Star Wars Splash Page
768 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsStar Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.
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Star Wars Splash Page #280 -- And She Was
March 23, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBKho Phon Farrus visits an old friend (here's a hint, it's not Aphra Chelli) in her bid to acquire the latest artifact that may offer a clue as to Palpatine's unrelated yet similar quest, while Aphra and Sana Starros strive to stem such plans in the pages of Doctor Aphra #19. In Darth Vader #21, Sabé lays down the law with Ochi and Sly Moore as the local heroes find that despite their new career path, their old stirrings haven't quite been muted. Comics out today and broken down on this week'...
Episode #279 -- Invincible
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBAurra Sing's vacation aboard the Galactic Starcruiser is disrupted thanks to one man's inability to pay his debts, as she teams up with Zam Wesell to stage an unorthodox rescue in the pages of Halycon Legacy #2 (of 5). Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #19 The news? _ Look for Marvel's June solicits on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, including...
Star Wars Splash Page #279 -- Invincible
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBAurra Sing's vacation aboard the Galactic Starcruiser is disrupted thanks to one man's inability to pay his debts, as she teams up with Zam Wesell to stage an unorthodox rescue in the pages of Halycon Legacy #2 (of 5). Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5) Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #19 The news? _ Look for Marvel's June solicits on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, including...
Episode #278 -- The Boys Are Back in Town
March 09, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThe origins of Crimson Dawn's archivist take center stage in Star Wars: Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), with some very detailed backstory that links back to critical events seen in "The Revenge of the Sith" film. In Marvel's newest ongoing series, Han Solo & Chewbacca #1, it's a return to the smuggling life for the erstwhile duo, with a trip home to Corellia that sees an unexpected reveal. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 _ Crimson Reign #3 (of 5) ...
Star Wars Splash Page #278 -- The Boys Are Back in Town
March 09, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThe origins of Crimson Dawn's archivist take center stage in Star Wars: Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), with some very detailed backstory that links back to critical events seen in "The Revenge of the Sith" film. In Marvel's newest ongoing series, Han Solo & Chewbacca #1, it's a return to the smuggling life for the erstwhile duo, with a trip home to Corellia that sees an unexpected reveal. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 _ Crimson Reign #3 (of 5) ...
Episode #277 -- Eye in the Sky
March 02, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe first phase of The High Republic comes to a close in the page of The High Republic #15 and Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2), but is it the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning? In Star Wars #21, Shara Bey returns to the fore a full 10 issues after she found herself trapped aboard the Tarkin's Will and working to feed new intel to the Rebel Alliance. What's she been doing? Where has she been hiding and why has no one noticed her creeping in the shadows Comics out today and broken do...
Star Wars Splash Page #277 -- Eye in the Sky
March 02, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe first phase of The High Republic comes to a close in the page of The High Republic #15 and Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2), but is it the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning? In Star Wars #21, Shara Bey returns to the fore a full 10 issues after she found herself trapped aboard the Tarkin's Will and working to feed new intel to the Rebel Alliance. What's she been doing? Where has she been hiding and why has no one noticed her creeping in the shadows Comics out today and broken do...
Episode #276 -- You Belong With Me
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBEndings and new beginnings poulate the final issue of IDW's Star Wars -- The High Republic Adventures #13 as Lula and Zeen take a big step together, yet separately, while a pair of padawans are elevated to knighthood. It's a sweet, but not cloying, conclusion to the series' run and IDW's stewardship of all-ages Star Wars comics. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The High Republic Adventures #13 Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) ...
Star Wars Splash Page #276 -- You Belong With Me
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBEndings and new beginnings poulate the final issue of IDW's Star Wars -- The High Republic Adventures #13 as Lula and Zeen take a big step together, yet separately, while a pair of padawans are elevated to knighthood. It's a sweet, but not cloying, conclusion to the series' run and IDW's stewardship of all-ages Star Wars comics. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode: _ The High Republic Adventures #13 Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) ...
Episode #275 -- Nothingness
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBOur shortest episode this year, given the lack of new comics out today. Still, there's news of omnibus collections and more. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode: _ Not a single one. Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ The High Republic #11 The news? _ The War of the Bounty Hunters omnibus is coming in November _ Author Claudia Gray is writing a Star Wars -- The High Republic comic for Dark Horse _ We're expecting Marvel's May solicitations to drop this w...
Star Wars Splash Page #275 -- Nothingness
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBOur shortest episode this year, given the lack of new comics out today. Still, there's news of omnibus collections and more. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode: _ Not a single one. Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week: _ The High Republic #11 The news? _ The War of the Bounty Hunters omnibus is coming in November _ Author Claudia Gray is writing a Star Wars -- The High Republic comic for Dark Horse _ We're expecting Marvel's May soliciations to drop this we...
