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Sav Malagán is embracing the pirate's life in all the right ways all the while dodging an understandably upset master back on Takodana in the pages of The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8), while in Yoda #5 (of 10), the bonds of friendship are tested and stretched among Jedi padawans, but is Count Dooku to blame?Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics. Want to help us even more? Retweet the episode.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:Yoda #5 (of 10) (12:30)The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8) (23:30)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportNews:Marvel's June Star Wars comics solicits feature Boba Fett, the green lightsaber in Luke's hand and so much more. Check out the Facebook page for a complete listing. We should have publishing dates later this week.The High Republic Adventures -- The Monster of Temple Peak is getting collected by Dark Horse Comics, along with other phase one short stories. It's currently due out Oct. 10..At least three Star Wars comics-related panels are planned for Star Wars Celebration Europe, four if you count Saturday's The High Republic panel. Sunday sees a Dark Horse Comics panel, with a Lucasfilm Publishing panel later in the afternoon. Monday features Marvel's Star Wars comics panel.Marc Guggenheim joined us to talk about the just-concluded Han Solo & Chewbacca maxi-series, the story arcs previewed in November's Revelations one-shot, as well as his new creator-owned work Torrent and the upcoming Star Wars comic for IDW that's set in the Original Motion Picture era. Check out episode #332 to hear it.Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 22 _ Darth Vader #32March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5),April 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31, The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-ShotMay 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #8 (of 8)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic #10 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5)June 6 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 7 _ The High Republic Adventures #8 (of 8)June 20 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25), Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)July 5 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 11 _ StarWars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark Horse Comics #7-9)July 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1)Aug. 29 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase (Collects 1-13, Galactic Bake-Off one-shot and Free Comic Book Day 2021 issues published by IDW, along with 2023's Free Comic Book Day issue); The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)Sept. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire #1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook #3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2 "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects #5-8)Oct. 10 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories (Collects Monster of Temple Peak 1-4 and The High Republic Adventures Annual)Oct. 17 _ The High Republic Phase One Omnibus (Collects The High Republic (Vol. 1) #1-15, Eye of the Storm #1-2 and Trail of Shadows #1-5)Nov. 7 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Emperor Palpatine, Stormtroopers and Smugglers one-shots); Yoda TPB (Collects Yoda #1-10)Nov. 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion, Vol. 2 OmnibusDec. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: Tales of the Jedi Omnibus

This episode features a conversation with Marc Guggenheim, a former lawyer turned writer whom you may know for his work in television and comics, notably the just concluded Han Solo & Chewbacca 10-issue maxi-series, the Star Wars: Revelations one-shot and an upcoming arc in the Yoda maxi-series later this year.It's an illuminating and far-ranging conversation and we think you'll enjoy it. You can subscribe to Marc's LegalDispatch substack (we highly recommend it)Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:None, save for those we asked Marc about.Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportUpcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 5, TPB (Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant -- Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant -- Escape 1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales #16)March 15 _ Yoda #5 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8), The Blade #2 (2nd Printing)March 22 _ Darth Vader #32, The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-ShotApril 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31May 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #8 (of 8)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic #10 (of 10)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5)June 7 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 20 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25), Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)July 5 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 11 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark Horse Comics #7-9)July 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1)Aug. 29 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase (Collects 1-13, Galactic Bake-Off one-shot and Free Comic Book Day 2021 issues published by IDW, along with 2023's Free Comic Book Day issue); The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)Sept. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire #1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook #3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2 "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects #5-8)Oct. 10 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories (Collects Monster of Temple Peak 1-4 and The High Republic Adventures Annual)Oct. 31 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Emperor Palpatine, Stormtroopers and Smugglers one-shots); Yoda TPB (Collects Yoda #1-10)

