Podcasts about Takashi Okazaki

All the comics are out today. Ever.OK, not all of them, but there are six books out today, including four from Dark Horse Comics -- The High Republic Adventures Phase III #14, The HIgh Republic Adventures 2025 Annual, Echoes of Fear #4 (of 4) and Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone #4 (of 4). Each book is key, with stories that pitch forward phase III of the The High Republic.From Marvel, Ewoks #4 (of 4) wraps up its love letter to not just Ewoks as creatures, but the cartoon, the television films and the original 1980s run. In Star Wars: A New Legacy, we mark 10 years of Marvel Star Wars comics with three stories in a giant one-shot, including a great DoctorAphra and Sana Starros story that features some familiar faces, but a whole lot of not-so familiar faces, too.Comics Discussed This Week:Ewoks #4 (of 4)Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone #4 (of 4)Echoes of Fear #4 (of 4)The High Republic Adventures Phase III #14The High Republic Adventures 2025 AnnualA New Legacy #1 one-shotStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ NoneNews: Alex Segura will write and Phil Noto illustrate Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1, which debuts on May 7 and is set in the New Republic era.Over at Star Wars Explained, Alex talks about what's to come with Marvel's Jedi Knights, Legacy of Vader and Star Wars (Vol. IV) with writers Marc Guggenheim, Charles Soule and Alex Segura.We're going to make an educated guess and posit that Doctor Aphra is returning to Marvel's Star Wars comics this summer, if this Annie Wu "Aphra Sneak-Preview Variant" for May 7's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 solicit is a guide.John Tyler Christopher's action-figure variant for May 7's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 will move to Kenner's The Power of the Force card-back style.The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB collecting the five-issue mini-series is poised for release on Oct. 21.The Force Awakens will get its 10th anniversary nod in the form of specific variant covers for Marvel's Star Wars comics starting in May, if the solicit for May 7's Star Wars (Vol. 4) is a sign. Chris Sprouse did prior anniversary celebration covers, along with Karl Story and Neeraj Menon.Takashi Okazaki's Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Variant for Star Wars: Ahsoka #8, itself an homage to Dave Filoni's cover to September 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1.Dark Horse's May Star Wars comics solicits include:_ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18_ Codebreaker #2 (of 4) due out May 21_ Hyperspace Stories -- The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5) due out May 28The solicits for Marvel's April Star Wars comics:_ April 9 | Star Wars #1 (1977) Facsimile and Jedi Knights #2_ April 16 | Legacy of Vader #3_ April 30 | The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #3 and The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #3 (of 5)Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Feb. 5 _ Legacy of Vader #1Feb. 12 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #15, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents 1 (of 5)Feb. 19 _ Ahsoka #8 (of 8), The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #1 (of 5)Feb. 26 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #1 (of 5)March 4 _ Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon original graphic novelMarch 5 _ Jedi Knights #1March 12 _ Legacy of Vader #2March 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing) (Collects Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2006) 1-50, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - War (2012) 1-5, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook (2007) 1, material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0)March 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #16March 25 _ Star Wars: Inquisitors TPB (Collects 1-4)March 26 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #2 (of 5), The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #2 (of 5), The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #2 (of 5)April 8 _ The High Republic: Edge of Balance: PremonitionApril 9 _ Codebreaker #1 (of 5), Star Wars #1 (1977) Facsimile Edition (New Printing), Jedi Knights #2April 16 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17, Legacy of Vader #3April 22 _ The High Republic -- Edge of Balance (Vol. 4), Echoes of Fear TPB (Collects 1-4)April 29 _ Star Wars: Ahsoka — Season One TPB (Collects 1-8), Crash Zone TPB (Collects Crash Landing, Crash and Burn and the 2025 The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual); Crimson Reign Omnibus (Collects 1-5, Star Wars 19-25, Bounty Hunters 18-24, Darth Vader 18-24 and Doctor Aphra 16-21)April 30 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III -- The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot, The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #3 (of 5), The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #3 (of 5), The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #3 (of 5)May 3 _ Star Wars Free Comic Book Day #1, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day #1May 6 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Editions (Collects 1-4)May 7 _ Star Wars (Vol. IV) #1May 14 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18May 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular one-shot)May 21 _ Codebreaker #2 (of 5)May 28 _ The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)June 3_ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4, Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel's Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2)July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2), The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 4 TPB (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)Sept. 30 _ The Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5)

The battle begins, at least, in Marvel's Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #3 (of 4) as the rebels and imperials strive for their own last stand and Adelhard strikes. But not is all as it seems and a last-page reveal sets up a wild ending in the fourth and final issue of the maxi-series.Comics Discussed This Week:The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #3 (of 4)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:Ahsoka #4 (of 8)Ewoks #1 (of 4)News: Dark Horse set to publish Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 4 TPB on July 23 collecting 13-17.The last of the variant covers for Feb. 19's Star Wars: Ahsoka #8 (of eight), including Brian Matyas' concept-art of Morgan Elsbeth and Takashi Okazaki's Ahsoka.Star Wars: The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #1 (of 5) variant covers by Carlo Pagulayan and Phil Noto's virgin artwork. Both are due out Feb. 19.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Jan. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 2 (Collects 6-10)Jan. 22 _ The Battle of Jakku — Last Stand #4 (of 4)Jan. 28 _ Jango Fett TPB (Collects 1-4, Revelations (2023) story), Saber for Hire TP (Collects 1-4)Jan. 29 _ Star Wars: A New Legacy One-Shot, Ewoks #4 (of 4), Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone #4 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures 2025 Annual, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #14, Echoes of Fear # 4 (of 4)Feb. 5 _ Legacy of Vader #1Feb. 12 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #15, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents 1 (of 5)Feb. 19 _ Ahsoka #8 (of 8), The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #1 (of 5)Feb. 26 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #1 (of 5)March 4 _ Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon original graphic novelMarch 5 _ Jedi Knights #1March 12 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #16, Legacy of Vader #2March 18 _ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing) (Collects Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2006) 1-50, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - War (2012) 1-5, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook (2007) 1, material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0)March 25 _ Star Wars: Inquisitors TPB (Collects 1-4)March 26 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #2 (of 5), The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #2 (of 5), The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #2 (of 5)April 8 _ The High Republic: Edge of Balance: PremonitionApril 9 _ Codebreaker #1 (of 4), Star Wars #1 (1977) Facsimile Edition (New Printing)April 16 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17April 22 _ The High Republic -- Edge of Balance (Vol. 4), Echoes of Fear TPB (Collects 1-4)April 29 _ Star Wars: Ahsoka — Season One TPB (Collects 1-8), Crash Zone TPB (Collects Crash Landing, Crash and Burn and the 2025 The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual); Crimson Reign Omnibus (Collects 1-5, Star Wars 19-25, Bounty Hunters 18-24, Darth Vader 18-24 and Doctor Aphra 16-21)April 30 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III -- The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot, The Bad Batch — Ghost Agents #3 (of 5)May 3 _ Star Wars Free Comic Book Day #1, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day #1May 6 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Editions (Collects 1-4)May 7 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Battle of Eriadu One-ShotMay 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)June 3_ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel's Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2), The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 4 TPB (Collects 13-17)Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)Sept. 30 _ The Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

