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 his training and what he's learned. There's also news and so much more. Upcoming Star Wars comics in...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min
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 comics and give us a glimpse into the monster hunter's life. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Aug. 11...
Aug 11, 2021•45 min
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 projects, July's sales rankings and so much more. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Aug. 11 The Hi...
Aug 04, 2021•54 min
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-roaring issue filled with aerial and ground fighting between the struggling Rebel Alliance and a mena...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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 (think The High Republich to the New Republic) as readers become more familiar with this character b...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min
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 a cinematic-styled split-screen to Star Wars storytelling. In news, The Empire, Vol. 1, omnibus is d...
Jul 14, 2021•57 min
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 about The High Republic's Nihil. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: July 14 Doctor Aphra #12 War of...
Jul 07, 2021•45 min
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 and sees the arrival of artist Georges Jeanty and inker Karl Story. It's a pivotal issue, setting the...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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 the second on Wilhuff Tarkin who, perhaps seeing his younger self, offers career advice to an up and...
Jun 23, 2021•43 min
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 limited-edition cover for Star Wars (Vol. 2) #1 is available again thanks to a surprise find. Upcoming ...
Jun 16, 2021•57 min
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, the final page will certainly be of interest to you. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: June 16 _ ...
Jun 09, 2021•29 min
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 seen for awhile -- in a gripping story that holds no punches and leaves no one unscathed. In news, we ...
Jun 02, 2021•48 min
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 lore, too. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: June 2 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #1 June 9 _ Bounty H...
May 26, 2021•56 min
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, as well as sets another brick in the path toward the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover. Upcoming S...
May 19, 2021•37 min
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 Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 is going to a second printing. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: May 19 _ B...
May 12, 2021•56 min
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 Republic #1 (5th Printing) _ The High Republic #2 (4th Printing) _ The High Republic #3 (3rd Printing)...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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://bit.ly/3xxVcH2) and it's a great read from start to finish. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Apr...
Apr 28, 2021•35 min
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 of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #9. In news, Heather Antos is returning to Star Wars as a new senior edito...
Apr 21, 2021•34 min
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 live. (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). There's more than 60 podcasts listed, so be sure to vote. _ Artist ...
Apr 14, 2021•34 min
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 among the 60 podcasts listed. We didn't even score a nomination. _ Check StarWars.com daily as the hype...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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), telling a story that feels natural and, as Jeff put it, "very much like a Star Wars story." The comic ...
Mar 31, 2021•48 min
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, including our thoughts on whether War of the Bounty Hunters could extend into July's Star Wars comics...
Mar 24, 2021•56 min
Beilert Valance once questioned whether Han Solo could ever be dedicated to anything beyond himself. Now, he's experiencing that feeling firsthand and finding the answer is somewhat perplexing. Upcoming Star Wars comics: March 24 _ Doctor Aphra #8 _ Star Wars Adventures #4 March 31 _ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing) _ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing) April 7 _ The High Republic #4 _ The High Republic Adventures #3 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB April 14 _ Bounty Hu...
Mar 17, 2021•32 min
It's a rare treat to get a one-and-done story in any comic these days, yet that's exactly what we have in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 3) #12, as Leia Organa and Kes Dameron recount to each other how they fell in love with Shara Bey and Han Solo. It's a well-paced issue that lets Charles Soule revisit, in a sense, the ties between Poe Dameron and Gen. Organa in his Poe Dameron series, while also adding more background to the relationship between Poe's parents. It concludes nicely, setti...
Mar 10, 2021•39 min
The High Republic stories in comics continue, drawing distinctly separate yet parallel events into focus as this latest era in Star Wars storytelling continues its brisk pace forward. This week's episode examines the loss of childhood friendship in The High Republic Adventures #2 from IDW as Marchion Ro's dominance takes root, while in Marvel's The High Republic #3, the Drengir's evil is unveiled and Master Sskeer slides deeper into darkness. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: March 10 _ Star Wa...
Mar 03, 2021•50 min
No new Star Wars comics this week, save for the 2nd printing of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7, but we're delving into the announced crossover event, War of the Bounty Hunters, that starts in May across all of Marvel's comics, save for The High Republic #5, and then sees a five-issue mini-series launching in June. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: March 3 _ The High Republic #3 _ The High Republic Adventures #2 _ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing) _ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB...
Feb 24, 2021•13 min
Star Wars: The High Republic has made the leap from notional idea to actual concept, powered to life by a consortium of creatives worldwide in comics, books and so much more yet to come. Marvel's The High Republic series is drawing critical and consumer acclaim, with the first issue going to three printings (as of this podcast's release), no small feat. Part of that is due to Ario Anindito's fluid yet precise illustrations that soar to life with Mark Morales' inks and Annalisa Leoni's color arti...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Despite no new comics this week, we sat down with Daniel José Older to talk about the launch of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventure series at IDW, the art of storytelling and so much more. The author of "Last Shot," the upcoming "Race to Crashpoint Tower," "Flood City," as well as the "Dactyl Hill Squad" and "Shadowshaper" series of books, Older is always an engaging conversationalist who melds his real-life experiences into a fictional tapestry of storytelling. (Photo by John Midgley) Upcomi...
Feb 17, 2021•48 min
Beware Vader of the summa-verminoth. It's eye is all knowing and so is it's mind. Darth Vader #10 takes the Sith Lord well on his way toward Exegol and sets the stage for a melding of the Original and Sequel Trilogies lore in an issue hurtling to a nefarious finish. In news, the Doctor Aphra omnibus is pushed back, but only by a week, and even more store-exclusive variants for The High Republic series are in the offing. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Feb. 17 _ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min
The High Republic takes center stage with not one but two issues based in that era, including the debut of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #1, a book that we believe is the perfect synthesis of writer, illustrator, colorist, letterer and editor that ushers in a new storytelling dynamic for the medium. In Marvel's The High Republic #2, there's an ominous undercurrent of dread from start to finish as readers delve delicately deeper into Sskeer's history while Keeve Trennis contends with her fir...
Feb 03, 2021•2 hr 2 min
