Tag: Stefano Raffaele

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #4

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As the threat of Grand Moff Adelhard grows, so too does the Imperial Remnant forces’ nefarious plans, so what’s a burgeoning New Republic to do? In The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #4, the miniseries’ finale but 4 issues remain of the entire maxiseries, we find out if a small strike force is enough to bring Adelhard’s reign to an end or if other forces have their own plans in mind. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #4”

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #3

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Alliances are strained, built, and reconsidered in Alex Segura’s windy, and as always, fast paced The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #3. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #3”

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #2

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Grand Moff Adelhard’s dastardly plans and Doctor Aphra’s role in Luke Skywalker’s journey come to light in The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #2, the middle issue of the entire maxiseries! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #2”

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #1

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The Battle of Jakku maxiseries continues in Republic Under Siege #1, where Grand Moff Adelhard considers what allies to bring to his fold, Leia and Mon Mothma debate what’s next in their response to his rise, and Luke Skywalker and Rynn Zenat deal with more Acolytes of the Beyond…and run into a fan-favorite in the process! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #1”

Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1

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With the future of Marvel’s Star Wars comics still unknown, they’re at least treating us to a big event in the mean time, The Battle of Jakku maxiseries! The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising #1 kicks off the whole thing, setting the stage for the galactic conflict to come as well as the hardships our heroes will face before the big showdown. Find out how it all starts in my review! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1”

Star Wars Comics November 2024 Solicitations

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

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

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

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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

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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