We return to the galaxy of Star Wars: Visions with a discussion of the tie-in comic Star Wars: Visions Takashi Okazaki #1.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: This prequel story to “The Duel” from Star Wars: Visions, The relationship between Okinaa and “Boy,” the astromech, How Okinaa was a Star Wars version of a Kensei or “Sword Saint,” The narrative structure of this story, and How this comic impacts “The Duel” and how it compares to Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord.  Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We return to the galaxy of Star Wars: Visions with a discussion of the tie-in comic Star Wars: Visions Takashi Okazaki #1.

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June 2024 Solicitations (Remaining) Comic Reviews: DC Ape-Ril Special by John Layman, Karl Mostert, David Baron; Joshua Hale Fialkov, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, Dee Cunniffe; Gene Luen Yang, Bernand Chang, Marcelo Maiolov Marvel Star Wars: Jango Fett 1 by Ethan Sacks, Luke Ross, Nolan Woodard Star Wars Visions: Takashi Okazaki 1 by Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi Web of Spider-Man 1 by Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz; Cody Ziglar, Eleonara Carlini, Arthur Hesli; Steve Foxe, Ig Guara, Arif Prianto; Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz; Stephanie Phillips, Eric Gapstur, Matt Milla; Steve Foxe, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata; Greg Weisman, Joey Vasquez, Edgar Delgado; Steve Foxe, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata; Alex Segura, Salvador Larroca, Guru eFX X-Men Forever 1 by Kieron Gillen, Luca Maresca, Federico Blee Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 35 by Kelly Thompson, GuriHiru Dark Horse Dawnrunner 1 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Dave Stewart Image Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement 10 by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart Boom Dune: House Corrino 1 by Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Simone Ragazzoni, Dan Jackson Man's Best 1 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Jesse Lonergan IDW My Little Pony: Mane Event by Robin Easter, Shauna Grant, Stephanie Cooke, Abigail Bulmer, Heather Breckel, Jack Lawrence TMNT: Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan 1 by Erik Burnham, Mateus Santolouco, Marco Lesko Oni NacelleVerse 0 by Melissa Flores, Diogenes Neves, Francis Portela, Rahmat Handoko Valiant Bloodshot Unleashed: Reloaded 1 by Deniz Camp, Al Barrionuevo, Exequiel Fernandez Roel ComiXology Tormented 1 by Chuck Austen, Pat Olliffe, Lee Loughridge Archie Chilling Adventures Presents Pop's Chocklit Shoppe of Horrors: Fresh Meat by OGNs Flying Ship Vol 2 by Jem Milton Travis Daventhorpe Vol 2: Powers Up by Wes Molebash Taka by Ryan Jampole Star-Crossed by Jerry Frissen, Roberto Zaghi Great Puptective by Alina Tysoe Next Stop by Debbie Fong Additional Reviews: X-Men '97, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Dahmer News: Joe Casey relaunching Johnny Quest for Dynamite, Cat in the Hat casting, Omninews, Sims movie, Disney honoring Steve Ditko, Teen Titans/Young Justice relaunch rumors, Spider-Verse short, Moffat returns to Who Trailers: Acolyte, KAOS, Alien Romulus, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Doctor Who, Penguin Comics Countdown (20 Mar 2024): 1.     Wonder Woman 7 by Tom King, Guillem March, Arif Prianto 2.     Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement 10 by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart 3.     Man's Best 1 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Jesse Lonergan 4.     Superman 12 by Joshua Williamson, Norm Rapmund, David Baldeon, Rex Lokus 5.     Fantastic Four 18 by Ryan North, Carlos Gomez, Jesus Aburtov 6.     Midlife 5 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone 7.     Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees 4 by Patrick Horvath 8.     Resurrection of Magneto 3 by Al Ewing, Luciano Vecchio, David Curiel 9.     Displaced 2 by Ed Brisson, Luca Casalanguida, Dee Cunniffe 10.  Duck and Cover 3 by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque

This week, we decided to do the same thing we do every week: Talk about first issues and comic book news! From the headlines, we'll get into X-Men 97 reception, Eight Billion Genies getting high profile MOVIE producers, the newly announced Marvel 1943 video game, and job listings for AI artists at comic book publishers.  For our reading club portion, Greg discusses Ram V's Dawnrunner, and DC Comics Ape-ril special. Then Vargas walks us through Takashi Okazaki's Star Wars Vision issue featuring The Ronin and The Droid, Man's Best out on Boom!, and Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance.  If ya want more, we've got a 007 episode up on the patreon this week, and in our upcoming regular release we play some trivia. 

