Comics With Kenobi

Sskeer's got a past with a certain Wayseeker in the pages of The High Republic #8 that sees the combined might of Myarga and her Hutt enforcers band together with numerous Jedi in a bid to counter the Great Progenitor. In The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4), Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott -- hereby dubbed Scott/Stott -- bring Ty Yorrick into the pages of Star Wars comics and give us a glimpse into the monster hunter's life.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11_ The High Republic #8_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Aug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day) _ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue _ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18 _ Star Wars Adventures #8 _ Star Wars #16 _ The High Republic Adventures #7 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25 _ Darth Vader #15 _ Doctor Aphra #13 _ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1 _ The High Republic Adventures #8 _ Doctor Aphr

Zuckuss is feeling the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders as events from his past roar back to his present to exact revenge in the War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss one-shot, while in Bounty Hunters #15, Dengar and Valance come to an understanding and T'Onga recruits a familiar face from The Force Awakens to round out the team.In news, we talk about some upcoming The High Republic projects, July's sales rankings and so much more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11The High Republic #8The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic

Self doubt, fear of failure and lack of confidence is pervading not just The High Republic #7 but its protagonist, Jedi Keeve Trennis, as she battles demons within and without while encountering those who are lost, including a former Jedi mentioned in Cavan Scott's audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost," not to mention a certain Wayseeker.In Star Wars #15, Starlight Squadron returns to the fore in a rip-roaring issue filled with aerial and ground fighting between the struggling Rebel Alliance and a menacing, seemingly overconfident Empire.Star Wars Adventures #7 pops with vibrant storytelling and art thanks to the talents of Sam Maggs, Liana Kanga, Brittany Peer, Johanna Nattalie, Landry Walker and Nick Brokenshire as readers are treated to a Luke and Leia story that shows sides of the twins seldom seen, while the Crimson Corsair makes his return, with a rollicking story that evokes 2000 AD comics, swashbucklers and so much more.In news, Charles Soule reveals January's "Eye of the Storm" mini-series focused on Marchio

Sly Moore isn't as sly as she's perceived to be in the pages of Marvel's Darth Vader #14, while Farzala and Qort learn that a synonym for Hutt doesn't include the word "trustworthy" in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #6 from IDW.The breakout star of today's comics is Deva Lompop, a bounty hunter/information broker/socialite whose long history may prove quite informative and interesting (think The High Republich to the New Republic) as readers become more familiar with this character beyond the pages of War of the Bounty Hunters -- Jabba the Hutt #1.In news, there's plenty of more variant covers for War of the Bounty Hunters, but also con-exclusive goodies, particularly Nick Brokenshire's SDCC exclusive for IDW's The High Republic Adventures #6 that's available starting July 23.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros walk into a bar run by Crimson Dawn and, well, things get very weird, very violent, very fast, which is exactly what you'd expect when Aphra shows up at the very place that Boba Fett intends to be as he strives to take back what was stolen from him: Han Solo.Doctor Aphra #12 and War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5) intersect each other in all the right ways, bringing a cinematic-styled split-screen to Star Wars storytelling.In news, The Empire, Vol. 1, omnibus is due out in March, while a familar face from Star Tours, Star Wars Rebels and Galaxy's Edge gets the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary variant cover treatment.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republi

Bounty Hunters #14 advances not just its role in the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, but long-time readers are seeing seeds planted way back in the first arc of the series start to bloom.In Star Wars Adventuers #6, part two of the Padme and Anakin series concludes with a fitting conclusion, while Daniel José Older, Nick Brokenshire and Nattalie Johanna offer up a brief but potent story about The High Republic's Nihil.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 14Doctor Aphra #12War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “Th

