Tag: Phil Noto

Star Wars Comics July 2022 Solicitations

Posted on April 15, 2022May 20, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

July is set to be a refreshing month for Star Wars comics, as many of the current series’ reach their 25th issue mark, closing out storylines and beginning new ones…well, if they actually come out in July. Unfortunately, the global issues with shipping, printing, and paper are still affecting comics and many of April, May, and June’s have slipped into different months, with several from June and even May releasing in July now. So these issue below likely won’t be out in July due to the landslide effects (maybe August?), but they are exciting looks at where things will go once the Star Wars comics get there. Check out “July’s” Star Wars comic solicitations below, where we see Sana Starros leading a crew to rescue Aphra (?!?), the chaos Qi’ra unleashes on the galaxy, a deadly mission during the Clone Wars for Obi-Wan, and more! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2022 Solicitations” →

Star Wars Comics June 2022 Solicitations

Posted on March 15, 2022May 3, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Compared to last June‘s Star Wars comics solicitations, 2022 might not have anything as big as the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, in fact we have a break from Qi’ra’s comic trilogy, but it is packed with issues that should interest fans of all eras. June kicks off The Mandalorian‘s adaptation comic, Qui-Gon Jinn guest appearances in the Obi-Wan comic (and maybe Obi-Wan show!), Chelli Aphra has to battle her memories to escape her latest problems, while Charles Soule digs up tales across his Star Wars comics career for a truly spectacular and epic 25th issue for his current Star Wars run. June will once again have Pride Month variants, though they haven’t been revealed yet and I have some hopes Lucasfilm/Marvel will do a little better this time around (especially in light of everything going on with the company). Head below for all the details on Star Wars comics’ June 2022 solicitations! UPDATED 4/13: There’s been a lot of delays at the moment, so you’ll find a few June comics are actually ones from either April or May…I’ve updated the dates for the original June releases below. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics June 2022 Solicitations” →

Star Wars Comics June 2021 Solicitations

Posted on March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

Clearly we all underestimated the upcoming War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, as the June 2021 Star Wars comics solicitations reveal it not only has the prelude issues in May, but it’ll have both the miniseries and tie-in issues going forward, through October! And here I was originally assuming this would lead into a Shadows of the Empire-type event, but it seems this is that big event itself! So read on below to learn about Chewbacca battling Valance (expect limbs to be lost!), Vader and Ochi going up against IG-88 (is there enough ‘man’ left in Vader to defeat this machine?), and Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come face to face with….DURGE?! Yes, that Durge! Also coming in June, Pride Variant covers, which is a nice touch though I wish they could’ve offered more, like a full issue of Pride-related Star Wars tales…but I’ll take this for now! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics June 2021 Solicitations” →

Digital Shorts for The High Republic Characters and Into the Dark’s First Excerpt Released

Posted on January 19, 2021January 24, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

For The High Republic, beyond comics, graphic novels, manga, and book covers, plenty of its events and characters may never been seen in a visual medium, so Lucasfilm teamed up with Eastham Studios for a series of digital shorts introducing fans to characters in the initiative, starting with A Test of Courage’s Vernestra “Vern” Rwoh! Also out today is the first excerpt from Claudia Gray’s young adult novel, The High Republic – Into the Dark, where we meet some of the colorful cast you’ll get to spend tons of time with in the book! Continue reading “Digital Shorts for The High Republic Characters and Into the Dark’s First Excerpt Released” →

Marvel’s The High Republic Comic Series Previewed

Posted on September 10, 2020January 11, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

With the novels getting much of the spotlight in the build-up to the January 2021 release of The High Republic publishing initiative, it’s about time the comics shared in the hype! The official site’s blog hosted a preview of the first issue of Marvel’s The High Republic on-going comic, written by Cavan Scott, pencils by Ario Anindito, inks by Mark Morales, and a cover from Phil Noto. In it, we’re introduced to Keeve Trennis, her Master Sskeer, and a funny connection from a comic released in 2015. Comics have become a giant part of my fandom and this small tease is enough to take my excitement for the High Republic initiative to a whole new level. Head below for some more thoughts and a look at the preview! (Update: THR has begun and our reviews are rolling in!) Continue reading “Marvel’s The High Republic Comic Series Previewed” →

Canon Novel Review: Poe Dameron – Free Fall

Posted on August 2, 2020July 19, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron: Free Fall is a young adult novel written by Alex Segura, exploring the character’s newly revealed spice running backstory. With an enjoyable, action-packed pace and great characterizations, especially for a younger Poe and Zorii Bliss, Free Fall hits a few heights, but it can’t escape feeling like it’s crossing items off a list for this new backstory. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Poe Dameron – Free Fall” →

Canon Young Adult Novel Review by Chris: Poe Dameron – Free Fall

Posted on August 2, 2020July 25, 2021 by Chris

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Long before he was a General in the Resistance, Poe Dameron was just…a teenager with attitude! Poe Dameron: Free Fall recounts Poe’s tumultuous teen years as he conflicts with authority and tries to carve out his own destiny…

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Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Chris

Staying at hotels, B&Bs, and even Airbnb’s there are often concierge services available about what to see and do in the area you’re visiting, so we’ve opened the concierge desk at the Manor to offer suggestions on what to read, watch, and enjoy when wanting to find out more about your favorite Star Wars characters now that you have the free time to do so! Every once in a while, a character appears in a Star Wars film, full of intrigue and promise of future stories, deep lore, and expansive adventures. One such character was Captain Phasma, first introduced in the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens. With chrome armor and a long cape, Phasma gained the attention and excitement of fans across the galaxy. Unfortunately, she had only a scant few minutes of screen time in both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi before being bested by Finn. Eager to learn more about the “Chrome Dome”? Read on! Continue reading “Mynock Manor Suggests: Captain Phasma Expanded Content” →

A Star Wars Short Story: Retrospective on Greg Pak and Phil Noto’s Star Wars Comics Run (Issues #68-75)

Posted on December 13, 2019April 23, 2021 by Chris

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The flagship Star Wars title comes to its end as “Rebels and Rogues” race across the galaxy in a last ditch effort to find a base, disrupt the Empire, and save some rebel lives!

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Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #75

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Since 2015, the Star Wars series has been a constant for Marvel comics, exploring the three year time span between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back with different writers and plenty of different artist teams. With Star Wars #75, the series can’t avoid TESB anymore, bringing the series (for now) to an end, and what an epic, fun, and endearing end it is. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #75” →