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The High Republic phase II launches its comics with Marvel's The High Republic (Vol. 2), a 10-issue series by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William, Ariana Maher and Andrea Broccardo. Jedi Vildar Mac and and Padawan Matthea Cathley take readers on a journey through a spiritually rancorous Jedha City as a deeper mystery unfolds.In what's the first of what we hope will be more one-shots, Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi and Joe Caramagna bring a new story featuring the Ronin in a tale that boasts gambling astromechs, curious ewoks and knowing when to draw your blade and when to leave it sheathed.Finally, Star Wars #28 begins setting in motion the path toward the events seen in "Return of the Jedi" as Luke makes his way to Coruscant to rescue Crimson Dawn operatives Melton, Bevelyn and their children in a fast-paced story by Charles Soule, Andres Genolet, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Clayton Cowles.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars: Visions #1 (11:03)_ Star Wars (Vol

Djin Darin and Grogu set out for a place to lay low and maybe call home as Marvel's adaptation of The Mandalorian continues with issue #4. This one features the comics debut of Cara Dune.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #4 (2:45)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra #21_ Darth Vader #24_ Han Solo & #Chewbacca #3 (of 10)_ Obi-Wan #2 (of 5)The news:_ The second phase of The High Republic has begun._ NYCC runs from Oct. 6-9; Lucasfilm Publishing will have a panel.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)Nov.

Aphra contends with the spark and learns more about its origins and, perhaps its future, in the pages of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 (of 10), our favorite Wookiee finds prison life to be about survival though Maz Kanata is keen on a plan by a new character.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #24 (06:10)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 (21:28)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Crimson Reign #5 (of 5)The news:_ The Doctor Aphra Omnibus (2nd printing) moves to Jan. 31 from Jan. 17.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1Oct. 1

Sabé makes a difficult choice as she recalls her own history with Padmé and her complicated relationship with Anakin Skywalker in Darth Vader #27, while in Hyperspace Stories #2, Luke and Leia make a startling discovery. In The Mandalorian #3, the title character makes a difficult decision about his bounty.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12) (07:08)_ The Mandalorian #3 )of 8) (19:10)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #27 (27:45)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #24The news:_ December's Star Wars comics solicits from Marvel and Dark Horse were released last week. We've got full breakdowns on our Facebook page (facebook.com/swsplashpagepod). Of note? Star Wars and Darth Vader series are taking the month off, but will return in January._ War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus now due Dec. 13 from Nov. 8._ The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 1 is due out Jan. 3 from Dec. 13._ The Doctor Aphra Omnibus (2nd printing) moves to Jan. 17 from Jan. 10._ The fir

The bounty hunters take a paying gig that should be easy to do, but Tasu Leech's feeling conflicted and makes a move that may leave T'onga, Losha, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM in a dire situation in the pages of Bounty Hunters #27.The Obi-Wan mini-series concludes its sobering and thoughtful five-issue run with a measured tale about doing good even when it could cost you everything.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #27 (04:17)_ Obi-Wan #5 (of 5) (25:20)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #24The news:_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 are coming to market for preorder._ The Attack of the Clones gets the 20th anniversary variant-cover treatment from Marvel with five by Caspar Wijngaard in December and January_ Greg Land's Star Wars 45th anniversary variants are being revealed.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Sto

Protecting the family while fleeing the Empire takes center stage in the pages of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 as Bevelyn and Mel escape from the second Death Star in a bid to do Qi'ra's bidding to aid the Rebel Alliance. Could the Alliance's own bureaucracy seal the family's fate?Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 (05:15)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #23_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #23The news:_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's one-shot Star Wars Visions #1 are now available for sale. Check our Facebook page for links.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legend

"You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill."In Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), Obi-Wan and Anakin travel upriver on the Aqualish homeworld to find a hero of the republic who's gone rogue, as both Jedi contend with the evil that infects those who've seen enough carnage and war to fill several lifetimes and realize the power of the darkness that infects the hearts of trusted friends with unyielding darkness.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5) (4:03)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneThe news:_ It appears that Dark Horse will collect the 12-issue Hyperspace Stories in three volumes with four issues apiece. The first is due out April 11._ The five-issue Hidden Empire and four-issue The Blade mini-series are available for subscription by mail via Marvel._ The Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 1 is now due out Dec. 13 instead of Nov. 15.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empi

Anakin contends with his rashness while Padmé works to advance the cause of the Republic in the debut of Hyperspace Stories #1, the all-ages comic that marks Dark Horse Comics' return to Star Wars.In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #26, readers are treated to a lot of flashbacks to the Prequel Trilogy as Vader contends with a troublesome foe and finds his bond with Sabé deepening.Finally, Doctor Aphra #23 delivers the utter craziness that the series has become famed for, with the return of several familiar faces and last-page reveal that left us laughing and gasping.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #1 (7:50)_ Darth Vader #26 (23:54)_ Doctor Aphra #23 (40:06)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra #20_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #2The news:_ The solicits for November's Star Wars comics from Marvel and Dark Horse can be found on our Facebook page (facebook.com/swsplashpagepod)_ Noted artist Tom Palmer, whose inks on the '77-'86 run of Marvel's Star Wars comic