Hey all! Join us in this exciting episode of Geek Freaks where Frank dives deep into the buzzing world of 'Cicada Samurai' with the creator and writer, Jerry Carita! With its unique blend of action, horror, and real-world parental fears, 'Cicada Samurai' stands out in the comic universe, and Frank is eager to uncover the inspiration and process behind this enthralling narrative. Jerry shares his journey from being an unscripted TV producer to venturing into the vast and vivid universe of comics, explaining how 'Comic Book Men' for AMC played a pivotal role in sparking his passion. The conversation delves into the intriguing blend of fantasy and personal fears that shaped the tale of an immortal samurai cicada and the challenges it faces, reflecting Jerry's own emotions as a father. But it's not just about the story. Jerry takes us behind the scenes, discussing the making of the comic book, collaborating with talented artists like Mary Landro, Walt Flanagan, and Takashi Okazaki, and the roller-coaster of emotions involved in launching a Kickstarter campaign. Join the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jerrycarita/the-samurai-cicada-a-new-story-begins Jerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrycarita/ -------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Challenge Accepted: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgf Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Level Up!: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast Who's Got Next Game: https://tr.ee/wX3t_vGxdO TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three: https://linktr.ee/RoundThree From The Pages: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast -------------------- *Hang Out With Us!* Discord: https://discord.gg/6Jrvyb2 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Facebook: facebook.com/groups/227307812330853/ Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast E-mail: thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/geekfreakspodcast Site: geekfreakspodcast.com --------------------- *Support Us!* Patreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Store: redbubble.com/people/GeekFreaks

Ethan Sacks, Davide Tinto, Arif Prianto and VC's Travis Lanham stick the knife into the readers of Bounty Hunters #38, twist it, pull it out, plunge it back in and twist some more because they can.The D-Squad reforms with a new lineup for the first of a four-part mini-series that delivers a lot of mirth, smirk and steady storytelling in a superb effort by Marc Guggenheim, Salva Espín, Israel SIlva, VC's Joe Sabino, David Messina and Bryan Valenza.Comics Discussed This Week:D-Squad #1 (of 4) (11:58)Bounty Hunters #38 (37:45)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #35Sana Starros #5 (of 5)News: December solicits are due this week. We're getting a Revelations one-shot on Dec. 20 that will give readers an idea of what to expect and where Star Wars comics will be going in 2024.StarWars.com sports some of the initial details about phase three of Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, which is due to begin Dec. 6.Star Wars: Visions continues in January with a one-shot issue focused on the Ronin by Takashi Okazaki.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Sept. 26 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 6, "Quests of the Force" TPB (Collects 31-36); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4)
Sept. 27 _ Hyperspace Stories #9 (of 12), Doctor Aphra #36, The Mandalorian Season 2 #4 (of 8)
Oct. 4 _ Bounty Hunters #39, Darth Vader #39, Shadows of Starlight #1 (of 4), Marvel Trick or Read The High Republic: Attack of the Hutts #1 (Reprints The High Republic (Vol. 1) #5)
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), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 7, “Unbound Force” TPB (Collects 33-36, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #3)
Oct. 11 _ Dark Droids #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian Season 2 #5 (of 8)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); Tales From the Death Star HC Graphic Novel
Oct. 18 _ Star Wars #39, Obi-Wan Kenobi #2 (of 6), Dark Droids #2 (2nd Printing)

Oct. 25 _ D-Squad #2 (of 4), Doctor Aphra #37, Hyperspace Stories #10 (of 12)Oct. 31 _ 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)Nov. 1 _ Star Wars #40Nov. 7 _ Star Wars: Scoundrels, Rebels and The Empire TPB (Collects the Jabba's Palace, Ewoks, Lando, The Empire, The Rebellion and Max Rebo one-shots)Nov. 8 _ The High Republic (Vol. 3) #1, Shadows of Starlight #2 (of 4), Darth Vader #40
Nov. 14 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 8 (Collects Star Wars: Empire 5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron 1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition 1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead 1; material from Star Wars Tales 1, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19)
Nov. 15 _ Star Wars: Visions Peach Momoko, Dark Droids #4 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #38, Return of the Jedi — The 40th Anniversary Covers, The Mandalorian Season 2 #6 (of 8)Nov. 21 _ The Mandalorian Season 2 Part 1 TPB (Collects 1-4)

Nov. 22 _ Hyperspace Stories #11, Bounty Hunters #40, D-Squad #3 (of 4)

Nov. 29 _ Obi-Wan Kenobi #3 (of 6)Dec. 5 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 7 (Collects Boba Fett - Bounty on Bar-Kooda 1, Boba Fett - When the Fat Lady Swings 2, Boba Fett - Murder Most Foul 3, Boba Fett - Agent of Doom 1, Jedi Academy - Leviathan 1-4, The Mixed-Up Droid 1, Union 1-4, Chewbacca 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 19); The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. II TPB (Collects 5-8)

Dec. 6 _ Star Wars #41, D-Squad #4 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #1
Dec. 13 _ The High Republic (Vol. 3) #2

Dec. 19 _ Yoda TPB (Collects 1-10)
Dec. 20 _ Star Wars: Revelations (2023) #12024Jan. 3 _ Star Wars: Visions Takashi Okazaki #1, Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Jan. 16 _ Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Vol. 2, "Scum and Villainy" TPB (Collects 5-8)
Jan. 17 _ The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 3) #1
Jan. 23 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 4 (Collects The Bounty Hunters - Aurra Sing 1; Star Wars: Starfighter - Crossbones 1-3; Free Comic Book Day 2002: Star Wars 1; Star Wars: Republic 46-48; Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 1-4; Star Wars: Hasbro/Toys ‘R' Us Exclusive 1-4 and material from Dark Horse Extra 44-47; Star Wars Tales 2, 7, 14, 18, 20, 24)
Feb. 27 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Rise of the Sith, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Jedi - The Dark Side 1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan: The Aurorient Express 1-2, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan - Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council - Acts of War 1-4 and material from Star Wars (1998) 4-6, Star Wars Tales 1-3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14 and 24)March 5 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 7 (Collects 37-41), Dark Droids: D-Squad TPB (Collects 1-4)
March 19 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Republic 78-80, Purge, Purge - Seconds to Die, Purge - The Hidden Blade one-shots, Purge - The Tyrant's Fist 1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command 1-5 and Dark Times 1-5)
March 26 _ Dark Droids TPB (Collects 1-5)

April 2 _ The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight TPB (Collects 1-4)

April 9 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 8 TPB (Collects 37-41)
April 16 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand 0-6, Shadows of the Empire - Evolution 1-5, The Jabba Tape, Boba Fett - Twin Engines of Destruction and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14-15, 20 and 22); Hyperspace Stories Vol. 3 TPB "Light and Shadow" (Collects 9-12); Bounty Hunters Vol. 7 TPB “Dark Droids” (Collects 35-41)April 23 _ Star Wars by Gillen & Pak Omnibus (Collects Star Wars (2015) 38-75, Star Wars Annual 4, Star Wars: Empire Ascendant 1); Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 7 “Dark Droids” TPB (Collects 32-33, TBD)
April 30 _ The High Republic (Vol. 3), Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-4)

