Rey uses the fine art of flattery, and a bit of moxie, to counter a fierce bounty hunter while Deva Lompop uses her unusual abilities to aid a young girl being bulled in the final issue of IDW's Star War Adventures (Vol. 2) #14. In Trail of Shadows #5, the end to the mini-series, Qort and Buckets of Blood are ready to lay down their lives while Sian and Emerick FINALLY solve a key mystery that's enveloped the entirety of The High Republic. In Darth Vader #20, Sabe is back, driven and determined and not even the dark lord of the Sith may be able to counter her plans.Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode:_ Star Wars Adventures #14 (final issue)_ Trail of Shadows #5 (of 5)_ Darth Vader #20The news?_ Old Ben is getting a five-issue mini-series starting in May_ Star Wars Tales: Krrsantan #1 to collect Star Wars #14-15, 20 and Doctor Aphra Annual_ Halcyon Legacy #1 gets a 2nd printing_ New Legends Omnibus is coming in October_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 and The High Republic #1 were the ninth and 10th top-selling comics through Diamond for 2021Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #17_ Star Wars #18Upcoming Star Wars Comics:Feb. 16 | NONEFeb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20, 2nd Printing Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant, The High Republic Adventures #13March 2 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic #15, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2), Star Wars #20 (2nd Printing)March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingMarch 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 6 | Bounty Hunters #22, Crimson Reign #4 of (5)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 13 | Star Wars #23, Han Solo & Chewbacca #2April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 20 | Darth Vader #22, The Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)April 27 | Doctor Aphra #20May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5); Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign" TPB (Collects #19-23); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 21 | Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

Once Keeve Trennis was the learner, but in The High Republic #14 we find she's the master, even if she doesn't realize it. The Halcyon Legacy sets sail as the first of the five-issue mini-series launches. In Crimson Reign #2, readers learn more about Qi'ra and her philosophy.Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include:_ Halcyon Legacy #1_ The High Republic #14_ Crimson Reign #2 (of 5)The news?_ Speculators are pushing up the price for next week's Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20 to $50_ Charles Soule's 100th Star Wars comic is Star Wars #25 and he's getting "the band(s)" back together_ Scheduling changes strike Marvel, IDWStar Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Bounty Hunters #17_ Star Wars #18_ War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 One-Shot_ Darth Vader #17Upcoming Star Wars comics:Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd Printing, Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 16 |Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20, 2nd Printing Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant, The High Republic Adventures #13March 2 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic #15, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2), Star Wars #20 (2nd Printing)March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 6 | Bounty Hunters #22, Crimson Reign #4 of (5)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 13 | Star Wars #23, Han Solo & Chewbacca #2April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 20 | Darth Vader #22, The Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)April 27 | Doctor Aphra #20May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5); Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign" TPB (Collects #19-23); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 21 | Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

In this episode, we sat down with journalist and comics writer Ethan Sacks to talk about his stories for Marvel's Star Wars comics, including the debut of this week's Halcyon Legacy mini-series, not to mention his stories from the Mace Windu tale in Age of Republic Special, Allegiance, Galaxy's Edge and, of course, the monthly Bounty Hunters. A journalist whose career included a lengthy stint at the New York Daily News, along with writing for NBC News now, he tells us how he got into writing comics, what it was like crafting not just the Galaxy's Edge five-issue mini-series, but the upcoming Halcyon Legacy five-issue mini with artist Will Sliney. (For a listing of his comic credits, visit https://bit.ly/3ufkue2)Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd Printing, Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 16 | None planned (for now)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20, 2nd Printing Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant, The High Republic Adventures #13March 2 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic #15, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 6 | Bounty Hunters #22, Crimson Reign #4 of (5)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 13 | Star Wars #23, Han Solo & Chewbacca #2April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 20 | Darth Vader #22, The Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)April 27 | Doctor Aphra #20May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5); Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign" TPB (Collects #19-23); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 21 | Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

Who's lightsaber is that and why is that person carrying it? That's revealed in the pages of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), an issue that also reminds readers that size matters not when it comes to heroism and villainy.Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include:_ The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)The news? The creative team behind Doctor Aphra gets a nomination for outstanding comic series in the 33rd annual GLAAD awards.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd Printing, Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 16 | Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #20, 2nd Printing Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant, The High Republic Adventures #13March 2 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic #15, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 6 | Bounty Hunters #22, Crimson Reign #4 of (5)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 13 | Star Wars #23, Han Solo & Chewbacca #2April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 20 | Darth Vader #22, The Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)April 27 | Doctor Aphra #20May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5); Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign" TPB (Collects #19-23); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 21 | Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

