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Sabé finds there's no way to avoid Darth Vader, even if her sisters and fellow Handmaidens strive to make her see what's right and what's wrong. Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #32 presents stark choices with no discernible path forward and marks a startling new path for everyone involved.Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics. Want to help us even more? Retweet the episode.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #32 (9:45)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Bounty Hunters #29The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)News:Cavan Scott and Nick Brokenshire are doing a Jaxxon story for this year's Hyperspace Stories annual, which features a Star Wars Celebration Europe-exclusive cover by Mike Mignola. There are 1,500 copies that will be available at SWCE

Sav Malagán is embracing the pirate's life in all the right ways all the while dodging an understandably upset master back on Takodana in the pages of The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8), while in Yoda #5 (of 10), the bonds of friendship are tested and stretched among Jedi padawans, but is Count Dooku to blame?Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics. Want to help us even more? Retweet the episode.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:Yoda #5 (of 10) (12:30)The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8) (23:30)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He needs help to battle thi

This episode features a conversation with Marc Guggenheim, a former lawyer turned writer whom you may know for his work in television and comics, notably the just concluded Han Solo & Chewbacca 10-issue maxi-series, the Star Wars: Revelations one-shot and an upcoming arc in the Yoda maxi-series later this year.It's an illuminating and far-ranging conversation and we think you'll enjoy it. You can subscribe to Marc's LegalDispatch substack (we highly recommend it)Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:None, save for those we asked Marc about.Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportUpcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars:

Back to a more manageable haul of Star Wars comics, with the second arc of the second volume of The High Republic kicking off in issue #6 (of 10) as Jedha City reacts to the infighting and riots and the Guardians of the Whills find renewed purpose.In Sana Starros #2 (of 5), deep family ties and history are revealed in a story that stretches back to the first phase of The High Republic era and includes a referential stop by the Solo: A Star Wars Story film.Finally, Bounty Hunters #32 brings Inferno Squadron to the fore, along with a nod to a species that was first featured in West End Games' Star Wars roleplaying game. Perhaps more important, is levels of character development for Zuckuss, which made this issue a standout.Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics.Comics out t

Apparently all the Star Wars comics were published today. Six new titles are out this March 1, including Hyperspace Stories, Star Wars, Han Solo & Chewbacca, The Blade, Hidden Empire and The Mandalorian, giving readers a bounty of choices up and down the Star Wars timeline, from The High Republic era to darn near close to the opening refrain of Return of the Jedi.We've done things a tad differently on this episode, choosing to do quick summaries of each issue and offer our thoughts on them, including what impressed us and what could have been done better.Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #4 (12) (7:17)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #10 (of 10) (12:45)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #32 (22:21)_ The Blade #3 (of 4) (29:56)_ Hidden Empire #4 (of 5) (37:13)_ The Mandalorian #8 (of 8) (46:37)Star Wars Comics on

At last, The High Republic -- The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4) is in comic shops. Was it worth the wait?Yes, very much so.Will it be difficult to wait almost two months until issue #2 is released?Yes, if #1 is anything to go by, since George Mann, Eduardo Mello, Ornella Savarese, Studio RAM, Matt Dryer, Sanjay Dharawat, Stephen Reichert and Samantha Hummer have delivered a crackling debut issue that ties into The High Republic mythology with ease while creating an aura of suspense.In Yoda #4 (of 10), writer Jody Houser returns to the galaxy a long time ago, reteaming with artist Luke Ross for a three-issue arc that features Yoda in a story set before the Prequel Trilogy and featuring Jedi Master Dooku. THey're joined by color artist Nolan Woodard and letter Joe Caramagna of Virtual Caligraphy.It's a well-paced start that gives us more elements of the Count before his faith in the Jedi was lost and features a trio of young Padawans -- a togorian, wookiee and trandoshan -- that echoes Dooku's own relationship with

Only love can, and will, break your heart, as Valance learns in the pages of Bounty Hunters #31 with his hope for a quiet life with Jyala brutally erased. It's T'onga who steps up to carry him away in a bid to find some sort of peace, be it inner or outer, though it's clear than an inferno is brewing.In Star Wars #31, Amilyn Holdo gives new meaning to "the Holdo Maneuver," as she, Luke, Leia, Lando, Chewie and Lobot find themselves mystified yet intrigued by the No-Space locale and the history of a long-dead Jedi from The High Republic Era.Be sure share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #31 (12:23)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #31 (25:19)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #2 (of 10)News:_ Lando #1 is the latest one-shot, coming in May, from Marvel as part of its celebration of Return of

Years of close-quarter living erupt as the powder keg that is Jedha City finally ignites in The High Republic (Vol. 2) #5 (of 10) in an issue that features several key first appearances and is better understood if you've listened to (or read) George Mann's The Battle of Jedha.Hidden Empire #3 (of 5) ties into events from Darth Vader (Vol. 2), as well as Crimson Reign and the first Lando mini-series as Chanath Cha and the Orphans take him on with results that left us surprised.Finally, in Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #31, Anakin/Vader tries to right what seems to be the biggest mistake of his life as seeks to press the Handmaidens into his -- and the Empire's -- service as they strive to rescue Sabe from Jul Tambor.Be sure share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic #5 (of 10) (14:29)_ Hidden Empire #3 (of 5) (28:40)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #31 (43:14)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unl

