The Cosmic Force

Good old Dark Empire, a staple of Youtini meme culture. Where both Naked Palpatine and Hot Dog Boba Fett were born! What better way to celebrate the upcoming 100th episode of Legends Lookback than by giving this iconic comic the roundtable treatment with special guests Jared Mayes and Freddy C! Join them along with host Emma as they dive deep into the comic that has probably been talked about most...

Last time we discussed the Star Wars comic run from 1977, things got a little crazy. There was talk of high density creatures, people going through planet cores, and flirting between Vader and Leia. While those are some insane and entertaining factoids, we wanted to give the '77 run its fair share of serious analytical talk! With a side of silliness of course, because you can't have the '77 run wi...

After 63 episodes of a show all about Star Wars comics, we figured it was about time we did an episode all about our favorite Star Wars Comics! You might be able to guess some of our picks, and some others might come out of left field. We'll also briefly talk about our favorite non-Star Wars comics too! Join the Cosmic Force crew and special guest Eric Eilersen for a fun conversation! ** Below, mo...

Mandalorians are some of the coolest yet most mysterious characters in all of Star Wars. Mostly unexplored in Star Wars Canon comics, we look into Legends comics that focus on Mandalorians, all in celebration of the release of the new comic adaptation of season one of The Mandalorian! We welcome special guest Steven Smith to help us discuss this creed. And, in our Weekly Pull List, we celebrate Ch...

We're hopping in our StarSpeeder 1000 and heading to the volcanic hellscape of Mustafar! Sounds like a nice, relaxing trip, right? Join the crew of The Cosmic Force as they discuss the planet of Mustafar and what makes it special as their pick for Youtini's Star Tours week! Don't miss any of the other shows for this crossover - we're handing the keys of the StarSpeeder over to Legends Lookback tom...

Writer Greg Pak is best known for his work on the Darth Vader (2020) series. He's also done a few other Star Wars titles! Join Tyler, Emma, and Caleb as they break down his background, his work in Star Wars, the common themes he incorporates in his work, and the characters he writes best. Also, this week is one of the largest Weekly Pull Lists in the history of the show! ▶Get your copy of Doctor A...

The Edge of Balance got another volume, this time by Daniel José Older! And now, the crew of The Cosmic Force is giving it the roundtable treatment! Join Tyler, Emma, Caleb, and Timothy as they discuss the characters and themes from this book, and discuss the future of manga in The High Republic.  ▶ Get your copy of Crimson Reign #5 |  https://geni.us/B2nDysr ▶ Get your copy of The High...

Beilert Valance and the Terminator share many similarities despite existing in different universes. Valance is a bounty hunter who has a lot of cybernetics, and the Terminator is an assassin who happens to be a cyborg. So, who inspired who? What makes them different from each other? Can any clues about Valance's future be sought from the Terminator's story? Join the crew of The Cosmic Force with s...

Phase I of The High Republic comics from Marvel ended with an emotional rollercoaster. Join the crew of The Cosmic Force as they discuss all of the twists and turns of Volume 3, as well as breaking down all of the characters and themes. What does all of this mean for the future of The High Republic? Is this book essential to the overall story? Find out in this roundtable discussion! ▶ Get your cop...

Exploring the Universe: The Books and Comics of Star Wars Youtini had the incredible privilege to host a panel at Star Wars Celebration in May 2022. The sound guys were kind enough to help us save the audio which we are now able to share with you. Enjoy this recording of our panel on the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration!

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 is a wrap! Join Emma, Tyler, Caleb, and special guest Steven for a recap of all the big comics and publishing news! And, hear about all of the big moments in Youtini history that occurred over the weekend! ** Below, more Star Wars we have ** ▶ Get your copy of Darth Vader (2020) #23 | https://geni.us/z4Fb ▶ Get your copy of Bounty Hunters #23 | https://geni.us/8u...

Star Wars Celebration begins tomorrow, and we couldn't be more excited! Join The Cosmic Force crew and special guest Jared Mayes as they discuss what they're most excited to see at the convention, as well as a rundown of Youtini's presence at the convention. Note that this episode is prerecorded since most of the hosts will be in Anaheim or on their way to Anaheim at the time of a normal recording...

Hello there, and welcome to Kenobi Week! This week, The Cosmic Force crew is talking all about the Canon arc "From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi", which was from the Star Wars 2015 run. They'll discuss how it potentially will tie into the upcoming show, as well as speculate about the show itself! We promise this episode will be very civilized, just as Obi-Wan would like it. ▶ Get your copy of Han...

