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Everyone keeps thinking they have time on their hands, especially the Rebellion after their recent slate of victories, but a family has news that’ll shatter such perceptions…if they can get word to the Rebellion now the Empire’s on their tail in Star Wars #27 (Vol. 2). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #27 (Vol. 2)”
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As the Spark Eternal continues to possess Chelli Aphra’s body, scheming for more power, various groups descend on it for various reasons. Just Lucky and Ariole on behalf of Ronen Tagge, to give him the Spark’s power, while Sana Starros puts together a crew of misfits and exes to save Aphra and get the Spark for Domina Tagge. What follows is Doctor Aphra #23 (Vol. 2), an absolutely delightful set of reunions and ensemble shenanigans, with tons of humor, heart, and even more familiar faces returning! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #23 (Vol. 2)”
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Star Wars #26 (Vol. 2) starts the next chapter of Charles Soule’s run on the series and is a great place for new readers to jump on. The Rebellion is back together and looking to bring the fight to the Empire, Luke has knowledge to unlock from a book he recently procured, and two new faces emerge as vital to the future of the Rebellion, Qi’ra’s plans for Crimson Dawn, and the galaxy itself. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #26 (Vol. 2)”
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We’ve seen what Sana Starros and Kho Phon Farrus are up against in the fight against the Spark Eternal now possessing Chelli Aphra’s body, but now Doctor Aphra #22 (Vol. 2) peers inside to see what Aphra’s up against in another stellar, wild ride which continues the creative teams’ blockbuster streak so far. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #22 (Vol. 2)”
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Since 2015, Charles Soule has been a growing and impressive voice in Star Wars comics, with different series, exciting new characters, big ideas, and so much more for readers to enjoy, later going on to help create The High Republic initiative with his fellow luminous writers. The script for Star Wars #25 (Vol. 2) is his 100 written, so the editors and Lucasfilm allowed him to arrange for something rather special: an issue full of stories and returning artists from his previous works. What follows are 4 special short stories that point towards the impact he’s had on Star Wars so far and seemingly a promise he’ll bring the same quality going forward. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #25 (Vol. 2)”
The Mandalorian #1 kicks off the 8-issue adaptation of the series’ first season, brought to life by writer Rodney Barnes, Georges Jeanty on art, Karl Story for inks, Rachelle Rosenberg as colorist, and Joe Caramagna for lettering. Not straying from the series’ opening chapter, The Mandalorian #1 is a solid enough adaptation, and while I won’t be reviewing more issues for a variety of reasons (including I already reviewed these episodes), reading this issue brought up an interesting discussion to be had about ownership of Star Wars material (or anything, for that matter) in this new streaming age, so I’ll be focusing more on that below. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Mandalorian #1”
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It feels like decades have passed since the previous Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) issue, as we’ve been waiting on pins and needles for what happens next after the shocking ending and issue #21 does not disappoint, as the Spark Eternal brings chaos into everyone’s lives, Domina Tagge makes demands of Sana and Kho to hunt down the possessed Aphra that leads to some delightfully surprising returning faces, and we finally return to Lucky and Ariole’s story as well. As packed as it sounds, it’s a wonderfully balanced and paced issue that was more than worth the wait! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #21 (Vol. 2)”
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Since the series began in 2020, Star Wars (Vol. 2) has brought a formidable foe to disrupt the Rebellion’s recovery after the Battle of Hoth: Commander Ellian Zahra. In Star Wars #24 (Vol. 2), Leia’s rivalry with the woman, and her reign of terror on the Rebellion, comes to a head in an exciting and fitting one-on-one showdown finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #24 (Vol. 2)”
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The race for the Spark Eternal, the ultimate artifact of the creepy Sith-inspired ancient cult the Ascendant, reaches its end in an entertaining and inventive manner readers expect from the stellar creative team and the eponymous character…including a jaw-dropping and chilling conclusion in Doctor Aphra #20 (Vol. 2)! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #20 (Vol. 2)”
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Commander Zahra has been a pain in the Rebellion’s rear since the start of Charles Soule’s run on Star Wars in 2020, but it all finally comes down to the explosive battle in Star Wars #23 (Vol. 2). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #23 (Vol. 2)”
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