Star Wars Splash Page
768 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 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 #183 -- Hanging on the Telephone
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBDespite the two-month gap from issue #2 and #3, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters retains its crown as the only book that's pure adrenaline from start to finish and, at this rate, future issues are liable to combust on the shelf, that's how much power they pack. Here why in our discussion of the latest issue and why it's going to be so hard to wait another two months for #4. Upcoming Star Wars comics include: July 8: _ Star Wars Adventures #32 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 T...
Episode #182 -- Supersonic Rocket Ship
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBTwo new issues of Star Wars comics out June 24, though we're focusing solely on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #2 by Michael Moreci, Derek Charm, Megan Levens, Luis Antonio Delgado, Charlie Kirchoff, Jake M. Wood, Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton. We'll dive deep into Marvel's Bounty Hunters #3 on episode #183 on July 1, given there aren't any new comics that day. In news, we're still trying to figure out when the fifth and final issue of Battle Tal...
Star Wars Splash Page #182 -- Supersonic Rocket Ship
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBTwo new issues of Star Wars comics out June 24, though we're focusing solely on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #2 by Michael Moreci, Derek Charm, Megan Levens, Luis Antonio Delgado, Charlie Kirchoff, Jake M. Wood, Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton. We'll dive deep into Marvel's Bounty Hunters #3 on episode #183 on July 1, given there aren't any new comics that day. In news, we're still trying to figure out when the fifth and final issue of Battle Tal...
Episode #181 -- Read It in Books
June 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThis week's episode is a behind-the-scenes discussion with writer, editor and translator Ricardo Cachoua Jr. (https://twitter.com/RiCachoua_Vader), who works with Panini Comics Mexico to translate Marvel Star Wars comics into Spanish for the Latin American market. It's a fascinating look into how comics are made, what the process entails and what goes into ensuring that the story is not only true to the English-language version, but done so that the nature of not just the tale, but Star Wars...
Star Wars Splash Page #181 -- Read It in Books
June 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThis week's episode is a behind-the-scenes discussion with writer, editor and translator Ricardo Cachoua Jr. (https://twitter.com/RiCachoua_Vader), who works with Panini Comics Mexico to translate Marvel Star Wars comics into Spanish for the Latin American market. It's a fascinating look into how comics are made, what the process entails and what goes into ensuring that the story is not only true to the English-language version, but done so that the nature of not just the tale, but Star Wars...
Star Wars Splash Page #180 - Radio Gaga
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBOur interview subject had to cancel, there weren't any new Star Wars comics and we didn't read enough of the classics or Dark Horse to do a specialty episode. What did we do? What we always do: Talked. It's not as boring as it sounds, we swear. You'll laugh a bit, groan but you won't cringe. We promise. Upcoming Star Wars comics: June 17: _ Age of Rebellion Hardcover June 24: _ Bounty Hunters #3 _ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #2 July 1: _ Star Wars Adventures...
Episode #180 - Radio Gaga
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBOur interview subject had to cancel, there weren't any new Star Wars comics and we didn't read enough of the classics or Dark Horse to do a specialty episode. What did we do? What we always do: Talked. It's not as boring as it sounds, we swear. You'll laugh a bit, groan but you won't cringe. We promise. Upcoming Star Wars comics: June 17: _ Age of Rebellion Hardcover June 24: _ Bounty Hunters #3 _ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #2 July 1: _ Star Wars Adventures...
Star Wars Splash Page #179 -- Nocturne (Sleep Dyad 1)
June 03, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week's episode features an in-depth interview with illustrator and concept designer Roberto Venegas, whose Star Wars illustrations may be quite familiar to you. Venegas joined us to talk about the genesis of his first-ever comic, "Dyad," a tenderly written and lushly illustrated story that serves as a seamless postscript to 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker" film with its emphasis on the complex yet unsurprising relationship between Rey and Ben Solo. (There are spoilers for the comic, whic...