The Rebel Alliance bounces back and strikes hard as Leia, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar and more start to plan for a long slog vs. the Empire, with optimism about their path brighter than ever. Meanwhile, Qi'ra's deep network of spies, moles and plants is awakened as the path toward the events of Return of the Jedi take hold in Star Wars #26.In the Mandalorian #2 (of 8), Mando finds the only way to get his stolen Razor Crest parts back is to embark upon a quest for the egg at the behest of the Jawas.We also take a look at the recently published Star Wars: Rebels graphic novel collecting the tales of Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, Kanan and Chopper that were previously unavailable in the U.S.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars Rebels Graphic Novel (07:20)_ The Mandalorian #2 (11:15)_ Star Wars #26 (17:12)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The Halcyon Legacy #3 (of 5)The news:_ Despite what one online comics news site claimed, Bounty Hunters IS NOT cancelled._ Han Solo &

In Bounty Hunters #26, T'Onga and Cadeliah face a stark realization amid a devastating loss, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #5, secrets are revealed and we find out who really shot first.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #26 (5:50)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #5 (29:10)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #1 (of 5)_ Star Wars #23The news:_ Han Solo & Chewbacca is now a 10-issue maxi-series, per StarWars.com.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:Aug. 16 - Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5); Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd PrintingSept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Bloo

We mark the end of the five-issue The Halcyon Legacy mini-series on this week's episode with an issue that introduces a new character, serves as the first appearance for another character and leaves the door open to a the ship's return in future comics.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Halycon Legacy #5 (of 5) (7:20)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Crimson Reign #4 (of 4)The news:_ Congrats to Chris, Nick and Noah for winning our long-drawnout essay contest about The High Republic's next phase and thanks to Jared Cantor for making the prizes available_ The High Republic #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Oct. 5Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars

Comics, some wags would say, aren't real literature. We disagree and present as our evidence Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 as prime reasons why.Both issues are complex and detailed examinations of regret, remembrance and rage and, unsurprisingly, present a pair of textured stories that will resonate for awhile.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) (11:12)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 (37:08)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneThe news:_ SDCC 2022 brought some sneak peaks of upcoming The High Republic comics, along with news that Daniel José Older and Toni Bruno's The High Republic Adventures story is no longer a graphic novel, but an ongoing second volume of the initial IDW series_ Claudia Gray's Dark Horse Star Wars comic is titled Quest for the Jedi and is due out in October_ Star Wars: Visions #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Sept. 21_ Peach Momoko's virgin variant for The Mandalorian #4, due out Oct. 5, is a 1:100 variant and the pre

Marvel celebrates writer Charles Soule's 100th Star Wars comic script in four-story one-and-done issue of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #25 that brings back some of his previous stories in Darth Vader (Vol. 2), Poe Dameron and the Anakin & Obi-Wan and Kylo Ren mini-series.In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #25, Sabé takes command and control as the Empire fights Crimson Dawn to save a world featuring a subtle nod to the machinery in Dark Horse Comics's Dark Empire comics.Chewbacca faces Krrsantan in a wookiee death duel in a bid to save Han in Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 even as the mystery of is he or is he not Han's dad deepens.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars #25 (5:03)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 (25:52)_ Darth Vader #25 (36:01)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #22_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #22The news:_ October solicits are out and Bounty Hunters and Han Solo & Chewbacca are taking a skip month, while the Hidden Empire and Yoda mini-series appear to hav

The Mandalorian sees the first episode of season one in a smartly adapted beat-for-beat retelling scripted by Rodney Barnes and lavishly illustrated by George Jeanty, Karl Story, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna that's sure to appeal to Mando fans.Bounty Hunters #25, by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Arif Prianto and VC's Travis Lanham, is rip-roaring page turner as T'onga and the hunters contend with the Knights of Ren in a battle of not just words but weapons. The issue features a surprisingly delicate interlude featuring Beilert Valance that gives readers a side of the Empire we don't seldom see.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) (09:15)_ Bounty Hunters #25 (17:13)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #22The news:_ It appears that due to rights issues, Diamond UK won't be distributing Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Star Wars comics to the UK and Europe, as was the case with IDW_ Reva from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ TV series f

