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Yoda pulls an all-too familiar Jedi move by walking away when the results aren't what was expected yet pulls a humility shocker by returning to the Scalvi people he abandoned in Yoda #3 (of 4). In The Blade #2 (of 4), Porter Engle and Barash play it cool and level-headed, to a certain point, as a siege situation quickly spirals out of control. In Doctor Aphra #28, Sana Starros and the crew learn t...

Bounty Hunters #30 lays it all on the line as secrets are revealed, misconceptions are cleared up and revenge takes center stage, seeding the series' upcoming issues, include what we believe will see a popular Imperial squadron that first appeared in the videogames. In Han Solo & Chewbacca #9 (of 10), the details of the macguffin come into focus in a rollicking issue that will have fans of Sta...

Five books out today but four are new, including The High Republic #4, The Mandalorian #7, Darth Vader #30 and The High Republic Adventures #2 from Marvel and Dark Horse Comics. In The High Republic #4, real-world contemporary events -- alternative facts, dissonant narratives and fictional claims -- permeate the atmosphere of Jedha City, leading to peril. In The Mandalorian #7, the Mandalorian, Ca...

After five books the week prior, we're down to just one new Star Wars comic this week -- Star Wars (Vol. 3) #30 -- but the lone title has much to offer in terms of advancing the story arc as well as linking to Lucasfilm's ambitious new era, The High Republic. Featuring classic Original Trilogy stalwarts, Lando, Leia, Luke and Chewbacca, along with the Sequel Trilogy's Amilyn Holdo, the Rebels are...

Five issues out today -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The High Republic (Vol. 2) #3, Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10) and Yoda #2 (of 10) -- to close out what's been a VERY busy year for Marvel and Dark Horse Star Wars comics. So thanks for taking time out of your schedule every week to listen to us as we chat about these funny book from a galaxy far, far away. Here's to even more sto...

With a dearth of Star Wars comics this week, we're catching up on the latest scheduling changes, opining on March's solicits and Jeff reviews "Avatar: The Way of Water." Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ None Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Obi-Wan #5 _ Bounty Hunters #27 News _ Three of artist Mateus Manhanini's Black History month variants, including Fi...

The Mandalorian #6 adapts the first season's sixth episode, which features several first appearances, a nod to Mando's past as well as a look at how the New Republic is trying to keep the Galaxy free from harm. It's a solid adaptation with an amazing cover. In Bounty Hunters #29, the showdown between T'onga and Valance is looming large, with readers treated to the surprise appearance of IG-88 and...

Qi'ra goes to ground with the Empire seemingly believing that she's dead even as Palpatine and Vader desperately try to track down and gain control of the Fermata Cage. HIdden Empire #2 (of 5) features ties to writer Charles Soule's Darth Vader series, while amplifying the fear that SIth have of fellow Sith, dead or alive. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The High Republi...

Sav Malagán of The High Republic returns as a 15-year-old padawan in the pages of Daniel Jose Older and Toni Bruno's eight-issue The High Republic Adventures in a cheeky and rollicking first issue that sports many new characters, some familiar film faces and a bit more. In Darth Vader #29, Luke Ross handles art duties as Dormé, with Ochi in tow, seeks to find and, if possible, rescue Sabé. Comics...

It's feast day for Star Wars comics this week with three new comics -- the Revelations one-shot, Yoda #1 (of 10) and Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12) -- and the Tales From the Rancor Pit original graphic novel. As a result, this is a longer episode than normal, but it should offer up some guidance, particularly where Marc Guggenheim's Revelations one-shot is concerned. Meanwhile, Hyperspace Stories #...

Before we begin, we had some audio-quality issues that couldn't be surmounted. For that, we apologize. Major week for Star Wars comics, what with the launch of Hidden Empire #1 (of 5), the third and final part of the "Soule Trilogy" that, if the debut is any indicator, is going to be a wild ride filled with nods to legends and lore while setting up the next step for Qi'ra. In Doctor Aphra #26, the...

Is Vildar Mac alive or dead? Who was that long-eared rogue? Answers to questions abound while new questions arise in this week's The High Republic #2. Hear why now in what's probably our best-sounding episode ever. One thing to note? We were wrong. The Sephi are not a THR creation, but appeared in Legends. Our bad. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The High Republic (Vol....