Episode #179 -- Nocturne (Sleep Dyad 1)
June 03, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week's episode features an in-depth interview with illustrator and concept designer Roberto Venegas, whose Star Wars illustrations may be quite familiar to you. Venegas joined us to talk about the genesis of his first-ever comic, "Dyad," a tenderly written and lushly illustrated story that serves as a seamless postscript to 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker" film with its emphasis on the complex yet unsurprising relationship between Rey and Ben Solo. (There are spoilers for the comic, whic...
Episode #178 -- The Star Wars Comics Daily Splash Page Crossover Extravaganza
June 01, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn a titanic pairing of Star Wars comics-focused podcasts, Matt Wood and Brian Keohan of the Star Wars Comics Daily join forces with us to put Eric Lasko through the wringer. No, wait, that's not right. It's Eric who put US through the wringer as we discussed Star Wars comics, podcasting and the Saga, along with life, cons and so much more. This episode was done jointly by both podcasts to support Creators4Comics and wouldn't have been possible without Eric's participation. We had fun and ...
Star Wars Splash Page #178 -- The Star Wars Comics Daily Splash Page Crossover Extravaganza
June 01, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn a titanic pairing of Star Wars comics-focused podcasts, Matt Wood and Brian Keohan of the Star Wars Comics Daily join forces with us to put Eric Lasko through the wringer. No, wait, that's not right. It's Eric who put US through the wringer as we discussed Star Wars comics, podcasting and the Saga, along with life, cons and so much more. This episode was done jointly by both podcasts to support Creators4Comics and wouldn't have been possible without Eric's participation. We had fun and ...
Star Wars Splash Page #177 -- It Says Here
May 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBDenton Tipton is a long-time comics pro who worked for IDW Publishing from 2008-2020, becoming managing editor. He helped shepherd not just 32 issues of Star Wars Adventures and Forces of Destiny, but the recently-begun The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales miniseries, Tales From Vader's Castle, Return to Vader's Castle and Destroyer Down, among others. He joined us to talk about what it was like to create Star Wars comics for an all-ages audiences, the talented creatives hired to write, illustrate...
Episode #177 -- It Says Here
May 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBDenton Tipton is a long-time comics pro who worked for IDW Publishing from 2008-2020, becoming managing editor. He helped shepherd not just 32 issues of Star Wars Adventures and Forces of Destiny, but the recently-begun The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales miniseries, Tales From Vader's Castle, Return to Vader's Castle and Destroyer Down, among others. He joined us to talk about what it was like to create Star Wars comics for an all-ages audiences, the talented creatives hired to write, illustrate...
Episode #176 -- The Leader of the Band
May 20, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIDW is back on comic-store shelves with debut of Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1, the first of five-issue mini-series that was to have been released weekly during April until the coronavirus pandemic knocked such plans askew. Still, the wait was worth it, with the debut issue by series writer Michael Moreci, intro and outro artist Derek Charm, interior artists Arianna Florean and Mario Del Pennino, colorists Luis Antonio Delgdo and Valentina Taddeo, letterer and desig...
Star Wars Splash Page #176 -- The Leader of the Band
May 20, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIDW is back on comic-store shelves with debut of Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1, the first of five-issue mini-series that was to have been released weekly during April until the coronavirus pandemic knocked such plans askew. Still, the wait was worth it, with the debut issue by series writer Michael Moreci, intro and outro artist Derek Charm, interior artists Arianna Florean and Mario Del Pennino, colorists Luis Antonio Delgdo and Valentina Taddeo, letterer and desig...
Episode #175 -- Rebel Shoes
May 13, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThis week's episode sees us going through Dark Horse Comics' penultimate Star Wars comics title: Rebel Heist. Some six years after it's debut, there's a lot to love about this four-issue mini-series that, at the time, augured some elements that we've seen since Marvel resumed publishing the property in 2015. As for news, there's a summary of Marvel's decision to do away with its web-based comic store and the latest updates on Marvel and IDW shipping plans as we edge closer to the return of S...
Star Wars Splash Page #175 -- Rebel Shoes
May 13, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThis week's episode sees us going through Dark Horse Comics' penultimate Star Wars comics title: Rebel Heist. Some six years after it's debut, there's a lot to love about this four-issue mini-series that, at the time, augured some elements that we've seen since Marvel resumed publishing the property in 2015. As for news, there's a summary of Marvel's decision to do away with its web-based comic store and the latest updates on Marvel and IDW shipping plans as we edge closer to the return of S...