Star Wars Splash Page #274 -- Both Sides Now
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBRey uses the fine art of flattery, and a bit of moxie, to counter a fierce bounty hunter while Deva Lompop uses her unusual abilities to aid a young girl being bulled in the final issue of IDW's Star War Adventures (Vol. 2) #14. In Trail of Shadows #5, the end to the mini-series, Qort and Buckets of Blood are ready to lay down their lives while Sian and Emerick FINALLY solve a key mystery that's enveloped the entirety of The High Republic. In Darth Vader #20, Sabe is back, driven and determin...
Episode #274 -- Both Sides Now
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBRey uses the fine art of flattery, and a bit of moxie, to counter a fierce bounty hunter while Deva Lompop uses her unusual abilities to aid a young girl being bulled in the final issue of IDW's Star War Adventures (Vol. 2) #14. In Trail of Shadows #5, the end to the mini-series, Qort and Buckets of Blood are ready to lay down their lives while Sian and Emerick FINALLY solve a key mystery that's enveloped the entirety of The High Republic. In Darth Vader #20, Sabe is back, driven and determin...
Star Wars Splash Page #273 -- Come Sail Away
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOnce Keeve Trennis was the learner, but in The High Republic #14 we find she's the master, even if she doesn't realize it. The Halcyon Legacy sets sail as the first of the five-issue mini-series launches. In Crimson Reign #2, readers learn more about Qi'ra and her philosophy. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ Halcyon Legacy #1 _ The High Republic #14 _ Crimson Reign #2 (of 5) The news? _ Speculators are pushing up the price for next week's Darth Vader (Vol...
Episode #273 -- Come Sail Away
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOnce Keeve Trennis was the learner, but in The High Republic #14 we find she's the master, even if she doesn't realize it. The Halcyon Legacy sets sail as the first of the five-issue mini-series launches. In Crimson Reign #2, readers learn more about Qi'ra and her philosophy. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ Halcyon Legacy #1 _ The High Republic #14 _ Crimson Reign #2 (of 5) The news? _ Speculators are pushing up the price for next week's Darth Vader (Vol...
Star Wars Splash Page #272 -- An Interview With Ethan Sacks
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode, we sat down with journalist and comics writer Ethan Sacks to talk about his stories for Marvel's Star Wars comics, including the debut of this week's Halcyon Legacy mini-series, not to mention his stories from the Mace Windu tale in Age of Republic Special, Allegiance, Galaxy's Edge and, of course, the monthly Bounty Hunters. A journalist whose career included a lengthy stint at the New York Daily News, along with writing for NBC News now, he tells us how he got into writin...
Episode #272 -- An Interview With Bounty Hunters Writer Ethan Sacks
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode, we sat down with journalist and comics writer Ethan Sacks to talk about his stories for Marvel's Star Wars comics, including the debut of this week's Halcyon Legacy mini-series, not to mention his stories from the Mace Windu tale in Age of Republic Special, Allegiance, Galaxy's Edge and, of course, the monthly Bounty Hunters. A journalist whose career included a lengthy stint at the New York Daily News, along with writing for NBC News now, he tells us how he got into writin...
Episode #271 -- From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWho's lightsaber is that and why is that person carrying it? That's revealed in the pages of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), an issue that also reminds readers that size matters not when it comes to heroism and villainy. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5) The news? The creative team behind Doctor Aphra gets a nomination for outstanding comic series in the 33rd annual GLAAD awards. Upcoming St...
Star Wars Splash Page #271 -- From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWho's lightsaber is that and why is that person carrying it? That's revealed in the pages of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), an issue that also reminds readers that size matters not when it comes to heroism and villainy. Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5) The news? The creative team behind Doctor Aphra gets a nomination for outstanding comic series in the 33rd annual GLAAD awards. Upcoming St...
Episode #270 -- By the Rivers Dark
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThe Dark Side looms in The High Republic; relationship problems arise in Doctor Aphra; and just who, exactly would win in the Galactic Bake-Off? Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ The High Republic #13 _ Doctor Aphra #18 _ The High Republic Adventures Galactic Bake-Off Spectacular The news? We're expecting April's solicits from Marvel this week. Upcoming Star Wars comics: Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5) Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows ...
Star Wars Splash Page #270 -- By the Rivers Dark
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThe Dark Side looms in The High Republic; relationship problems arise in Doctor Aphra; and just who, exactly would win in the Galactic Bake-Off? Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include: _ The High Republic #13 _ Doctor Aphra #18 _ The High Republic Adventures Galactic Bake-Off Spectacular The news? We're expecting April's solicits from Marvel this week. Upcoming Star Wars comics: Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5) Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows ...