It's a pair of pivotal issues from Marvel while IDW's Luke Skywalker-centric The Weapon of a Jedi concludes with a satisfying ending. In Star Wars Adventures #5, which we reviewed in episode #240, a new pair of creative teams proffers entertaining stories about Anakin and Padme and what passes for mentorship in th Empire, at least if you're Wilhuff Tarkin.The High Republic #6 launches a new arc and sees the arrival of artist Georges Jeanty and inker Karl Story. It's a pivotal issue, setting the stage for the arc to come and, we dare say, some intriguing tie-ins to events that writer Cavan Scott revealed in his audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost." Doctor Aphra #11 brings the return of the bounty hunter Durge, but is it the last time we'll see him? Hard to tell with a being that's hard to kill. The issue meshes nicely with the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, yet also sets the stage for events to come within the Aphra series itself.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 7Bounty Hunters #14Star Wars Adventur

After a lengthy delay, IDW's Star Wars Adventures #5 is finally out, bringing with a fresh crop of writers (Katie Cook and Casey Gilly), along with artists Cara McGee and Butch Mapa, colorists Britanny Peer and Charlie Kirchoff and letterers Jake M. Wood and Johanna Nattalie. Combined, both creative teams deliver a pair of separte yet superb stories, with the first focused on Padme and Anakin and the second on Wilhuff Tarkin who, perhaps seeing his younger self, offers career advice to an up and coming officer in the only way he knows how.In Darth Vader #13, writer Greg Pak, artist Rafelle Ienco, colorist Jason Keith and letter Joe Caramagna provide a tale focused on a newly cowed Sith lord that not only ties into the War of the Bounty Hunters event yet sets the stage for an intriguing power play yet to come.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legend

Choices are made in the pages of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5 as the first arc concludes in a deftly crafted tale that sets the stage for even more intrigue to come, while in Star Wars #14, it's a matter of craftiness and trust as Leia aims for Han, while Lando is playing it cool and cautious.In news, Greg Pak, the writer of Darth Vader, is nominated for his work on that series and a limited-edition cover for Star Wars (Vol. 2) #1 is available again thanks to a surprise find.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Repub

With the War of the Bounty Hunters in full effect, the view turns toward Chewbacca and C-3PO on Nar Shadda as they strive to find Han Solo while Valance and Dengar, an unlikely pair if ever there was, are in similar pursuit. What follows is a clashing of wills and brute force that may lead to an uneasy partnership in pursuit of a greater goal.Collectors take note: If you're into first appearances, the final page will certainly be of interest to you.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 16_ Star Wars #14_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July

After months of hype and promotion, a one shot followed by four prelude issues, the War of the Bounty Hunters is here as the first of the five-issue mini-series drops what may arguably be the biggest bombshell in Star Wars comics.The 36-page issue by Charles Soule, Luke Ross, Neeraj Menon and Travis Lanham careens across the galaxy, enveloping and ensnaring a host of familiar faces -- some not seen for awhile -- in a gripping story that holds no punches and leaves no one unscathed.In news, we talk about Marvel's planned The High Republic mini-series "The Trail of Shadows," along with the one-week delay in IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

The prelude to War of the Bounty Hunters continues and concludes as Darth Vader #12 and Doctor Aphra #10 move the final pieces into position ahead of next week's launch of the five-issue War of the Bounty Hunters mini-series.In IDW's U.S. reprint of the adaptation of the four-issue Weapon of a Jedi, Luke is on a mission that will help define his place within not just the Rebellion, but the Jedi lore, too.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old R

Four books out today but we're discussing only Bounty Hunters #12, but don't let that detract the achievement that is three separate issues of The High Republic (1, 2 and 3) reaching their 5th, 4th and 3rd printings, respectively.The latest issue of Bounty Hunters builds up some connective tissue as to the relationship between Valance and Han Solo, which goes back to their Imperial academy days, as well as sets another brick in the path toward the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doc

The Nihil. The Drengir. The Hutts. The High Republic #5 has enough action and story that it feels like a double issue, yet it's not. In Star Wars #13, Luke and Chewbacca follow a tip from a face not seen since Solo: A Star Wars Story about Boba Fett but find themselves outnumbered, outgunned and out of time.As for news, we talk about the retcon of Kanan: The Last Padawan and note that War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 is going to a second printing.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ The High Republic #1 (5th Printing)_ The High Republic #2 (4th Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (3rd Printing)May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3)