Back to a more manageable haul of Star Wars comics, with the second arc of the second volume of The High Republic kicking off in issue #6 (of 10) as Jedha City reacts to the infighting and riots and the Guardians of the Whills find renewed purpose.In Sana Starros #2 (of 5), deep family ties and history are revealed in a story that stretches back to the first phase of The High Republic era and includes a referential stop by the Solo: A Star Wars Story film.Finally, Bounty Hunters #32 brings Inferno Squadron to the fore, along with a nod to a species that was first featured in West End Games' Star Wars roleplaying game. Perhaps more important, is levels of character development for Zuckuss, which made this issue a standout.Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:The High Republic (Vol. 2) #6 (of 10) (5:12)Sana Starros #2 (of 5) (17:07)Bounty Hunters #32 (35:22)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #29Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportNews:Marvel is publishing The High Republic Season One omnibus for release in October. It'll collect The High Republic (Vol. 1) 1-15, Eye of the Storm 1-2 and Trail of Shadows 1-5.With Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8) set for May 3 and #8 on May 17, the same day as The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), along with Marvel's The High Republic #9 (of 10) on May 10 and #10 out May 24, the Star Wars comics part of phase II concludes. Unless June solicits have a surprise.At least three Star Wars comics-related panels are planned for Star Wars Celebration Europe, four if you count Saturday's The High Republic panel. Sunday sees a Dark Horse Comics panel, with a Lucasfilm Publishing panel later in the afternoon. Monday features Marvel's Star Wars comics panel.The mug featuring artist Elsa Charretier's characters from IDW's Forces of Destiny comics is now available for sale through Shop Disney, unless you want to visit Disneyland Paris and get it in person (it's a fun park!).Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 5, TPB (Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant -- Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant -- Escape 1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales #16)March 15 _ Yoda #5 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8), The Blade #2 (2nd Printing)March 22 _ Darth Vader #32, The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-ShotApril 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31May 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #8 (of 8)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic #10 (of 10)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5)June 7 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 20 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25), Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)July 5 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 11 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark Horse Comics #7-9)July 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1)Aug. 29 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase (Collects 1-13, Galactic Bake-Off one-shot and Free Comic Book Day 2021 issues published by IDW, along with 2023's Free Comic Book Day issue); The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)Sept. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire #1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook #3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2 "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects #5-8)Oct. 10 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories (Collects Monster of Temple Peak 1-4 and The High Republic Adventures Annual)Oct. 31 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Emperor Palpatine, Stormtroopers and Smugglers one-shots); Yoda TPB (Collects Yoda #1-10)

Apparently all the Star Wars comics were published today. Six new titles are out this March 1, including Hyperspace Stories, Star Wars, Han Solo & Chewbacca, The Blade, Hidden Empire and The Mandalorian, giving readers a bounty of choices up and down the Star Wars timeline, from The High Republic era to darn near close to the opening refrain of Return of the Jedi.We've done things a tad differently on this episode, choosing to do quick summaries of each issue and offer our thoughts on them, including what impressed us and what could have been done better.Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Hyperspace Stories #4 (12) (7:17)_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #10 (of 10) (12:45)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #32 (22:21)_ The Blade #3 (of 4) (29:56)_ Hidden Empire #4 (of 5) (37:13)_ The Mandalorian #8 (of 8) (46:37)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Revelations one-shot_ Yoda #1 (of 10)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportNews:_ Charles Soule confirms he's writing this summer's crossover event, which was teased in the Revelations one-shot.Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 5, TPB (Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant -- Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant -- Escape 1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales #16)March 15 _ Yoda #5 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8), The Blade #2 (2nd Printing)March 22 _ Darth Vader #32, The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12)April 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31May 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic #10 (of 10)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8)June 7 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 20 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25), Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)July 5 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 11 _ StarWars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark Horse Comics #7-9)July 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1)Aug. 15 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase (Collects 1-13, Galactic Bake-Off one-shot and Free Comic Book Day 2021 issues published by IDW, along with 2023's Free Comic Book Day issue)Aug. 29 _ The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)Sept. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire #1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook #3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2 "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects #5-8)Oct. 31 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Emperor Palpatine, Stormtroopers and Smugglers one-shots); Yoda TPB (Collects Yoda #1-10)

