This time it's really Episode #70 and we've got a spirited discussion about Thrawn #6 and whether it should have been six more issues. We're also talking about Darth Vader #18, predicting it may well be the next Star Wars comic to garner an Eisner nomination. Jeff and Matt also wax rhapsodic about what sort of Star Wars comics announcements could come out of San Diego Comic Con this week. A Clone Wars series? The Solo: A Star Wars Story official comics adaptation? Maybe a tie-in to this fall's S...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 7 min
There's a sublime yet stellar feeling through out the milestone Star Wars #50 as readers' notions of hope, and all that word portends, takes a sinister turn. In the pages of The Last Jedi Adaptation #4, we're entranced with how the creative team has added some complex context to that film's story without detracting from the action in the slightest. We're also keenly interested in how Poe Dameron's actions in The Last Jedi film will play out during his mock court-martial at San Diego Comic Con on...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 32 min
There's a sense of wonder and mystery among this week's Star Wars comics -- Lando: Double or Nothing #2 and Doctor Aphra #21 -- as their namesake characters live up to their reputations in all the right, and wrong, ways. We're also giving shout outs to those of you who so kindly share your digital codes so that we can offer them up on the Twitter feed. Sharing is caring and y'all care so much! Finally, be grateful we don't do this podcast as a video. It was so hot when we were recording, we may ...
Jul 03, 2018•49 min
It's as if thousands of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. Well, not so much silenced as they learned that Marvel's Star Wars: Poe Dameron series ends its run in September with issue 31, bringing the title that debuted in April 2016 to its conclusion. As fate would have it, Poe Dameron #28 is the topic du jour of this week's episode -- Hey! Thanks, fortuitous timing! -- and if "The Awakening, Part III" is any indication of how the series will end, it's in very good hands. Thi...
Jun 26, 2018•34 min
A darkly disturbing yet satisfying end to the "Mutiny at Mon Cala" story arc in the pages of Darth Vader leaves Jeff and Matt in a reflective mood, while the appearance of Nightswan -- again! -- has them wishing Thrawn was more than six issues long. Also of note is the belated news that Doctor Aphra is getting the exclusive treatment at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, coming as a 3.75" figure and joined by Triple Zero and BT-1. Plans for her individual action figure are still on, too. Excited a...
Jun 19, 2018•39 min
In the latest gathering of the Young Padawans -- Emily, Micah and Jerry, along with Amy and Matt -- we revel in the return of Jaxxon and Amaiza to Star Wars canon as well as the beginning, again, of a beautiful friendship between C-3PO and R2-D2. Join us as we talk about Star Wars Adventures 9 and the 2018 Annual, too. It's the most fun you'll have today. These two issues help emphasize what IDW is doing with the series, providing all-ages fun for readers with a wide assortment of characters and...
Jun 18, 2018•39 min
The Empire's hosting a fish fry and everyone is invited, especially if you're part of the Rebel Alliance (and, likely, a traitor, too!). Such is the discussion of Star Wars #49, a fitting, if not startling, end to the "Mutiny of Mon Cala" arc that sets the next story, "Hope Dies" in issue #50 of Marvel's flagship monthly Star Wars title. Meanwhile, in The Last Jedi Adaptation #3, readers are on the receiving end of some important character development courtesy not just of Luke, but Reylo, too. T...
Jun 12, 2018•50 min
Suave, shifty and morally ambiguous, Lando Calrissian is a complex character. Writer Rodney Barnes, whose eight-issue run of Falcon raised the bar, captures the essence and flair of the self-described scoundrel in Marvel's latest Star Wars comics mini series: Lando: Double or Nothing. Join us as we break down the first of this five-issue series, which is off to a stellar start in every conceivable way, ensuring that we are steadfast "Lando 4 Life." Join us as we break down the first of this five...
Jun 05, 2018•41 min
After too long of a hiatus -- elementary and middle school can do that to you -- and so much adulting, it's long past time to reconvene Comics With Kenobi's Young Padawans for an illuminating and quite entertaining discussion of those Star Wars Adventures comics from IDW Publishing. Join the Padawans -- Emily, Jerry and Micah -- along with Matt and Amy, as they talk about issues 6, 7 and 8, and revel in the simple fact that Star Wars was, is and always will be for the young and young at heart. L...
Jun 04, 2018•38 min
Doctor Aphra's gone to jail, Mon Cala's king gets charred, Rey finds her balance and Sana Starros and Luke Skywalker encounter a very miffed, but nostalgic Darth Vader as the Sith rule of two gets tossed out the window to better avoid Palpatine's wrath. Meanwhile, an old friend from the now-Legends Heir to the Empire trilogy sees the best in Han Solo and Chewbacca. Such are the previous week's Star Wars comics, as well as our contained reaction to Solo: A Star Wars Story, news about Marvel's Aug...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Salutations, celebrations, true love can't wait and gravity-skipping bananas (not to scale) dominate this episode with just Star Wars: Poe Dameron 27 at the center of our discussion. We're also dropping recommendations for books and comics to read ahead of this week's Solo: A Star Wars Story and ruminating on sweet home Chicago, the home to Star Wars Celebration 2019. This week's Star Wars comics include: Star Wars 48Star Wars Annual 4The Last Jedi Adaptation 2Doctor Aphra 20A Star Wars Comic 15...
