November 5th, 2019082This review of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn (book and audiobook) by Rebecca Roanhorse may contain minor spoilers. The latest in the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is Resistance Reborn, written by Rebecca Roanhorse (with audiobook read by Marc Thompson). It's a bridge between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of...
October 16th, 2019024Welcome to Resistance Reactions! This week, host Aaron Harris is joined by Cameron Ramos, who is standing in for David. Together, they review the second episode of the second episode of the season, A Quick Salvage Run! Join them as they break down the details of the episode, discuss the parallels to the movies, and the happenings...
September 24th, 20190160Chewbacca got his hug, Rey carried a new burden, Leia was stalwart, Rose and Paige found their purpose and Aphra found her secret weapon. The stories that unfolded in Age of Resistance -- Rey #1, Doctor Aphra #36 and Age of Resistance -- Rose Tico #1 were brimming with character development -- some multiple issues in the offing and...
September 3rd, 20190158Tom Taylor knows his audience, no one can dispute that, which is why his work on Age of Resistance -- General Hux struck a chord with fans of Kylo Ren and Brendol's prodigal son, Armitage. Then, in Age of Resistance -- Poe Dameron, he crafted a great story that tied into The Last Jedi in a near-seamless manner. As for Galaxy's Edge,...
April 23rd, 20190182Two 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...
January 1st, 20191183It's the end-of-the-year blowout spectacular special with a less-than-loquacious Jeff comparing and contrasting with Matt what was great about Star Wars comics in 2018 (Doctor Aphra, Poe Dameron and Tales From Vader's Castle), what wasn't so great (questionable editorial decisions) and what was just plain forgettable (looking right at...
July 23rd, 20182566Ever since its inception, one of the key elements of Star Wars has been the droids. R2-D2 and C-3PO were the original iconic droids of the franchise. When Disney purchased Lucasfilm and began producing new Star Wars movies, more iconic droids joined the franchise. The Force Awakens delivered BB-8. Next, Rogue One debuted K-2SO. Finally,...
June 26th, 20180132It'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 will end 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...
June 19th, 20180432Just more than two-and-half years years after it debuted in the aftermath of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Marvel's Star Wars: Poe Dameron series will conclude in September with issue #31, drawing to an end, for now, the tales and adventures of its namesake pilot and his fabled Black Squadron. Marvel revealed what Comics With Kenobi...
June 11th, 20181173I have liked Chewbacca since I first saw him speaking with Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Mos Eisley cantina in A New Hope. I liked how big yet gentle he seemed to be, how he stood out in a cantina full of amazing looking aliens, and how he seemed to have a quiet confidence. Throughout the saga I have admired his loyalty to his friends, his...