Star Wars Splash Page #269 -- Everything's Gone Green
January 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBWith four issues out today, it's a longer-than-normal podcast, but the extra time is well spent, given the foundations laid in the pages of The High Republic -- Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2) that details how Marchion Ro became who he is and, along with him, the Nihil. In Bounty Hunters #20, it seems that Gands not only have a divine sense of awareness, but hearts that are easy to break. It's a well-crafted story that sees Zuckuss pining for his dearest friend, 4-LOM. Will he find him and can h...
Episode #269 -- Everything's Gone Green
January 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBWith four issues out today, it's a longer-than-normal podcast, but the extra time is well spent, given the foundations laid in the pages of The High Republic -- Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2) that details how Marchion Ro became who he is and, along with him, the Nihil. In Bounty Hunters #20, it seems that Gands not only have a divine sense of awareness, but hearts that are easy to break. It's a well-crafted story that sees Zuckuss pining for his dearest friend, 4-LOM. Will he find him and can h...
Episode #268 -- Crazy on You
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBA solo issue this week, but Doctor Aphra #17 goes a long way in building up the mystery of the Ascendant as well as the mysterious allure of Crimson Reign's Archivist character. A new antagonist promises uncertainty and fear as Aphra and Sana strive to find some very expensive -- and very dangerous -- artifacts. In news, we discuss plans for The High Republic's second phase, including details about comics plans for Marvel and Dark Horse. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Jan. 5 | Doctor A...
Star Wars Splash Page #268 -- Crazy on You
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBA solo issue this week, but Doctor Aphra #17 goes a long way in building up the mystery of the Ascendant as well as the mysterious allure of Crimson Reign's Archivist character. A new antagonist promises uncertainty and fear as Aphra and Sana strive to find some very expensive -- and very dangerous -- artifacts. In news, we discuss plans for The High Republic's second phase, including details about comics plans for Marvel and Dark Horse. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Jan. 5 | Doctor A...
Episode #267 -- Hero in Your Hometown
December 29, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBValance Beilert is razor-focused, not so much on serving Lord Vader, but keep Cadeliah safe while T'Onga and Losha's band of bounty hunters -- Zuckuss, Tasu Leech and Bossk -- are striving to make sense of a criminal underworld upended by the return of Crimson Dawn in a taught and action-intense Bounty Hunters #19. In Star Wars Adventures #13, the IDW series' penultimate issue, Rey, Finn, Chewbacca and BB-8 ferry a Resistance asset who's being pursued by a pernicious bounty hunter in the emp...
Star Wars Splash Page #267 -- Hero in Your Hometown
December 29, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBValance Beilert is razor-focused, not so much on serving Lord Vader, but keep Cadeliah safe while T'Onga and Losha's band of bounty hunters -- Zuckuss, Tasu Leech and Bossk -- are striving to make sense of a criminal underworld upended by the return of Crimson Dawn in a taught and action-intense Bounty Hunters #19. In Star Wars Adventures #13, the IDW series' penultimate issue, Rey, Finn, Chewbacca and BB-8 ferry a Resistance asset who's being pursued by a pernicious bounty hunter in the emp...
Star Wars Splash Page #266 -- Gunslinger Man
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis week's Star Wars comics are varied in tone and story yet encapsulate pretty much everything we enjoy about the medium. In The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), the mystery of what's killing the Jedi deepens as the need to find what IT is and counter it takes on an urgent priority. In Darth Vader #19, flashbacks abound as Vader takes Valance, Ochi and a band of freedom fighters and assassins in the hunt for Crimson Dawn infiltrators in the Empire. In news, there's March solic...
Episode #266 -- Gunslinger Man
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis week's Star Wars comics are varied in tone and story yet encapsulate pretty much everything we enjoy about the medium. In The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), the mystery of what's killing the Jedi deepens as the need to find what IT is and counter it takes on an urgent priority. In Darth Vader #19, flashbacks abound as Vader takes Valance, Ochi and a band of freedom fighters and assassins in the hunt for Crimson Dawn infiltrators in the Empire. In news, there's March solic...
Episode #265 -- New Dawn Fades
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBThis week's Star Wars comics are High Republic from start to finish and top to bottom. In Marvel's The High Republic #12, the darkness is spreading and it's not just from the Nihil, while in The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, readers are treated to five stories by the five authors -- Cavan Scott, Jill Ireland, Claudia Gray, Daniel Jose Older and Charles Soule -- that have helped create this era of Star Wars. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (C...