May 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion, Vol. 2 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) 1-4; Star Wars: Empire (2002) 28-40; Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) 1-16; Star Wars: Boba Fett – Overkill (2006) 1; Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) 1/2; Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1995) 1-4; material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0; Star Wars Tales (1999) 3, 15, 17, 21)
May 21 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Knights of the Old Republic 1-18 and material from Kings of the Old Republic/Rebellion 0)
June 11 _ 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); Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-6)July 2 _ Star Wars Legends: Tales of the Jedi omnibus. (Collects Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force Storm 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Prisoner of Bogan 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force War 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi 0, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Golden Age of the Sith 0-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Fall of the Sith Empire 1-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi 1-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Freedon Nadd Uprising 1-2, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith 1-6, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Sith War 1-6, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Redemption 1-5, material from Star Wars Tales 23 and Dark Horse Comics 7-9)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3523617/advertisement

Stevie, Pappy, Mikey, Brett and Korey review the anime series Samuel Jackson classic: Afro Samuri! Request an episode here: www.patreon.com/spoilerspodcast Afro Samurai is a Japanese seinen dōjinshi manga series written and illustrated by manga artist Takashi Okazaki. It was originally serialized irregularly in the avant-garde dōjinshi manga magazine Nou Nou Hau from November 1998 to September 2002. Genres: Action fiction, Historical drama, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction Studio: Gonzo Demographic: Seinen Directed by: Fuminori Kizaki English network: AUS MTV, ABC2NA SpikeUK Adult Swim, Bravo

WHAT DID THE WANDERING RONIN DO BEFORE THE DUEL? For ep 124 (& April Fool's Day), this episode is technically not “canon” as it takes place in a Star Wars Visions continuity, more specifically, The Duel. This comic is a prequel to The Duel animated episode, which is also linked to the Ronin novel. Mike explores The Ronin's story, confirms connections along the way and gives his interpretations to the ending. Star Wars: Visions 1 was released on October 12th 2022 and it was written by Takashi Okazaki, who also did the artwork and the colours. Aki Yanagi did the English translation and the book Ronin was written by Emma Mieko Candon. Mike, Megan, Ria & JAC discussed all 9 episodes of Star Wars Visions Season 1 here: https://pod.fo/e/100f26 Five episodes of the weekly Mandalorian discussion shows are out now on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/170ad3 - https://youtu.be/JeB3e8reVwI Mike, Maff & Dave's new show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, listen on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/166659⁠ - ⁠https://youtu.be/oVXItTYLe68 ⁠ Last week, in ep 123, Mike continued with the final chapter of the Qi'ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers! As Chanath Cha finally confronts Vader for 2 decades of revenge, Aphra learns even more from the Spark Eternal and gets more than she bargained for! Plus Beilert Valance also takes issue with Vader & The Empire's lies so tries to fight the Sith Lord one-on-one in an act of pure anger, but as we know Vader's fate, what will happen to those who challenge the Sith Lord – will they live to tell the tale? Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike's shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: ⁠⁠https://pccnewsletter.com⁠⁠ To hear Mike's exclusive Legends book reviews, including Shatterpoint, Darth Bane Trilogy, Rogue Squadron & Darth Plagueis, plus movie & TV “Afterthoughts” episodes, support the show at ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat⁠⁠ Find all of Mike's social media & links at ⁠⁠linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat⁠⁠ Outro read by BZ The Voice: ⁠⁠http://www.bzthevoice.com⁠⁠ Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at ⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Star Wars Visions 02:36 Personnel & Comic Info 03:41 What To Expect 05:29 The Crawl 05:39 Plot & Connections 15:11 Ending Interpretation 16:33 Final Thoughts 17:18 Coming Up 21:02 Support & Patreon 22:26 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC adds grading and rarity to NFT comics released weekly via DC Collectible Comics‘Blue Beetle Graduation Day' getting English and Spanish release simultaneouslyMarvel sheds light on 'X-23: Deadly Regenesis' Wolverine seriesMarvel celebrates to release Stan Lee inspired 'No-Prize' variant coversMark Millar and Jorge Jiménez talk ‘Nemesis: Reloaded' with cover art revealedComixology updates fans on new app improvementsVault Comics announces 'Year of the Axe' and 2023 'Barbaric' universe plansIDW announces ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' movie prequel comicOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The Riddler: Year One (2022) #1 (Paul Dano, Stevan Subic)Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #12 (Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.)Nathan:Rogues' Gallery #4 (Hannah Rose May, Justin Mason, Declan Shalvey)Star Trek #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Ramon Rosanas)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Catwoman: Lonely City #4 (Cliff Chiang) Dave - Catwoman Lonely City #4 (Cliff Chiang)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Gotham City: Year One #2 (Tom King, Phil Hester)Nathan: Deadpool #1 (Alyssa Wong, Martin Coccolo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Panther #11 (Okazaki X-Treme Marvel Cover)Nathan: Predator #4 (Stan Sakai)Interview: Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly about Star Trek #1 out now!What was the original pitch for Star Trek, and how did the story change once you got started?This is a unique project as it's a jumping on point with a new adventure, yet draws on elements from multiple series, how do you walk that line and keep folks satisfied on both sides?Given the cast of this series an outside might ask, why would the Federation put so many top starfleet brass on one mission?It's fitting Sisco and Picard meet, since Picard was in the deep space 9 pilot, was this on purpose mirroring that series with this one?You teased some card playing with data, might we get a juicy card game some point?With IDW introducing new Star Trek series, and I know it's insanely early to ask, but might a crossover be in the cards someday?Is the creature at the end a similar Crystalline Entity we've seen before?With such a large cast, who might be the under the radar character to keep eyes on?Will Nomad get to share any panel time with Steve and Sharon and reunite with his family?Are there any plots for Sharon in the works? Either regarding her relationship with Steve during all this or being involved in the reveals about Peggy?