A classic heist story melded with a touch of comedy is bookended by some somber realizations about the price of sacrifice in today's issue of Star Wars: The Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5) by Ethan Sacks, Will Sliney, Rachelle Rosenberg, Joe Sabino, Carlos Lao, Mikey J. Basso, Danny Khazem and Mark Paniccia. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5) (4:24)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #21The news:_ Star Wars #25 is delayed by a week to July 27._ Tales From the Rancor Pit is pushed back to Nov. 8 from Oct. 18._ The Star Wars Rebels "Thank You" variant sent to comic shops by Dark Horse contains 12 stories from Star Wars Rebels magazine. The full version, due out Aug. 16 contains many, many more.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:July 13 _ The Mandalorian #1 (of 8), Bounty Hunters #25July 20 _ Darth Vader #25, Han Solo & Chewbacca #4July 27 _ Star Wars #25, Doctor Aphra #22, Obi-Wan #3 (of 5)Aug. 3 _ Halcyon Legacy #5 (of 5

A rare event with four new Star Wars comics titles out on a single day, with Doctor Aphra #21 offering up a view into Aphra's descent into madness, along with a few surprises from her past. In Darth Vader #24, Sabé makes a surprising declaration as Vader finds help from a shifty yet loyal toadie. In Han Solo & Chewbacca #3, Greedo's reputation for failing to follow through gains strength, while in Obi-Wan #2 (of 5) we find out what does go bump in the night.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #3 (07:52)_ Obi-Wan #2 (of 5) (21:38)_ Darth Vader #24 (43:28)_ Doctor Aphra #21 (54:28)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #19_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #21The news?_ Cover reveals for the Choose Your Destiny variants are starting to be released.Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:July 6 _ Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)July 13 _ The Mandalorian #1 (of 8), Bounty Hunters #25July 20 _ Darth Vader #25, Star Wars #25, Han Solo &

The jig is up and the Empire has finally realized that the syndicates aren't warring with each other in a bid to replace the Hutt's franchise on thievery, thugs and more, but at the nodding of Crimson Dawn. Furthermore, Palpatine and Darth Vader are pretty sure Maul may have taught Qi'ra more than just how to fight force wielders. Qi'ra? She's ready, as she always is, as the second part of the "Soule Trilogy" comes to an end, setting the stage for October's debut of "The Hidden Empire."Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Crimson Reign #5 (of 5)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5)The news?_ Charles Soule talked about the upcoming Star Wars (Vol. 3) #25 with ComicBook.comUpcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:June 28 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – The Golden Age of the Sith #0-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire #1-5, Star Wars: Tales of the

T'onga gets help (maybe) from Dengar as the quest to rescue Cadeliah from Crimson Dawn gains speed, but given this is Bounty Hunters #24, nothing is at it seems, even for Valance, though in the employ of Darth Vader, is trying and failing, to stem the Dawn's reach in an issue written by Ethan Sacks, illustrated Paolo Villanelli, colored by Arif Prianto, lettered by VC's Travis Lanham and edited by Mikey J. Basson, Danny Khazem and Mark Paniccia. Nick Russell oversees the production design and the covers are by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Jesus Aburtov; Jan Bazaldua and Antonio Fabela; and Chris Sprouse, Karl Story and Neeraj Menon.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #24Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #1_ Crimson Reign #3 (of 5)The news?_ Splash Page marks its seventh anniversary_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 is getting a reprinting as part of Marvel's Halloween Comics Extravaganza on Oct. 29Upcoming Star Wars comic

Leia faces Zahra in a riveting last stand that lays bare the emotional foundation at the core of both women and their individual yet parallel thirst for justice and revenge. The issue is written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Ramon Rosanas and Madibek Musabekov, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, lettered by VC's Clayton Cowles and edited by Mikey J. Basso, Danny Khazem and Mark Paniccia. Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #24_ Krrsantan -- Star Wars Tales #1 Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic #15_ The High Republic -- Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #21The news?_ MarvinDog Media celebrates its 10th anniversary_ Some thoughts about Star Wars CelebrationUpcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:June 15 _ Bounty Hunters #24June 21 _ Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)June 22 _ Crimson Reign #5 (of 5)June 28 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – The

Prequel fans get a double kick in the heart as Darth Vader #23 mines Anakin's time as a child, while Sabé ponders a difficult decision.In Bounty Hunters #23, Dengar makes a calculated decision that will have ramifications for T'ongo, Losha and the crew, not to mention the fate of Cadeliah.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #23_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #23Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneThe news?_ Star Wars: Yoda, a 10-issue maxi-series was revealed at Star Wars Celebration, as were first looks at covers for Marvel's The High Republic, Vol. 2, and the four-issue THR: The Blade mini-series. Dark Horse showed off covers for Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories and the Halloween-inspired Tales From the Rancor Pit.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:June 8 _ Star Wars #24, Krrsantan: Star Wars Tales #1June 15 _ Bounty Hunters #24June 21 _ Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)June 22 _ Crimson Reign #5 (of 5), Obi-Wan #2 (of 5), Darth Vader #24June