Comics With Kenobi

The heartwarming story of Jace and Gigi continues in the pages of Jace Wars Part II, a fan-made Star Wars-inspired and enthusiastic comic that benefits several charities through a variety of events and fundraisers. We chatted with Aaron Russell about the latest issue in the Jace Wars saga, how it came about and what's to come.Jace Wars-led initiatives typically go to raising money for McMaster Children's and Ronald McDonald House Charities-South Central Ontario.Learn more about the comic and the adventures itself by visiting https://jacewars.com.Upcoming Star Wars comics:May 3 _ Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga); The High Republic, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects The High Republic #11-15, Eye of the Storm #1-2); Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vade

After quite awhile, the Knights of Ren are in focus and action as they invade Darth Vader's castle at the behest of Qi'ra in the service of Crimson Dawn in the pages of Crimson Reign #4 (of 5). What secrets do they find? What does it mean for them going forward? The answers are plentiful.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Crimson Reign #4 (of 5)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 (2nd Printing)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic #13_ Doctor Aphra #18The news?_ The Bad Batch -- sans Omega -- gets its first comic-book cover appearance as the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary cover for Darth Vader #23 in June.Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:May 3 _ Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga); The High Republic, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects The High Republic #11-15, Eye of the Storm #1-2); Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vad

Quite possibly our shortest episode ever thanks to the lack of new Star Wars comics this week, though The High Republic #15 sees its second printing released in comic shops.Comics out today and but not broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic #15 (2nd Printing)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic -- Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #20_ Bounty Hunters #20The news?_ Marvel's July solicits show seven Star Wars comics in the offing, though given scheduling changes, some of those may not appear until August.Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:April 26 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 27 _ Crimson Reign #4 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 (2nd Printing) May 3 _ Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga); The High Republic, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects The High Republic #11-15, Eye of the Storm #1-2); Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects R

Sabé drops a bomb on Darth Vader in the 22nd issue of his namesake series, while Ochi does what Ochi does best: preserve Ochi. In Star Wars #22, Qi'ra and Leia have a strategic meeting while Starlight Squadron and the Pathfinders go all out to rescue Shara Bey.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #22_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #22Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #17The news?_ Publishing changes see Star Wars #25 pushed back to July 6 from June 1._ Hasbro revealed Star Wars comics-inspired Black Series Princess Leia (from the 2015 Princess Leia mini-series), Sergeant Kreel (from the 2015 Star Wars series) and Return of the Jedi: Infinities-inspired Darth Vader figures._ We're zero for three when it comes to the Star Wars Celebration podcast stage. We'll aim for zero for four for the next Celebration.Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:April 20 _ The High Republic #15 (2nd Printing)April 26 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus

T'onga, Losha, Tasu, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM fight their way through and, perhaps, out of Coronet City while trying not to lose their valuable prize: Vukorah. Bounty Hunters #22 by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villaneli, Arif Prianto, Travis Lanham and Nick Russell is nonstop action from the first page to the last.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #22Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #19The news?_ We get an early peek at pages by Ario Anindito from the Christopher Cantwell-written five-issue Obi-Wan mini-series_ Check out IDW's website and store for print copies of back issues of the publishers' Star Wars comics, including The High Republic Adventures, Star Wars Adventures and more. It has single copies for sale, as well as trade paperbacks._ Our third time applying for a presence on the podcast stage at Star Wars Celebration was declined, ensuring our streak now stands at 0 for 3. (Yay us!)Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:April

T'onga leads her band of bounty hunters to a familiar locale in her efforts to stymie Crimson Dawn's pursuit of Cadeliah, as well as strike a blow against Vukorah in a fast-paced, action-laden Star Wars -- Bounty Hunters #21 by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Bryan Valenza and Travis Lanham.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Bounty Hunters #21Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #19The news?_ Salvador Larroca's main cover for Krrsantan: Star Wars Tales #1 (or Star Wars Tales: Krrsantan #1) has been revealed.Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:March 30 _ Bounty Hunters #21April 6 _ Bounty Hunters #22April 12 _ The High Republic: Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5)April 13 _ Darth Vader #22, Star Wars #22April 20 _ The High Republic #15 (2nd Printing), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 (2nd Printing)April 26 _ Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vad

