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Star Wars Age of Republic: Darth Maul Reveals Unwalked Paths
“Darth Maul – Gone too Soon.” This was a reaction of a good portion of Star Wars fandom back in 1999, when Phantom Menace saw the light of day and devil-looking Zabrak was bisected by Obi-Wan Kenobi. Since then, we’ve been privileged to get an insight into Maul’s more complete and complicated history. Across various […]
Running Down The Countdown In Marvel’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #27
If the cold weather, short days, and no Star Wars movie this December has got you down the always fun Doctor Aphra should perk up those fandom spirits. The doctor is still tethered to psycho-droid Triple Zero as they try to stay alive for the amusement of Cornelius Evazan, who has forced the duo to become inseparable; […]
Review – Han Fights for the Top Spot in Marvel’s ‘Star Wars: Han Solo: Imperial Cadet’ #2
The story of Han Solo’s stint in the Empire continues in Star Wars: Han Solo: Imperial Cadet #2. After Han enlists in the Empire to get away from Corellia and before he is demoted to the infantry where he would slog it out on muddy Mimban, this mini-series details Han’s time at the Imperial Flight […]
Review – The Mysteries of Hubin Start To Reveal Themselves In Star Wars #58
The planet Hubin has been a great place for our heroes to catch a break from their seemingly endless battle against the Empire. Leia, Luke, and Han have been exploring the small, isolationist village while guided by their hosts, but this issue reveals there’s actually been a lot going on behind the scenes. The wounds […]
Marvel Announces New Star Wars Series – Vader: Dark Visions
Well, if you were bummed about less Vader after the recent cancellation announcement regarding Shadows of Vader – fear not, Marvel has you covered with Vader: Dark Visions. Judging by this cover, Vader fans are in for a treat! Not much is known about this, but it makes me wonder if the canceled series morphed into this. Either […]
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No Comments »Review – Vader Faces His Destiny in Marvel’s Darth Vader #24
“FORTRESS VADER” – PART 6 The FORTRESS will stand, but at a terrible cost. The fire will come to MUSTAFAR, and all will burn. The final design is revealed, woven from war, treachery and pain. Written by Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli Colors by David Curiel and Dono Sanches-Almara Jelena Bidin (LadyMusashi)Staff member, […]
Posted in comics, darth vader, Marvel Comics, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »Review – Han Will Work Shirtless For Beer In Marvel’s Star Wars #57
First, I want this cover by Jamal Campbell framed and in my living room, preferably over the fireplace. The best thing about this American Gothic homage is that it fits with the story of this issue. Honestly, this issue was like comfort food and everything fun I look for in a Star Wars story. We find […]
Posted in comics, marvel, Marvel Comics, Original Trilogy, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »Review – The Countdown Begins in Marvel’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #26
This month’s issue of Doctor Aphra finds the rogue archaeologist locked at the hip with the murderous protocol droid and crime lord, Triple-Zero, a machine of her own creation that has become her worst nemesis. In this brand-new story arc, titled “Worst Among Equals”, Aphra and Triple-Zero are forced to work together (or die trying) […]
Review – An Ancient Sith Returns in Darth Vader #23
Written by Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli Colors by David Curiel and Dono Sanchez-Almara “FORTRESS VADER” – PART 5 Darkness rises above MUSTAFAR as the brutal designs of LORD MOMIN begin to take shape. But the planet’s inhabitants cannot take this desecration lightly, and shape plans of their own. Jelena Bidin (LadyMusashi)Staff member, comic […]
Posted in comics, darth vader, Marvel Comics, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, Darth Vader, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »Review – Our Heroes Search For Hope In Star Wars #56
First off, let me give huge props to artist Jamal Campbell on this Drew Struzan homage cover. This is probably my favorite cover of the titular series, so far. After the dreadful events of “Hope Dies”, our heroes are regrouping and licking their wounds. Han’s been separated from the Millennium Falcon, Leia is unable to […]
Review – The Tale of an Ancient Dark Lord Comes to Light in Marvel’s Darth Vader #22
“FORTRESS VADER” continues! The Tale of LORD MOMIN! Plans are drawn…a foundation is laid…and darkness rises on MUSTAFAR! Written by Charles Soule Layouts by Giuseppe Camuncoli Finishes by Daniele Orlandini Colors by David Curiel Jelena Bidin (LadyMusashi)Staff member, comic and book reviewer. Cheers for the Light Side, but would drink with Grand Admirals.
Posted in comics, darth vader, Marvel Comics, star wars Tags: Books/Comics, marvel, Star Wars No Comments »Review – Hope Lives In Marvel’s Star Wars #55
If you’re feeling a bit wan from the continuous gut-punches this “Hope Dies” arc has delivered, you can take a little comfort in knowing this is the last issue. It’s a bitter end, but the galaxy is left with three heroes who know what a spark of hope can do. SPOILERS AHEAD…. Kyle LarsonKyle Larson lives […]
