Tag: Star Wars (comic)

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #15

Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Star Wars on-going, fresh off the completion of Marvel’s first crossover event Vader Down, takes a break from the main narrative and returns to a story “From the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi,” last visited in issue #7. Star Wars #15’s entry from Kenobi’s journal is an extension from the story in #7, but it also explains in thorough and interesting detail just why Uncle Owen has such a big chip on his shoulder when it comes to their benevolent protector Obi-Wan. Everything, from the story to the art, combine to make a great continuation of Ben’s journals, while a surprise character sets up for an exciting return, whenever the next Journal entry comes. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #15” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #14 – Vader Down Part 5

Posted on January 7, 2016August 4, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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The action ramps up in Star Wars #14, Part 5 of the Vader Down crossover event, as Karbin reveals his involvement in forcing Darth Vader to Vrogas Vas and challenges the Dark Lord to become the Emperor’s right hand man. Things only get worse for everyone however and SW #14 ends with a whole bunch of cliffhangers just waiting to be resolved in the finale to Vader Down. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #14 – Vader Down Part 5” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #1

Posted on December 10, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Star Wars on-going series gets its first Annual issue, which breaks off from the current on-going story (we’re in the middle of the crossover event Vader Down as of this writing) and instead focuses on a rebel spy, Eneb Ray, who’s been undercover in the Imperial government for years. When a chance at killing the Emperor appears, will Eneb risk everything he and other Rebellion spies on Coruscant have worked for all these years? Strong writing and a few twists keep the tale exciting, but with a well-wrapped up story, it doesn’t really leave one wanting more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Annual #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #13 – Vader Down Part 3

Posted on December 2, 2015August 4, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Star Wars #13 is part 3 of Vader Down, the crossover event between it and the Darth Vader on-going. Luke finds himself in the clutches of Aphra, Triple-Zero, and Beetee while Han, Chewie, and Artoo attempt to rescue the unconscious Jedi-to-be in a fun, action-packed issue bringing about some dream meetups only this crossover could make happen. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #13 – Vader Down Part 3” →

Canon Comic Review: Vader Down #1 – Vader Down Part 1

Posted on November 19, 2015August 4, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Vader Down #1, part one of the crossover event between the on-goings Star Wars and Darth Vader, shows off Vader’s prowess and is a solid set-up for what’s to come in the six part event, promising an epic story, exciting new visuals, dream character meetings, and testing fandom’s tolerance for all of it. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Vader Down #1 – Vader Down Part 1” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #12

Posted on November 18, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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Star Wars‘ second arc, “Showdown on the Smuggler’s Moon,” comes to a thrilling, exciting, action packed conclusion, including the full truth on Sana Solo, in issue #12. Oh, and R2-D2 coming to the rescue had way better results than I ever imagined! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #12” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #11

Posted on November 4, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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Chewie vs Dengar. Luke vs…a big old monster. And Han spills mostly all the truth about his dear wife, Sana Solo. Things stay busy as usual in another entertaining issue #11 for Star Wars, continuing the main series’ sense of adventure and pushing us towards what should be an exciting finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #11” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #10

Posted on October 8, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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While there weren’t any Hutts punching anyone again, there were enough epic Wookiee smack-downs to make up for it. Star Wars #10 focuses its time on setting up for bigger events, but manages to do so in a mostly entertaining way. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #10” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #9

Posted on September 16, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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Sana and Leia might just start to bond over their desire to put snarky Han in his place while Luke gets Hutt-slapped into slavery. Okay, it doesn’t happen exactly like that, but the latest issue of Star Wars, #9, is a return to form and full of fun, adventure-filled moments we’ve come to expect from the flagship series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #9” →

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #8

Posted on August 20, 2015January 20, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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The second arc, subtitled “Showdown on the Smugglers’ Moon,” for the Star Wars series begins in issue #8 and brings with it a new artist in Stuart Immonen. Luke looks for a way to the Jedi’s home while Han and Leia deal with the fallout of Han’s wife tracking them down, making for an entertaining issue that dodges some bigger questions to bring us some fantastic character moments. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #8” →