At last, The High Republic -- The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4) is in comic shops. Was it worth the wait?Yes, very much so.Will it be difficult to wait almost two months until issue #2 is released?Yes, if #1 is anything to go by, since George Mann, Eduardo Mello, Ornella Savarese, Studio RAM, Matt Dryer, Sanjay Dharawat, Stephen Reichert and Samantha Hummer have delivered a crackling debut issue that ties into The High Republic mythology with ease while creating an aura of suspense.In Yoda #4 (of 10), writer Jody Houser returns to the galaxy a long time ago, reteaming with artist Luke Ross for a three-issue arc that features Yoda in a story set before the Prequel Trilogy and featuring Jedi Master Dooku. THey're joined by color artist Nolan Woodard and letter Joe Caramagna of Virtual Caligraphy.It's a well-paced start that gives us more elements of the Count before his faith in the Jedi was lost and features a trio of young Padawans -- a togorian, wookiee and trandoshan -- that echoes Dooku's own relationship with SIfo-Dyas. Astute readers will recognize a key event in this issue from the pages of Age of Republic: Count Dooku #1. That issue has more emotional heft now.Finally, in Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #29, Aphra finds herself in an unusual spot: Completely oblvious to the Spark's dire plans. The story by Alyssa Wong, artist Natacha Bustos, color artist Rachelle Rosenberg and letter Joe Caramagna, blends long-ago history with the effort by Chelli's friends to come to her rescue in a brisk story. Be sure share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4) (6:05)_ Yoda #4 (of 10) (20:27)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #29 (35:43)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #26 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10) _ Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportNews:_ Cavan Scott is writing Star Wars: Tales From the Death Star for Dark Horse and it's due out Sept. 5, featuring art by Eric Powell, Soo Lee, Vincenzo Riccardi, Ingo Roemling and Juan Samu._ The Nameless Terror #2 has been pushed back to April 19. Also pushed back? The Nameless Terror #3 to May 3 from April 19, while The Nameless Terror #4 is still due out May 17, per Dark Horse._ Per Dark Horse Comics, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Volume 2: "Scum and Villainy!" is slated for release on Sept. 5. The book will collect issues #5-8, leaving room for a third trade to collect issues 9-12. Cover artist is Cary Nord.Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 1 _ The Blade #3 (of 4), Star Wars #32, Hidden Empire #4 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #10 (of 10), The Mandalorian #8 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #4 (of 12)March 8 _ Bounty Hunters #32, Sana Starros #2 (of 5), The High Republic #6 (of 10)March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 5, TPB (Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant -- Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant -- Escape 1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales #16)March 15 _ Yoda #5 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8), The Blade #2 (2nd Printing)March 22 _ Darth Vader #32, The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12)April 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31May 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic #10 (of 10)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8)June 7 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 20 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25), Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)July 5 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 11 _ StarWars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark Horse Comics #7-9)July 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1)Aug. 15 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase (Collects 1-13, Galactic Bake-Off one-shot and Free Comic Book Day 2021 issues published by IDW, along with 2023's Free Comic Book Day issue)Aug. 29 _ The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)Sept. 5 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire #1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook #3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2 "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects #5-8)Oct. 31 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Emperor Palpatine, Stormtroopers and Smugglers one-shots); Yoda TPB (Collects Yoda #1-10)

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 #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 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 (Vol. 2) #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
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 30
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Shawn welcomes back his good friend, Jim Mello, as they tackle an interesting question: is it possible to become addicted to religion? And what would that even mean? Along the way we also discuss black-and-white thinking, the stages of faith, and what all this has to do with mission and discipleship. 

Let’s go to the beach and watch for sharks – this is episode 37 of Encyclopodia. It’s Jaws! Summary: Monster shark eats people from an island community and is generally not very nice so the tired police chief has to recruit some friends and try to stop it but it is very big and mean … Continue reading "Jaws (1975 film) with Jim Mello"

This episode is with Jim Mello, the writer for A Star Wars Comic! We talk about his time working at Disney, how his comic came to be, his process and much more! Check him out on twitter @ObsKenobs and his comic at astarwarscomic.com!

