Comics With Kenobi

A pair of stories from The High Republic era mark today's episodes as new story arcs in the Marvel and IDW series -- The High Republic #9 and The High Republic Adventures #8 -- take root, providing readers with an unsettling look at Krix's descent into oblivion and Keeve Trennis' increasing frustration with the Jedi Council.In news, we parse the July sales figures and what it augurs for Star Wars comics as a whole, while adding more detail on upcoming second printings due later this month.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 8 | The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga), War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #9, Doctor Aphra #14, The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High