The Dark Side looms in The High Republic; relationship problems arise in Doctor Aphra; and just who, exactly would win in the Galactic Bake-Off? Comics out today, and broken down on this week's episode include:_ The High Republic #13_ Doctor Aphra #18_ The High Republic Adventures Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularThe news? We're expecting April's solicits from Marvel this week.Upcoming Star Wars comics:Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingFeb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | The High Republic #15March 2 | Star Wars #21March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5); Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 7 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 21 | Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 3 (Manga)July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

With four issues out today, it's a longer-than-normal podcast, but the extra time is well spent, given the foundations laid in the pages of The High Republic -- Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2) that details how Marchion Ro became who he is and, along with him, the Nihil. In Bounty Hunters #20, it seems that Gands not only have a divine sense of awareness, but hearts that are easy to break. It's a well-crafted story that sees Zuckuss pining for his dearest friend, 4-LOM. Will he find him and can he subvert the droid's new protocols that are aimed at taking the Gand's life?In the penultimate issue of The High Republic Adventures, the bond between Zeen and Lula is strengthened, even as each of them realize that moving on may moving apart. It's a heartening chapter in this series and worth your time.Finally, in Star Wars #20, legends are made real and the mystical aspects of Star Wars that Charles Soule explored in his Darth Vader run gets a light-side exploration that portends so many intriguing notions and concepts.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingFeb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | The High Republic #15March 2 | Star Wars #21March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 7 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

A solo issue this week, but Doctor Aphra #17 goes a long way in building up the mystery of the Ascendant as well as the mysterious allure of Crimson Reign's Archivist character. A new antagonist promises uncertainty and fear as Aphra and Sana strive to find some very expensive -- and very dangerous -- artifacts.In news, we discuss plans for The High Republic's second phase, including details about comics plans for Marvel and Dark Horse.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingFeb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | The High Republic #15March 2 | Star Wars #21March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 7 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

Valance Beilert is razor-focused, not so much on serving Lord Vader, but keep Cadeliah safe while T'Onga and Losha's band of bounty hunters -- Zuckuss, Tasu Leech and Bossk -- are striving to make sense of a criminal underworld upended by the return of Crimson Dawn in a taught and action-intense Bounty Hunters #19.In Star Wars Adventures #13, the IDW series' penultimate issue, Rey, Finn, Chewbacca and BB-8 ferry a Resistance asset who's being pursued by a pernicious bounty hunter in the employ of the First Order. The second story, by Danny Lore, is a suspenseful and well-paced narrative of three Jedi Temple caretakers who discover Darth Vader has arrived and is heading for them.Also, giveawaway time! We're asking listeners to send us a couple of sentences via DM on the Twitter and Facebook account or an email to [email protected] to offer their thoughts on where the next phase of The High Republic comics could go. Winners will receive print copies of THR #1-10 and The High Republic Adventures #1-9, on us, thanks to the generosity and largesse of Jared Cantor.Upcoming Star Wars comics:Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19, Star Wars Adventures #13Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingFeb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | The High Republic #15March 2 | Star Wars #21March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 3 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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 Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 7 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"June 14 | Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4, "Crimson Reign"July 5 | Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5)July 12 | Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects Halcyon Legacy #1-5); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 19 | 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, 23Aug. 2 | 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)

This week's Star Wars comics are varied in tone and story yet encapsulate pretty much everything we enjoy about the medium. In The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), the mystery of what's killing the Jedi deepens as the need to find what IT is and counter it takes on an urgent priority.In Darth Vader #19, flashbacks abound as Vader takes Valance, Ochi and a band of freedom fighters and assassins in the hunt for Crimson Dawn infiltrators in the Empire.In news, there's March solicits, including the new Han Solo & Chewbacca series.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19, Star Wars Adventures #13Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) 2nd PrintingFeb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #21March 9 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), Crimson Reign #3 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #1March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)March 16 | Bounty Hunters #21, Doctor Aphra #19March 23 | Darth Vader #21March 30 | Star Wars #22, Halcyon Legacy #3April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 4 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)June 28 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 20 | 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; 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)

