Comics With Kenobi

A single book this week, yet it's a doozy, with Marvel's Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #7 melding more about Darth Vader's past and present with a future he wasn't around to see yet helped to influence widely.We've also got news about Marvel's High Republic, more John Tyler Christopher action-figure variants and more.Come visit us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/swsplashpagepod or Facebook at www.facebook.com/swsplashpagepod.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 18_ Bounty Hunters #7_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30

_ TBDJa

Three new Star Wars comics out this week, including the latest foray into horror with IDW's Shadows of Vader's Castle one-shot and the second and final part of the Zahra story in Star Wars #8. All we can say, in the briefest way possible is this: Immensely good storytelling abounds in both with stories that thread the timeline and feature not just callbacks to events of previous issues, but oh so much more.Give them a read before listening and you'll see what we mean.Come visit us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/swsplashpagepod or Facebook at www.facebook.com/swsplashpagepod.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPB_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 18_ Bounty Hunters #7_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star War

There was a time when you'd open up the latest issue of Mad magazine and find a wickedly written and cleverly illustrated parody of big-time Hollywood blockbusters, including eight of the nine Skywalker Saga films.Alas the magazine has become a reprint vehicle nowadays, the victim of downsizing and budget cuts. Lost amid this change? Mad's adaptation and satirical take on "The Rise of Skywalker," leaving completists bereft of one final story. But not for long. Tom Richmond and Desmond Devlin, both of whom charted years working for Mad, have undertaken an IndieGogo project -- Claptrap -- (https://bit.ly/2HCz3lk) that aims to expand upon Mad's vast library of film takedowns by adapting several films that, at the time, were overlooked or ignored. We sat down with the pair to discuss what it was like being a part of Mad, what prompted the IndieGogo and just how rich a vein "The Rise of Skywalker" was for a new version of "Mad Goes to the Movies."

A conclusion to the first arc that brings to mind the satisfying endings of 1980s Marvel comics brings the fifth issue of Doctor Aphra to its finish, with artist Marika Cresta set to depart and Ray-Anthony Height coming in for #6.In news, we parse news that The High Republic series from Marvel is a six-issue mini-series, per the solicitations in PreviewsWorld, though others say that it, along with IDW's title, are ongoings. There's also news about September "sales" stats, new printings and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1

Bounty Hunters returns with a new arc to start issue #6 in a setting that reminds us a classic 1970's film but also brings back a pair of classic bounty hunters, Zuckuss and 4-LOM.And despite what we say in the show, this IS episode #203 not 202.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 27_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Sta

We're joined by writer and artist Nick Brokenshire to talk about his work on Star Wars Adventures, past, present and future, as well as his other projects. We also delve into his band, Blues Harvest, and learn that David Prowse digs their music and Julian Glover thought it was too loud.It's an engaging interview that's sure to surprise you. Check out Nick's body of work by way of his web site (https://nickbrokenshire.co.uk/) as well as issues of IDW's Star Wars Adventures comics, including Volumes 1 and 2.

Just one issue this episode, but Darth Vader #6 is an exercise in the use of force and dominance to bend one's will -- or, in this case, to rebend it. The start of a new arc, it's a fast-paced page-turner of an issue, focusing on the lengths that Emperor Palpatine is willing to go to ensure Darth Vader is brought to heel.The issue also delivers the promised Sequel Trilogy content, too, a surprise that was offset by last week's January solicits.In news, we look to January's Star Wars comics, update on the latest scheduling changes at IDW and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Oct. 21
_ Bounty Hunters #6
Oct. 27_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPB

A new start for Star Wars Adventures and a new arc in Marvel's flagship Star Wars as we officially mark 200 episodes of talking about Star Wars comics week in and week out. (Is anybody out there?)Our discussion about the relaunch of Star Wars Adventures is an abbreviated one, given we'll have a full review with the Young Padawans in an episode to come shortly, but we like what we see, with the Sequel Trilogy-era getting the red-carpet treatment in a story featuring Rey, Finn and Poe. We're also digging the Tales of Villainy backup, too, and marveled at the new look at the Imperial attack on Echo Base that was seen in The Empire Strikes Back.As for Star Wars #7, there are clever nods to events to come and those that have already happened (hello Poe Dameron #30 and hi there upcoming High Republic comics!), not to mention a deliciously woven story that calls back to the Tarkin novel.In news, we look at the dueling sales charts for August from Diamond and Comichron, along with scheduling changes to some IDW title

The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales comes to its conclusion after five issues and we're hoping that the series ends up becoming a semi-regular offering, much like IDW did with Vader's Castle.Doctor Aphra reaches the penultimate issue of its first arc with issue #4 in a story that was brimming with excitement and engaging themes, leaving us eager for #5 as we await the conclusion.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
Oct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth V

Today's episode centers on Marvel's Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #5, an action-oriented romp sure to appeal to fans of Boba Fett as the first arc of the series comes to a conclusion, albeit, in our minds, one issue too soon.While not as controversial as the preceding issue, this one's likely to cause some consternation.Yet the story does come full circle as the antagonist turned protagonist Nakano Lash lays bare why she turned the initial outing by herself, Valance, Boba Fett, Bossk and T'ongor into such an explosive mess, even as she girds for a future where she's not around.In news, we're discussing plans for Marvel and IDW's "The High Republic" comics, the pandemic-enveloped sales figures for May, June and July as well as December's Star Wars comics solicits.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vade

