Tag: The High Republic (comic)

Star Wars Comics July 2021 Solicitations

Posted on April 21, 2021April 28, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

By July, with the War of the Bounty Hunters mega-crossover in full swing, you might find yourself if the frozen popsicle of Han Solo will really be worth all this trouble or you might be enjoying the shenanigans of this interconnected, multi-series story too much to sweat the small stuff. As the solicitations for July’s Star Wars comics promise (so far, as these are only initial ones via the official site’s blog, so expect updates later this week. Update 4/22: now they’re all in!), there will be tons to get caught up in, from Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros trying to survive one another and a gangster-filled party, Luke Skywalker having more Force visions, a deep-dive into the Emperor’s inner circle, and so much more; head below to see what to expect! ~~Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2021 Solicitations” →~~

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #4

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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With Master Sskeer under the sway of the villainous Drengir and Keeve Trennis, Avar Kriss, and Ceret all captured, how will the Jedi overcome such insurmountable obstacles?! The High Republic #4 reveals the answer with a thrilling, emotionally focused issue that includes new details on the Drengir and all the threats the Jedi might face in the Outer Rim… Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #4” →

Comics’ Metronome: An Interview with The High Republic’s Letterer Ariana Maher

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

Since Marvel launched the new era of Star Wars comics in 2015, I’ve been reviewing them on the Manor though my only qualification for doing so was simply that I enjoyed reading comics (so, not much!). Over the years, I’ve tried to expand and hone my critiques, from better crediting all those involved to more detailed thoughts on the art, but as always, I know I can do better. One aspect I’ve not understood much, and therefore haven’t covered a ton in my reviews, was lettering. It’s far more complex and nuanced than just a few thought bubbles, as you’ll soon see thanks to our interview with letterer Ariana Maher, who was gracious enough to offer help with reviewers covering comics and even more patient with my endless questions, as a way to help spread understanding of her and other letterers’ craft. Head below to check out the interview! Continue reading “Comics’ Metronome: An Interview with The High Republic’s Letterer Ariana Maher” →

Star Wars Comics June 2021 Solicitations

Posted on March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

Clearly we all underestimated the upcoming War of the Bounty Hunters crossover, as the June 2021 Star Wars comics solicitations reveal it not only has the prelude issues in May, but it’ll have both the miniseries and tie-in issues going forward, through October! And here I was originally assuming this would lead into a Shadows of the Empire-type event, but it seems this is that big event itself! So read on below to learn about Chewbacca battling Valance (expect limbs to be lost!), Vader and Ochi going up against IG-88 (is there enough ‘man’ left in Vader to defeat this machine?), and Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come face to face with….DURGE?! Yes, that Durge! Also coming in June, Pride Variant covers, which is a nice touch though I wish they could’ve offered more, like a full issue of Pride-related Star Wars tales…but I’ll take this for now! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics June 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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First Keeve Trennis and her motley Jedi crew investigate a floating tomb full of secrets and now they find themselves facing an ancient, dark terror deep within a backwater planet in The High Republic #3 and damn it’s bad for them but a real joy for us to read! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3” →

Star Wars Comics May 2021 Solicitations

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

May is always a time of celebration for Star Wars fans thanks to all the goodness surrounding the May the Fourth holiday and this year should be extra special considering it’s Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary!! With Star Wars comics, the May solicitations reveal there’s a bounty to enjoy…for Boba Fett fans, at least. Wait, what? That’s right, the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover takes over most of May’s comics, though the excellent The High Republic-related comics will continue on as is, revealing the secrets of Star Wars history. So it won’t be all Fett, but dank ferrik it’ll be close! Head below to see what’s all in store for May’s Star Wars comics. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics May 2021 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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We dive into the “Tomb in Space” in The High Republic’s second issue, where new secrets are uncovered, Sskeer’s anguish increasingly takes hold, and Keeve can’t help but swear some more; yes, it’s even better than it sounds! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2” →

Star Wars Comics April 2021 Solicitations

Posted on January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

In April 2021, after 6 plus years of success, amazing new characters, and exciting/spellbinding tales, Marvel and IDW will bring their partnership with Lucasfilm to a close and end Star Wars comics for good. So head below to check out the final month of glorious comics below! APRIL FOOLS’! Sorry, I don’t ever pull April Fools’ jokes because I like not to lose people’s trust but I couldn’t help myself to a little joke, especially when this would be terrible obvious. Anyways, check out what’s ahead thanks to April’s solicitations, where we’ll see Darth Vader make it to Exegol, more Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros adventures, Count Dooku with another nefarious plan, and so much more! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics April 2021 Solicitations” →

Digital Shorts for The High Republic Characters and Into the Dark’s First Excerpt Released

Posted on January 19, 2021January 24, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

For The High Republic, beyond comics, graphic novels, manga, and book covers, plenty of its events and characters may never been seen in a visual medium, so Lucasfilm teamed up with Eastham Studios for a series of digital shorts introducing fans to characters in the initiative, starting with A Test of Courage’s Vernestra “Vern” Rwoh! Also out today is the first excerpt from Claudia Gray’s young adult novel, The High Republic – Into the Dark, where we meet some of the colorful cast you’ll get to spend tons of time with in the book! Continue reading “Digital Shorts for The High Republic Characters and Into the Dark’s First Excerpt Released” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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After nearly a year of waiting, The High Republic initiative begins! After the opening salvo of the first two novels, Marvel introduces their on-going story to the unfolding era with The High Republic #1! Written by Cavan Scott, with an art team of Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Annalisa Leoni, and Ariana Maher, The High Republic on-going comic picks up towards the end of events from Light of the Jedi, focusing on Padawan Keeve Trennis’ Jedi Knight Trials and her relationship with Trandoshan Master Sskeer. Both are rewarding and interesting characters to get to know in this opening chapter, while the art absolutely stuns due to its detail heavy work, all which promises an excellent and thrilling series ahead! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #1” →