Tag: Stefano Raffaele

Star Wars Comics November 2024 Solicitations

Posted on August 23, 2024September 10, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Here in the United States, November is when we’re gearing up for a big Thanksgiving dinner with friends, family, and/or both, feasting on a big meal we’re all stuck taking leftovers home of even if we didn’t want them. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, Star Wars comics in November 2024 have a feast of their own for readers, from the exciting and epic-sized events of Marvel’s The Battle of Jakku maxiseries and a cornucopia of The High Republic Adventures comics from Dark Horse, so head below and figure out what issues you’ll be happy to take home from your local comic shop!

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Star Wars Comics October 2024 Solicitations

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Marvel is taking its Star Wars comics beyond Return of the Jedi in October, with both an Ewoks miniseries and the beginning of The Battle of Jakku maxiseries, and I will say this works very well as my birthday gift! Thank you, Marvel! As the Battle of Jakku is releasing almost weekly, we have the opening chunk of its 12-issue story to enjoy, as well as the ending of the Inquisitors miniseries, and lots of The High Republic goodness thanks to Dark Horse, so head below to read all about it!

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Comic News: Battle of Jakku Maxiseries Announced, New High Republic Covers Revealed

Posted on July 23, 2024July 24, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Ahead of the SDCC publishing panel on July 25, the official site decided a few reveals were in order, starting with our first glimpse of what’s to follow this current era of comics: The Battle of Jakku maxiseries! Judging from the cover and the description, it looks like the comic will incorporate the defunct mobile game Star Wars: Uprising, as well as the Aftermath Trilogy, to solidify the lead up to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War. We also got covers for some upcoming The High Republic releases early, so between the maxiseries and the covers already being revealed, I expect we’ll be in for quite the treat at this panel! Continue reading “Comic News: Battle of Jakku Maxiseries Announced, New High Republic Covers Revealed” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #1

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

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After Darth Vader, the next most obvious choice for the darker Black, White & Red line for Star Wars was Darth Maul, and with the first issue of his series alone, he seems like the better choice overall. With a story by Benjamin Percy and art by Stefano Raffaele with colors by Raúl Angulo, Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1 gets off to a spooky and memorable start. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #1” →

Star Wars Comics April 2024 Solicitations

Posted on January 25, 2024January 26, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

April’s 2024 Star Wars comics have some potentially memorable moments for readers, be it Mace Windu facing down a squadron of ships with only his lightsaber and the Force, Darth Maul returns to comics for a horror-filled opening issue, while the High Republic era features Ty Yorrick’s particular brand of mercenary fun and what seems to be a haunting look back in time. Forget about the April showers, we have some great April Star Wars comics in 2024 to get you ready for instead with these solicitations below!

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Comic News: Darth Maul Stars in Latest Black, White & Red Miniseries, Out April 2024

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Head Butler Ryan

Darth Vader certainly brought the chills in his, and Star Wars’ first, Black, White & Red miniseries, though considering how much Vader content we’ve had, it didn’t quite hit as hard. Now Darth Maul enters the ring for his own Black, White & Red miniseries and, given his spooky and bloody publishing history plus his iconic, devilish look, I do believe he’ll make even more of a splash in this format. Out April 25, 2024, the four-issue series will have a different creative team for each entry, with first featuring Benjamin Percy and Stefano Raffaele. Check out a few more details, as well as some wicked cool covers, for the first issue below, otherwise visit the Manor for our reviews starting April! Continue reading “Comic News: Darth Maul Stars in Latest Black, White & Red Miniseries, Out April 2024” →

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #3 & #4

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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After not quite proving itself necessary or distinct, with stories often feeling much the same to showcase the titular Sith Lord’s might, I took a break and decided to review the final two issues of Darth Vader: Black, White & Red together, as one thing was clear after it ended: while the art was often great and outstanding, more Vader was not what we or this series needed. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #3 & #4” →