This week's Star Wars comics are High Republic from start to finish and top to bottom. In Marvel's The High Republic #12, the darkness is spreading and it's not just from the Nihil, while in The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, readers are treated to five stories by the five authors -- Cavan Scott, Jill Ireland, Claudia Gray, Daniel Jose Older and Charles Soule -- that have helped create this era of Star Wars.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, Star Wars Adventures #14, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13 Feb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #21March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15), Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 28 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 5 | 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, 23July 19 | 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

Crimson Dawn begins its gambit in a bid to not throw the galaxy into criminal chaos, but to deliver it from the clutches of Palpatine and Darth Vader as the five-issue Crimson Reign mini-series launches after a lengthy delay.In Star Wars (Vol. 3) #19, the emphasis switches to Luke Skywalker's vison quest as he rambles through the galaxy, searching high and low for any Jedi links that can help him advance his training.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17Jan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | The High Republic #13, Doctor Aphra #18, Star Wars Adventures #14, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5, The High Republic Adventures #13 Feb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #21March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15), Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 28 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 5 | 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, 23July 19 | 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

Cue up an Ennio Morricone soundtrack for today's Star Wars comics, with Darth Vader #18 and Bounty Hunters #18 emanating a decidedly spaghetti western vibe (in all the right ways), while The High Republic Adventures #11 features a palate cleanser of a story that, along with Nihil-focused side narrative, sets the stage for events in that saga's next phase.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 7 | The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, Star Wars Adventures #14Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, The High Republic Adventures #13Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5Feb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #21March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15), Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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)April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 28 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 5 | 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, 23July 19 | 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

It's a cornucopia of comics for Star Wars fans this week, with the releases of the Life Day one-shot and The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5) from Marvel, while IDW releases Star Wars Adventures #12 and Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021.From the noir murder mystery in Trail of Shadows to the return of hoojibs to canon, there's an array of stories, including four in one in Life Day and a clever and cute Cloud City tale that evoked memories of the Goonies and the Kids on Bikes roleplaying game.In news, we break down the move by Lucasfilm to give Dark Horse Comics the all-ages license and what it means for The High Republic storytelling, along with the publisher's plans for other stories up and down the Saga timeline.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Bounty Hunters #18, Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11Dec. 7 | The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters #19Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 11 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12, Bounty Hunters #20Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, Star Wars Adventures #14Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14, The High Republic Adventures #13Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5Feb. 16 | Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 22 | The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, TPB collecting #6-8, the 2021 Free Comic Book Day story and the 2021 AnnualFeb. 23 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #21March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15), Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 (Collects 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) April 26 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)May 24 | The High Republic -- Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Manga)May 17 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4June 28 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7July 5 | 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, 23July 19 | 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

A concise yet informative episode about the decision to shift all-ages Star Wars comics publishing to Dark Horse Comics, which took over Star Wars comics after Marvel's 1977-86 run ended, and published them from 1991-2014 before the license was transferred back to Marvel.Dark Horse will start publishing later in 2022, with it's primary emphasis being on THe High Republic era. It plans to incorporate other stories, specials and one-shots from up and down the Saga timeline, much like IDW has done with Star Wars Adventures.If you're unfamiliar with Dark Horse and Star Wars, Matt did a detailed look at the partnership for Coffee With Kenobi in late 2014, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3crGl7K.

With the seeds from War of the Bounty Hunters planted, Doctor Aphra #16 sets course for some intense intrigue and drama, along with the return of a character that could upend everything for Chelli and Sana Starros.The Monster of Temple Peak concludes with #4, with an ending that came up short, we believe, yet with the mini-series done, we can sit back and reread it from start to finish, the way it was intended.The High Republic Adventures #10 brought not just a sense of earnestness and frankness, but also levity as well, giving readers their first real solid look at Qort and what it means for the padawans going forward, along with the Nihil, too.In news we noted that Marvel's February solicits were released with Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters taking a break that month (neither series is cancelled!).Upcoming Star Wars comics include, for now:Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11Dec. 7 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, The Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), The High Republic #13, Star Wars Adventures #14Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Bounty Hunters #18, Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5), The High Republic #14Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 9 | Darth Vader #20, Trail of Shadows #5Feb. 16 | Star Wars #21, Eye of the Storm #2 (of 2)Feb. 23 | Halcyon Legacy #2 (of 5), The High Republic #15March 1 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 2 | Star Wars #22March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Trail of Shadows TPB (Collects #1-5) Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)Summer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

