Tag: Simon Spurrier

Comic News: Sneak Peek at Upcoming Age of Rebellion Issues

The official site, ahead of next week’s April solicitations, offered up a sneak peek at the start of Age of Rebellion, the second era of the “Age of Star Wars” maxiseries, which begins in April once Age of Republic wraps up in March. Continue reading “Comic News: Sneak Peek at Upcoming Age of Rebellion Issues”

Star Wars Comics March 2019 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics March 2019 Solicitations

In March 2019, the Star Wars comics solicitations reveal the final issues of Jody Houser’s Age of Republic, Leia’s revenge against Queen Trios taking shape, Doctor Aphra questioning how a murderbot is her closest confidante, and more in what is sure to be a month long remembered by comic fans. Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics March 2019 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #27

Doctor Aphra #27

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More variables enter the fray of Dr. Cornelius Evazan’s experiment with Aphra and Triple-Zero, two monster hunters I fell in love with earlier this year, which makes Doctor Aphra #27 a highly entertaining entry in what is shaping up to be (yes, you guessed it) the series’ best arc yet. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #27”

Star Wars Comics February 2019 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics February 2019 Solicitations

February is going to be quiet for 2019’s comics, but what’s there should be lots of fun, as more misadventures with Doctor Aphra are abound, the Star Wars series’ “The Escape” comes to a close, and we get a chance to glimpse at Count Dooku’s past in one of this month’s Age of Republic offerings. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics February 2019 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #26

Doctor Aphra #26

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Doctor Aphra #26 is the beginning of Year 2 for everyone’s favorite flaming disaster of a character with her latest arc, “Worst Among Equals.” Despite it being 26 issues in and building off events from previous arcs, issue #26 is a perfect jumping on point for anyone who hasn’t had the wonder of watching this amazing character, while it rewards longtime readers with some fun tongue and cheek. In short, this is the series you need to be reading. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #26”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “The Catastrophe Con” Arc (Issues #20-25)

Doctor Aphra The Catastrophe Con Arc Review

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In Doctor Aphra’s latest arc, “The Catastrophe Con,” the titular doctor is stuck in an Imperial prison, but instead of a quickly planned escape, her stay is prolonged and all the unwanted visitors from her past convene, wrapping up 25 issues of stories in exciting and unexpected ways. This is not only Aphra‘s best arc yet, but it might just be the single best arc of the comics overall so far. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “The Catastrophe Con” Arc (Issues #20-25)”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #25

Doctor Aphra #25

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Doctor Aphra hits the landmark 25th issue of her own series, nearly two years after surviving her time working for Darth Vader, and I dare say Aphra‘s 25th is the single best issue of comics since that series’ 25th, as it’s packed with an impressive amount of payoffs, closure, and one helluva surprise which sets the stage for more misadventures of the fan-favorite rogue archaeologist with an all new status quo. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #25”

Star Wars Comics January 2019 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics January 2019 Solicitations

2019 isn’t quite here yet, but the solicitations for Marvel and IDW’s comics for January 2019 are! On Marvel’s side, the Age of Republic gets three exciting issues including a jam-packed special, some favorites return to star in Doctor Aphra, some not-so-favorites return to star in Star Wars, and more! As for IDW, they have the end to The Flight of Falcon multi-media series with Hondo Ohnaka hijinks, plus Padmé and Jar Jar on an adventure…what more could you ask for?! Head below for all the details! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics January 2019 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #24

Doctor Aphra #24

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Doctor Aphra issue #24 is the penultimate issue of “The Catastrophe Con” arc and it brings all of Aphra’s baggage to bare on her, though the true catastrophe might be her actions which brought her here than those who have come to collect. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #24”

Star Wars Comics December 2018 Solicitations and New Age of Star Wars Maxi-series Details

Star Wars Comics December 2018 Solicitations

This is the first December without a Star Wars movie release since 2015, so when Star Wars Resistance takes an inevitable winter break, what better to snuggle down with than some new comics!? Not only will December be home to the finale of the Darth Vader series’ epic “Fortress Vader” arc and some exciting new misadventures for Doctor Aphra, it also contains the beginning of the Age of Star Wars maxi-series, which starts with the prequel era in the Age of Republic. Check out the latest details on that series and the rest of the month’s solicits below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics December 2018 Solicitations and New Age of Star Wars Maxi-series Details”