Comics In Motion

SAV MALAGÁN FINDS HERSELF ON JEDHA’S STREETS, BUT WHERE IS MAZ KANATA? For ep 136, Mike finished Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where Sav Malagán’s tries to find herself amidst battling pirates, all while the Dank Graks kidnap Maz Kanata in an attempt to take Takodana! Plus Mike talks Corellian hounds, Blarina and Therm Scissorhands! High Republic Adventures (2022) issues 5-8 were writ...

Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the third episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 4: Fallen Jedi! Mike is joined by Brett Scott this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Baylan Skoll’s fighting style, the World Between Worlds, Sabine’s character, *that cameo*, Star Wars...

Tony welcomes back Brenna Thummler to talk about art and the brilliant conclusion to her Sheets trilogy from Oni/Lion Forge. Get your copy now! NOW people. If you are interested in what Tony is up to, please visit his website, arfarina.com where you can buy his novel, sign up for his newsletter and even listen to some songs.

This episode was previously a Patreon-exclusive, but Mike has released it as a special - it showcases Mike's review of two novels; Thrawn and Thrawn: Alliances, from Timothy Zahn's first canon Thrawn trilogy! Mike talks about his experience listening to the audiobook for Thrawn in comparison to reading the comic book adaptation (as seen on ep 38 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon), before delvi...

Tony and JAC are back in the saddle for the first round of Olyphant season. Buckle up you (0Ck$u(kers

Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the second episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 3: Time To Fly! Mike is joined by Maff this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Rebels connections, the Purrgil, Hera & Jacen Syndulla, Sabine’s relationship with Ahsoka, Senator Xio...

TV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Mordrid (1992) After a long stretch of time off from the TV&Movies, we're Chris and Dave are back to tackle the totally-not-ripped-off-Doctor-Strange movie, "Doctor Mordrid". This 1992 film is like a magical cocktail mixed with a hint of Marvel confusion and a splash of supernatural sorcery. It's as if Doctor Strange decided to take a vacation b...

The newest live-action show hits our screens and with it comes a new weekly show – welcome to episode 1 of the Ahsoka discussion shows! This week is the 2-episode premiere and joining your host Mike is the podfather of Comics In Motion; Dave Horrocks! Join our duo discussing how much the Ahsoka show links to Star Wars Rebels (& not so much Clone Wars at present) as well as the new characters,...

Our trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, but wanted one last mission before Ahsoka, so Dave, Maff & Mike are joined by Megan to wrap up Rebels and discuss their wants for the upcoming Ahsoka series, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka ! They hear Megan’s thoughts on Ahsoka as a character, briefly discuss the Clone Wars movie and delve into their predictions & wants in the Ahsoka show,...

THE BATTLE OF JEDHA ENDS - IT WAS ALL A PLOY BY THE PATH… BUT FOR WHAT?! In ep 135, Mike delves back into Phase 2’s High Republic comics to finish them off, so we continue following Vildar Mac, Matthea Cathley & Tey Sirrek as they try to untangle the mess left by the Path Of The Open Hand from the Battle Of Jedha, all while avoiding the fearsome tendrils of The Leveler! As Mike takes you throu...

Our trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, so give you their thoughts on the finale; season 4 – which will heavily connect to the upcoming Ahsoka series, showing more of Thrawn in canon, Ahsoka’s dramatic return, more of Sabine’s Mandalorian history, the long-awaited “Jedi Night” and more! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how the finale season is different from the others, as...

Tony and JAC are BACK!!! Are they the Brubaker and Phillips of Comics in Motion? Tune and as they go deep undercover with Sleeper: Season 1

WE GO BACK FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE IN CANON TO FIND THE POWER TO CONTROL THE NAMELESS! Ep 134’s focus is the only one-shot in Phase 2 of The High Republic; Quest Of The Jedi! This comic delves into the origins of the Echo Stone, which leads into the Rods of Daybreak & Seasons. The story is set almost 500 years before the Skywalker Saga, with two new Jedi and some extra information about Azlin...

This week Tony and Blake go to America to see how the west was won, and lost, and if Tintin learns any lessons.

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Our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels, now on the penultimate series; season 3 - the first full showing of Thrawn in canon, with a continuation of Maul’s story! THERE ARE MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE AHSOKA TRAILER WITHIN THIS CONVERSATION – BE WARNED! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how season 3 feels different from the prior 2, as well as the full intro...

THE JEDI’S GREATEST FEARS ARE REALISED WHEN THEY ARE TRAPPED WITH NAMELESS BEINGS, AS TOLD BY TY YORRICK! Ep 133’s focus is a story that crosses Phase 1 & 2 of The High Republic; The Nameless Terror! Tune in to hear who survives the encounter with these deadly beasts, plus Mike provides extra information along the way about the Path Of The Open Hand, Acklay and more! The main story takes place...

Misplaced Childhood Review by John Franck After the album-tour-album cycle of Script for a Jester's Tear , Fugazi , and the subsequent Euro-only release of Real to Reel , Marillion retreated to Berlin's Hansa Ton Studios with Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey to work on their next opus. Armed with a handful of lyrics born out of a self-confessed acid trip, Fish came up with the elaborat...

THE GREAT HYPERSPACE CHASE IS UNDERWAY, AS A TRIO OF TEENAGERS TRY TO FIND A MYSTERIOUS PLANET! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the junior novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton. In this sequel to Quest For The Hidden City, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk and Sky Graf all try to find Planet X, each for their own reasons. The trio are confronted with T...

SAV MALAGÁN & MAZ KANATA GO AFTER A FORCE SENSITIVE GANG, BUT UNCOVER MORE THAN THEY EXPECT! For ep 132, Mike delves into Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where a young Sav Malagán sneaks off with the pirate queen Maz Kanata to chase down the Dank Graks, meeting some familiar faces along the way, but Sav must defy her Jedi Master to do so – will the adventure prove too much for this...

WHAT DID YODA DO BEFORE THE HIGH REPUBLIC AND HOW WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DOOKU BEFORE THE PHANTOM MENACE? For ep 131, Mike delves the first 6 issues, which contain 2 story arcs; the first set during the High Republic era where he goes to the planet Turrak to help Scalvi natives, while the second is set before The Phantom Menace, where Yoda asks Dooku to help train some initiates, but when a Woo...

Imagine if Josie and the Pussycats were in a fight club and solved crimes. You would have Boom! Studio's Heavy Vinyl. Please check out the episode o f Ria's Questions from Femme On . If you would like to reach out to Tony or buy his book or anything of the sort, find him online .

After 2 years, Comics On Trial is back with a bang (or a whip?) – each episode sees members of the Comics In Motion family take up on opposite sides of a geek battle! With Dial Of Destiny coming out, we decided to tackle the fourth instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise; Kingdom of The Crystal Skull! Representing the Defence we have Tony Farina (Indie Comics Spotlight) and in the Prosecution we...

As live-action Star Wars shows have paused for the moment, our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels with season 2! This is Maff’s first time watching too, so hearing his reactions is very interesting! In more detail, this episode is a sequel to the first season of Rebels and the trio’s first RR episode, so make sure you go back and listen to that if you haven’t alre...

TENSIONS RAISE EVEN HIGHER WITH E’RONOH & EIRAM, WHILE AXEL GREYLARK IS IN PRISON! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the adult novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Cataclysm by Lydia Kang. In this sequel to Convergence, the tensions between E’ronoh & Eiram worsen as The Path Of The Open Hand become more aggressive, all while Axel Greylark is imprisoned, leading to the devasta...