Comics With Kenobi

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

Is Vildar Mac alive or dead? Who was that long-eared rogue? Answers to questions abound while new questions arise in this week's The High Republic #2. Hear why now in what's probably our best-sounding episode ever.One thing to note? We were wrong. The Sephi are not a THR creation, but appeared in Legends. Our bad.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #2 (of 10) (3:30)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)Nov. 22 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca, Vol. 1, "The Crystal Run, Part One" TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot)Nov. 23 _ Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Yoda #1 (of 10), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12), The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing), Star Wars: Visions #1 (2nd Printing)Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1 (of 8)Dec. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 (Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’

Three new books out today with Bounty Hunters #28 setting up a confrontation between Valance and his Imperial team and the crew led by T'onga and Losha. In Star Wars #29, The High Republic and Nihil are writ large as the Rebellion searches for new supplies, while in The Mandalorian #5, Fennec Shand makes her comics debut.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #5 (9:45)_ Bounty Hunters #28 (12:53)_ Star Wars #29 (34:30)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra #22_ Obi-Wan #3 (of 5)The news:_ On the Facebook page you'll find images from December's Tales From the Rancor Pit and a link to an interview with the book's creative team at StarWars.com._ Hasbro has a second Doctor Aphra Black Series figure up for pre-order at www.hasbropulse.com, along with a second Scar Squadron member, Mic. Both figures are due out in April._ Marc Guggenheim, in his latest LegalDispatch, notes that he's writing "... another Star Wars-related comic (heretofore unannounced)...". H

Sana Starros, Kho Phon Farrus, Detta Yao, Magna Tolvan, Triple Zero, BT-1, Just Lucky, Ariole and Doctor Aphra made their gambit to find and rescue ... Aphra? It's true. Whether Aphra can escape the Spark Eternal is an entirely different question that consumes Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #25 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Rachelle Rosenberg and Joe Caramagna, with editorial oversight by Mikey J. Basso, Danny Khazem and Mark Paniccia and graphic designer Carlos Lao.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Doctor Aphra #25 (12:15)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Darth Vader #25_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #4_ Star Wars #25The news:_ Based on solicits, it appears Marvel is doing a series of Black History Month variants for its line of comics, including Star Wars._ Due out April 18, not March 29, is the first TPB collecting Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories issues 1-4._ Full January solicits are out. Note that Hidden Empire is taking that month off, as is Dark Horse's The Nameless Terror._ Marv

Sabé takes the next, bold step on her new path, but is it the right one? Readers of Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #28 will find that those steps may be predetermined by none other than Palpatine.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Darth Vader #28 (5:37)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #25_ The Mandalorian #1The news:_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 and Star Wars: Visions #1 are getting 2nd printings due out Nov. 23.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibus editions:Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)Nov. 8 _ The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10)

The High Republic phase II launches its comics with Marvel's The High Republic (Vol. 2), a 10-issue series by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William, Ariana Maher and Andrea Broccardo. Jedi Vildar Mac and and Padawan Matthea Cathley take readers on a journey through a spiritually rancorous Jedha City as a deeper mystery unfolds.In what's the first of what we hope will be more one-shots, Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi and Joe Caramagna bring a new story featuring the Ronin in a tale that boasts gambling astromechs, curious ewoks and knowing when to draw your blade and when to leave it sheathed.Finally, Star Wars #28 begins setting in motion the path toward the events seen in "Return of the Jedi" as Luke makes his way to Coruscant to rescue Crimson Dawn operatives Melton, Bevelyn and their children in a fast-paced story by Charles Soule, Andres Genolet, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Clayton Cowles.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars: Visions #1 (11:03)_ Star Wars (Vol

Djin Darin and Grogu set out for a place to lay low and maybe call home as Marvel's adaptation of The Mandalorian continues with issue #4. This one features the comics debut of Cara Dune.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #4 (2:45)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra #21_ Darth Vader #24_ Han Solo & #Chewbacca #3 (of 10)_ Obi-Wan #2 (of 5)The news:_ The second phase of The High Republic has begun._ NYCC runs from Oct. 6-9; Lucasfilm Publishing will have a panel.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)Nov.