Star Wars Splash Page #265 -- New Dawn Fades
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBThis week's Star Wars comics are High Republic from start to finish and top to bottom. In Marvel's The High Republic #12, the darkness is spreading and it's not just from the Nihil, while in The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, readers are treated to five stories by the five authors -- Cavan Scott, Jill Ireland, Claudia Gray, Daniel Jose Older and Charles Soule -- that have helped create this era of Star Wars. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (C...
Episode #264 -- Raining Blood
December 08, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBCrimson Dawn begins its gambit in a bid to not throw the galaxy into criminal chaos, but to deliver it from the clutches of Palpatine and Darth Vader as the five-issue Crimson Reign mini-series launches after a lengthy delay. In Star Wars (Vol. 3) #19, the emphasis switches to Luke Skywalker's vison quest as he rambles through the galaxy, searching high and low for any Jedi links that can help him advance his training. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graph...
Star Wars Splash Page #264 -- Raining Blood
December 08, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBCrimson Dawn begins its gambit in a bid to not throw the galaxy into criminal chaos, but to deliver it from the clutches of Palpatine and Darth Vader as the five-issue Crimson Reign mini-series launches after a lengthy delay. In Star Wars (Vol. 3) #19, the emphasis switches to Luke Skywalker's vison quest as he rambles through the galaxy, searching high and low for any Jedi links that can help him advance his training. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graph...
Episode #263 -- The Winner Takes It All
December 01, 2021 16:05 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBCue up an Ennio Morricone soundtrack for today's Star Wars comics, with Darth Vader #18 and Bounty Hunters #18 emanating a decidedly spaghetti western vibe (in all the right ways), while The High Republic Adventures #11 features a palate cleanser of a story that, along with Nihil-focused side narrative, sets the stage for events in that saga's next phase. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 7 | The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hun...
Star Wars Splash Page #263 -- The Winner Takes It All
December 01, 2021 16:05 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBCue up an Ennio Morricone soundtrack for today's Star Wars comics, with Darth Vader #18 and Bounty Hunters #18 emanating a decidedly spaghetti western vibe (in all the right ways), while The High Republic Adventures #11 features a palate cleanser of a story that, along with Nihil-focused side narrative, sets the stage for events in that saga's next phase. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Dec. 7 | The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hun...
Episode #262 -- Imitation of Life
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIt's a cornucopia of comics for Star Wars fans this week, with the releases of the Life Day one-shot and The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5) from Marvel, while IDW releases Star Wars Adventures #12 and Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021. From the noir murder mystery in Trail of Shadows to the return of hoojibs to canon, there's an array of stories, including four in one in Life Day and a clever and cute Cloud City tale that evoked memories of the Goonies and the Kids on Bikes rolep...
Star Wars Splash Page #262 -- Imitation of Life
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIt's a cornucopia of comics for Star Wars fans this week, with the releases of the Life Day one-shot and The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5) from Marvel, while IDW releases Star Wars Adventures #12 and Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021. From the noir murder mystery in Trail of Shadows to the return of hoojibs to canon, there's an array of stories, including four in one in Life Day and a clever and cute Cloud City tale that evoked memories of the Goonies and the Kids on Bikes rolep...
SPECIAL BULLETIN -- Star Wars Returning to Dark Horse
November 18, 2021 18:15 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBA concise yet informative episode about the decision to shift all-ages Star Wars comics publishing to Dark Horse Comics, which took over Star Wars comics after Marvel's 1977-86 run ended, and published them from 1991-2014 before the license was transferred back to Marvel. Dark Horse will start publishing later in 2022, with it's primary emphasis being on THe High Republic era. It plans to incorporate other stories, specials and one-shots from up and down the Saga timeline, much like IDW has ...
Episode #261 -- The Spy in the Cab
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWith the seeds from War of the Bounty Hunters planted, Doctor Aphra #16 sets course for some intense intrigue and drama, along with the return of a character that could upend everything for Chelli and Sana Starros. The Monster of Temple Peak concludes with #4, with an ending that came up short, we believe, yet with the mini-series done, we can sit back and reread it from start to finish, the way it was intended. The High Republic Adventures #10 brought not just a sense of earnestness and fr...
Star Wars Splash Page #261 -- The Spy in the Cab
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWith the seeds from War of the Bounty Hunters planted, Doctor Aphra #16 sets course for some intense intrigue and drama, along with the return of a character that could upend everything for Chelli and Sana Starros. The Monster of Temple Peak concludes with #4, with an ending that came up short, we believe, yet with the mini-series done, we can sit back and reread it from start to finish, the way it was intended. The High Republic Adventures #10 brought not just a sense of earnestness and fr...