Star Wars Splash Page #174 -- Listen, the Snow Is Falling
May 05, 2020 06:10 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn a surprise move, Marvel released Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 digitally on May 4 as part of Star Wars Day, more than three weeks before the book goes on sale in comic shops on May 27. That means we're back in business, at least when it comes to a new Star Wars comics, and the first issue by creative team Alyssa Wong (script), Marika Cresta (art), Rachelle Rosenberg (color artist), VC's Joe Caramagna (letters) and editors Thomas Groneman and Mark Paniccia, has delivered an entertaining and bal...
Episode #174 -- Listen, the Snow Is Falling
May 05, 2020 06:10 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn a surprise move, Marvel released Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 digitally on May 4 as part of Star Wars Day, more than three weeks before the book goes on sale in comic shops on May 27. That means we're back in business, at least when it comes to a new Star Wars comics, and the first issue by creative team Alyssa Wong (script), Marika Cresta (art), Rachelle Rosenberg (color artist), VC's Joe Caramagna (letters) and editors Thomas Groneman and Mark Paniccia, has delivered an entertaining and bal...
Star Wars Splash Page #173 -- Young Padawans Edition
May 01, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThe Young Padawans reconvene to discuss the now-on hiatus Star Wars Adventures, with a look at issues #26 and #27. Emily, Micah, Amy and Matt breakdown the four stories that feature a bevy of characters, new and old, as they learn to trust themselves, work with others and absorb some life lessons. A note to listeners, there are some audio issues here and there, but it shouldn't detract from your listening enjoyment or the wider discussion.
Episode #173 -- Young Padawans Edition
May 01, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThe Young Padawans reconvene to discuss the now-on hiatus Star Wars Adventures, with a look at issues #26 and #27. Emily, Micah, Amy and Matt breakdown the four stories that feature a bevy of characters, new and old, as they learn to trust themselves, work with others and absorb some life lessons. A note to listeners, there are some audio issues here and there, but it shouldn't detract from your listening enjoyment or the wider discussion.
Episode #172 -- Two Faces Have I
April 29, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIt's a mix of old and new as Jeff and Matt explore the "Forever Crimson" trade collecting four vintage and one modern vintage issues of the first volume of Marvel's Star Wars comics. Released in 2019, thee book collects issues #16, 27, 29, 50 and 108 and is geared around Beilert Valance, the Legends character who was brought into the new canon by Robbie Thompson in the Han Solo: Imperial Cadet mini-series, featured in the Target Vader mini-series and is now center stage and the ongoing Bount...
Star Wars Splash Page #172 -- Two Faces Have I
April 29, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIt's a mix of old and new as Jeff and Matt explore the "Forever Crimson" trade collecting four vintage and one modern vintage issues of the first volume of Marvel's Star Wars comics. Released in 2019, thee book collects issues #16, 27, 29, 50 and 108 and is geared around Beilert Valance, the Legends character who was brought into the new canon by Robbie Thompson in the Han Solo: Imperial Cadet mini-series, featured in the Target Vader mini-series and is now center stage and the ongoing Bount...
Episode #171 -- Young Padawans Edition (Myth and Magic)
April 24, 2020 04:15 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe Young Padawans gather with Amy and Matt to discuss Star Wars Adventures #25, a rare full-length story that focuses on Leia Organa and Amilyn Holdo in a tale spanning Coruscant's many levels, that weaves the specter of myth with the potential for doing right by those whom power often overooks. This issue is written by Delilah S. Dawson, lavishly illustrated by Margaux Saltel and expertly lettered by Tom B. Long. It's editors include Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton.
Star Wars Splash Page #171 -- Young Padawans Edition (Myth and Magic)
April 24, 2020 04:15 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe Young Padawans gather with Amy and Matt to discuss Star Wars Adventures #25, a rare full-length story that focuses on Leia Organa and Amilyn Holdo in a tale spanning Coruscant's many levels, that weaves the specter of myth with the potential for doing right by those whom power often overooks. This issue is written by Delilah S. Dawson, lavishly illustrated by Margaux Saltel and expertly lettered by Tom B. Long. It's editors include Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton.