A rare week with only one issue, yet The High Republic #11 brings us body horror, mystery and the Jedi at odds with a force they don't understand and, dare we say it, afraid of?Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 16 | The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16,, The High Republic Adventures #10, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4)Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11Dec. 7 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, The Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), The High Republic #13, Star Wars Adventures #14Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Bounty Hunters #18, Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5)Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 16 | Star Wars #21March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)Summer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

Finally. After the buildup of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, Leia and Qi'ra meet face to face in Star Wars #18 over their shared love of Han Solo. It's an intriguing story that goes far in setting up the Crimson Reign mini-series, as well as the next arcs of Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters and Doctor Aphra, too.Bounty Hunters #17 delivers a deft punch to the gut as readers see Valance unleashed with a final page that had us agog.In news, we talk about the publishing delays and our plans to keep you informed.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 9 | Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties — Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Empire #7, 28, Boba Fett 1/2, Boba Fett — Twin Engines of Destruction, Boba Fett — Agent of Doom and material from Star Wars Tales #7)Nov. 10 | The High Republic #11Nov. 16 | The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16,, The High Republic Adventures #10, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4)Nov. 23 | War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, Star Wars Adventures #12Dec. 1 | Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11Dec. 7 | Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #19, Crimson Reign #1 (of 5)Dec. 14 | Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021Dec. 21 | The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB “War of the Bounty Hunters” (Collects #12-17), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Darth Vader #19Dec. 28 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Jan. 5 | Doctor Aphra #18, The High Republic Adventures — Galactic Bake-Off SpectacularJan. 12 | Star Wars #20, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2), The High Republic Adventures #12Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, The Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), The High Republic #13, Star Wars Adventures #14Jan. 25 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle TPB (Collects #1-5)Jan. 26 | Bounty Hunters #18, Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5)Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5)Feb. 8 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 16 | Star Wars #21March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 15 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 12 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 19 | The High Republic, Vol. 3, “Jedi’s End” TPB (Collects #11-15)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)Summer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

A trio of Star Wars comics today, spanning from The High Republic into the Age of Rebellion and setting up the reign of Crimson Dawn, too. Darth Vader features revenge and betrayal while in the IG-88 one-shot, writer Rodney Barnes has scripted the perfect paen to perfection rendered irrelevant, for now. Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott continue their tail of deception and realization in the pages of The Temple of Monster Peak #3 (of 4).In news, we talk about the fluctuating publishing schedule and what that portends for readers, along with a breakdown of January's comics from Marvel and IDW.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:(UPDATED NOV. 1, 2021)Nov. 3 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17Nov. 10 | The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties — Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Empire #7, 28, Boba Fett 1/2, Boba Fett — Twin Engines of Destruction, Boba Fett — Agent of Doom and material from Star Wars Tales #7)Nov. 17 | Doctor Aphra #16, Star Wars Adventures #12, The High Republic Adventures #10, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 24 | Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars #19, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Nothing scheduledDec. 1 | Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #12, Darth Vader #18, The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #20, Darth Vader #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10)Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #12-18)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Jan. 12 | Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2)Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, The Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), The High Republic #13Jan. 24 | Bounty Hunters #18Jan. 26 | The High Republic — Edge of Balance Vol. 2Feb. 2 | Crimson Reign #2 (of 5)Feb. 9 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)Feb. 16 | Star Wars #21March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 16 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)Summer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