Almost eight years since her debut in the early issues of 2015's Star Wars (Vol. 2), Sana Starros is leading her own five-issue mini-series (Star Wars: Sana Starros) that promises to detail her early life and how she came to be who she is.The series -- written by Justina Ireland, illustrated by Pere Pérez, colored by Jay David Ramos, lettered by VC's Travis Lanham, with book design by Carlos Lao, and edited by Mikey J. Basso, Danny Khazem and Mark Paniccia -- begins with a fast start, introducing readers old and new to Sana herself and bringing her extended family into the picture, too, setting up a heist that will see the Starros family tangle with the Empire.Be sure share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Sana Starros #1 (of 5)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #25News:_ The Blade #2 (of 4) is getting a second printing. Look for it on March 15.

Yoda pulls an all-too familiar Jedi move by walking away when the results aren't what was expected yet pulls a humility shocker by returning to the Scalvi people he abandoned in Yoda #3 (of 4). In The Blade #2 (of 4), Porter Engle and Barash play it cool and level-headed, to a certain point, as a siege situation quickly spirals out of control. In Doctor Aphra #28, Sana Starros and the crew learn the finer points of corporate raiding and takeovers as Domina Tagge shows why any acquisition, no matter how hostile, is nothing but smoke and mirrors.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Yoda #3 (of 10) (9:58)_ The Blade #2 (of 4) (28:08)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #28 (49:28)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #28News_ Marvel's Doctor Aphra Series is among the nominees for the 34th GLAAD Awards in the Outstanding Comic Book Category._ April solicits are out for Marvel and Dark Horse. VIsit the Facebook page to learn all about them._ Artist Ingo Römling, who did Star

Bounty Hunters #30 lays it all on the line as secrets are revealed, misconceptions are cleared up and revenge takes center stage, seeding the series' upcoming issues, include what we believe will see a popular Imperial squadron that first appeared in the videogames.In Han Solo & Chewbacca #9 (of 10), the details of the macguffin come into focus in a rollicking issue that will have fans of Star Wars: Resistance going "Hey!"Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #30 (12:40)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #9 (of 10) (37:50)_ Revelations #1 (2nd Printing)_ Yoda #1 (of 10) (2nd Printing)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars: Visions_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #28News_ Marvel announced a new four-issue mini-series focused on Darth Vader written by Jason Aaron, Torunn Gronbekk and Peach Momoko. Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red appears set to debut April 26._ Charles Soule talked about revealing Porter Engle's backstory and seeding the

Five books out today but four are new, including The High Republic #4, The Mandalorian #7, Darth Vader #30 and The High Republic Adventures #2 from Marvel and Dark Horse Comics.In The High Republic #4, real-world contemporary events -- alternative facts, dissonant narratives and fictional claims -- permeate the atmosphere of Jedha City, leading to peril.In The Mandalorian #7, the Mandalorian, Cara Dune and Kuill return with the Child and Greef Karga has a change of heart. In Darth Vader #30, the handmaidens of Padme learn an uncomfortable truth about not just Sabe, but themselves, too.In The High Republic Adventures #2, Sav learns never to underestimate Maz Kanata as readers are treated to the weirdest yet funniest pirates in Star Wars ever, a new relationship and so much more.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #4 (09:10)_ The Mandalorian #7 (24:30)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #30 (28:36)_ The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #2 (of 8) (36:40)_ Hidden Empire #1 (2n

After five books the week prior, we're down to just one new Star Wars comic this week -- Star Wars (Vol. 3) #30 -- but the lone title has much to offer in terms of advancing the story arc as well as linking to Lucasfilm's ambitious new era, The High Republic.Featuring classic Original Trilogy stalwarts, Lando, Leia, Luke and Chewbacca, along with the Sequel Trilogy's Amilyn Holdo, the Rebels are adrift in No-Space in a bid to find fuel for the Rebellion. What transpires is a confrontation with Nihil droids and a surprising final page that leads into the next issue.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars #30 (6:01)_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ The Mandalorian #5 (2nd Printing)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24_ Han Solo & Chewbaca #6 (of 10)News_ It's a new year!Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalo

Five issues out today -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The High Republic (Vol. 2) #3, Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10) and Yoda #2 (of 10) -- to close out what's been a VERY busy year for Marvel and Dark Horse Star Wars comics.So thanks for taking time out of your schedule every week to listen to us as we chat about these funny book from a galaxy far, far away. Here's to even more stories during 2023.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Yoda #2 (3:38)_ The Blade #1 (7:30)_ The High Republic #3 (11:33)_ Doctor Aphra #27 (14:28)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (17:34)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #27_ The Mandalorian #3News_ March solicits were released last week. Check our Facebook page for the covers and the details._ We're getting a The High Republic Character Encyclopedia from DK publishing written by Amy Richau and Megan Crouse. It features more than 250 characters from every phase of The High Republic and sports a Phil Noto cover.Upcomi