Comic Reviews: DC Batman Incorporated 1 by Ed Brisson, John Timms, Rex Lokus Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League – Green Arrow by Stephanie Phillips, Clayton Henry, Dennis Culver, Nicole Virella, Romulo Fajardo Jr, Marcelo Maiolo DC's Terrors Through Time Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries 1 by Sholly Fisch, Dario Brizuela, Franco Riesco Batman: Urban Legends 20 Marvel A.X.E.: Eternals by Kieron Gillen, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth A.X.E.: Iron Fist by Alyssa Wong, Marika Cresta, Michael YG, Chris Sotomayor Namor the Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores 1 by Christopher Cantwell, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth Punisher: War Journal – Brother by Torunn Gronbekk, Rafael Pimentel, Matt Milla Star Wars: High Republic 1 by Cavan Scott, Andrea Broccardo, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William Star Wars: Visions 1 by Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi Wakanda 1 by Stephanie Williams, Paco Medina, Walden Wong, Elisabetta D'Amico, Evan Narcisse, Natacha Bustos, Jordie Bellaire, Bryan Valenza Infinity Comics Marvel's Voices 20: Nova by Terry Blas, Bruno Oliviera, Cris Peters X Loves of Wolverine by Sean McKeever, Diogenes Neves Image Hack/Slash: Hot Shorts 1 by Tim Seeley, Daniel Leister, Jim Terry, Felipe Sobreiro, Carlos Badilla, Triona Farrell Halloween Party by Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn, Scott Koblish, Hi-Fi Hitomi 1 by H.S. Tak, Isabella Mazzanti IDW Godzilla Monsters and Protectors: All Hail the King 1 by Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, Luis Antonio Delgado Boom Approach 1 by Jeremy Haun, Jason Hurley, Jesus Hervas, Lea Caballero, Brett Weldele Archie Chilling Adventures of Salem 1 by Cullen Bunn, Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms Dynamite Scarlet Sisters 1 by Alex Segura, Emiliana Pinna Red 5 Beorn by Ben Bender Dead Kingdom 1 by Etienne Derepentigny, Jerome Gagnon, Kurt Belcher Behemoth (Sumerian Comics) Sara Lone 1 by Erik Arnoux, David Morancho AAM Markosia Pangothica 1 by James Wilkins AfterShock Chicken Devils 1 by Brian Buccellato, Mattia Monaco AWA Year Zero Vol 0 1 by Daniel Kraus, Goran Sudzuka Ablaze Far Cry: Esperanza's Tears 1 by Mathieu Mariolle, Salaheddine Basti, Arif Khaled Mad Cave A Legacy of Violence 1 by Cullen Bunn, Andrea Mutti OGN Follow Me Down: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips Sea Serpent's Heir: The Pirate's Daughter by Mairghread Scott, Pablo Tunica Night Eaters: She Eats the Night by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock, Whitney Cogar, Nick Wyche, David Stoll Enola Holmes: Mycroft's Dangerous Game by Nancy Springer, Mickey George, Giorgia Sposito, Enrica Eren Angiolini Creepy Cat Vol 4 by Cotton Valent Evil Secret Society of Cats Vol 1 by Pandania Ray's OGN Corner: Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova Additional Reviews: Andor 6, She-Hulk finale, Middlewest, Dead End Paranormal Park s2, Fairy Tale, Mr. Harrington's Phone, Stray Dogs, Owl House 3.1 Longbox of Horror 2022 part 3: Ultimate Adventures by Ron Zimmerman, Duncan Fegredo, Paul Mounts Ultimate Monster Versus Monster News: cast and title for next Branaugh Poirot movie, MCU delays, Invincible 20th anniversary celebration, Cartoon Network is dead, Harrison Ford replacing William Hurt as Thunderbolt Ross, new AWA espionage series by Cullen Bunn and Mike Deodato, Omninews, worst Simpsons episode in 30+ seasons, new Tynion series from Image Trailers: M3GAN, Blockbuster, Matilda: The Musical Comics Countdown: Follow Me Down: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips Do A PowerBomb 5 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer Once and Future 30 by Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain Superman: Son of Kal-El 16 by Tom Taylor, Cian Tormey, Ruairi Coleman, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock, Whitney Cogar, Nick Wyche, David Stoll Captain Marvel 42 by Kelly Thompson, Andrea Di Vito, Nolan Woodard Dark Spaces: Wildfire 4 by Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman, Rona Pattison Daredevil 4 by Chip Zdarsky, Rafael de Latorre, Matt Wilson Batman vs. Robin 2 by Mark Waid, Mahmud Asrar, Jordie Bellaire Chilling Adventures of Salem 1 by Cullen Bunn, Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms

The High Republic phase II launches its comics with Marvel's The High Republic (Vol. 2), a 10-issue series by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William, Ariana Maher and Andrea Broccardo. Jedi Vildar Mac and and Padawan Matthea Cathley take readers on a journey through a spiritually rancorous Jedha City as a deeper mystery unfolds.In what's the first of what we hope will be more one-shots, Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi and Joe Caramagna bring a new story featuring the Ronin in a tale that boasts gambling astromechs, curious ewoks and knowing when to draw your blade and when to leave it sheathed.Finally, Star Wars #28 begins setting in motion the path toward the events seen in "Return of the Jedi" as Luke makes his way to Coruscant to rescue Crimson Dawn operatives Melton, Bevelyn and their children in a fast-paced story by Charles Soule, Andres Genolet, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Clayton Cowles.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars: Visions #1 (11:03)_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #28 (19:09)_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 (37:47)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)The news:_ We break down the news from NYCC, including the announced Sana Starros mini-series, as well as further insight into The High Republic phase II's comic offerings.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibus editions:Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)Nov. 8 _ The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12), The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4)Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)Nov. 22 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot)Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1 (of 8)Dec. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 (Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker #1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story #1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back #1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead #2; material from Star Wars Tales #4-6, 15-17, 20)Dec. 7 _ Bounty Hunters #29, Hidden Empire #2 (of 5), The Blade #2 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #4 (of 12)Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus (Collects War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5, WotBH -- Jabba, WotBH -- 4-LOM & Zuckuss, WotBH -- Boushh, WotBH -- IG-88, Doctor Aphra #10-15, Darth Vader #12-17, Bounty Hunters #12-17 and Star Wars #13-18)Dec. 14 _ The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)Dec. 21 _ The High Republic #3Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)Dec. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10), Yoda #2 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #2 (of 8)2023Jan. 3 _ The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand #0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader #1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special #1, Star Wars Handbook #1 and material from Star Wars Tales #10, 12, 15, 23)Jan. 4 _ Star Wars #30, The High Republic #4Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalorian #7 (of 8), The Blade #3 (of 11)Jan. 17 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)Jan. 31 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 1 (2nd Printing) (Collects Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1), #1-40; Annuals #1-3; Darth Vader (2015) #3-4, 8, 21, 25; Star Wars (2015) #13, 19, #31-32; The Screaming Citadel #1; and material from Empire Ascendant #1); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 5 "The Raid on the Vermillion" TPB (Collects #23-28)Feb. 3 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-ShotMarch 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)May 2 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25); 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 #1June 27 _ The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4)

In questa puntata: Afro Samurai La vendetta! Questo è il tema di fondo di Afro Samurai, titolo seinen nato come dōjinshi, scritto e disegnato da Takashi Okazaki, che ha dato vita a due prodotti anime e persino videogiochi. La storia è quanto di più semplice e lineare ci possa essere: narra le imprese di un [...] L'articolo Afro Samurai proviene da RadioAnimati.

