Tag: Rodney Barnes

Publishing News: Attack of the Clones Insider Celebration, The Mandalorian Comic, and Padawan Cover

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Whether you’re a prequel fan, a The Mandalorian fan, or all the above since it’s all Star Wars, there was some recent news for everyone! For starters, Star Wars Insider will celebrate Attack of the Clones’ 20th Anniversary with 4 short stories, then the cover and a new interview dropped for the Obi-Wan-centric Padawan novel, and lastly Marvel jumps back into the adaptation game (after quietly cancelling The Rise of Skywalker’s) with… The Mandalorian’s first season?!? Head below for more details.
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Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1

Posted on November 3, 2021January 31, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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The last of the one-shots for the big crossover, War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1 presents some intriguing ideas by writer Rodney Barnes for the titular droid and droid sentience in general, has some stellar, understated art by Guiu Vilanova, but some confusing elements prevent it from reaching the highs of the previous one-shots. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: War of the Bounty Hunters – IG-88 #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #5 / Miniseries Review (UPDATED)

Posted on September 19, 2018October 17, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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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)” →

Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #4

Posted on August 29, 2018September 20, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #3

Posted on July 25, 2018October 5, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #2

Posted on June 27, 2018October 5, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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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” →

Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations

Posted on June 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics are in and while it sure seems to be an exciting month, from Vader visiting the place of his birth, Aphra finding herself in the crosshairs of multiple old foes, to plenty of “Hope” dying for the heroes of the Rebellion as the Empire starts to strike back, it’s also a sad month for the comics. Two miniseries, the new Lando and The Last Jedi adaptation, come to an end, but the biggest blow is Poe Dameron‘s adventures coming to a close for good. Head on below for a glimpse at what’s ahead and help you mourn the loss of Poe. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #1

Posted on May 30, 2018October 5, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Lando – Double or Nothing issue #1, written by Rodney Barnes, with art from Paolo Villanelli and Andres Mossa, is the beginning of a 5-issue miniseries focusing on a Lando and L3 adventure pre-Solo: A Star Wars Story. If the rest of the mini can keep the sense of fun and pitch-perfect Lando, readers could be in for quite the treat. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Lando – Double or Nothing #1” →

Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations

Posted on May 23, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s that time once again and the solicitations for upcoming Star Wars comics have rolled on in! August 2018 from Marvel will see a new one-shot focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story character Tobias Beckett aka Han Solo’s mentor, Poe Dameron‘s second Annual brings an exciting debut, Aphra has the toughest challenge yet with her ex meeting her current girlfriend, Vader’s Mustafar Fortress being built, and so much more. Check out the details below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations” →

Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations

Posted on April 17, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

I haven’t been covering the monthly solicitations for Marvel’s (or IDW’s) upcoming comics, but I’ve decided to start doing so because not only do I look forward to the teases they bring for upcoming stories, but it’s for your convenience of not having to go far to find them if you’re already on the Manor! Seeing as these go out three months, today’s batch of solicitations of Star Wars comics covers issues dropping in July. Head on below to see what’s in store for Doctor Aphra, Poe Dameron, Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, and more! (~~I’ll update the article when IDW’s solicitations release, which seem to be a few days after Marvel’s~~ Updated!) Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations” →