Comics With Kenobi

The 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 SpectacularThe 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 #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #

With 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 he subvert the droid's new protocols that are aimed at taking the Gand's life?In the penultimate issue of The High Republic Adventures, the bond between Zeen and Lula is strengthened, even as each of them realize that moving on may moving apart. It's a heartening chapter in this series and worth your time.Finally, in Star Wars #20, legends are made real and the mystical aspects of Star Wars that Charles Soule explored in his Darth Vader run gets a light-side exploration that portends so many intriguing notions and concepts.U

A 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 Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star W

Valance 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 employ of the First Order. The second story, by Danny Lore, is a suspenseful and well-paced narrative of three Jedi Temple caretakers who discover Darth Vader has arrived and is heading for them.Also, giveawaway time! We're asking listeners to send us a couple of sentences via DM on the Twitter and Facebook account or an email to starwarssplashpage@gmail.com to offer their thoughts on where the next phase of The High Republic comics could go. Winners will receive print copies of THR #1-10 and The High Republic Adventures #1-9,

This 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 solicits, including the new Han Solo & Chewbacca series.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19, Star Wars Adventures #13Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adve

This 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 (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #2

Crimson 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 Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader

Cue 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 Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star

It'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 roleplaying game.In news, we break down the move by Lucasfilm to give Dark Horse Comics the all-ages license and what it means for The High Republic storytelling, along with the publisher's plans for other stories up and down the Saga timeline.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Bounty Hunters #18, D

A 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 done with Star Wars Adventures.If you're unfamiliar with Dark Horse and Star Wars, Matt did a detailed look at the partnership for Coffee With Kenobi in late 2014, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3crGl7K.

With 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 frankness, but also levity as well, giving readers their first real solid look at Qort and what it means for the padawans going forward, along with the Nihil, too.In news we noted that Marvel's February solicits were released with Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters taking a break that month (neither series is cancelled!).Upcoming Star Wars comics include, for now:Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), St

A 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, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11Dec. 7 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Gra

Finally. 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 delays and our plans to keep you informed.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 9 | Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties — Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Empire #7, 28, Boba Fett 1/2, Boba Fett — Twin Engines of Destruction, Boba Fett — Agent of Doom and material from Star Wars Tales #7)Nov. 10 | The High Republic #11Nov. 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 Adventur

A 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 and what that portends for readers, along with a breakdown of January's comics from Marvel and IDW.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:(UPDATED NOV. 1, 2021)Nov. 3 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17Nov. 10 | The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties — Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Empire #7, 28, Boba Fett 1/2, Boba Fett — Twin Engines of Destruction, Boba Fett — Agent of Doom and material from Star Wars Tales #7)Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16, Star Wars Adventures #12, The

A 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 excited for his own good, while the backup story focus on Ree-Yees and why it's never a good career move to do anything for Jabba the Hutt.As for news, we examine the notion that Crimson Reign is likely to be a crossover event when it kicks off, as well as the latest publishing delays.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 27 | War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The High Republic #11,Nov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shad

War 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 while readying for what could the final showdown on Mustafar.Doctor Aphra #15 continues an unparalleled streak of success as she and Sana form temporary alliances and uncover a massive conspiracy with tendrils throughout the galaxy.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17,, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4), The High Republic #1 (Marvel Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza 2021 E

Qort's backstory comes into focus in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #9, which concludes with a stirring cliffhanger, while in Ghosts of Vader's Castle #3, Thom Hudd recounts a tale featuring Luke Skywalker and why you should never go exploring a swamp.In news, we break down the August sales rankings, IDW's new online exclusive covers program and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4), The High Republic #1 (Marvel Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza 2021 Edition)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Star

This week it's Jeff flying solo while Matt tends to Matt-type MATTers (See what we did there?). First up is Star Wars Adventures in which we get the thrilling conclusion of the saga of the ancient vengeful spirits....or are they? Following that is a backup involving bratty kids, oversized Jawas, a mysterious amulet, and Jeff's favorite: SPIDERS.Following that, Jeff takes a look at issue 2 of Ghosts of Vader's Castle and we find out just what happens when a 6-foot rabbit and a 7 1/2 foot Wookie get cross with one another. Oh, and they're also actually closer to 50 feet tall each. This continues to be a fun series that we can't get enough of.Rounding out the week's books is Marvel's lone offering: Star Wars #17. Luke and Vader trade blows while Lando and Chewie try to get the Falcon back up and running after a seismic charge delayed their pursuit of Han Solo. Lando reconnects with the ship (and himself) in an unexpected and wholly satisfying way.Fear not, Matt will return next week to keep Jeff from mispronounc

We're returning to Vader's castle on Mustafar for the fourth outing of IDW's spooky Star Wars stories, thanks to Cavan Scott, Francesco Francavilla, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff and Shawn Lee, in a story that brings Milo and Lina Graf, along with Padme and Anakin. It's a genuinely creepy tale that combines The Thing with Dawn of the Dead and, frankly, we want more, more, more! (Thank goodness it's a weekly five-issue mini-series!)In Bounty Hunters #16, we see Valance and Dengar's efforts to deal with Boba Fett from another angle, yet more importantly, the importance of Cadelah, she who could unite the Broken Hand and Mourner's Wail, vastly expands as foundations are built for events in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini-series set for release in December. It's a weighty issue, filled with flashbacks and more, but worth the effort. (Though it would have benefitted immensely from the use of editor's notes here and there to ease the reader forward).In news, the only topic is the report, as yet unverifi

The backstory behind Boushh takes center stage in the pages of War of the Bounty Hunters -- Boushh #1, a one-shot tie-in to the crossover event that lays the foundation for a potential mini-series or, at the very least, more stories to come in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini. It's a deftly written, lushly illustrated story about Boushh and four more Ubese, as well as a deeper dive into Domina Tagge, too, a character whose manipulations have been threading through the second volume of Doctor Apha. In Darth Vader #16, Greg Pak's exploration of Vader's pursuit of Skywalker is given another vantage point as Luke gamely tries to draw out his father's attention so that Leia, Lando and Chewie can make an honest push at rescuing Han Solo before he's taken to the SSD Eexecutor. While portions of the issue may seem familiar (if you've read the previous issues of Star Wars and WotBH, they are), it provides a telling base for Ochi's devotion to Vader and Sly Moore's to Palpatine.In The High Republic-era The Mo