Episode #170 -- The Old Man Down the Road
April 22, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis week's episode is an expansive interview with writer and artist Daniel Warren Johnson whose fan-made comics -- 2015's "Green Leader" and 2019's "Old Man Skywalker" -- have given Star Wars comics fans new views of characters both direct and tertiary in wordless stories that are as fluid as they are evocative. (You can check out "Old Man Skywalker" at https://bit.ly/3ayP3Op and "Green Leader" at https://bit.ly/2Kq0YTW.) While Johnson's mark on Star Wars, unofficial though it may be, cann...
Star Wars Splash Page #170 -- The Old Man Down the Road
April 22, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis week's episode is an expansive nterview with writer and artist Daniel Warren Johnson whose fan-made comics -- 2015's "Green Leader" and 2019's "Old Man Skywalker" -- have given Star Wars comics fans new views of characters both direct and tertiary in wordless stories that are as fluid as they are evocative. (You can check out "Old Man Skywalker" at https://bit.ly/3ayP3Op and "Green Leader" at https://bit.ly/2Kq0YTW.) While Johnson's mark on Star Wars, unofficial though it may be, canno...
Star Wars Splash Page #169 -- (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
April 17, 2020 04:20 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBGiven the closings (temporarily, we hope) amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was fitting that a new film documentary by Anthony Desiato looking at comic shops across the U.S. made its debut on iTunes and Amazon.com. We spoke with Desiato about the film, comics, shops and the overall industry, and the unique role they play in weekly comics. Learn more about the film by visiting http://firstrunfeatures.com/mycomicshopcountry.html
Episode #169 -- (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
April 17, 2020 04:20 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBGiven the closings (temporarily, we hope) amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was fitting that a new film documentary by Anthony Desiato looking at comic shops across the U.S. made its debut on iTunes and Amazon.com. We spoke with Desiato about the film, comics, shops and the overall industry, and the unique role they play in weekly comics. Learn more about the film by visiting http://firstrunfeatures.com/mycomicshopcountry.html
Star Wars Splash Page #168 -- Empire of the Clouds
April 15, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe've dimmed the lights, opened a bottle of the good stuff and found the comfortable chair for this episode that sees us tackle Star Wars comics published by Dark Horse. It's only fitting we start at the beginning of Dark Horse's long run of publishing Star Wars stories, turning our attention to the six-issue mini-series Dark Empire. We compare and contrast the series' parallels with the new canon and a certain film from December 2019. New Star Wars comics originally scheduled for April 22:...
Episode #168 -- Empire of the Clouds
April 15, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe've dimmed the lights, opened a bottle of the good stuff and found the comfortable chair for this episode that sees us tackle Star Wars comics published by Dark Horse. It's only fitting we start at the beginning of Dark Horse's long run of publishing Star Wars stories, turning our attention to the six-issue mini-series Dark Empire. We compare and contrast the series' parallels with the new canon and a certain film from December 2019. New Star Wars comics originally scheduled for April 22:...
Star Wars Splash Page #167 -- One Time for the One Time
April 08, 2020 07:05 - 52 minutes - 72 MBThe man in the Mandalorian armor has long been a draw for Star Wars comics since that appearance in the Star Wars Holiday Special. While we would have been talking Boba Fett in today's release of Star Wars -- Bounty Hunters #3, not to mention Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #2, the lack of new comics didn't deter us. Despite his limited screen time in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Boba Fett holds a special place for lots of fans. His appeal is enduring ...
Episode #167 -- One Time for the One Time
April 08, 2020 07:05 - 52 minutes - 72 MBThe man in the Mandalorian armor has long been a draw for Star Wars comics since that appearance in the Star Wars Holiday Special. While we would have been talking Boba Fett in today's release of Star Wars -- Bounty Hunters #3, not to mention Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #2, the lack of new comics didn't deter us. Despite his limited screen time in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Boba Fett holds a special place for lots of fans. His appeal is enduring ...