NEWSMarvel reveals new ‘X-Men’ creative team, two new series for August/September 2021Marvel Comics announces new ‘Moon Knight’ series for July 2021Marvel Comics officially announces Flash Thompson to return in ‘Extreme Carnage: Alpha’ and also Scream and Phage one-shotsMarvel launching ‘Jabba the Hutt’ one-shot for ‘War of the Bounty Hunters’ eventUpcoming Empyre collection to collect unpublished pages from book canceled by pandemicBeyond the Breach #1 announced at AfterShockDark Horse reveals fantasy graphic novel ‘Rewild’ for October 2021BOOM! and Image (silver coin) get 2nd printing news this week, oh and Nocterra tooAWA Studios announces support for artists to make NFTsImage/Skybound Entertainment announce charity variant covers for AAPIDC's New Series Round Robin announces First Bracket Winners, Creative TeamsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Nocterra #2 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Tony S. Daniel)The Silver Coin #1 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Michael Walsh)Nathan:The Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)The Silver Coin #1 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Michael Walsh)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: The Detective #1 (Tom Taylor, Andy Kubert)Nathan: Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #1 (W: Ivan Cohen, A: Dario Brizuela)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Unstoppable Spider-Man #2 (Takashi Okazaki)Nathan: Batman: The Detective #1 (Brian Bolland variant)Segment: Phillip Kennedy Johnson - Alien, Superman, Action Comics, Extreme Carnage Alpha, Marvel Zombies: ResurrectionPhillip, congratulations on an incredible year of stories, but also last year’s stories too like Kill a Man and The Last God! Heading into a year of Alien, Symbiotes, and Superman, how do you approach the page with so many universes in mind?What do you think is the key to the lasting appeal of the Alien franchise? Why has it managed to intrigue audiences on the screen and the page for 4 decades?We know there is a Star Wars Story group that checks stories, is there an Alien Story group?On that same note, it was awesome seeing Bishop in the first issue of Alien. Were there any characters that you were told were off-limits? What is the collaboration process like with Salvador Larroca?Headlining Extreme Carnage Alpha, can you talk a little bit about this project, are you the ringleader so to speak?Do you have a favorite Symbiote?I’m not a betting man, but you must have pondered what an Alien vs. Symbiote story would look like. Or for that matter, a mega alien battle between Superman, Alien, and Carnage?  Who do you have coming out on top?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Home Schooling, Lifting, Reading for research

Esha and Kristen are back and have Afros on the brain.  In this manga/anime series and movie, we follow Afro, A Black samurai on a mission to avenge the death of his father by the gunslinger Justice in a futuristic feudal Japan. We also see the consequences that come with choosing that bloody path.  The sisters also discuss black/POC representation in anime and what it means to them to be an anime blerd.  "Afro Samurai" created by Takashi Okazaki. With the anime series and movie, voiced by Samuel L. Jackson as the titular character  and Ron Perlman as the voice of Justice, the gunslinger. Did we forget to mention that the voice of another animated Samurai makes an appearance? But it just keeps getting better with two soundtracks by the RZA of Wu-Tang Clan!!! How many Fuzzy Fros would you give it? Cause we definitely forgot to say that.

Batman Ninja was an ambitious project released in 2018, this film watched like a love letter to Japanese culture through the lease of one of the most beloved Western IPs ever! We ask the question does it Anime as an attempt to differentiate whether anime is a style or simply the location the film originates from. This piece was produced by Warner Bros. in conjunction with Kamikaze Douga bringing the DC Comic superstar to the Japanese landscape. We have director Junpei Mizusaki, which has cut his teeth in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure universe which you can see a lot of influence in this piece. We also had Takashi Okazaki, responsible for character design in Batman Ninja, you may know from being the creator of Afro Samurai. If you are a huge Japanese subtitle fan you will feel extremely nostalgic. There are a ton of voice actors that you will recognize from mega hits like Naruto Shippuden, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Evangelion, Dragonball Super, and many more. There was a ton of art styles exhibited in this film, this was one of the best parts of the film. We think in terms of a Batman movie it was fairly weak but from an Anime perspective it was much better than expected and truly worth the watch!I (Ethan) was a little low energy this episode so I apologize for that but you know I had some legit points and super props to Ricky for absolutely carrying my drowsy visage. Definitely reach out to us if you all watched it and let us know what y'all think!SocialsFollow us on instagram for mid week updates and awesome Anime Memes!https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podcast/Check out our Youtube Channel for additional anime content or video podcasts episodes!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJBllbgYsuTrrG5IssngOgContact us with any questions, comments, or requests for anime to hear us wax philosophic about! weebologypodcast@gmail.comIntro / Outro Song Our theme song is:Dreams By Dj Quads https://youtu.be/iiRCmcP_jlcArtist SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsMusic Promoted by https://goo.gl/5NfMV4Please check out his music and support this awesome artist!

