Star Wars Chit-Chat (Formerly Comics In Canon)

TWO FRIENDS; ONE TAKEN BY NIHIL, ONE TAKEN BY JEDI – PARALLEL PLOT-LINES AFOOT! Mike starts episode 86 with some background information on The High Republic as well as Daniel José Older’s other Star Wars works, before delving into the first volume of High Republic Adventures comics! As well as confirming the plot of the comics, which detail padawan Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala’s respective journey...

POE SEARCHES FOR LOR SAN TEKKA BEFORE THE FORCE AWAKENS! For ep 85, Mike embarks on the first volume of the Poe Dameron comics , starting with some background on Poe & his other non-movie appearances, before delving into the story which includes Poe forming Black Squadron, finding a mysterious giant egg, going into a very unique prison, all while clashing with the First Order! In the usual SWC...

A NEW ERA, SET 200 YEARS BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! In ep 84, Mike starts by giving background information on this new era of Star Wars (including reading orders, timelines & his previously released High Republic content) before embarking on the first volume of High Republic comics , which introduces padawan Keeve Trennis, Trandoshian Jedi master Sskeer, as well as showcasing Starlight Beacon,...

HAPPY LIFE DAY! To celebrate this special time of year, Mike embarks on the Life Day anthology comic, which contains a total of four stories! As well as giving plenty of information on Life Day, Mike goes through each of the stories (3 of which include Han & Chewie), providing connections to many things, including Chewie’s family & culture, Sarlaccs, the Arcona species and more! The main s...

THE WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS ENDS! This week, Mike embarks on the final issues of the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover event. In this finale, Qi’ra meets Leia, Boba & Valance try to retrieve the carbonite-frozen Han Solo, Aphra finds an ancient dark side artifact, Vader punishes the Hutt Council, IG-88 is rebuilt and more! Plus Mike gives additional info on the Knights Of Ren, the various...

VADER GOES TO EXEGOL & RETURNS TO MUSTAFAR! In ep 80, Mike embarks on the second volume of the 2020 Darth Vader comics; Into The Fire , where Palpatine tests Vader shortly after his failure in Empire Strikes Back, by sending him back to Mustafar to be hunted by the sith assassin; Ochi of Bestoon! In this story Vader battles many foes and even makes his way to Exegol (planet from The Rise Of Sk...

BEILERT VALANCE IS HUNTED! In ep 80, Mike embarks on the second volume of the Bounty Hunters comics; Target Valance , set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! Valance escapes being hunted while protecting Cadeliah, before helping some Rebels hunted by the Ohnaka Pirate Gang, meanwhile Bossk is being hunted in the Great Hunt Of Malastare! Mike also gives additional info on Battle Droids, 4...

THE STAR WARS VISIONS ANTHOLOGY IS BACK! BUT HOW DOES THE SECOND VOLUME COMPARE TO THE FIRST? Megan & Ria return to discussion Star Wars Visions with Mike! The trio discuss the 9 new anthology episodes in Volume 2, which are from animation studios across the world – tune in for found easter eggs, episode reviews, thoughts on the themes & messages, animation-style discussions and so much mo...

VADER FINDS PADMÉ’S HANDMAIDENS! For ep 79, Mike embarks on the first volume of the 2020 run of Darth Vader comics; Dark Heart Of The Sith, set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! Vader searches for answers surrounding Padmé’s death over 20 years after it happened, travelling back to Tatooine, Naboo and even Polis Massa, all while being entangled with The Amidalans! Mike also tackles the...

THE LEGACY OF TARKIN EMERGES! For ep 78, Mike continues the 2020 run of Star Wars comics with the full second volume; Operation Starlight , set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! As well as introducing Commander Zahra and Tarkin’s Will, these issues show the rebellion developing a new way to communicate due to the Empire cracking their code, with Lobot being invaluable and a flashback a...

This episode, Mike is doing another spoiler-free book review & plot overview from the High Republic's second wave; The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott – the “main adult” novel with a huge amount of characters, major plot points and shocking moments! In more detail, in the first half, Mike gives a information on the other releases for The High Republic (the first two waves within Phase 1), give...

VADER CONFRONTS LUKE AFTER EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! In the penultimate chapter of the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover, Mike goes into the many plot details of the 6 comics along with many of the connections to other content and more! Join Mike as he takes you through the end of the “Auction For Han Solo” which is rife with conflict, including Vader fighting Luke, Valance & Dengar confronting B...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! For ep 76 & to celebrate this spooky time of year (when this episode was originally released), Mike is delving into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Tales From Vader’s Castle – 5 stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for the Halloween season including Lina Graf, Hera & Kanan, Han & Chewie, Ewoks, Obi-Wan & Dooku, g...

