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Star Wars Comics May 2024 Solicitations

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May is a rather joyous around the Manor and in Star Wars fandom overall, as the always growing celebrations of May the Fourth provide much to enjoy! This year it falls on Free Comic Book Day and there are two special FCBD issues to enjoy then, while that same weekend The Phantom Menace returns to theaters to celebrate 25 years! The comics are joining in on the film’s anniversary with a special one-shot and a series of anniversary covers, plus other prequel-set stories including Maul-centric chaos, but fans of all eras will have plenty to look forward to with plenty of big The High Republic moments and the Rebellion trying to rescue Mon Mothma (?!), to name a few things. Check out what May 2024’s Star Wars Comics Solicitations to see what they all have in store!

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Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) finds the Sith Lord at the Scourge’s whims…or is he? What does the Dark Lord of the Sith have in mind playing with powers maybe beyond his control? Find out in my review of this series’ Dark Droids storyline finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #41 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #40 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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Focusing his hate on those who keep testing him, Darth Vader #40 (Vol. 3) sees the Sith Lord come to Coruscant to confront his Master, but is his renewed hate enough or does he have to take more drastic measures? Check out our review to find out! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #40 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #39 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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The Scourge wastes no time in revealing itself to Vader through his trusted droid, using its knowledge to attack while he’s weak. Will he find the hate inside to regain control of the Force or is he doomed to be next to the Scourge’s plans? Find out in our review of Darth Vader #39 (Vol. 3)! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #39 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids” →

Star Wars Comics December 2023 Solicitations

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As always, December is fresh of end of the year fun, from holidays to ringing in the new year, but it’s also about bringing the family together, ruminating on what will the future hold next year, and ending another year. It’s fitting then Dark Droids comes to its conclusion in Star Wars comics for December 2023, while the next Revelations one-shot peers ahead at what’s to come for 2024 (and beyond)! Learn all about what’s in store, including for plenty of High Republic Phase III goodness, with the December Star Wars comics solicitations below!

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Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #38 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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Darth Vader #38 (Vol. 3) sees the Dark Droids crossover in full swing, with Vader battling endless waves of Scourged droids and seemingly the Empire as he continues to struggle with his control of the Force. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #38 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids” →

Star Wars Comics November 2023 Solicitations

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As fall settles in and winter fast approaches, the days grow darker ever quicker here in the Midwest, fitting for the penultimate month of the Dark Droids crossover and the feeling of helplessness most of these issues will hold before our heroes manage to prevail against the droid Scourge. November then could really benefit from some light and life, couldn’t it? Phase III of The High Republic begins in earnest as Marvel’s on-going from Cavan Scott kicks off, alongside more Shadows of Starlight, while letting Peach Momoko set the stage for a series of Star Wars: Visions one-shots all sounds like the perfect remedy to the darkness, no? Glimpse below to see how November 2023’s Star Wars comics solicitations promise a little light amongst the dark!

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Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #37 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids

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First it comes for the metal…and then it comes for the rest of Star Wars comics! The Dark Droids crossover event is here and Darth Vader #37 (Vol. 3) finds the Sith Lord still dealing with his out of control connection to the Force as well as a Scourge affecting the droids around him, which someone else is using to their advantage in an issue which has humor, Jedi ideals, and some promise! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #37 (Vol. 3) – Dark Droids” →

Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations

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At this age in my life, I don’t really expect a ton of gifts in my birthday month, instead looking forward to spending time with friends and family. While I don’t expect gifts, I always hope Star Wars comics will have some for me and October 2023 certainly does, as well as what are totally not gifts and are leaving me shaking in my Manor best robes. On the gift side, there’s some big droid showdowns in Artoo’s quest to save Threepio, The High Republic returns with what looks to be a impactful issue, Doctor Aphra and Magna Tolvan get back together….only for Magna to become a Scourge-infect gremlin?! And there’s going to be more Lando and Lobot drama that I’m sure my heart can handle anymore? The solicitations for October 2023 Star Wars comics certainly are going to keep my birthday month interesting! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2023 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #36 (Vol. 3)

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After Doctor Aphra showed Darth Vader a way to control his sudden outbursts from the Force, a group of droids with revenge on the mind jumped the Sith Lord, leading to a winding, humorous Darth Vader #36 (Vol. 3). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #36 (Vol. 3)” →