Hoje vamos trocar uma ideia sobre um dos melhores animes que já vi, AFRO-SAMURAI!! O mangá foi criado por Takashi Okazaki e ganhou um anime em 2007, tendo um total de cinco episódios, sob a direção de Fuminori Kizaki e produzido pelo estúdio Gonzo. Foi dublado originalmente em inglês, contando com grandes estrelas no seu elenco como Samuel L. Jackson (Afro) e seu companheiro de viagem, Ninja-Ninja, além de Kelly Hu e Ron Pearlman. Foi um grande sucesso e acabou gerando o filme Afro Samurai: Ressurrection, lançado em 2009 com eventos que dão continuação a série. O anime também foi exibido no Brasil pela MTV, em novembro de 2007. A trilha sonora foi feita em ritmo hip-hop por RZA, com uma letra que descreve bem o protagonista e dá um ótimo ritmo pro anime! ESCUTE A PLAYLIST DESSE PROGRAMA: • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2T7N8gcHjg6LXNDdTbbgrz?si=mIZEf_oATKGUCZs1Hux3kA CONHEÇA O PADRIM DO CANAL: • https://www.padrim.com.br/loadcomics CONHEÇA O PICPAY DO CANAL: • https://app.picpay.com/user/Loadcomics CONHEÇA MEU CANAL NO YOUTUBE: • https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLoadGamer Me siga nas redes sociais!! Twitter: @loadcomics instagram : @loadcomics Contato/Comercial: loadcomics@outlook.com

The fellas take the path up the mountain to finally talk about Takashi Okazaki's unique artistic revenge quest starring Samuel L. Jackson, "Afro Samurai (2007)".  Other topics covered: Samurai Jack, Fight Club, and Tauri misattributes a Slayer song ("Dead Skin Mask" NOT "Seasons in the Abyss", idiot!) Missing Out Hotline: 978-MISS-OUT (978-647-7688) Follow us on Twitter- @MissingOutCast @TheLexMichael @TauriJay Music Credits: "Who Likes to Party" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Batman meets anime! We’re looking at the Japanese DC animated movie – Batman Ninja. This Japanese interpretation of Batman is directed by Junpei Mizusaki, with character designs from Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki. The English voice cast includes Roger Craig Smith as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Tony Hale as The Joker, Tara Strong as Harley Quinn, and Grey Griffin as Catwoman. Batman is caught in Gorilla Grodd’s Quake Engine time displacement machine and is sent to Feudal Japan. But he didn’t travel there alone. Gotham City’s top criminals have moved to Feudal Japan and become feudal lords. In order to stop the villains from changing history, Batman and Catwoman must get to the Quake Engine in Arkham Castle.

In this filler we mostly talk about Batman Ninja and Avengers: Infinity War with a sprinkle of Killing Bites in the beginning. http://mbt.moe/ Podcast Intro/Outro Song: https://soundcloud.com/crypticenigma1/crypteks-bioelectrical-being Killing Bites: https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/killing-bites Batman Ninja: https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/batman-ninja https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-batman-ninja-in-english-is-so-different-from-t/1100-6458513/ Character designer: Takashi Okazaki (known for afro samurai) English language versions producers and writers: Leo Chu: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1818154/ Eric Garcia: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1547283/ Avengers: Infinity War https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/ Follow Us! E-mail: mbtpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mbtpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/magicalbrocast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mbtpodcast/support

“The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free.” Jogamos “Furi”, o mais novo lançamento indie do gênero hack n’ slash, em sua versão para PC, e vamos relatar um pouco de nossa experiência de gameplay neste texto. Em um mês carente de grandes lançamentos, a desenvolvedora The Game Baker, lançou no dia 5 de julho, o indie game “Furi” para as plataformas PS4 e PC. O jogo foca na ação em terceira pessoa e foi desenvolvido a partir da vontade do criador Emeric Thoa, que há 10 anos imaginou um jogo apenas com batalhas “Player vs Boss”, dueladas de igual para igual. Nas palavras de Emeric Thoa, Furi é um jogo inspirado em jogos japoneses como “No More Heroes”, “Metal Gear Solid” e “Godhand”, sendo o resultado de seu desejo em combinar momentos de paixão, adrenalina e medo, emoções frequentemente sentidas em uma luta. Um jogo baseado em habilidades e com grande diversidade de oponentes e padrões de ataques, que fazem o jogador refinar suas habilidades e se tornar cada vez melhor, ao invés de aumentar as estatísticas ou melhorar as armas do personagem. Ainda segundo Thoa, um jogador se sente melhor ao aprimorar suas próprias habilidades do que aprimorar as de seu personagem. Há um bom tempo eu não sentia aquela sensação de vitória ao completar uma fase de um jogo que era muito comum em minha infância. Me lembro que foi como ultrapassar um carro na última reta da corrida final enquanto jogava “Top Gear”, ou de como ficava inclinando o controle do SNES enquanto as plataformas do castelo do Bowser despencavam, em uma tentativa de não cair junto na lava e derrotar o vilão do jogo. Você sabe do que eu tô falando, certo? Pois é, quando venci o primeiro boss de Furi, a sensação foi muito parecida com isso e permaneceu nas próximas vitórias. O jogo de cores fortes e saturadas, traço estilizado e forte variedade de cenários, conta com um sofisticado design de personagens do renomado Takashi Okazaki (criador do jogo “Afro Samurai”). Outra coisa que chama atenção logo no início, é a trilha sonora, que ficou por conta de grandes nomes da música eletrônica, como Carpenter Brut, Scattle, Danger, entre outros. Entretanto, é indiscutível que o ponto mais forte de Furi é a sua mecânica de combate. Desde o primeiro adversário, que já começa com algumas barras de HP a mais que você, fazendo com que todos os aspectos do combate e todas as extensões do personagem sejam estudados e explorados pelo jogador, usando golpes de contra-ataque, esquivas e combos que misturam arma de fogo e lâminas. Além disso, uma dificuldade que aumenta a cada round, para que no decorrer do jogo, o jogador esteja bem familiarizado com as inúmeras opções de ataques que estão ao seu alcance. O jogo também exige que seja desenvolvida uma estratégia completamente diferente para cada oponente, que, se for ignorada, muito provavelmente te levará ao fracasso. Por não apresentar um roteiro muito profundo, daqueles que prendem o jogador apenas com o desenrolar da história, o jogador começa a ter noção dos próximos acontecimentos através de frases de efeitos que são ditas por personagens secundários e acaba imergindo ainda mais quando se depara com os desafios nos combates. Definitivamente, este é o jogo que provoca desde a frustração do fracasso em ser derrotado por um boss, devido a estratégia mal elaborada, passando pela chateação em ter que enfrentar o carrasco outras vezes, até o êxito e a glória do sucesso quando sua estratégia é efetiva. Não espere que sendo um player emotivo e explosivo você vai conseguir enfrentar os 9 estágios do jogo sem problemas. Sem chance. Frieza, cautela e estratégia, poderiam ser facilmente as palavras lema do jogo. Furi cativa através do gameplay onde consegue realizar um mix perfeito de música eletrônica, arte gráfica e jogabilidade, provocando uma forte imersão no jogador, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/indiesidebr/message