Three new books out today with Bounty Hunters #28 setting up a confrontation between Valance and his Imperial team and the crew led by T'onga and Losha. In Star Wars #29, The High Republic and Nihil are writ large as the Rebellion searches for new supplies, while in The Mandalorian #5, Fennec Shand makes her comics debut. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The Mandalorian #...

Sana Starros, Kho Phon Farrus, Detta Yao, Magna Tolvan, Triple Zero, BT-1, Just Lucky, Ariole and Doctor Aphra made their gambit to find and rescue ... Aphra? It's true. Whether Aphra can escape the Spark Eternal is an entirely different question that consumes Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #25 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Rachelle Rosenberg and Joe Caramagna, with editorial oversight by Mikey J. Basso, Da...

Sabé takes the next, bold step on her new path, but is it the right one? Readers of Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #28 will find that those steps may be predetermined by none other than Palpatine. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Darth Vader #28 (5:37) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Bounty Hunters #25 _ The Mandalorian #1 The news: _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1...

The High Republic phase II launches its comics with Marvel's The High Republic (Vol. 2), a 10-issue series by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William, Ariana Maher and Andrea Broccardo. Jedi Vildar Mac and and Padawan Matthea Cathley take readers on a journey through a spiritually rancorous Jedha City as a deeper mystery unfolds. In what's the first of what we hope will be more one...

Djin Darin and Grogu set out for a place to lay low and maybe call home as Marvel's adaptation of The Mandalorian continues with issue #4. This one features the comics debut of Cara Dune. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The Mandalorian #4 (2:45) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Doctor Aphra #21 _ Darth Vader #24 _ Han Solo & #Chewbacca #3 (of 10) _ Obi-W...

Aphra contends with the spark and learns more about its origins and, perhaps its future, in the pages of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 (of 10), our favorite Wookiee finds prison life to be about survival though Maz Kanata is keen on a plan by a new character. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24 (06:10) _ Han Solo & Chew...

Sabé makes a difficult choice as she recalls her own history with Padmé and her complicated relationship with Anakin Skywalker in Darth Vader #27, while in Hyperspace Stories #2, Luke and Leia make a startling discovery. In The Mandalorian #3, the title character makes a difficult decision about his bounty. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12) (0...

The bounty hunters take a paying gig that should be easy to do, but Tasu Leech's feeling conflicted and makes a move that may leave T'onga, Losha, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM in a dire situation in the pages of Bounty Hunters #27. The Obi-Wan mini-series concludes its sobering and thoughtful five-issue run with a measured tale about doing good even when it could cost you everything. Comics out today...

Protecting the family while fleeing the Empire takes center stage in the pages of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 as Bevelyn and Mel escape from the second Death Star in a bid to do Qi'ra's bidding to aid the Rebel Alliance. Could the Alliance's own bureaucracy seal the family's fate? Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 (05:15) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimi...

"You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill." In Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), Obi-Wan and Anakin travel upriver on the Aqualish homeworld to find a hero of the republic who's gone rogue, as both Jedi contend with the evil that infects those who've seen enough carnage and war to fill several lifetimes and realize the power of the darkness that infects the hearts of trusted friends with u...

Anakin contends with his rashness while Padmé works to advance the cause of the Republic in the debut of Hyperspace Stories #1, the all-ages comic that marks Dark Horse Comics' return to Star Wars. In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #26, readers are treated to a lot of flashbacks to the Prequel Trilogy as Vader contends with a troublesome foe and finds his bond with Sabé deepening. Finally, Doctor Aphra #23...

The Rebel Alliance bounces back and strikes hard as Leia, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar and more start to plan for a long slog vs. the Empire, with optimism about their path brighter than ever. Meanwhile, Qi'ra's deep network of spies, moles and plants is awakened as the path toward the events of Return of the Jedi take hold in Star Wars #26. In the Mandalorian #2 (of 8), Mando finds the only way to...

In Bounty Hunters #26, T'Onga and Cadeliah face a stark realization amid a devastating loss, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #5, secrets are revealed and we find out who really shot first. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Bounty Hunters #26 (5:50) _ Han Solo & Chewbacca #5 (29:10) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Obi-Wan #1 (of 5) _ Star Wars #23 The news:...