Kho 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's episode:_ Darth Vader #21_ Doctor Aphra #19Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ The High Republic #12The news?_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #1 is going to a 2nd printing and is due out April 20_ A CGC-slabbed and graded 9.8 copy of The Clone Wars #1 sold for $2,280 this week at Heritage AuctionsUpcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:March 30 _ Bounty Hunters #21April 6 _ Bounty Hunters #22April 12 _ The High Republic: Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5)April 13 _ Darth Vader #22, Star Wars #22Ap

Aurra 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) #19The news?_ Look for Marvel's June solicits on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, including updated FOCs and release dates._ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #25 is going to feature several of Charles Soules' characters from his previous runs, including mini-series such as Obi-Wan and Anakan._ The High Republic #15 is going to a 2nd printing.Upcoming Star Wars comics, trades and omnibus editions:Updated March 17, 2022March 23 _ Darth Vader #21, Doctor Aphra #19, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingUPCOMINGMarch 30 _ Bounty Hunters #21April 6 _ Bounty Hunters #22, Crimson Reign #4 (of 5)April 12 _ The High Republic: Trail of Shadows T

The 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 Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #18_ Bounty Hunters #18The news?_ Demand for contemporary Star Wars comics is climbing. The most recent example? A CGC-graded 9.8 Thrawn #1 from 2018 sold for $2,200 at Heritage Auctions.Upcoming Star Wars comics:March 15 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 _ Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5)March 23 _ Darth Vader #21, Doctor Aphra #19, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of

The 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 shadowsComics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #21_ The High Republic #15_ Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Star Wars: Life Day #1 One-Shot_ The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #5 (of 5)The news?_ Writer Rodney Barnes and artist Georges Jeanty will helm an eight-issue mini-series adapting the eight episodes of The Mandalorian's first season. The comic published by Marvel is set for release in June.Upcoming Star Wars comics:March 9 | Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacc

Endings 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 #13Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #16The news?_ Writer Tom Veitch, whose Dark Empire, Dark Empire II and Empire's End for Dark Horse Comics, has died from Covid-19. He was 80._ What's up with Poe Dameron? The now-concluded series writer Charles Soule stoked speculation of all stripes with a single tweet. We have an idea what it may be._ The series of Star Wars: Rebels Comics that appeared only in Germany and Australia are coming to the U.S. July 6, thanks to a new trade collecting them from Dark Horse Comics.Upcoming Star Wars comics:March 2 | Star Wars #21, Th

Our 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 #11The 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 weekUpcoming Star Wars comics:Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 Annual; Digital-only release of The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 MangaFeb. 23 | The High Republic Adventures #13 (Final Issue); Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20, 2nd Printing Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd Printing,March 2 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic #15, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2), Star Wars #20 (2nd Printing)March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Cr

Rey 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 determined and not even the dark lord of the Sith may be able to counter her plans.Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars Adventures #14 (the final issue)_ Trail of Shadows #5 (of 5)_ Darth Vader #20The news?_ Old Ben is getting a five-issue mini-series starting in May_ Star Wars Tales: Krrsantan #1 to collect Star Wars #14-15, 20 and Doctor Aphra Annual_ Halcyon Legacy #1 gets a 2nd printing_ New Legends Omnibus is coming in October_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 and The High Republic #1 were t

Once 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. 3) #20 to $50_ Charles Soule's 100th Star Wars comic is Star Wars #25 and he's getting "the band(s)" back together_ Scheduling changes strike Marvel, IDWStar Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #17_ Star Wars #18_ War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 One-Shot_ Darth Vader #17Upcoming Star Wars comics:Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd Printing, Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 16 |Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book

In 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 writing comics, what it was like crafting not just the Galaxy's Edge five-issue mini-series, but the upcoming Halcyon Legacy five-issue mini with artist Will Sliney. (For a listing of his comic credits, visit https://bit.ly/3ufkue2)Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 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-

Who'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 Star Wars comics include:(Updated Jan. 27)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 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 | Da

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,