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First Impression: JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER–ALLEGIANCE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER--ALLEGIANCE [2019] #1

[mind melts in anticipation] “BEFORE THE EXCITING EVENTS OF STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Hounded by the FIRST ORDER across the galaxy, the RESISTANCE is in dire need of ships, weapons and recruits to make a final stand against KYLO REN’S forces. Desperation drives a delegation led by GENERAL LEIA ORGANA and REY to entreat the Rebel veteran’s one-time allies, THE MON CALAMARI, to join the fight – but decades after Imperial occupation enslaved their planet, there are those willing to stop at nothing to prevent another war from bloodying the waters of Mon Cala. A system away, POE DAMERON and FINN have their own mission: to hunt down a weapons cache on the remote moon of Avedot, unaware […]

First Impression: STAR WARS ADVENTURES [2017] #27

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
STAR WARS ADVENTURES [2017] #27

Whoa! The Journey to the Rise of Skywalker includes the Wookies defending Kashyyyk from the First Order?!? I can hardly wait for this movie! “In this first installment of a three-part story, the mighty Wookiees of Kashyyk must defend their home against the armies of the evil First Order. Plus, in our second tale, R2-D2, C-3PO, and BB-8 team up on a top-secret spy adventure for the Resistance.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: IDW STAR WARS ADVENTURES, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014]

First Impression: STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER–DARK TEMPLE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER--DARK TEMPLE [2019] #1

I don’t play video games, but I love these tie-in series! “IN THE GLORY DAYS OF THE REPUBLIC, TWO JEDI WILL GET CAUGHT UP IN A BATTLE THEY CAN’T UNDERSTAND – A BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES. Leading into Jedi: Fallen Order™ the upcoming third-person action-adventure Star Wars™ title from Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment, DARK TEMPLE follows the Jedi Master ENO CORDOVA and his impulsive Padawan CERE JUNDA on their most dangerous mission yet. The Jedi Council has sent them to the remote planet Ontotho to oversee the peaceful excavation of a mysterious temple that has been uncovered. But they will come to find that what surrounds the temple may be even more dangerous than the mysteries within it. Clandestine local […]

First Impression: ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER [2019-HC]

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER [2019-HC]

This looks seriously awesome… “Dark Horse Books, Lucasfilm Ltd., Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts present The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The new book, which was created in close collaboration between the four companies, is a full-color, oversized hardcover volume that captures the design process of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a galaxy-spanning, action-adventure video game from Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts arriving later this year. The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will guide readers through Cal Kestis’ perilous and heroic journey across the galaxy in an attempt to rebuild the Jedi Order as he learns the ways of the Force, travels to exotic worlds, and battles tyrannical foes. This uniquely designed work is sure to […]

First Impression: STAR WARS: TARGET VADER [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 10th, 2019
STAR WARS: TARGET VADER [2019] #1

Vader vs. Valance the Hunter! This will be epic, for sure. “THE HUNTER. DARTH VADER is on the hunt for a mysterious criminal syndicate operating outside of THE EMPIRE’s rule. But little does he know he’s being hunted by a group of the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunters, hired by the syndicate to take out Vader once and for all. Led by fallen Imperial Officer BEILERT VALANCE, this ragtag group of assassins will stop at nothing to kill the biggest bounty of their lives.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In DARTH VADER comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: DARTH VADER, STAR WARS, […]

First Impression: STAR WARS [2015] #68

by Glenn Snow | May 10th, 2019
STAR WARS [2015] #68

New creative team! New story arc! Set just before ESB! Yes! “REBELS AND ROGUES. ‘The evil lord Darth Vader, obsessed with finding young Skywalker, has dispatched thousands of remote probes into the far reaches of space…’ That’s right – you remember the opening titles of The Empire Strikes Back. Now find out what happened just before, as Luke and his friends launch a desperate, three-pronged mission of deception to keep the Empire from finding their new rebel base in a brand-new epic from the new ongoing team of Greg ‘PLANET HULK’ Pak and Phil ‘POE DAMERON’ Noto. Featuring Han and Leia undercover in a noir world of romance and danger. Luke and R2 facing off against the Executor in a […]

First Impression: STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION–DARTH VADER [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION--DARTH VADER [2019] #1

Can never get enough DARTH VADER stories! “YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT VADER. DARTH VADER may be the most feared man in the galaxy. But to the proud Grand Moffs of THE EMPIRE, he’s just the Emperor’s apprentice – below them in the hierarchy. But what fury burns in the heart of a SITH with such overwhelming rage when a mere Moff dares command him? And at what point does Darth Vader show them his true power? Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In DARTH VADER comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: DARTH VADER, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014], TERRY/RACHEL […]

First Impression: STAR WARS ADVENTURES ANNUAL 2019 [2019]

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
STAR WARS ADVENTURES ANNUAL 2019 [2019]

JAXXON is making his way back into canon in a big way! Ok, it’s Star Wars Adventures. But, have you heard about the impending Marvel one-shot #108?!? “A daring rescue mission leads Lando-and his new friend Jaxxon-to the seat of Imperial power, where they must recover an important artifact that will inspire a planet to drive the Empire from their home. Special feature-length tale starring Lando and Jaxxon.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: IDW STAR WARS ADVENTURES, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014]

First Impression: STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION–BOBA FETT [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION--BOBA FETT [2019] #1

If you’re like me, you can never get enough Boba Fett material. Rejoice! “THE HUNTER’S HEART. As the implacable bounty hunter who tracked down HAN SOLO, BOBA FETT earned his reputation as one of the greatest villains in the galaxy. But what happens when Boba Fett picks up the trail of an actual villain? Find out what kind of heart – if any – beats under that MANDALORIAN armor. Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In BOBA FETT comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: BOBA FETT, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014], TERRY/RACHEL DODSON (CA)

First Impression: STAR WARS [2019] #108

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
STAR WARS [2019] #108

This is really awesome! I sincerely wish Marvel would just straight-up continue this series, as if it was back in the day. IDW has had success with their G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero continuation by Larry Hama. How about Star Wars, Marvel? “THE ALL-NEW NEXT ISSUE TO THE ORIGINAL MARVEL STAR WARS SERIES. A long time ago on a spinner rack far, far away…STAR WARS comics were a LOT different than they are now. With wild and intricately plotted storylines, MARVEL’s historic original run introduced an array of unique heroes and villains to play alongside GEORGE LUCAS’s incredibly popular science-fantasy characters. In celebration of MARVEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY, this Legends-era sequel to legendary comic book writer Archie Goodwin’s ‘Crimson Forever’ […]