Plenty of discussion about not just Star Wars #60, but A Star Wars Comic #18, too. We're discussing the ongoing Flight of the Falcon story, too, joined by novelist and comics writer Michael Moreci to talk about his contribution to the cross-format story that's been appearing in the pages of Star Wars Adventures.Be sure to check out the fan-made anthologies Moreci had a hand in creating, too. (Volumes One and Two)As for news, we lament the recently announced decision by Jim Mello and Alex Ray to bring A Star Wars Comic to an end with issue #19, cheer GLAAD's nomination of Doctor Aphra as an outstanding comic of 2018 and talk about April's True Believer line of Star Wars comics from Marvel.This week's Star Wars comics, out Jan. 30, include:Doctor Aphra #28Solo: A Star Wars Story Adaptation #4Star Wars Adventures #17Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. IV Trade Paperback(Collecting issues #19-25)Stay in touch and up to date by following us on Twitter and Facebook.Like what you hear? Go to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Subscribe to all of the Coffee With Kenobi network podcasts, including Lattes With Leia, Legends Library, Looking for Lucasfilm, Coffee With Kenobi, Resistance Reactions and Rebels Reactions.

Fresh of the heels of being deemed too obscure for the Star Wars Celebration podcast stage (Q: Who reads Star Wars comics anyway?A: About 200,000 do, every month.), we're looking at last week's Star Wars comics this week, including a rather stirring start of a new story arc in Doctor Aphra #26 and a thoroughly entertaining chapter of "Fortress Vader" in Darth Vader #23 that deftly blends subtle humor with a deeper lesson on the notion of maintaining balance in the force.There's also news and views, given Marvel's decision to scupper -- not cancel -- Chuck Wendig's Star Wars: Shadow of Vader five-issue mini series; A Star Wars Comic's decision to postpone its November release until December; the passing of Stan Lee and John Tyler Christopher's Yavin Princess Leia action-figure variant cover for Star Wars #58.This week's Star Wars comics include:Solo: A Star Wars Story #2Star Wars #57Stay in touch and up to date by following us on Twitter and Facebook.Like what you hear? Go to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Subscribe to all of the Coffee With Kenobi network podcasts, including Lattes With Leia, Legends Library, Looking for Lucasfilm, Coffee With Kenobi, Resistance Reactions and Rebels Reactions.

The adventures of Black Squadron concludes its run in the pages of Star Wars: Poe Dameron #31 in an inspiring, almost poetic manner, while the mysteries of the force prove to much to ignore as a former employer comes calling in Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #24.In A Star Wars Comic #17, Jim Mello and Alex Ray proffer a compelling story of duty, honor and sacrifice, but ask if it's forced, and note embraced, is it the same?This week's Star Wars comics include:Star Wars #55 (The concluding episode to the "Hope Dies" arc)Star Wars Adventures: Tales From Vader's Castle #1Stay in touch and up to date by following us on Twitter and Facebook.Like what you hear? Go to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Subscribe to all of the Coffee With Kenobi network podcasts, including Lattes With Leia, Legends Library, Looking for Lucasfilm, Coffee With Kenobi and Rebels Reactions.

We're so deep in smit with Doctor Aphra right now it's not even funny. The latest issue, #22, found Jeff and Matt enjoying the rollicking tale, despite the awkwardness of having not one but two lovers show up! The same with Lando: Double or Nothing #3, which is proving to be a worthwhile addition to Lando's long history and is required reading.Did we mention that the latest A Star Wars Comic hit us in the feels? Listen to find out why as we discuss Jim Mello and Alex Ray's latest creation and wonder aloud why these two aren't writing and drawing Star Wars comics for Marvel or IDW. (Seriously, c'mon. Give 'em a book. Now.)We also dive deep into the Star Wars comics news at SDCC.This week's Star Wars comics include:The Last Jedi adaptation #5Star Wars #52Stay in touch and up to date by following us on Twitter and Facebook.Like what you hear? Go to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Subscribe to all of the Coffee With Kenobi network podcasts, including Lattes With Leia, Legends Library, Looking for Lucasfilm, Coffee With Kenobi and Rebels Reactions.