A stitched-together episode -- one that was almost lost to a temperamental computer and timing issues. Jeff and Matt examine the latest tale of Marvel's The High Republic #10, a quick-paced story that sees nods to characters and events from the era's books, while the Ghosts of Vader's Castle mini-series wraps up -- perhaps for good -- with issue #5 that sees an unlikely spectral savior.Star Wars Adventures #11 brings the first part of a two-part Rogue Squadron tale that had Matt far too excited for his own good, while the backup story focus on Ree-Yees and why it's never a good career move to do anything for Jabba the Hutt.As for news, we examine the notion that Crimson Reign is likely to be a crossover event when it kicks off, as well as the latest publishing delays.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 27 | War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The High Republic #11,Nov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties — Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Empire #7, 28, Boba Fett 1/2, Boba Fett — Twin Engines of Destruction, Boba Fett — Agent of Doom and material from Star Wars Tales #7)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The High Republic Adventures #10, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus (Collects #1-25, Annual #2), The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB (Collects #1-5), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Nothing scheduled.Dec. 1 | Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB (Collects #1-5)Dec. 8 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters #19, Darth Vader #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB (Collects #6-10)Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, The Weapon of a Jedi TPB (Collects #1-2), Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB (Collects #13-18)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)Jan. 12 | Bounty Hunters #20, Crimson Reign #2, Eye of the Storm #1 (of 2)Jan. 19 | Doctor Aphra #18, The Halcyon Legacy #1 (of 5), The High Republic #13Jan. 26 | Star Wars #21, The High Republic — Edge of Balance Vol. 2Feb. 9 | Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side #1-5, Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1-3, Jedi Council -- Acts of War 1-4, Star Wars (1998) 0-6, Darth Maul 1-4, Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1/2, 1-4, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20 and 24)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Collects Republic #78-80, Purge, Purge — Seconds to Die, Purge — The Hidden Blade, Purge — The Tyrant’s Fist #1-2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1-5, Dark Times #1-17, Dark Times — Blue Harvest #0, Dark Times — Out of the Wilderness #1-5 and Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #1-5)March 16 | Star Wars Legends: Legacy, Vol. 4 ( Collects Legacy (2013) #1-18 and material from Star Wars Tales #19 and Star Wars Visionaries)April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing) (Collects #1-25, Annual #1, Vader Down and Star Wars (Vol. 1) 13-14)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New Printing (Collects Star Wars #1-37, Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #15-15, The Screaming Citadel, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #7-8 and Star Wars Annual #1-3)Summer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

War of the Bounty Hunters comes to its end and sets the stage for Crimson Reign and, further into 2022, The Hidden Empire, as Qi'ra lays out the chess board pieces and prepares for the long game.Daniel José Older and David Wachter strike the right tone in the first issue of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #1 as the crime noir-inspired mystery tale reveals even more questions than answers.In Ghosts of Vader's Castle #4 (of 5), Lina, Thom and more face down their starkest nightmares while readying for what could the final showdown on Mustafar.Doctor Aphra #15 continues an unparalleled streak of success as she and Sana form temporary alliances and uncover a massive conspiracy with tendrils throughout the galaxy.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17,, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4), The High Republic #1 (Marvel Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza 2021 Edition)Nov. 3 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBNov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), The High Republic Adventures #10, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18), Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 |) Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters #19, Darth Vader #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBDec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, The Weapon of a Jedi TPB, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New PrintingSummer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

Qort's backstory comes into focus in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #9, which concludes with a stirring cliffhanger, while in Ghosts of Vader's Castle #3, Thom Hudd recounts a tale featuring Luke Skywalker and why you should never go exploring a swamp.In news, we break down the August sales rankings, IDW's new online exclusive covers program and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4), The High Republic #1 (Marvel Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza 2021 Edition)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters #19, Darth Vader #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021 #1, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBDec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, The Weapon of a Jedi TPB, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New PrintingSummer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

This week it's Jeff flying solo while Matt tends to Matt-type MATTers (See what we did there?). First up is Star Wars Adventures in which we get the thrilling conclusion of the saga of the ancient vengeful spirits....or are they? Following that is a backup involving bratty kids, oversized Jawas, a mysterious amulet, and Jeff's favorite: SPIDERS.Following that, Jeff takes a look at issue 2 of Ghosts of Vader's Castle and we find out just what happens when a 6-foot rabbit and a 7 1/2 foot Wookie get cross with one another. Oh, and they're also actually closer to 50 feet tall each. This continues to be a fun series that we can't get enough of.Rounding out the week's books is Marvel's lone offering: Star Wars #17. Luke and Vader trade blows while Lando and Chewie try to get the Falcon back up and running after a seismic charge delayed their pursuit of Han Solo. Lando reconnects with the ship (and himself) in an unexpected and wholly satisfying way.Fear not, Matt will return next week to keep Jeff from mispronouncing names!Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic Adventures #9, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #15, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