Episode #166 - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThere's no new Star Wars comics this week, which has us -- and you -- bummed, given we were very much looking forward to sharing our thoughts about the debut of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 and Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1. So what could we do but talk about the six-page preview of Doctor Aphra that was released last week, as well as the three pages that were revealed last month! Besides the truncated discussion about those issues, there's discussion about the coronav...
Star Wars Splash Page #166 - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThere's no new Star Wars comics this week, which has us -- and you -- bummed, given we were very much looking forward to sharing our thoughts about the debut of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 and Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1. So what could we do but talk about the six-page preview of Doctor Aphra that was released last week, as well as the three pages that were revealed last month! Besides the truncated discussion about those issues, there's discussion about the coronav...
Star Wars Splash Page #165 -- The Remedy
March 25, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIt's an odd week for comics, given the effects of the coronavirus pandemic that's caused a lot of comic shops to close amid orders from local and state governments, but that's not stopping us from talking about this week's Star Wars -- Bounty Hunters #2, a fast-paced and energetic book that's quickly become must-read when it comes to Star Wars comics. We also dive into what Diamond's decision to halt all new comics shipments for the immediate future and ponder whether Marvel and IDW, along w...
Episode #165 -- The Remedy
March 25, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIt's an odd week for comics, given the effects of the coronavirus pandemic that's caused a lot of comic shops to close amid orders from local and state governments, but that's not stopping us from talking about this week's Star Wars -- Bounty Hunters #2, a fast-paced and energetic book that's quickly become must-read when it comes to Star Wars comics. We also dive into what Diamond's decision to halt all new comics shipments for the immediate future and ponder whether Marvel and IDW, along w...
Episode #164 -- Lunatic Fringe
March 18, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBWe're breaking down Star Wars #4, a pivotal issue in the first arc of Vol. 3 of this series, with Luke, Leia and Lando learning not just about each other, but themselves, too, in a story that pitches this arc forward into what may be a lifechanging moment for each of them. As for news, we take a look at the February sales statistics, talk about how the spread of the coronavirus is affecting comic shops and what it may mean for comics in general, too. New Star Wars comics out March 25 includ...
Star Wars Splash Page #164 -- Lunatic Fringe
March 18, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBWe're breaking down Star Wars #4, a pivotal issue in the first arc of Vol. 3 of this series, with Luke, Leia and Lando learning not just about each other, but themselves, too, in a story that pitches this arc forward into what may be a lifechanging moment for each of them. As for news, we take a look at the February sales statistics, talk about how the spread of the coronavirus is affecting comic shops and what it may mean for comics in general, too. New Star Wars comics out March 25 includ...
Episode #163 -- Goodbye Blue Sky
March 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBBen is dead. Long live Kylo Ren. Padme is dead. Long live ... Padme? Valance isn't dead, but with company that includes Bossk and Boba Fett he may be shortly. This episode is ripping at the seems with Star Wars comics stories that see readers follow Ben Solo's collapse into Kylo Ren in that mini-series final issue. In the pages of Darth Vader #2, echoes are stirred of a love that left both in ruins. Bounty Hunters #1 begins with a bang and never lets up, casting a gritty pall over the Star...
Star Wars Splash Page #163 -- Goodbye Blue Sky
March 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBBen is dead. Long live Kylo Ren. Padme is dead. Long live ... Padme? Valance isn't dead, but with company that includes Bossk and Boba Fett he may be shortly. This episode is ripping at the seems with Star Wars comics stories that see readers follow Ben Solo's collapse into Kylo Ren in that mini-series final issue. In the pages of Darth Vader #2, echoes are stirred of a love that left both in ruins. Bounty Hunters #1 begins with a bang and never lets up, casting a gritty pall over the Star...
Episode #162 -- Radio Waves
March 04, 2020 13:30 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWith no new comics this week, we took advantage of the momentary lull to talk with the team behind Star Wars Audio Comics, a group of like-minded Star Wars fans who are transforming Marvel's Star Wars titles, along with other stories, too, into aural journeys. Don't call these motion comics. Rather, think of them as a multimedia way of reading comics. Joining us for this wide-ranging talk about the channel are Daniel Plumb, channel founder; Rob Angelli, channel manager; and Gilbert Santillan...
