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Mace Windu takes on the specter of mysticism during a Prequel-Trilogy era story in Star Wars Adventures #9 that features a backup story starring Han Solo and Chewbacca who find the game isn't as easy to play as they thought. In Doctor Aphra #14, Chelli and Sana Starros team up with Just Lucky and Ariole in an alliance of convenience as they strive to make their way up -- and out -- of the Vermilli...

A pair of stories from The High Republic era mark today's episodes as new story arcs in the Marvel and IDW series -- The High Republic #9 and The High Republic Adventures #8 -- take root, providing readers with an unsettling look at Krix's descent into oblivion and Keeve Trennis' increasing frustration with the Jedi Council. In news, we parse the July sales figures and what it augurs for Star Wars...

Another test for Ochi of Bestoon in Darth Vader #15 while Doctor Aphra tries to escape from her past with little regard for Sana Starros' present or future in Doctor Aphra #13. There's also news about Crimson Reign, the second mini-series in Charles Soule's trilogy, and a breakdown of July's Star Wars comics rankings, Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Sept. 1 | The High Republic Adventures #8, Th...

Han Solo's still in carbonite and the subject of much dispute as we dive into War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5) and it's associated tie-in story from Star Wars #16. From IDW, Star Wars Adventures #8 offers up the concluding part to the Luke and Leia story, while the back-up tale focuses on Clone Wars-era subterfuge and espionage. In The High Republic Adventures #7, Farzala digs deep to remember...

Sskeer's got a past with a certain Wayseeker in the pages of The High Republic #8 that sees the combined might of Myarga and her Hutt enforcers band together with numerous Jedi in a bid to counter the Great Progenitor. In The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4), Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott -- hereby dubbed Scott/Stott -- bring Ty Yorrick into the pages of Star Wars com...

Zuckuss is feeling the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders as events from his past roar back to his present to exact revenge in the War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss one-shot, while in Bounty Hunters #15, Dengar and Valance come to an understanding and T'Onga recruits a familiar face from The Force Awakens to round out the team. In news, we talk about some upcoming The High Republic...

Self doubt, fear of failure and lack of confidence is pervading not just The High Republic #7 but its protagonist, Jedi Keeve Trennis, as she battles demons within and without while encountering those who are lost, including a former Jedi mentioned in Cavan Scott's audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost," not to mention a certain Wayseeker. In Star Wars #15, Starlight Squadron returns to the fore in a rip-r...

Sly Moore isn't as sly as she's perceived to be in the pages of Marvel's Darth Vader #14, while Farzala and Qort learn that a synonym for Hutt doesn't include the word "trustworthy" in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #6 from IDW. The breakout star of today's comics is Deva Lompop, a bounty hunter/information broker/socialite whose long history may prove quite informative and interesting...

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros walk into a bar run by Crimson Dawn and, well, things get very weird, very violent, very fast, which is exactly what you'd expect when Aphra shows up at the very place that Boba Fett intends to be as he strives to take back what was stolen from him: Han Solo. Doctor Aphra #12 and War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5) intersect each other in all the right ways, bringing...

Bounty Hunters #14 advances not just its role in the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, but long-time readers are seeing seeds planted way back in the first arc of the series start to bloom. In Star Wars Adventuers #6, part two of the Padme and Anakin series concludes with a fitting conclusion, while Daniel José Older, Nick Brokenshire and Nattalie Johanna offer up a brief but potent story...

It's a pair of pivotal issues from Marvel while IDW's Luke Skywalker-centric The Weapon of a Jedi concludes with a satisfying ending. In Star Wars Adventures #5, which we reviewed in episode #240, a new pair of creative teams proffers entertaining stories about Anakin and Padme and what passes for mentorship in th Empire, at least if you're Wilhuff Tarkin. The High Republic #6 launches a new arc a...

After a lengthy delay, IDW's Star Wars Adventures #5 is finally out, bringing with a fresh crop of writers (Katie Cook and Casey Gilly), along with artists Cara McGee and Butch Mapa, colorists Britanny Peer and Charlie Kirchoff and letterers Jake M. Wood and Johanna Nattalie. Combined, both creative teams deliver a pair of separte yet superb stories, with the first focused on Padme and Anakin and...

