The Tractor Beam: Star Wars Comics Reviews

Issue 151 New York Comic Con! We love it, and one of us was there for it! The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel had some juicy comics reveals, and some potentially juicy omissions. Join us as we break it all down and look ahead to what’s next! Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   Star Wars Unde...

Issue 150 The comic book industry has seen unprecedented, rapid change over the last few years. The biggest shift is that Diamond’s monopoly on distribution is as shattered as the Galactic Empire following the Battle of Jakku. How did this all come about, how might it impact Marvel and Dark Horse, and therefore affect Star Wars comics going forward? Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.c...

Issue 149 The nascent New Republic fights for its life as the Fenril Sector threat picks up steam. Luke, Rynn, Han and Beilert fight some clankers. Also, Marvel’s December solicits are in–we chat about what’s on it…and what isn’t Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   Star Wars Underworld...

Issue 148 Hey! It’s *Doctor Abra* to you! This week we catch up with our favourite Rogue Archeologist stuck on pipsqueak guard duty with Chewbacca. We also chat about Jason Aaron’s revealing quotes on the limits of his 2015 run. And yes, we also talk about that teaser-trailer. Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https:...

Issue 147 Boba Fett? Boba Fett? Oh no it’s just battle droids… This week we get to see just what Boba is made of, and Han, Luke, Rynn and Beilert run into a literal blast from the past! Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   Plus! Check out Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy, f...

Issue 146 Mace Windu and Aayla Secura rush to find a cure for Qui-Gon, by any means necessary. Lil’ Padawan Annie helps a new friend in need, but awakens a haunting spectre from Ryloth’s past. It’s a Tractor Beam full of Space Wizardry this week! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   Plus! Check ou...

Issue 145 Turn up the bass! Bust out the cake and ice cream! Marvel just launched The Force Awakens’ tenth anniversary festivities with Hunt for the Falcon #1 and Legacy of Vader #8, which give us stunning glimpses into key character moments. Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   Resident Sequelist...

The Tractor Beam went to Fan Expo Canada and recorded a panel! Writer Ethan Sacks (in person) and Paolo Villanelli (calling in from Italy) joined us for a fun and engaging conversation on their brilliant Bounty Hunters run from Marvel, as well as Ethan's current Poe Dameron comic from Dark Horse. No Trandoshan egos were harmed during the making of this video, as far as we know... Featuring: Et...

Issue 144 Chelli teams up with Han to retrieve a beloved cultural item! Poe makes a daring escape, First Order codebreaker in tow! Hilarity ensues. Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    Follow us on Bluesky! ⁠ https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social   Proudly part of the Star Wars Underworld Podcast Ne...

Issue 143 Qui-Gon’s past finally catches up to him, an Order 66 survivor encounters a centuries-old menace, and Leia tries to engage in some “aggressive negotiations.” Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠ https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social https://instagram.com/...

Issue 142 When Kylo Ren stares down a survivor of Order 66, he’s forced to confront his own legacy of death. If he’s going to tread his grandfather’s footsteps, he’ll want to go all the way. When Matthew goes to San Diego Comic-Con, he brings back all the comics news! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starr...

Issue 141 The moment we’ve been waiting years for has finally come: Keeve Trennis’ costly but heartfelt decision to leave the Jedi Order in The High Republic Finale One-Shot. This week we also pick up with the misadventures of Aphra and Skywalker in Aphra Chaos Agent #2, journey to mysterious underwater ruins in Tides of Terror #1, and recap all the Star Wars comics news and more from San Diego Co...

Issue 140 This week on the Tractor Beam: The Bad Batch squares off against Aurra Sing in the Ghost Agents finale! The Battle of Eriadu is over, leaving the survivors to remember and embrace. Han, Lando and Beilert begin to unravel the mystery thanks to help from their past. We get you set for all things Star Wars at San Diego Comic-Con! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           ...