We're returning to Vader's castle on Mustafar for the fourth outing of IDW's spooky Star Wars stories, thanks to Cavan Scott, Francesco Francavilla, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff and Shawn Lee, in a story that brings Milo and Lina Graf, along with Padme and Anakin. It's a genuinely creepy tale that combines The Thing with Dawn of the Dead and, frankly, we want more, more, more! (Thank goodness it's a weekly five-issue mini-series!)In Bounty Hunters #16, we see Valance and Dengar's efforts to deal with Boba Fett from another angle, yet more importantly, the importance of Cadelah, she who could unite the Broken Hand and Mourner's Wail, vastly expands as foundations are built for events in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini-series set for release in December. It's a weighty issue, filled with flashbacks and more, but worth the effort. (Though it would have benefitted immensely from the use of editor's notes here and there to ease the reader forward).In news, the only topic is the report, as yet unverified, that Disney/Lucasfilm has pulled the Star Wars license from IDW Publishing. We break down what it may mean for Star Wars Adventures and the slate of The High Republic Adventures titles, as well as what may come. It's nebulous and uncertain, but we're optimistic.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

The backstory behind Boushh takes center stage in the pages of War of the Bounty Hunters -- Boushh #1, a one-shot tie-in to the crossover event that lays the foundation for a potential mini-series or, at the very least, more stories to come in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini. It's a deftly written, lushly illustrated story about Boushh and four more Ubese, as well as a deeper dive into Domina Tagge, too, a character whose manipulations have been threading through the second volume of Doctor Apha. In Darth Vader #16, Greg Pak's exploration of Vader's pursuit of Skywalker is given another vantage point as Luke gamely tries to draw out his father's attention so that Leia, Lando and Chewie can make an honest push at rescuing Han Solo before he's taken to the SSD Eexecutor. While portions of the issue may seem familiar (if you've read the previous issues of Star Wars and WotBH, they are), it provides a telling base for Ochi's devotion to Vader and Sly Moore's to Palpatine.In The High Republic-era The Monster of Temple Peak #2, Ty Yorick gains an almost padawan, despite her efforts not to, as the lushly illustrated mini-series that should have been released as a graphic novel (as it was suppose to be) moves forward in its storytelling.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16, Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 2 (Manga)Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

Mace Windu takes on the specter of mysticism during a Prequel-Trilogy era story in Star Wars Adventures #9 that features a backup story starring Han Solo and Chewbacca who find the game isn't as easy to play as they thought.In Doctor Aphra #14, Chelli and Sana Starros team up with Just Lucky and Ariole in an alliance of convenience as they strive to make their way up -- and out -- of the Vermillion without attracting the attention of Qi'ra, Crimson Dawn and Crae.War of the Bounty Hunters #4 is laying the foundation for the upcoming five-issue Star Wars -- Crimson Reign mini-series. Pay close attention to the foreshadowing and marvel at the lustrous art of Luke Ross, David Messina, Neeraj Menon and Guru-eFX, particularly in the off-planet panels.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