This week's episode brings us a pair of weighty issues as we conclude the first of Star Wars (Vol. 3) and Darth Vader (Vol. 3) with a pair of issues (#6 and #5, respectively) that meld both the traditional lore of the Star Wars Saga with callouts to 2021's The High Republic era as well and even the 2017 film, The Last Jedi.Each issue takes the fundamental basis of loss, regret and resentment and folds it into something bigger and wide, but without losing sight of the characters' development process.As for news, there's info about the upcoming Marvel High Republic comic series, new release dates of IDW titles and Jim Mello's latest twitter-based short stories (https://twitter.com/astarwarsmoment),Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader

Chalk it up to the old chestnut of "Comics everybody!" We had hoped to be discussing the Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 on this episode, given it was due out Sept. 9, but the release date has been pushed back. Instead we do a little housekeeping, put each other down and more.Upcoming Star Wars Comics include:Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5
_ Star Wars #6_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 (Tentative)
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Beware Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Reb

No new Star Wars comics this week BUT we do have Chris and Dan from Broaxium joining us in an encore presentation of our Aug. 29 joint panel at ForceFest 2020: "How Star Wars Comics Build Upon, Maintain and Project Canon and Continuity."As for news, is there a glimmer of the still missing-in-action The Rise of Skywalker five-issue adaptation? Listen and find out.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5
_ Star Wars #6_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov.

It's a double-dose of storytelling as we parse the pages of Doctor Aphra #3 from Marvel and Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battles Tales #4 from IDW. The former drew us in with its creepy vibe and sudden twists and turns, while the latter offered readers a deeper dive into the notion of free will, independent choice and what it means to be part of a profound bond.In news, join us Saturday as part of the Aug. 28-30 ForceFest virtual convention. We, along with Chris and Dan from Broaxium, are hosting an hour-long panel (https://bit.ly/3j6AFRO) examining how Star Wars comics build upon, mantain and project canon and continuity. It’s gonna be a blast._ IDW will be publishing a one-shot The Mandalorian title in December or January. No details on the creative team yet, but the book has a cover price of $7.99 and will apparently feature a regular cover by Peach Momoko, a Japanese artist whose variants are among the most sought after by collectors of late.
_ Ray-Anthony Height (https://bit.ly/3aUttFD) is tak

Star Wars channels a Shakespeare-inspired story twist in the pages of Bounty Hunters #4 as Nakano Lash reveals why she came out of hiding, despite the enormous bounty on her head. For Valance, it's a chance to gain a deeper understanding of his mentor, though for others, it's an opportunity to score not just a major financial windfall, but galaxy-wide clout, too.In news, we, along with Broaxium, are hosting a panel at this month's ForceFest. Be sure to check out the organization's page (https://bit.ly/3kYBUUT) for what's scheduled, when and how to participate.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance HC_ Star Wars #6
_ Bounty Hunters #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #3 (2nd Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hun

Spoilers abound in this episode as we parse each page of Darth Vader #4 and try to glean how much of Anakin is left within Darth Vader and whether Padmé's grip on him can ever be relinquished. We also touch on John Tyler Christopher's new collection of his action-figure cover variants (and his plans for more), as well as touch on the news about new printings of Bounty Hunters #1 and Darth Vader #3 and some scheduling changes for IDW's Star Wars Adventures comics.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TPBAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6
_ Bounty Hunters #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #3 (2nd Printing)Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The

The Young Padawans convene to peel back the underlying messages found in the pages of IDW's Star Wars Adventures #30, with the main story featuring Kylo Ren and Gen. Hux striving to find common ground and, perhaps, build a modicum of trust. In the second story, we begin the first of a three parter that's focused on Emil Graf and the search for hidden knowledge.Join Emily, Micah, Amy and Matt as they steadily advance to through the final issues of the first volume of this all-ages Star Wars comic.

We take a step back from our usual retinue of comic book-based discussion to examine the Randon House Audio original Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original, with Eric Lasko joining Matt to discuss the expansive scope that the Sarah Kuhn-written story encompasses and how it adds layer after layer to Chelli Aphra in ways that we're excited to see play out down the road.

Two new issues of Star Wars comics to delve into this episode, as Luke's destiny path resumes in the pages of Star Wars #5 while in Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #3, readers are treated to an example of when personal loyalty and devotion overrides political duty and governmental obligation.In news, we cheer GLAAD's selection of Doctor Aphra as its outstanding comic of the year, note an interview (https://bit.ly/31yh2v9) with Charles Soule about the enduring appeal of Ben Solo and note that 2015's Princess Leia five-issue mini-series is coming to Comixology Unlimited.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
 (HC)Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TPBAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPBSept. 9:
_ Age of R

The message of this week's show is important to our friends at MarvinDog Media, and we agree with the message, so we wanted to give our listeners a chance to hear it as well. Diversity is not a bad thing. Period. This month, the guys talk about a small line from the mid-80s that was born out of a mother's desire to give her son toys that looked like him and his friends. It was a terrific toy line, but very short-lived. Taylor has suggested that Mattel might take a page out of this toy line for their new Masters Of The Universe Origins line, and Jeff thinks it's a good idea! Listen and and find out just how cool these figures were, and why the guys think they deserve another lookClick to sign Taylor's petition: https://www.change.org/p/mattel-produce-sun-man-figures-with-masters-of-the-universe-origins-toys?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=1d44d680-c716-11ea-ba9f-773e838c27c6Don’t forget our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/marvindogmedia