Episode #260 -- Careful With That Axe, Eugene
November 10, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBA rare week with only one issue, yet The High Republic #11 brings us body horror, mystery and the Jedi at odds with a force they don't understand and, dare we say it, afraid of? Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Nov. 16 | The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW) Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16,, The High Republic Adventures #10, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4) Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, W...
Star Wars Splash Page #260 -- Careful With That Axe, Eugene
November 10, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBA rare week with only one issue, yet The High Republic #11 brings us body horror, mystery and the Jedi at odds with a force they don't understand and, dare we say it, afraid of? Upcoming Star Wars comics include: Nov. 16 | The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW) Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16,, The High Republic Adventures #10, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4) Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, W...
Star Wars Splash Page #259 -- True Colors
November 03, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBFinally. After the buildup of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, Leia and Qi'ra meet face to face in Star Wars #18 over their shared love of Han Solo. It's an intriguing story that goes far in setting up the Crimson Reign mini-series, as well as the next arcs of Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters and Doctor Aphra, too. Bounty Hunters #17 delivers a deft punch to the gut as readers see Valance unleashed with a final page that had us agog. In news, we talk about the publishing...
Episode #259 -- True Colors
November 03, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBFinally. After the buildup of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, Leia and Qi'ra meet face to face in Star Wars #18 over their shared love of Han Solo. It's an intriguing story that goes far in setting up the Crimson Reign mini-series, as well as the next arcs of Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters and Doctor Aphra, too. Bounty Hunters #17 delivers a deft punch to the gut as readers see Valance unleashed with a final page that had us agog. In news, we talk about the publishing...
Episode #258 -- Headhunter V3.0
October 27, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBA trio of Star Wars comics today, spanning from The High Republic into the Age of Rebellion and setting up the reign of Crimson Dawn, too. Darth Vader features revenge and betrayal while in the IG-88 one-shot, writer Rodney Barnes has scripted the perfect paen to perfection rendered irrelevant, for now. Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott continue their tail of deception and realization in the pages of The Temple of Monster Peak #3 (of 4). In news, we talk about the fluctuating publishing schedule...
Star Wars Splash Page #258 -- Headhunter V3.0
October 27, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBA trio of Star Wars comics today, spanning from The High Republic into the Age of Rebellion and setting up the reign of Crimson Dawn, too. Darth Vader features revenge and betrayal while in the IG-88 one-shot, writer Rodney Barnes has scripted the perfect paen to perfection rendered irrelevant, for now. Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott continue their tail of deception and realization in the pages of The Temple of Monster Peak #3 (of 4). In news, we talk about the fluctuating publishing schedule...
Episode #257 -- Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
October 20, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBA stitched-together episode -- one that was almost lost to a temperamental computer and timing issues. Jeff and Matt examine the latest tale of Marvel's The High Republic #10, a quick-paced story that sees nods to characters and events from the era's books, while the Ghosts of Vader's Castle mini-series wraps up -- perhaps for good -- with issue #5 that sees an unlikely spectral savior. Star Wars Adventures #11 brings the first part of a two-part Rogue Squadron tale that had Matt far too exc...
Star Wars Splash Page #257 -- Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
October 20, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBA stitched-together episode -- one that was almost lost to a temperamental computer and timing issues. Jeff and Matt examine the latest tale of Marvel's The High Republic #10, a quick-paced story that sees nods to characters and events from the era's books, while the Ghosts of Vader's Castle mini-series wraps up -- perhaps for good -- with issue #5 that sees an unlikely spectral savior. Star Wars Adventures #11 brings the first part of a two-part Rogue Squadron tale that had Matt far too exc...
Episode #256 -- Kings and Queens
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBWar of the Bounty Hunters comes to its end and sets the stage for Crimson Reign and, further into 2022, The Hidden Empire, as Qi'ra lays out the chess board pieces and prepares for the long game. Daniel José Older and David Wachter strike the right tone in the first issue of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #1 as the crime noir-inspired mystery tale reveals even more questions than answers. In Ghosts of Vader's Castle #4 (of 5), Lina, Thom and more face down their starkest nightmares w...
Star Wars Splash Page #256 -- Kings and Queens
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBWar of the Bounty Hunters comes to its end and sets the stage for Crimson Reign and, further into 2022, The Hidden Empire, as Qi'ra lays out the chess board pieces and prepares for the long game. Daniel José Older and David Wachter strike the right tone in the first issue of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #1 as the crime noir-inspired mystery tale reveals even more questions than answers. In Ghosts of Vader's Castle #4 (of 5), Lina, Thom and more face down their starkest nightmares w...