May 22, 2018•43 min
Blood, porgs, flashbacks, surprise reveals and water, lots and lots of water. From Mon Cala to Ach-To, this past week's Star Wars comics enveloped one end of the Saga to the other and did not disappoint. Join us for this week's episode as we break down the events of Darth Vader #16 -- arguably the single most stunning Star Wars comic issue this year, so far -- as well as the solidly paced adaptation of The Last Jedi #1 and the worthwhile Thrawn #4. We also talk about the fifth anniversary of Cof...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Jeff, Matt and ... Daisy make three? No, not that Daisy, the other Daisy, who weighs in with a woof as we discuss the events of Part IV of "Mutiny at Mon Cala" in the pages of Star Wars #47. We're also discussing, at length, the future of the Poe Dameron series, given its sliding sales stats, Charles Soule's plans for his other Star Wars comics title -- Vader's fortress can be a scary castle, it's true -- as well as the April sales estimates for all of Marvel's Star Wars comics. We're also looki...
May 08, 2018•35 min
No need for bows or ribbons in this episode as we dive deep -- literally and figuratively -- into Darth Vader #15 and revel in the riveting weirdness of Doctor Aphra #19. Both issues are some of the finest Star Wars comics we've ever read and it's clear that each has its own particular tack that gets better with each issue. Join us to find out why we think so. Speaking of Doctor Aphra, do check out the in-depth interview with Kieron Gillen and Si Spurrier conducted by Bria Lavorgna for the Star ...
May 01, 2018•48 min
We're building the bridges when it comes to Star Wars movies, comics and books, too, speaking with writer Cavan Scott and delving deep into a new story arc in Marvel's superb Poe Dameron series. From The Force Awakens to The Last Jedi in Poe Dameron #26 to news that Star Wars will begin to cross from A New Hope to The Empire Strikes Back starting with issue #50, there's no chasm deep enough to preclude our -- and your -- crossing. Speaking of crossing vast gulfs, writer Cavan Scott joins us for ...
Apr 24, 2018•58 min
All it takes is a spark to light a Rebellion, but a tidal wave goes a long way, too. Such was the lesson learned from Darth Vader #14, while in Thrawn #3, readers learned up close and personal how to succeed in politics when you don't mind leaving behind a trail of human wreckage. Looking ahead? We're excited about what Rodney Barnes told CBR.com about his writing next month's Star Wars: Lando -- Double or Nothing mini series, which sets up the character nicely ahead of his appearance in the Sol...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 4 min
We learned something new about Star Wars from this past week's comics: Everybody poops. The Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer came out just before we began recording. Our thoughts? "I've got a good feeling about this." We had good feelings about Star Wars #46 and A Star Wars Comic #14, too. March's Star Wars comics orders, they weren't so low, either, with Star Wars 44 ranked No. 14 on Diamond's Top 100 orders for March, followed by issue 45 at 17 and Darth Vader 13 at No. 18. Doctor Aphra 18 came...
Apr 10, 2018•55 min
There's a soap-opera style appeal to the latest issue of Doctor Aphra, the lone Marvel Star Wars comic that Jeff McGee and Matt Moore sat down to discuss in detail in this episode. Also in the fray with issue 18? Weird but wonderful horror and bio-warfare experiments never seen before. As for news? Jaxxon's back in canon and he's bringing Amaiza with him! While we were aware the Lepi's return was imminent, writer Cavan Scott shed a great deal more light about the character bouncing back into the...
Apr 03, 2018•48 min
Marvel's Star Wars comics have a new group editor, while Charles Soule has offered up some splendid detail about the Poe Dameron series in an interview at Marvel.com about its past and its future, making our discussion of Poe Dameron #25 that more involved. In Star Wars #45, Kieron Gillen was very prescient about the role milk plays in the life of Luke Skywalker. We also want to be sure you're aware of the Looking for Leia project, an edifying and entertaining docu-series that should -- we hope ...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
We're doing the time warp as Star Wars continuity takes a hit, then course corrects (at least digitally) as we dive into Darth Vader #13 and see Imperial philosophy up close and personal in Thrawn #2. There's even a mystery Jedi that has us pondering the events of Christie Golden's Dark Disciple novel. Not included? News that inaugural line editor Jordan D. White is stepping down to take over as group editor Marvel's X-books. Taking his place as Star Wars group editor is Mark Paniccia. A change ...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 6 min
A flood of departures washes over Marvel and IDW comics, including long-time editor Heather Antos of Marvel and IDW chief creative officer Chris Ryall and PR guru and super scribe Steven Scott. Meanwhile, there's news to be had about Star Wars Adventures' Free Comic Book Day offering, LINE's decision to adapt Claudia Gray's novel, Leia, Princess of Alderaan, for its web site starting in May, Star Wars' comics return to the industry's monthly Top 10 sales charts and some conjecture about Jaxxon. ...