Trail of Shadows, a High Republic miniseries by Daniel José Older, proved to include some incredibly important plot points for the entirety of the era. This book follows Jedi Master Emerick Caphtor and investigator extraordinaire Sian Holt as they try to figure out what exactly turned Jedi Master Loden Greatstorm to dust on Grizal. Join the crew as they discuss this masterfully done mystery - and...

Happy Star Wars Day, and May the Fourth be with you! We're lucky enough to have May 4 be a new comic book day this year, meaning we've got some awesome comics out AND some huge Star Wars news! Join the Cosmic Force crew and two special guests as they discuss the new releases, the start of a new miniseries, all the May the Fourth news, and much more! ▶ Get your copy of Obi-Wan #1 |  https://ge...

This week, on The Cosmic Force, is an incredibly special episode. Today, artist of The High Republic and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ario Anindito, joins the team for a special interview. The group reflects on Anindito's time on The High Republic comic series, as well as his career journey thus far. You won't want to miss this episode. ▶Get your copy of Crimson Reign #4: https://geni.us/DH7MH ▶Get your copy o...

The High Republic has been outstanding throughout the first Phase. That isn't limited to the storytelling though. Join The Cosmic Force as they go through the art of The High Republic comic by Ario Anindito. ▶Youtini Cele-BREW-tion Star Wars Celebration Party | https://tinyurl.com/mtsyp4ft ▶Star Wars Celebration: Official Website | https://tinyurl.com/3v4y53t7 ▶Star Wars: The High Republic Show: P...

The comic books have numerous examples of excellent battles. You don't only get to read it, but you can see it as well. From canon to legends, come see our favorite battles in Star Wars comics history. ▶Get Your Copy of Star Wars #22: https://geni.us/9uoDqR ▶Get Your Copy of Darth Vader #22: https://geni.us/DfFxR ▶Get Your Copy of Trail of Shadows Vol 1: https://geni.us/Xjwq ▶New Book & Comic...

This is it. The Cosmic Force has made it to one-year of shows. Join the full crew as we reflect on the year. We will talk about the favorite moments in the show, as well as Star Wars comics. ▶ Get your copy of Bounty Hunters #22: https://geni.us/VCgdcb ** Below, more Star Wars we have ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN OU...

This week, the TCF crew is discussing Volume 2 of the High Republic Adventures by Daniel José Older, Harvey Tolibao, and Toni Bruno. See the the hosts have to say about the last collected volume of the series. ▶Get your copy of Bounty Hunters 21: https://geni.us/E3GXxC ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.com | https://tinyurl.com/4bnhp8du ▶Complete Star Wars Timeline | https://tinyurl.com/yz...

This week, The Cosmic Force crew takes a deep dive into the art of Paolo Villanelli. Villanelli is known most for his work on Bounty Hunters. His dynamic and bold style is a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe. Come see the hosts share some of their favorite panels from the past few years. ▶Get your copy of Darth Vader #21:  https://geni.us/7qvDYN ▶Get your copy of Doctor Aphra #19:&nb...

Darth Vader has worked with many people throughout the years, but a specific few stand out as his "handlers". These are the people, normally assigned by Palpatine, to watch over Vader or even to act as his accomplices. The comics in particular feature a great many of these "handlers". Where can you find them, and which ones are our favorites? Join Caleb, Emma, and Tyler to find out the answers to...

This week, we take a look at one of our Foundational Five. The Rise of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule and Will Sliney is an incredible canon miniseries. Come see what The Cosmic Force crew has to say about this one. ▶Get your copy of Crimson Reign #3: https://geni.us/NjQ1JF ▶Get your copy of Han Solo & Chewbacca #1: https://geni.us/ZWpZkJ ▶Support the Amidala Initiative: https://www.gofundme.com/f/...

Comic books allow a lot of smaller characters in the saga to shine. Not every story revolves around Darth Vader or Boba Fett. This week, The Cosmic Force is breaking down some of their favorite minor characters that had major moments. Who will make the cut? ▶ Get your copy of Star Wars #21:  https://geni.us/Almm ▶ Get your copy of High Republic #15:  https://geni.us/ZBMuRwf ▶ Get your co...

Comics can be insane at times, in the best of ways, and Star Wars is no exception. From World Devastators to Living Force crystal mountains, there has been a history of extremes. Join the crew of The Cosmic Force as they run through some of their favorite crazy comics moments from across Star Wars history. ▶ Get your copy of High Republic Adventures #13:  https://geni.us/jEC4Lwr ▶ Get your co...