WHAT DID CAL KESTIS & THE MANTIS CREW DO BEFORE JEDI SURVIVOR? In this book review/plot overview, Mike delves into Jedi: Battle Scars – set between the games Jedi: Fallen Order & Jedi: Survivor. Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts, reads the publisher’s summary and then gives a spoiler warning before delving into the book’s plot while providing his in-depth thoughts on the book itself and...

BEILERT VALANCE IS BACK! After his mutilation from imperial service, the cyborg bounty hunter returns in a new comic series, joined by many famous bounty hunters including Bossk, Boba Fett & more! Listen as Mike takes you through the plot of this first volume, showing how a job that went wrong has caused a war between two syndicates; The Mourner’s Wail & The Broken Clan, but things are not...

FORTRESS VADER IS UPON US! Yes, the finale of Mike’s favourite Star Wars comics ever, comes to an end with Vader creating his immortal castle on Mustafar with the help of the Sith Momin to try and open up a portal to Padmé all while fighting off native Mustafarians and many other hurdles along the way in this exciting finale! In addition, Mike provides information on many other Jedi that appear in...

In ep 73, Mike embarks on the first volume of the 2020 main Star Wars run, set moments after the end of Empire Strikes Back! Luke searches for his lost lightsaber, so heads back to Cloud City with Leia & R2-D2, plus Lando returns searching for an old friend, all while the group evade the pursuing Empire! Mike goes through the plot & gives plenty of details to other connections including th...

In this episode, Mike is doing another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era; Into The Dark by Claudia Gray! Although the book is a “young adult” novel, it’s still an excellent read for teenagers & adults alike and is part of the first wave of the first phase of High Republic content, focusing primarily on padawan Reath Silas & the Drengir! In more detail, for the first half...

EVERYONE IS BRAWLING! Ep 72, brings the third full chapter in the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover, with a ton of action, characters & connections! Join Mike as he takes you through the 6 issues where Valance & Dengar are hunted by Deathstick, Zuckuss gets more canon backstory, Qi’ra takes on Darth Vader, Boba Fett fights everyone’s favourite wookiee and Luke reflects on his time agains...

APHRA FINDS A NIHIL PATH ENGINE!? For ep 71, Mike embarks on the second volume of the 2020 Doctor Aphra comics; The Engine Job, where Aphra searches for a device that could change the way the galaxy uses hyperspace, using tech that is over 200 years old! Aphra is joined by Sana Starros and together they search for the path engine while being pursued by Vukorah; head of the Unbroken Clan all while...

For ep 70, Mike embarks on the third volume of the 2017 Darth Vader comics; The Burning Seas , tackling plot points of Vader confronting Gial Ackbar & King Lee-Char on Mon Cala, hunting down an ex-jedi padawan, before he is then hunted by Tarkin and Annual 2 shows him discovering the true power of the Death Star, all in one great episode! Mike also gives more information on numerous connection...

For ep 69, Mike embarks on the final issues of the 2015 main Star Wars run of comics; Rogues & Rebels/Destination Hoth! In this finale, Luke recovers his lightsaber, Han is captured by Boss Carpo, Chewbacca goes head-to-head with Darth Vader and  C-3PO makes some new friends, while Empire Ascendant’s “An Echo Of Victory” provides a small window into the mindset of Poe Dameron’s parents; Shara...

This release is perfect for any newcomers to Star Wars: Comics In Canon, as it confirms what the show is all about, the variety of places you can listen, gives ideas on where to start and more information! Next week Mike will be back to uploading older episodes to get feed up to date! Mike has been doing weekly Mandalorian discussion episodes and the latest was the penultimate episode of S3; Chapt...

MIKE & MEGAN DISCUSS ON THEIR FOURTH & FINAL DAY AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2023! This is a continuation of the two previous SWC episodes - M&M talk their experience of Day 4 of SWCE, where they attended the Bad Batch & Marvel Comics panels and discuss the news, they talk about the closing ceremony, their Celebration experience as a whole, meeting “internet friends”, merchandise they...

MIKE & MEGAN FOCUS ON THEIR THIRD DAY AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2023! This is a continuation of yesterday’s episode, where M&M talk their experience of Day 3 of SWCE where they attended the Villains Of The Sequel Trilogy panel, the Star Wars classroom panel, more signings, more cosplay and of course; more fun anecdotes and stories! They do also go on bit of a tangent near the start about th...