Mar 13, 2018•48 min
Vader tells his haters "Later!" and learns a lesson about what it means to not just hold power, but be its fist, too, (here's a hint: Friend are hard to come by), as Comics With Kenobi tackles Star Wars: Darth Vader #12, talk about the news of Jaxxon's return to the canon and toss out some recommendations for those seeeking to dive deeper into the Dark Horse Comics-published library of Star Wars comics. Star Wars comics out this week include: _ Star Wars Adventures #7 _ Star Wars #44...
Mar 06, 2018•48 min
Doctor Aphra's feeling conflicted and Hera Syndulla finds herself in a dangerous situation as Comics With Kenobi celebrates its 50th episode by doing exactly what we've done since we began back in 2015! Jeff McGee and Matt More breakdown the events of Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #17 and discuss the edifying interview that Newsarama's Chris Arrant did with Marvel Star Wars comics editor Jordan D. White. The new Star Wars comics out this week include: _ Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 2) #12 _ S...
Feb 28, 2018•42 min
Terex has a bolt loose, Vader's got a price on his head and Thrawn's locks are luscious. We're beyond head canon in this episode of Comics With Kenobi as Jeff McGee and Matt Moore dive into Star Wars: Poe Dameron #24, Star Wars: Darth Vader #11 and the much anticipated debut of the first issue of the six-issue Star Wars: Thrawn adaptation of Timothy Zahn's 2017 novel. We also break down the reveals about comics from Marvel and IDW Publishing that tie in to May's release of Solo: A Star Wars Stor...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Kieron Gillen's first arc on Marvel's flagship monthly Star Wars title comes to an end and sets the stage for something more hopeful going forward. With just one issue to discuss, that gives us time to address some listener mail and what great questions we got from Ryan Sime, Cameron Kieffer and Sam Bradbury, too. We think you'll like what they asked and what we answered. The new Star Wars comics out this week include: _ Darth Vader #11 _ Poe Dameron #24 _ Thrawn #1 (This is the first issue of a...
Feb 13, 2018•49 min
IDW Publishing's Forces of Destiny draws to a close, readers find out what, exactly, got DJ into that jail cell in Canto Bight and Doctor Aphra proves that yes, Watts, she can deliver a kiss that kills. Join us for the latest episode as we examine the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- DJ: Most Wanted, Doctor Aphra #16 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Rose & Paige. In news, we discuss the announcement of The Last Jedi six-issue mini-series adaptation of the film, noting, with som...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Three issues, including the now bi-monthly A Star Wars Comic. Poe Dameron wings closer to The Force Awakens and Ahsoka learns when to adapt in Forces of Destiny. Mon Cala features in April's issues of Star Wars and Darth Vader. Matt Leahy asks: Should there be more opportunities for tie-in stories, such as the Vader Down crossover event? Free Comic Book Day is May 5 and IDW will release a Cavan Scott-penned and Derek Charm-illustrated Star Wars Adventures story featuring bounty hunters Zuckuss a...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 11 min
It's a pair of powerful stories as both Marvel and IDW Publishing's Star Wars comics deliver potent writing that ties into ongoing events in Star Wars: Rebels and builds a bridge to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Writers Kieron Gillen and Devin Grayson have penned separate yet equally weighted missives on on what it means to lead and be led in the pages of Star Wars #42 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Hera. In news, checkout the interviews that action-figure variant cover artist John Tyler Ch...
Jan 23, 2018•52 min
From Phasma to Porgs, writer Delilah S. Dawson is a fan favorite among Star Wars literati and, now, thanks to her work on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, comics, too. A writer of renown and long-time Star Wars fan, she joined us to talk about her stories in Star Wars Adventures #5 and #6, as well as the upcoming Forces of Destiny -- Rose and Paige, along with her career putting pen to paper to create such stirring stories. So sit back and enjoy this Comics...
Jan 17, 2018•29 min
Marvel's team behind Darth Vader Vol. 2 delivers a knockout punch, a history lesson and road map for the future in the pages of issue #10, while in IDW Publishing's latest Forces of Destiny offering focused on Rey suffers no sophomore slump. In news, we mark the third anniversary of Marvel's Star Wars comics (visit Jedi Bibliothek for more detail). We also learn who those Force-sensitive kids in Darth Vader #10 are, whom they were inspired by and why such Easter eggs are in comics. The new Star ...
Jan 16, 2018•42 min