This week's episode brings us news about the upcoming The Last Jedi: Storms of Crait one shot out Dec. 27, some decidedly nonspoilery talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi film as well as conversation about the preceding week's Star Wars comics from Marvel and Jim Mello and Alex Ray's first-ever annual for A Star Wars Comic.Comics reviewed this week include:_ Star Wars #40_ Darth Vader #9_ A Star Wars Comic Annual #1: The Last JediStay in touch by following us on Twitter and Facebook or visit us online at Coffee With Kenobi. If you want a cheap-as-free Comics With Kenobi button, send us a note and tell us what you thought of the show, the latest Star Wars comics or to just say “Hi, there.” As always, if you like what you hear, be sure to head to iTunes and leave a review. 

It’s an extra-special special episode as we sit down with Alex Ray and Jim Mello, co-creators of the wildly popular and strikingly imaginative A Star Wars Comic as we mark the completion of a year’s worth of stories and tales from a galaxy far, far away in our respective head canon.They’ve taken us — and you — from one end of the Star Wars galaxy to another, introducing new characters alongside with old favorites. In short, it’s been a wild ride and while we knew it’s time would come to an end with the final six-page issue on Dec. 27.Except for one thing: WE WERE WRONG! Listen to find out why!

Plenty to be thankful for when it came to Marvel's November slate of Star Wars comics, including a pair of double-dips for the Star Wars and Darth Vader series. Reading Poe Damerongave us all kinds of feels, especially if you harbor affection for not just Leia Organa, but Padme Amidala.Meanwhile, Alex Ray and Jim Mello struck gold with their latest issue of A Star Wars Comic where a Gonk droid serves as the focal point of a certain view from A New Hope. It's a shame the series is drawing to a close, but we've got high hopes they'll find a way to keep it going.Star Wars comics reviewed this month, include:Star Wars #38 and #39Doctor Aphra #14Darth Vader #7 and #8Poe Dameron #21A Star Wars Comic #11Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic — Mace Windu #4Looking ahead through December, we’ll be reading several issues, too. They include, by release date and title:Dec. 5_ Darth Vader #9Dec. 13_ Star Wars #40_ Star Wars Adventures #5Dec. 20_ Poe Dameron #22_ Doctor Aphra #15Dec. 27_ Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic -- Mace Windu #5_ Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- Storms of Crait One Shot

Shawn sits down with his good friend Jim Mello to discuss the importance of safe communities, emotional intelligence, and his faith journey - which has had many twists and turns. We discuss Jim's experience with church and being drawn into our missional community.

April proved a pivotal month for Star Wars comics.From the first issue of Marvel's Rogue One adaptation, which provided some context and details not seen in the film, to the conclusion of  story arcs in Star Wars 30 and Star Wars: Doctor Aphra 6, along with the passing of a beloved member of the Resistance's Black Squadron in Star Wars: Poe Dameron 13, there was plenty of pathos and high adventure to be had.Co-hosts Matt Moore and Jeff McGee were suitably impressed with Star Wars: Darth Maul 3, which continued to build nuanced layer after nuanced layer on a Zabrak who began life seemingly as a throwaway character, but has grown to become one of the Star Wars Saga's most enduring and utterly complex characters.And there's the fourth installment of A Star Wars Comic, the monthly six-page tale by Jim Mello and Alex Ray that continues to attract with thoughtfully written and artfully composed stories.Also featured on this month's episode? The debut of the new Facebook page (hello, 2012!), reminiscing about Star Wars Celebration Orlando (no wrist bands needed for that portion of the show) and Jeff's short chat with the director of the Starlight Foundation, a charity that works to bring

We're two years in and then some in this grand experiment of Marvel's Star Wars comics. We have to admit, it's been a heck of a run.In this episode, we're talking the releases from January and the first week of February.Listen to the show here.We interview with comic creators Alex Ray and Jim Mello. The artist and writer from Florida created A Star Wars Comic, a monthly fan-made comic that takes readers -- in just six pages -- deeper into the Star Wars head canon.They join us to discuss the first of what's expected to be a monthly offering, the tale of Benthic Two Tubes, seen in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The duo has an amazing history together. If the first issue is any indication, it won't be long until we're reading their tales in the pages of Marvel.From there, Jeff McGee and Matt Moore tackle the latest titles from Marvel. They include Star Wars: Doctor Aphra 3, Star Wars 27 and 28, Star Wars: Poe Dameron