Issue 139 Kylo Ren calls an orbital bombardment…on himself, and risks bombarding the source of Vader’s true power. Can Vanée preserve his former master’s legacy or will it go up in flames like the Jedi in Order 66? Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter     ⁠  Resident Sequelist Joel Davis https://bsk...

Issue 138 The Adrens finally push through, Yaddle weighs a momentous ethical dilemma, and BB-8 wears a funny hat. Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138             and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter     ⁠  Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠ https://eyeoncanon.bsky.social https://theswu.bsky.social              https://discord.com/invite/xhbXg...

Issue 137 Chelli just can’t seem to kick her criming habit, but maybe she just needs a little Force-powered push? And two breaking news stories dropped yesterday, which means we’re picking up our mics to talk about them! Catch the hype for Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon and Boba Fett: Black, White & Red! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social      ...

Issue 136 The Bad Batch hopes to make a watery escape from Ventress’ grasp, Luke darts off in search of a Jedi artifact, and Rey and Ben confront despair with a legacy of hope. Also, just how long is Segura’s “Ongoing” run? Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social                   and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapte...

Issue 135 Keeve Trennis and Ebbe Casset take the fight to the Nihil and their ginormous scav droids on Eriadu and in orbit. Shaak Ti and Jango Fett join Qui-Gon on a hunt for Jabba’s treasure! It’s an All-Republic Tractor Beam! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social                   and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starr...

Issue 134 Lineage matters…but some things are stronger than blood. This week Kylo Ren encounters his parents on Kef Bir and his grandparents on Naboo! It’s a Very Sequelist Episode, with a fair dose of Prequelism thrown in! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social                   and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapte...

Issue 133 They fly now! Well, not really, but what a vision. This week we keep our sights on the skies and space above Eriadu, 228 BBY. It’s an all-High-Republic episode breaking down Fear of the Jedi #3 and 4 and High Republic Adventures #18! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social                   and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://y...

Issue 132 Jedi Younglings! Soundproof waterfalls! And are those…kaiju? This week we keep the Space Wizard Train going with a heartfelt lesson in Young Jedi Adventures FCBD, yet another harrowing journey for Qui-Gon and Obi-wan in Jedi Knights #3, and the Bad Batch on the brink of getting their mark in Ghost Agents #3! And yes, we talk about that Andor finale... Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram...

Issue 131 It’s finally here! Alex Segura’s Star Wars Ongoing kicks off with a bang. No rest for the weary, as the fledgling New Republic emerges from the Battle of Jakku to face more threats looming just on the edge of their vision. Also, hotshot pilot Poe Dameron begins his daring mission in Ethan Sacks’ Codebreaker #1, Rey and Kylo Ren clash in the Force in TROS #3, and Qui-Gon, Tensu Run and Va...

Issue 130 Our march to the finale of the High Republic continues as Yoda, Lily, Reath, Farzala, Crash and many more face down the Nihil threat, while Gavi and Driggit’s paths finally collide! We also hit the podracing circuit with the Celebration exclusive Beyond Victory One-Shot, talk some Andor and Pacific Coast Party! It’s a jam-packed Tractor Beam, so gear up and start your engines! Matthew Ne...

Issue 129 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is done and dusted, so it’s high time to dive into it! When the tractor beam doesn’t bring in any comics, at least it brings in some juicy news and insights! Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠  https://mneug1138.bsky.social                   and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter ⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter   ⁠  Guest Joel Davi...

Issue 128Yoda takes on Atha Prime. Kylo Ren takes the Sith Code literally. Legends fans rejoice. It's an eye on canon miracle! Matthew Neugebauerhttps://instagram.com/mneug1138 ⁠ https://mneug1138.bsky.social and Chris Abbotthttps://x.com/starrapter⁠https://youtube.com/starrapter ⁠ Guest Joel Davishttps://jid20234.bsky.socialStar Wars Underworld Podcast Network⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialht...