Tag: Return of the Jedi (comic one-shots)

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1

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The comics close out their Return of the Jedi 40 Anniversary fun with one heckuva good time in the final one-shot, written with aplomb by Daniel José Older and illustrated to delightful and moving chaos by Paul Fry: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo #1”

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1

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The penultimate entry in Marvel’s Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary series of one-shots takes us from a glimpse inside the Empire last issue and over to the rabble rousers trying to take it down in the next: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1! Written by Alex Segura, the issue follows the Rebellion’s attempt to foil a plot to assassinate…Mon Mothma! While it gets a little too convoluted for its own good, it’s a well-paced and enjoyable little ride. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1”

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Empire #1

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With Return of the Jedi – The Empire #1, Jody Houser joins the series of one-shots celebrating Return of the Jedi’s 40th Anniversary, bringing us a new perspective from inside the galaxy’s scourge, the Empire itself! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – The Empire #1”

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1

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First there was Jabba’s Palace, next there was Ewoks, and now…there’s Lando Calrissian! The latest issue of the Return of the Jedi series of one-shots celebrating the film’s 40th Anniversary finds Lando trying to help the Rebellion rescue Han, but his past deeds and Chewie’s growing frustration over his friend’s situation threaten to upend everything. Can he pull things together like the slick swindler he is or will this be another setback for his reputation? Find out in our review of Stephanie Phillips and Álvaro López’s Return of the Jedi – Lando #1! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1”

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1

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The next one-shot in the series celebrating Return of the Jedi’s 40th Anniversary takes a mystical turn in the best way possible in Ewoks #1. Writer Alyssa Wong, alongside artists Lee Garbett, Paulina Ganucheau, Kyle Hotz, and Caspar Wijngaard combine for an absolutely delightful and wholly unique experience fans of comics should not miss. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1”

Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Jabba’s Palace #1

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Return of the Jedi – Jabba’s Palace #1 kicks off a series of one-shots celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary this year, providing stories with different points of view on the original trilogy capper. Written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Alessandro Miracolo, RotJ – Jabba’s Palace #1 peers into the unlucky backstory of one of the film’s droids with a somewhat complicated but overall fun tale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Return of the Jedi – Jabba’s Palace #1”