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Review – There Is No Mercy in Age of Rebellion: Grand Moff Tarkin
“TOOTH AND CLAW” – The Galactic Empire plans to solidify the rule of thousands of star systems with the dreaded Death Star, a superweapon with unfathomable destructive potential. And with the ruthless and cunning Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin in charge of the battle station, it won’t be long before the Rebel Alliance is wiped out. […]
Review – Rebels Begin Takeover of Shu-Torun in Star Wars #64
“THE SCOURGING OF SHU-TORUN” PART 3. LEIA leads her covert team deep into the heart of the royal palace of SHU-TORUN. BENTHIC leads the PARTISANS deep inside the horrific edifice of THE SPIKE. A rebel victory could cripple the Empire for good. A little scourging is one thing…but the death of a planet? Written by […]
Review – Grievous Is An Agent of Destruction in Marvel’s Age of Republic: General Grievous
“BURN” – The Clone War rages! The Jedi Order leads the armies of the Republic in battle against the endless Separatist droid legions. The Jedi may have finally met their match in the fearsome and merciless General Grievous! Countless Jedi have fallen to Grievous‘ blades but no matter how many Jedi he slaughters nothing can […]
Review – Vader Becomes Planetary Savior in Marvel’s Vader: Dark Visions #1
Darth Vader is the Empire’s most powerful warrior, mercilessly enforcing peace and order throughout the galaxy. Killer, monster, savior – what is the true legacy that the Dark Lord has left behind for those unfortunate enough to cross his deadly and destructive path? Written by Dennis ‘Hopeless’ Hallum Art by Paolo Villanelli Jelena Bidin (LadyMusashi)Staff […]
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No Comments »Review – Negotiations Get Aggressive In Marvel’s Age of the Republic: Padmé Amidala
The Age of Republic continues to dazzle fans with writer Jody Houser’s stories elaborating on characters from the prequel trilogy. We are approaching the end Republic and it wouldn’t be the prequel era without a Padmé Amidala Naberrie story. You’ve no doubt been hearing readers anticipate and rave about E.K. Johnston’s Queen’s Shadow which arrived in bookstores this week and […]
Posted in cannon, clone wars, comics, Marvel Comics, Padme, Prequel Trilogy, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Padme, Star Wars No Comments »Review – A Jedi Gone Dark In Marvel’s Star Wars Age of Republic: Count Dooku
THE FORMER JEDI BEGINS LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR HIS SITH MASTER! However, an unexpected encounter with an old student threatens his plans. Caught between his old life and his new, will DOOKU be able to protect the secrets of the SITH? And does he control the DARK SIDE, or is he merely its tool? Written […]
Review – The Tables Turn Unexpectedly In Marvel’s Doctor Aphra #28
Doctor Aphra continues her death run in the bowels of a sprawling metropolis Milvayne, desperate to find a distant specialist capable of disarming the explosive device keeping her paired to psycho-droid Triple Zero. It’s been a rough ride for the doctor, all the while being monitored by the sadistic Cornelius Evazan for his entertainment. The […]
Posted in comics, marvel, Marvel Comics, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »Review – The Rebellion Finds New Allies in Star Wars #60
THE ESCAPE” PART FIVE! You can escape the horror of the galaxy. But only for a while. The return of SCAR SQUADRON. Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Angel Unzueta Coloring by Guru-eFX Jelena Bidin (LadyMusashi)Staff member, comic and book reviewer. Cheers for the Light Side, but would drink with Grand Admirals.
Review – Three Great Tales Packed Into Marvel’s Age of Republic Special
If you’ve been loving Marvel’s Age of Republic series, this is your week! Mace Windu? Asajj Ventress? Rex? Marvel has you covered with three self-contained stories that show some cool moments in each character’s life. In terms of content, I’d say each one is the equivalent of a Forces of Destiny episode, but a bit more mature […]
Posted in Asajj Ventress, clone wars, comics, marvel, Marvel Comics, Prequel Trilogy, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, clone wars, marvel No Comments »Review – Scar Squadron Returns In Marvel’s Star Wars #59
The long walks and lazy days for our heroes in “The Escape” is about to come to an abrupt end this week in Star Wars #59. The last few issues have given Leia, Luke, and Han a reprieve from dodging TIE Fighters and Sith Lords. Luke’s been ready to get back into the fight, and we learned in […]
Posted in comics, marvel, Marvel Comics, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »It’s Take Your Kid to Work Day in Marvel’s Star Wars Age of Republic: Jango Fett
“TRAINING” – THE MOST FEARED BOUNTY HUNTER IN THE GALAXY! JANGO FETT’S reputation precedes him as joins a crew for what seems like a simple job. Wait, is that a KID with him?! Will his fellow bounty hunters be foolish enough to betray Jango and his son, BOBA FETT? Written by Jodi Houser Art by […]
The Reluctant Jedi Master And Apprentice In Marvel’s Star Wars Age of Republic: Obi-Wan Kenobi
I wasn’t at all envious of Obi-Wan Kenobi at the conclusion of The Phantom Menace, when he took it upon himself to fulfill his master’s dying request to train a young boy who was unusually powerful with the Force. It wasn’t so much because I knew he’d be the death of Kenobi or that it would […]
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