October 15th, 2019019It's a return to the days of Comics With Kenobi yore with FOUR, yes four Star Wars comics to dive into for this episode. Still, it's not a bad job, if you can get it, right? And seeing as how those issues include the launch of Journey to the Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Allegiance #1, Target Vader #4, Jedi Fallen Order: Dark Temple...
October 1st, 2019020The Age of Star Wars maxi series concludes with a stirring, if not brutal, conclusion as Kylo Ren proves he's better than Darth Vader, while Beilert Vance has Ben's grandaddy in his crosshairs in Target Vader #3. Jedi Fallen Order -- Dark Temple #2 sees an intriguing and decidedly nefarious plot get under way, with Cere Junda stepping up...
September 10th, 2019042Matthew Rosenberg provides readers with a steady stream of dialogue in the first of the five-issue Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order -- Dark Temple that pairs perfectly with Paolo Villanelli's art, Arif Prianto's colors and Joe Sabino's letters, yet we're wondering if it was too much for some readers to encompass. Regardless, the series is...
March 12th, 20190105Three Star Wars comics from different eras of the Saga, each of one solidly executed and featuring some stellar character development, glimpses into stories already told and a rethinking of long-held perceptions of others, too. This week's podcast is focused on Age of Republic -- Padme Amidala #1, Star Wars #62 and Vader: Dark Visions...
January 22nd, 2019076Three stories for $5 as Marvel's Star Wars: Age of Republic -- Special debuts, offering up new insights to characters from Mace WIndu, Asajj Ventress and, yes Captain Rex and Jar Jar Binks, too. There's also news to discuss, including the new TIE Fighter and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge five-issue mini series that start in April, as well...
December 5th, 20180125More Darth Vader comics are coming from Marvel in 2019, with Dennis Hopeless penning a five-issue mini series, Star Wars: Vader -- Dark Visions, that aims to show a different side to the Dark Lord of the Sith. The series launches in March and issue features art by Star Wars: Lando: Double or Nothing and Star Wars: Rogue One...
September 25th, 20180113There's a crisis in continuity, again, as Star Wars #54 kills off a familiar Rogue One alum, while the Falcon is taken to Vandor for a new reason in Lando: Double or Nothing #5, the final issue of the mini series. We're also joined by Peabody Award-winning writer Rodney Barnes to talk about what went into making the second Lando mini...
September 4th, 2018089The Poe Dameron Annual #2 is a solid story that shows why an annual is such a stepping stone for a comics series' wider storytelling reach. Lando: Double or Nothing #4 remains a great example of serial storytelling that blends earnest intent with delusions of grandeur. Find out why we think so in the latest...
July 31st, 2018080We're so deep in smit with Doctor Aphra right now it's not even funny. The latest issue, #22, found Jeff and Matt enjoying the rollicking tale, despite the awkwardness of having not one but two lovers show up! The same with Lando: Double or Nothing #3, which is proving to be a worthwhile addition to Lando's long history and is required...
July 3rd, 2018065There'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...