In this episode of ABTS, Doug interviews the creative director of the game Furi, Emeric Thoa of The Game Bakers! Listeners will learn about how this game isn't for everyone, how the soundtrack is being pressed to vinyl, and how Takashi Okazaki, creator of Afro Samurai, was involved in the character design!What did you think of this episode? https://pinecast.com/feedback/abts/b35d9797-5d50-431d-b0fb-c1bd210a00afThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Story OVA-Serie: Als Kind muss Afro mitansehen, wie sein Vater brutal ermordet wird. Bei dem Kampf ging es um das Stirnband von Afros Vater, dem Stirnband Nummer Eins, welches dem Besitzer gottgleiche Kräfte geben soll. Der Besitzer dieses Stirnbandes kann jedoch nur vom Besitzer des Stirnbandes Nummer Zwei herausgefordert werden. Mit dem Schwur auf Rache und Stirnband Nummer Zwei macht sich Afro auf die Suche nach Justice, dem Mörder seines Vaters. Story Afro Samurai: Resurrection: Eigentlich hatte Afro der Gewalt abgeschworen. Seit er Justice im furiosen und opferreichen Finale von Teil eins besiegt hat, lebt der Krauskopf zurückgezogen und versucht, seine Taten beim Schnitzen von Holzfiguren zu vergessen. Doch der Frieden währt nicht lange: Als die ebenso attraktive wie rachsüchtige Sio auftaucht und Afros Vater per Klonen wiederbelebt werden soll, um für die Sünden seines Sohnes büßen, zieht der wortkarge Schwertkämpfer erneut in die Schlacht … DVD/BluRay-Release: 03.06.2016 (Universum Film GmbH) Action, Fantasy, Anime Land: Japan | USA 2007/2009 Laufzeit: ca. 232 min. FSK: 18 Regie: Fuminori Kizaki Drehbuch: Derek Draper, Yasuyuki Muto, Takashi Okazaki, Tomohiro Yamashita, Eric S. Calderon, Leo Chu Buch: Takashi Okazaki Musik: RZA Mit Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Perlman, Phil LaMarr, Mark Hamill, Lucy Liu, ...

Story OVA-Serie: Als Kind muss Afro mitansehen, wie sein Vater brutal ermordet wird. Bei dem Kampf ging es um das Stirnband von Afros Vater, dem Stirnband Nummer Eins, welches dem Besitzer gottgleiche Kräfte geben soll. Der Besitzer dieses Stirnbandes kann jedoch nur vom Besitzer des Stirnbandes Nummer Zwei herausgefordert werden. Mit dem Schwur auf Rache und Stirnband Nummer Zwei macht sich Afro auf die Suche nach Justice, dem Mörder seines Vaters. Story Afro Samurai: Resurrection: Eigentlich hatte Afro der Gewalt abgeschworen. Seit er Justice im furiosen und opferreichen Finale von Teil eins besiegt hat, lebt der Krauskopf zurückgezogen und versucht, seine Taten beim Schnitzen von Holzfiguren zu vergessen. Doch der Frieden währt nicht lange: Als die ebenso attraktive wie rachsüchtige Sio auftaucht und Afros Vater per Klonen wiederbelebt werden soll, um für die Sünden seines Sohnes büßen, zieht der wortkarge Schwertkämpfer erneut in die Schlacht … DVD/BluRay-Release: 03.06.2016 (Universum Film GmbH) Action, Fantasy, Anime Land: Japan | USA 2007/2009 Laufzeit: ca. 232 min. FSK: 18 Regie: Fuminori Kizaki Drehbuch: Derek Draper, Yasuyuki Muto, Takashi Okazaki, Tomohiro Yamashita, Eric S. Calderon, Leo Chu Buch: Takashi Okazaki Musik: RZA Mit Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Perlman, Phil LaMarr, Mark Hamill, Lucy Liu, ...

Afro Samurai, is a Japanese seinen dōjinshi manga series written and illustrated by manga artist Takashi Okazaki. These are the anime adaptations. In a feudal Japan of the future, a young warrior sets out to avenge the murder of his father, encountering life-altering lessons in brutality, love, betrayal and loss along his journey. Watch Afro Samurai Complete Murder Sessions: https://amzn.to/2Y3J1T6 Read the manga: https://amzn.to/2MYobOV Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/mfrbooksandfilm?fan_landing=true

Afro Samurai, is a Japanese seinen dōjinshi manga series written and illustrated by manga artist Takashi Okazaki. These are the anime adaptations. In a feudal Japan of the future, a young warrior sets out to avenge the murder of his father, encountering life-altering lessons in brutality, love, betrayal and loss along his journey. Watch Afro Samurai Complete Murder Sessions: https://amzn.to/2Y3J1T6 Read the manga: https://amzn.to/2MYobOV

Podcast manga review of Afro Samurai Volume 1 by Takashi Okazaki. Translated by Greg Moore. Adapted by Joshua Fialkov. Published by Seven Seas, $10.99, Rated OT Ages 16+. When Afro Samurai was a young child, he witnessed the death of his father, known simply as "Number 1", a swordsman, get brutally killed by "Number 2", a mysterious gunfighter. What these numbers siginify are the ranks of the fighters. So, if you wear the Number 1 headband, it signifies that you are the deadliest warrior in the world. Over the years, a number of legends have sprung up around the Number 1 headband. For example, whoever wears it will rule the world, or the tale that it grants immortality. Nobody knows if any of this or none of it is true. But it doesn't stop people from coveting it anyway. Since then, Afro Samurai has grown into a brutally remorseless warrior, working his way up to Number 2. He now wants to take down Number 1. It has nothing to do with the power he would gain if he wins. It has to do with simple revenge. He wants to kill the guy that killed his father. But the problem when you are wearing one of the top headbands is that you always have those who want your spot. Afro has the additional complication of being a wanted man. A group of underworld kingpins, known as "The Empty Seven", have put out a contract on Afro because some of their number believe that even the Number 2 headband has some sort of divine power. My Grade: B+ Official website: www.afrosamurai.com You can download the entire first season from Funimation for $9.95