Maul comics is a must-read, as there’s still one issue left, issue #4 makes another strong case for itself due to providing even more reasons to adore, root for, and be afraid for the likely doomed Jedi Padawan Eldra Kaitis. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #4” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #3

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Darth Maul #3

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I had my initial reservation about this mini-series, but by the end of issue #3, I can honestly say Darth Maul has turned out to be an enjoyable experience especially thanks to its colorful cast of underworld characters. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #3” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #2

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Darth Maul #2

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The first issue certainly had me split in halves (see what I did there) over whether or not to continue reading the series, but Darth Maul issue #2 introduces some old, dearly missed faces and contains a surprising flashback that have me actually excited for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul #2” →