Tag: The High Republic – Phase II: Quest of the Jedi

Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha

Posted on January 2, 2023January 1, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Kicking off 2023’s The High Republic Phase II content is none other than George Mann’s audio drama The Battle of Jedha, performed by a full cast. Set after the events of Convergence, the audio drama finds Jedha the center of a major peace treaty, though the forces conspiring against peace and the Jedi in the galaxy turn events on their head. With some excellent performances across the cast, great messages for our world and the characters in the story, and a solid pace, The Battle of Jedha makes for a memorable experience in Phase II, though it runs into some issues I have with audio productions while also ends up feeling more like a stepping stone rather than a destination event. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #1

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Porter Engle’s legendary lightsaber status has been a part of his backstory since we’ve met him, and while he’s had a chance to show it off, what was he like in his younger, non-chef focused years? And how did he earn the name “Blade of Bardotta?” As one of the most anticipated Phase II projects, Charles Soule’s miniseries The High Republic – The Blade #1 doesn’t disappoint, as it kicks off the exploration of Porter’s name defining past by introducing us to a surprise variable: Barash, his sister. The easy chemistry between the two leads, great art, and promise of tragedy and action will leave readers anxious for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic – The Blade #1” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3 – Phase II

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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As the quest to uncover the being stealing Force artifacts around Jedha puts the Jedi in the Guardians of the Whills’ sights, a trip down memory lane fills in the intriguing backstory to Tey’s past, allowing The High Republic #3 – Phase II to both carry the story forward and gain some much needed context. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #3 – Phase II” →

High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

2022 has been a pretty eventful year for The High Republic, even if it only released across 6 of the 12 months. 2022 started with the finale to Phase I that saw Starlight Beacon fallen and story left on a cliffhanger and the year ended with the beginning of Phase II, the 150 years extra blast to the past for extra context to the era’s story. The High Republic Show and the affable Krystina Arielle have been there for us through the big moments and the quiet in-betweens, feeding us many feasts of content and now they have one last holiday gift for us with this year end show! There’s a peak behind Dark Horse’s content, author discussions, and the requisite reveals, Character Encyclopedia anyone!?, but I’ve also included some other recent news, like another author roundtable and previews galore. Head below for the High Republic year end extravaganza before we return early 2023 with our The Battle of Jedha review! Continue reading “High Republic Show: Year End Entry Reveals Character Encyclopedia, New Covers, and More!” →

First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

While Phase II: Quest of the Jedi might be shorter than the opening Phase, it still has its big tentpole moments and the upcoming audiobook The Battle of Jedha, written by George Mann and performed by a full cast, is the Phase’s linchpin moment. If you’ve been reading any of the Phase II content so far, it’s clear how everything has been building to Jedha so far, and now we’re getting our first peak at how the audiobook is converging characters and storylines for the big moment. Find out the cast and listen to the first excerpt below! Continue reading “First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase II

Posted on November 30, 2022December 29, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Of the many highlights from the first Phase of The High Republic initiative was the story Daniel José Older cooked up in his IDW comics series, The High Republic Adventures, which centered around Padawans and a smaller scaled story of their connections and struggles throughout the Drengir and Nihil conflicts. Older returns with The High Republic Adventures – Phase II via Dark Horse and the same pedigree is already present, this time introducing us to a younger incarnation of Phase I character Sav Malagán and her own struggles with being part of the Jedi Order. Energetic, engaging, and grounded in Sav’s character development, The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase II seems to promise, despite the shorter run, something as memorable as the first. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #1 – Phase II” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Convergence

Posted on November 22, 2022November 25, 2022 by Chris

As the Forever War rages on between Eiram and E’ronoh, enemies are forced to become allies – and maybe even more. Read my review of The High Republic: Convergence now!

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Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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With The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City, which sees Jedi and the Pathfinders working to uncover the truth of what happened to one of their own after they receive a distress call, George Mann delivers an exciting, thrilling, and surprisingly layered story that’s both superbly paced and character-centric. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City” →

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase II

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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Like readers charging in with expectations to a story, Jedi Master Vildar Mac found himself out of his element by assuming he’d have control over the situation on Jedha, but his rude awakening is only the beginning in The High Republic #2 – Phase II, another excellent issue which explores more of the characters without sacrificing its pace. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #2 – Phase II” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Quest for the Hidden City

Posted on November 1, 2022November 7, 2022 by Chris

When the remains of a Pathfinder droid are found with a garbled distress mission, two Jedi and a Pathfinder crew set out to save them. But the monsters of that planet’s myths may not be simply myths… Read my review of The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City!

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