April 30th, 20190296From Doctor Aphra #31 to Galaxy's Edge #1 to Vader -- Dark Visions #3, we're intrinsically focused on which Star Wars comics thrilled us, left us reeling and disturbed us. To help unpack the discourse about Vader -- Dark Visions #3, Amy Wishman Nalan joins us to talk about the book in all its scope and why it struck a chord among...
April 23rd, 20190200Two comics yet four stories -- five if you count the excerpt of Alphabet Squadron -- and numerous new characters along with some familiar faces, too, in the pages of Star Wars: Age of Rebellion -- Special and the start of the new TIE Fighter mini series. This week's episode sparks a lively debate about how serious a Star Wars story...
April 9th, 20191194We've got a great conversation with artist Will Sliney, whose tenure on the just-completed Solo: A Star Wars Story adaptation allowed him to flex not just his creativity, but his love for Star Wars, which is fitting, given issue #7 is among the two issues we're discussing this episode. The second title, Star Wars #64, was a thrilling...
April 2nd, 20190157Be warned, spoilers abound for Star Wars comics to come, including the flagship Star Wars monthly post-Kieron Gillen and the upcoming Star Wars -- Age of Resistance maxi series. They're in the news section of the show, so proceed with some trepidation. Once you've done that, stay for the vibrant discussion about Doctor Aphra #30 and...
March 26th, 20190172The tension is building in Star Wars #63 while Solo: A Star Wars Story adaptation #6 offers some new material, along with some stunning art, as we discuss the two comics in this week's episode. We also break down Star Wars comics plans for next month's Star Wars Celebration Chicago, including Charles Soule's admonition that no one...
March 19th, 20190145It's a pair of endings as we come to the end of Star Wars: Han Solo -- Imperial Cadet, along with the last installment in the Star Wars: Age of Republic titles, and neither did so meekly, but rather with deft writing, dynamic illustrations and lingering thoughts. The ending of Han Solo -- Imperial Cadet #5 sets the stage for a pair of...
March 12th, 20190276Three 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...
March 5th, 20190112Just a single issue this episode, but it's got enough story beats, action and verve to fill up an entire story, but that's not surprising, given how deliciously weird and wild Star Wars: Doctor Aphra has been since the character's introduction in the pages of Darth Vader, Vol. 1. As such, Doctor Aphra #29 is inarguably the best issue...
February 26th, 20190302Just a single issue to delve into in this week's episode, but there's enough material in Solo: A Star Wars Story adaptation #5 to generate some significant discussion about the role adaptations play in the wider Star Wars comics segment. In comics news, we're excited about word that Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet's Star Wars...
February 19th, 20190220Amid rumors of a relaunching and renumbering of the main Star Wars title later this year, Jeff and Matt discuss the pros and cons of such a move and whether it would have any significant effect on Marvel's existing titles and their sales. Then there's Star Wars (Vol. 1) #108, the one shot due at the end of May that will serve as a sequel...
