Age of Republic is the first “Age” of the Age of Star Wars maxiseries, and thus there were plenty of unknowns about how it’d work and a lot of expectations and hopes on its shoulders. If Jody Houser’s work, along with the art teams’, is any indication for how the rest of the maxiseries will go, we’re in for an excellent series of deep, well-thought out character portraits. Continue reading “Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Age of Republic”
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In a better world, we actually wouldn’t be reading Vader – Dark Visions, but rather Shadow of Vader by Chuck Wendig. But we don’t live in that world, instead we live in a world where a compromise to Neo-Nazis by Comicsgate friending Editor Mark Paniccia has cancelled Wendig’s series and replaced it with one of similar design, but different stories. Unfortunately, this controversy hangs a shroud over this series longer than its titular character’s imposing frame ( Shadow of Vader lives on, from a certain point of view), but it’s not Dark Visions‘ creative team’s fault, so as much as I’ve really not wanted to cover this series, out of respect for the team who had nothing to do with it, I’ll be giving their replacement series a chance (much like I discussed regarding my continued coverage of Marvel in my year-in-review). Issue #1 of Vader – Dark Visions doesn’t impress however, even when factoring out the controversy, as it comes off as nothing more than a show of Vader’s force. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Vader – Dark Visions #1”
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Age of Republic: Special #1 is special, alright, as it’s a feast of treats for any fan, with stories, from three different writing/art teams, focusing on Mace Windu, Asajj Ventress, and Captain Rex teaming up with…Jar Jar Binks?? It’s all as magical as it sounds. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Special #1”
In March 2019, the Star Wars comics solicitations reveal the final issues of Jody Houser’s Age of Republic, Leia’s revenge against Queen Trios taking shape, Doctor Aphra questioning how a murderbot is her closest confidante, and more in what is sure to be a month long remembered by comic fans. Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics March 2019 Solicitations”
There already some great novels coming in 2019, like Master & Apprentice and Queen’s Shadow, but add another to the must-read list as Timothy Zahn returns with Thrawn – Treason, the third book in his Thrawn series. Also announced is a new comic miniseries, Vader – Dark Visions, an intriguing sounding series but it’s announcement raises some questions and concerns, especially if it’s a replacement for the now cancelled Vader mini, Shadow of Vader. Continue reading “Thrawn: Treason Set for Summer 2019, Vader – Dark Visions Limited Series Comic Announced”
2019 isn’t quite here yet, but the solicitations for Marvel and IDW’s comics for January 2019 are! On Marvel’s side, the Age of Republic gets three exciting issues including a jam-packed special, some favorites return to star in Doctor Aphra, some not-so-favorites return to star in Star Wars, and more! As for IDW, they have the end to The Flight of Falcon multi-media series with Hondo Ohnaka hijinks, plus Padmé and Jar Jar on an adventure…what more could you ask for?! Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics January 2019 Solicitations”
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Lando – Double or Nothing issue #5 doesn’t save the series, but it brings it to a respectful end. Head below for what I’m now also considering the full miniseries review. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #5 / Miniseries Review (UPDATED)”
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Lando – Double or Nothing issue #4 once again shows how this miniseries struggles to captivate or pull off a completely satisfying characterization of it’s smooth, suave lead. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #4”
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The problems don’t get better, but the series is still fun and breezy in Lando – Double or Nothing issue #3. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #3”
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Lando – Double or Nothing #2 retains the fun and pace of the opening issue, but it makes Lando talk a little too much, something I never thought I’d hear myself say/see myself write. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #2”
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