Choices are made in the pages of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5 as the first arc concludes in a deftly crafted tale that sets the stage for even more intrigue to come, while in Star Wars #14, it's a matter of craftiness and trust as Leia aims for Han, while Lando is playing it cool and cautious. In news, Greg Pak, the writer of Darth Vader, is nominated for his work on that series and a lim...

With the War of the Bounty Hunters in full effect, the view turns toward Chewbacca and C-3PO on Nar Shadda as they strive to find Han Solo while Valance and Dengar, an unlikely pair if ever there was, are in similar pursuit. What follows is a clashing of wills and brute force that may lead to an uneasy partnership in pursuit of a greater goal. Collectors take note: If you're into first appearances...

After months of hype and promotion, a one shot followed by four prelude issues, the War of the Bounty Hunters is here as the first of the five-issue mini-series drops what may arguably be the biggest bombshell in Star Wars comics. The 36-page issue by Charles Soule, Luke Ross, Neeraj Menon and Travis Lanham careens across the galaxy, enveloping and ensnaring a host of familiar faces -- some not se...

The prelude to War of the Bounty Hunters continues and concludes as Darth Vader #12 and Doctor Aphra #10 move the final pieces into position ahead of next week's launch of the five-issue War of the Bounty Hunters mini-series. In IDW's U.S. reprint of the adaptation of the four-issue Weapon of a Jedi, Luke is on a mission that will help define his place within not just the Rebellion, but the Jedi l...

Four books out today but we're discussing only Bounty Hunters #12, but don't let that detract the achievement that is three separate issues of The High Republic (1, 2 and 3) reaching their 5th, 4th and 3rd printings, respectively. The latest issue of Bounty Hunters builds up some connective tissue as to the relationship between Valance and Han Solo, which goes back to their Imperial academy days,...

The Nihil. The Drengir. The Hutts. The High Republic #5 has enough action and story that it feels like a double issue, yet it's not. In Star Wars #13, Luke and Chewbacca follow a tip from a face not seen since Solo: A Star Wars Story about Boba Fett but find themselves outnumbered, outgunned and out of time. As for news, we talk about the retcon of Kanan: The Last Padawan and note that War of the...

The Jedi padawans careen toward a confrontation with the Nihil in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #4 and Marvel's much-hyped War of the Bounty Hunters summer crossover event begins with the Alpha one-shot to stet the stage for what's set to be a six-month-long story. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: May 12 _ Star Wars #13 _ The High Republic #5 May 19 _ Bounty Hunters #12 _ The High Re...

Exegol. Darth Vader makes his stand against Palpatine and the stakes couldn't be higher. Though we know how it all eventually will come to pass, that does nothing to deter from the fast-paced, dark-plumbed story that envelops madness, hubris and redemption in the pages of Darth Vader #11. In news, Andrew Winegarner has completed his fan adaption of the leaked script for "Duel of the Fates" (https:...

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come one step closer to finding out just what kind of technology is being employed in a revolutionary drive (Hello, Nihil!) and Domina Tagge isn't about to let some upstart undo all of her hard-won Imperial contracts. It's a showdown, with Vukorah dead center, as commerce, espionage and, gasp, saving lives (even the Rebellion) start to collide and combine in the pages...

We've got an almost one-and-done Bossk story in Bounty Hunters #11, but it sets the stage nicely for the start of May's "War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha one-shot" and the subsequent crossover that will touch each issue of each Star Wars comic title in May, June and, perhaps, even in July and beyond. This week's news includes: _ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote is still...

We're in The High Republic era on this week's episode as betrayal takes center page in both IDW's The High Republic Adventures #3 and Marvel's The High Republic #4, with both issues featuring massive beasts new and old, hard decisions and questionable outcomes. This week's news includes: _ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). Don't look for us amo...

No new Star Wars comics out this week, yet that doesn't mean we've got nothing to discuss. This week's episode is an interview with Andrew Winegarner who took it upon himself to adapt the leaked script for Star Wars IX by dismissed director Colin Trevorrow and writer Derek Connolly. Winegarner hasn't held back, delivering six issues of the seven-issue adaptation (the final issue is on its way), te...

Jeff does his level-best Jackée Harry impression to the start the show and for that we beg your forgiveness. Thankfully, we make up for it -- we hope -- by breaking down the two stories in this week's Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #4 as well as Doctor Aphra #8 that has us wondering if writer Alyssa Wong is a fan of Thomas Harris novels. In news, we break down June's solicits from Marvel and IDW, i...