Aphra contends with the spark and learns more about its origins and, perhaps its future, in the pages of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 (of 10), our favorite Wookiee finds prison life to be about survival though Maz Kanata is keen on a plan by a new character.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24 (06:10)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 (21:28)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Crimson Reign #5 (of 5)The news:_ The Doctor Aphra Omnibus (2nd printing) moves to Jan. 31 from Jan. 17.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1Oct. 1

Sabé makes a difficult choice as she recalls her own history with Padmé and her complicated relationship with Anakin Skywalker in Darth Vader #27, while in Hyperspace Stories #2, Luke and Leia make a startling discovery. In The Mandalorian #3, the title character makes a difficult decision about his bounty.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12) (07:08)_ The Mandalorian #3 )of 8) (19:10)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #27 (27:45)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #24The news:_ December's Star Wars comics solicits from Marvel and Dark Horse were released last week. We've got full breakdowns on our Facebook page (facebook.com/swsplashpagepod). Of note? Star Wars and Darth Vader series are taking the month off, but will return in January._ War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus now due Dec. 13 from Nov. 8._ The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 1 is due out Jan. 3 from Dec. 13._ The Doctor Aphra Omnibus (2nd printing) moves to Jan. 17 from Jan. 10._ The fir

The bounty hunters take a paying gig that should be easy to do, but Tasu Leech's feeling conflicted and makes a move that may leave T'onga, Losha, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM in a dire situation in the pages of Bounty Hunters #27.The Obi-Wan mini-series concludes its sobering and thoughtful five-issue run with a measured tale about doing good even when it could cost you everything.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #27 (04:17)_ Obi-Wan #5 (of 5) (25:20)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #24The news:_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 are coming to market for preorder._ The Attack of the Clones gets the 20th anniversary variant-cover treatment from Marvel with five by Caspar Wijngaard in December and January_ Greg Land's Star Wars 45th anniversary variants are being revealed.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Sto

Protecting the family while fleeing the Empire takes center stage in the pages of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 as Bevelyn and Mel escape from the second Death Star in a bid to do Qi'ra's bidding to aid the Rebel Alliance. Could the Alliance's own bureaucracy seal the family's fate?Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 (05:15)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #23_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #23The news:_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's one-shot Star Wars Visions #1 are now available for sale. Check our Facebook page for links.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legend

"You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill."In Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), Obi-Wan and Anakin travel upriver on the Aqualish homeworld to find a hero of the republic who's gone rogue, as both Jedi contend with the evil that infects those who've seen enough carnage and war to fill several lifetimes and realize the power of the darkness that infects the hearts of trusted friends with unyielding darkness.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5) (4:03)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneThe news:_ It appears that Dark Horse will collect the 12-issue Hyperspace Stories in three volumes with four issues apiece. The first is due out April 11._ The five-issue Hidden Empire and four-issue The Blade mini-series are available for subscription by mail via Marvel._ The Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 1 is now due out Dec. 13 instead of Nov. 15.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empi

Anakin contends with his rashness while Padmé works to advance the cause of the Republic in the debut of Hyperspace Stories #1, the all-ages comic that marks Dark Horse Comics' return to Star Wars.In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #26, readers are treated to a lot of flashbacks to the Prequel Trilogy as Vader contends with a troublesome foe and finds his bond with Sabé deepening.Finally, Doctor Aphra #23 delivers the utter craziness that the series has become famed for, with the return of several familiar faces and last-page reveal that left us laughing and gasping.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #1 (7:50)_ Darth Vader #26 (23:54)_ Doctor Aphra #23 (40:06)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra #20_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #2The news:_ The solicits for November's Star Wars comics from Marvel and Dark Horse can be found on our Facebook page (facebook.com/swsplashpagepod)_ Noted artist Tom Palmer, whose inks on the '77-'86 run of Marvel's Star Wars comic

The Rebel Alliance bounces back and strikes hard as Leia, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar and more start to plan for a long slog vs. the Empire, with optimism about their path brighter than ever. Meanwhile, Qi'ra's deep network of spies, moles and plants is awakened as the path toward the events of Return of the Jedi take hold in Star Wars #26.In the Mandalorian #2 (of 8), Mando finds the only way to get his stolen Razor Crest parts back is to embark upon a quest for the egg at the behest of the Jawas.We also take a look at the recently published Star Wars: Rebels graphic novel collecting the tales of Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, Kanan and Chopper that were previously unavailable in the U.S.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars Rebels Graphic Novel (07:20)_ The Mandalorian #2 (11:15)_ Star Wars #26 (17:12)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The Halcyon Legacy #3 (of 5)The news:_ Despite what one online comics news site claimed, Bounty Hunters IS NOT cancelled._ Han Solo &

In Bounty Hunters #26, T'Onga and Cadeliah face a stark realization amid a devastating loss, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #5, secrets are revealed and we find out who really shot first.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #26 (5:50)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #5 (29:10)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #1 (of 5)_ Star Wars #23The news:_ Han Solo & Chewbacca is now a 10-issue maxi-series, per StarWars.com.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:Aug. 16 - Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5); Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd PrintingSept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Bloo

We mark the end of the five-issue The Halcyon Legacy mini-series on this week's episode with an issue that introduces a new character, serves as the first appearance for another character and leaves the door open to a the ship's return in future comics.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Halycon Legacy #5 (of 5) (7:20)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Crimson Reign #4 (of 4)The news:_ Congrats to Chris, Nick and Noah for winning our long-drawnout essay contest about The High Republic's next phase and thanks to Jared Cantor for making the prizes available_ The High Republic #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Oct. 5Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars

Comics, some wags would say, aren't real literature. We disagree and present as our evidence Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 as prime reasons why.Both issues are complex and detailed examinations of regret, remembrance and rage and, unsurprisingly, present a pair of textured stories that will resonate for awhile.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) (11:12)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 (37:08)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneThe news:_ SDCC 2022 brought some sneak peaks of upcoming The High Republic comics, along with news that Daniel José Older and Toni Bruno's The High Republic Adventures story is no longer a graphic novel, but an ongoing second volume of the initial IDW series_ Claudia Gray's Dark Horse Star Wars comic is titled Quest for the Jedi and is due out in October_ Star Wars: Visions #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Sept. 21_ Peach Momoko's virgin variant for The Mandalorian #4, due out Oct. 5, is a 1:100 variant and the pre

Marvel celebrates writer Charles Soule's 100th Star Wars comic script in four-story one-and-done issue of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #25 that brings back some of his previous stories in Darth Vader (Vol. 2), Poe Dameron and the Anakin & Obi-Wan and Kylo Ren mini-series.In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #25, Sabé takes command and control as the Empire fights Crimson Dawn to save a world featuring a subtle nod to the machinery in Dark Horse Comics's Dark Empire comics.Chewbacca faces Krrsantan in a wookiee death duel in a bid to save Han in Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 even as the mystery of is he or is he not Han's dad deepens.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars #25 (5:03)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 (25:52)_ Darth Vader #25 (36:01)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #22_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #22The news:_ October solicits are out and Bounty Hunters and Han Solo & Chewbacca are taking a skip month, while the Hidden Empire and Yoda mini-series appear to hav

The Mandalorian sees the first episode of season one in a smartly adapted beat-for-beat retelling scripted by Rodney Barnes and lavishly illustrated by George Jeanty, Karl Story, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna that's sure to appeal to Mando fans.Bounty Hunters #25, by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Arif Prianto and VC's Travis Lanham, is rip-roaring page turner as T'onga and the hunters contend with the Knights of Ren in a battle of not just words but weapons. The issue features a surprisingly delicate interlude featuring Beilert Valance that gives readers a side of the Empire we don't seldom see.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) (09:15)_ Bounty Hunters #25 (17:13)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #22The news:_ It appears that due to rights issues, Diamond UK won't be distributing Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Star Wars comics to the UK and Europe, as was the case with IDW_ Reva from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ TV series f