The Jedi padawans careen toward a confrontation with the Nihil in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #4 and Marvel's much-hyped War of the Bounty Hunters summer crossover event begins with the Alpha one-shot to stet the stage for what's set to be a six-month-long story.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ The High Republic #1 (5th Printing)_ The High Republic #2 (4th Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (3rd Printing)May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader

Exegol. Darth Vader makes his stand against Palpatine and the stakes couldn't be higher. Though we know how it all eventually will come to pass, that does nothing to deter from the fast-paced, dark-plumbed story that envelops madness, hubris and redemption in the pages of Darth Vader #11.In news, Andrew Winegarner has completed his fan adaption of the leaked script for "Duel of the Fates" (https://bit.ly/3xxVcH2) and it's a great read from start to finish.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Guardian of the Whills: The MangaMay 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High R

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come one step closer to finding out just what kind of technology is being employed in a revolutionary drive (Hello, Nihil!) and Domina Tagge isn't about to let some upstart undo all of her hard-won Imperial contracts.It's a showdown, with Vukorah dead center, as commerce, espionage and, gasp, saving lives (even the Rebellion) start to collide and combine in the pages of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #9.In news, Heather Antos is returning to Star Wars as a new senior editor at IDW, while the War of the Bounty Hunters is setting itself up to be a rather extensive summerlong event. Speaking of which, the number of variants for May 5's War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 one-shot is growing ever larger. Want to track down a particular cover by a particular artist for sale by a particular store? Visit Fantha Tracks (https://bit.ly/32y7xwU) or Jedi Bibliothek (https://bit.ly/2RIu1c8) to see the latest covers and spend that money.We also break down the move to make The High Republic: The Monster

We've got an almost one-and-done Bossk story in Bounty Hunters #11, but it sets the stage nicely for the start of May's "War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha one-shot" and the subsequent crossover that will touch each issue of each Star Wars comic title in May, June and, perhaps, even in July and beyond.This week's news includes:_ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote is still live. (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). There's more than 60 podcasts listed, so be sure to vote._ Artist John Cassaday is doing a five-issue connected cover for the War of the Bounty Hunters five-issue mini series._ New Star Wars comics on Marvel Unlimited in April include the High Republic #1 and Star Wars (Vol. 3) #10 the week of April 12; Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #9 the week of April 19; and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7 the week of April 26.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters

We're in The High Republic era on this week's episode as betrayal takes center page in both IDW's The High Republic Adventures #3 and Marvel's The High Republic #4, with both issues featuring massive beasts new and old, hard decisions and questionable outcomes.This week's news includes:_ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). Don't look for us among the 60 podcasts listed. We didn't even score a nomination._ Check StarWars.com daily as the hype for May's start of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event steps up with daily Giuseppe Camuncoli variant covers and culminates in the reveal of a new War of the Bounty Hunters one-shot on Friday, along with a look at Steve McNiven's sketchbook for War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1, which is out May 5, as well as peaks at the more than 40 variant covers planned for that issue._ Artist Joshua "Sway" Swaby notes that his cover for Doctor Aphra #9 will be his last for the series. It features colors by Rachelle Rosenb

No new Star Wars comics out this week, yet that doesn't mean we've got nothing to discuss.This week's episode is an interview with Andrew Winegarner who took it upon himself to adapt the leaked script for Star Wars IX by dismissed director Colin Trevorrow and writer Derek Connolly. Winegarner hasn't held back, delivering six issues of the seven-issue adaptation (the final issue is on its way), telling a story that feels natural and, as Jeff put it, "very much like a Star Wars story."The comic can be read online (https://bit.ly/39subuu) and its time well spent. You can find out more about Winegarner or follow him on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3czRmoo).Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB_ Doctor Aphra Audiodrama NovelApril 14
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5
_ War of the Bounty Hunte