With a dearth of Star Wars comics this week, we're catching up on the latest scheduling changes, opining on March's solicits and Jeff reviews "Avatar: The Way of Water."Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ NoneStar Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #5_ Bounty Hunters #27News_ Three of artist Mateus Manhanini's Black History month variants, including Finn on Hidden Empire #3, Jannah on Darth Vader #31 and Phel Starros on Sana Starros #1. Also coming are Black History Month covers for Bounty Hunters #31 (Feb. 15), Doctor Aphra #29 (Feb. 22), The High Republic #5 (Feb. 8), The Mandalorian #8 (Feb. 15), Star Wars #31 (Feb. 15), Yoda #4 (Feb. 22) and The Blade #4 (March 29)._ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #4 has been pushed back a week to Jan. 11._ Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #4 (of 12) is set for Feb. 1 and not in January, while #5 is now due out Feb. 15, per Dark Horse's website._ If you're aiming to add to your Star Wars The High Republic (Vol. 1) run, Unknown Comics has an

The Mandalorian #6 adapts the first season's sixth episode, which features several first appearances, a nod to Mando's past as well as a look at how the New Republic is trying to keep the Galaxy free from harm. It's a solid adaptation with an amazing cover.In Bounty Hunters #29, the showdown between T'onga and Valance is looming large, with readers treated to the surprise appearance of IG-88 and that droid's next target, in a the first part of a new story arc by Ethan J. Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Arif Prianto and VC's Travis Lanham.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)(14:01)_ Bounty Hunters #29 (of 5) (21:50)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27News_ As revealed by Near Mint Condition, the Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: New Republic, Vol. 7, is slated for release in September. _ For those of you who prefer their Star Wars comics digitally, Dark Horse confirmed to us that Tales From the Rancor Pit will be available digitally wh

Qi'ra goes to ground with the Empire seemingly believing that she's dead even as Palpatine and Vader desperately try to track down and gain control of the Fermata Cage. HIdden Empire #2 (of 5) features ties to writer Charles Soule's Darth Vader series, while amplifying the fear that SIth have of fellow Sith, dead or alive.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic Adventures #1 (of 8) (8:02)_ Hidden Empire #2 (of 5) (7:35)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)News_ The Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108) is slated for release on May 9. (Observant readers will note that Lando's no longer smoking on this cover.)_ Based on PRH, it appears Marvel is doing a series of Women's History variant covers during March, including for its Star Wars comics. No art, yet, but that should come when March solicits drop later this month._ Per Near Mint Condition, the Star Wars Legends: The

Sav Malagán of The High Republic returns as a 15-year-old padawan in the pages of Daniel Jose Older and Toni Bruno's eight-issue The High Republic Adventures in a cheeky and rollicking first issue that sports many new characters, some familiar film faces and a bit more.In Darth Vader #29, Luke Ross handles art duties as Dormé, with Ochi in tow, seeks to find and, if possible, rescue Sabé.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic Adventures #1 (of 8) (8:02)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #29 (23:50)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)News_ Star Wars: Revelations #1 and Yoda #1 (of 10) are getting 2nd printings due out Jan. 18._ Bounty Hunters #29 moves to Dec. 14 from Dec. 7._ The High Republic #3 (of 10) moves to Dec. 28 from Dec. 21._ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 is now due out Dec. 13, not Dec. 6._ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 is due out Feb. 7 instead of Jan. 17._ The second Doctor Aphra omn

It's feast day for Star Wars comics this week with three new comics -- the Revelations one-shot, Yoda #1 (of 10) and Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12) -- and the Tales From the Rancor Pit original graphic novel.As a result, this is a longer episode than normal, but it should offer up some guidance, particularly where Marc Guggenheim's Revelations one-shot is concerned. Meanwhile, Hyperspace Stories #3 captures the endearing aspect of Finn and Poe perfectly, while we're treated to a side of Yoda that's rarely seen. Rancor Pit is creepy and fun and continues the tradition of Star Wars horror.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Yoda #1 (8:38)_ Star Wars: Revelations #1 (30:10)_ Tales From the Rancor Pit (57:38)_ Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12) (01:12:40)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars #26_ The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)News_ Marvel will celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" with a series of one-shots, the first of which, "Jabba's Palace" is due out March 1._

Before we begin, we had some audio-quality issues that couldn't be surmounted. For that, we apologize.Major week for Star Wars comics, what with the launch of Hidden Empire #1 (of 5), the third and final part of the "Soule Trilogy" that, if the debut is any indicator, is going to be a wild ride filled with nods to legends and lore while setting up the next step for Qi'ra.In Doctor Aphra #26, the Spark Eternal is seemingly garnering more power in a frenetic story that may well leave readers gasping for air by the last page.In Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Phaedra steps up and into a greater role as Maz Kanata helps advance a daring plan to bust themselves, and Chewbacca, out of prison. What of Han? Read the book to find out.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10) (5:35)_ Doctor Aphra #26 (21:20)_ HIdden Empire #1 (of 5) (36:33)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #5 (of 10)_ Bounty Hunters #26Upcoming comics, grap