Star Wars Splash Page #162 -- Radio Waves
March 04, 2020 13:30 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWith no new comics this week, we took advantage of the momentary lull to talk with the team behind Star Wars Audio Comics, a group of like-minded Star Wars fans who are transforming Marvel's Star Wars titles, along with other stories, too, into aural journeys. Don't call these motion comics. Rather, think of them as a multimedia way of reading comics. Joining us for this wide-ranging talk about the channel are Daniel Plumb, channel founder; Rob Angelli, channel manager; and Gilbert Santillan...
Episode #161 -- Working My Way Back to You
February 26, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBStar Wars #3 and Project Luminous are our main topics in this week's episode with both offering up page-turning storytelling along with cliffhangars galore. In news, Project Luminous was finally revealed and chief among the ambitious new project is pair of comics -- one each from Marvel (written by Cavan Scott) and IDW Publishing (written by Daniel Jose Older) -- that will be part of the event, which begins Aug. 25 with a novel by Charles Soule who, coincidentally, writes Marvel's ongoing St...
Star Wars Splash Page #161 -- Working My Way Back to You
February 26, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBStar Wars #3 and Project Luminous are our main topics in this week's episode with both offering up page-turning storytelling along with cliffhangars galore. In news, Project Luminous was finally revealed and chief among the ambitious new project is pair of comics -- one each from Marvel (written by Cavan Scott) and IDW Publishing (written by Daniel Jose Older) -- that will be part of the event, which begins Aug. 25 with a novel by Charles Soule who, coincidentally, writes Marvel's ongoing St...
Episode #160 -- There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBAn absence of official Star Wars comics is no reason not to podcast, not when we have the chance to talk with Aaron Russell, the writer of Jace Wars, a stirring and heartwarming comic that frames family, awareness and kindness using Star Wars as a lens for hope. Russell's work, along with artist Shane Kirshenblatt and layout editor Robert Goldie, is unlike any other we've read because it proffers an enriching tale about never giving up, no matter the odds, and always looking to the future fo...
Star Wars Splash Page #160 -- There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBAn absence of official Star Wars comics is no reason not to podcast, not when we have the chance to talk with Aaron Russell, the writer of Jace Wars, a stirring and heartwarming comic that frames family, awareness and kindness using Star Wars as a lens for hope. Russell's work, along with artist Shane Kirshenblatt and layout editor Robert Goldie, is unlike any other we've read because it proffers an enriching tale about never giving up, no matter the odds, and always looking to the future fo...
Episode #159 -- The Enemy Within
February 12, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWe examine the penultimate issue in The Rise of Kylo Ren mini-series -- written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Will Sliney, colored by GURU-eFX and lettered by Travis J. Lanham -- as Ben Solo takes his first significant steps toward the Dark Side and into the sinister embrace of the Knights of Ren. It's a profoundly unsettling issue, but in all the right ways, as Soule and Sliney craft a compelling narrative of a young man enveloped by turmoil, regret, doubt, fear and determination. In n...
Star Wars Splash Page #159 -- The Enemy Within
February 12, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWe examine the penultimate issue in The Rise of Kylo Ren mini-series -- written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Will Sliney, colored by GURU-eFX and lettered by Travis J. Lanham -- as Ben Solo takes his first significant steps toward the Dark Side and into the sinister embrace of the Knights of Ren. It's a profoundly unsettling issue, but in all the right ways, as Soule and Sliney craft a compelling narrative of a young man enveloped by turmoil, regret, doubt, fear and determination. In n...
Star Wars Splash Page #158 -- Bury My Lovely
February 05, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThe third volume of Darth Vader debuts with an immense sense of longing and futility as readers see the Dark Lord of the Sith blaze a new trail of revenge that's lined with stinging regret culminating in an ending that left us open mouthed and gaping. If you're a fan of the Prequel Trilogy, then this story arc is likely up your alley; even more so if you read E.K. Johnston's "Queen's Shadow." New Star Wars comics out Feb. 12 include: _ The Rise of Kylo Ren #3 _ The Rise of Kylo Ren #2 (2nd...