A pair of stories from The High Republic era mark today's episodes as new story arcs in the Marvel and IDW series -- The High Republic #9 and The High Republic Adventures #8 -- take root, providing readers with an unsettling look at Krix's descent into oblivion and Keeve Trennis' increasing frustration with the Jedi Council.In news, we parse the July sales figures and what it augurs for Star Wars comics as a whole, while adding more detail on upcoming second printings due later this month.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 8 | The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga), War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #9, Doctor Aphra #14, The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Another test for Ochi of Bestoon in Darth Vader #15 while Doctor Aphra tries to escape from her past with little regard for Sana Starros' present or future in Doctor Aphra #13.There's also news about Crimson Reign, the second mini-series in Charles Soule's trilogy, and a breakdown of July's Star Wars comics rankings,Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 1 | The High Republic Adventures #8, The High Republic #9Sept. 8 | The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga), War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #9, Doctor Aphra #14, The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Han Solo's still in carbonite and the subject of much dispute as we dive into War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5) and it's associated tie-in story from Star Wars #16. From IDW, Star Wars Adventures #8 offers up the concluding part to the Luke and Leia story, while the back-up tale focuses on Clone Wars-era subterfuge and espionage. In The High Republic Adventures #7, Farzala digs deep to remember his training and what he's learned.There's also news and so much more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 25 Darth Vader #15 Doctor Aphra #13 The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1 The High Republic Adventures #8 The High Republic #9Sept. 8 The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga) War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures #9 Doctor Aphra #14 The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing) War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 Darth Vader #16 War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1 The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5) Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 Star Wars #17 Star Wars Adventures #10 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6 Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5) The High Republic Adventures #9 War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5) Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 Star Wars #18 Doctor Aphra #15 War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures #11 Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus Darth Vader #17 The High Republic #10Oct. 27 Bounty Hunters #17 The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) The High Republic #11 The High Republic Adventures #10 Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 Doctor Aphra #16 The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4) The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5) Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 Darth Vader #18 Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot) Star Wars Adventures #12 Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 Star Wars #19 Bounty Hunters #18 Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021 War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5) War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10) Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Sskeer's got a past with a certain Wayseeker in the pages of The High Republic #8 that sees the combined might of Myarga and her Hutt enforcers band together with numerous Jedi in a bid to counter the Great Progenitor. In The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4), Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott -- hereby dubbed Scott/Stott -- bring Ty Yorrick into the pages of Star Wars comics and give us a glimpse into the monster hunter's life.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11_ The High Republic #8_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Aug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day) _ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue _ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18 _ Star Wars Adventures #8 _ Star Wars #16 _ The High Republic Adventures #7 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25 _ Darth Vader #15 _ Doctor Aphra #13 _ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1 _ The High Republic Adventures #8 _ Doctor Aphra #14 _ The High Republic #9Sept. 8 _ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga) _ The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4) _ War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5) _ Star Wars Adventures #9 _ The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing) _ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 _ Darth Vader #16 _ War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5) _ Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 _ Star Wars #17 _ Star Wars Adventures #10 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6 _ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB _ The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5) _ The High Republic Adventures #9 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5) _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 _ Star Wars #18 _ Doctor Aphra #15 _ War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5) _ Star Wars Adventures #11 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus _ Darth Vader #17 _ The High Republic #10Oct. 27 _ Bounty Hunters #17 _ The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 _ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 _ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB _ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB _ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 _ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17) _ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5) _ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss) _ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30 _ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10) Dec. 8 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB _ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB_ The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB Dec. 22_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Zuckuss is feeling the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders as events from his past roar back to his present to exact revenge in the War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss one-shot, while in Bounty Hunters #15, Dengar and Valance come to an understanding and T'Onga recruits a familiar face from The Force Awakens to round out the team.In news, we talk about some upcoming The High Republic projects, July's sales rankings and so much more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11The High Republic #8The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBThe High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5)The High Republic Adventures #9War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5)Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13Star Wars #18Doctor Aphra #15War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #11Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusDarth Vader #17The High Republic #10Oct. 27Bounty Hunters #17The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 8Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPBThe High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBAttack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBMarch 2Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Self doubt, fear of failure and lack of confidence is pervading not just The High Republic #7 but its protagonist, Jedi Keeve Trennis, as she battles demons within and without while encountering those who are lost, including a former Jedi mentioned in Cavan Scott's audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost," not to mention a certain Wayseeker.In Star Wars #15, Starlight Squadron returns to the fore in a rip-roaring issue filled with aerial and ground fighting between the struggling Rebel Alliance and a menacing, seemingly overconfident Empire.Star Wars Adventures #7 pops with vibrant storytelling and art thanks to the talents of Sam Maggs, Liana Kanga, Brittany Peer, Johanna Nattalie, Landry Walker and Nick Brokenshire as readers are treated to a Luke and Leia story that shows sides of the twins seldom seen, while the Crimson Corsair makes his return, with a rollicking story that evokes 2000 AD comics, swashbucklers and so much more.In news, Charles Soule reveals January's "Eye of the Storm" mini-series focused on Marchio Ro, Nick Brokenshire's SDCC-only cover is a sellout and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBThe High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5)The High Republic Adventures #9War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5)Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13Star Wars #18Doctor Aphra #15War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #11Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusDarth Vader #17The High Republic #10Oct. 27Bounty Hunters #17The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 8Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPBThe High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBAttack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBMarch 2Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Sly Moore isn't as sly as she's perceived to be in the pages of Marvel's Darth Vader #14, while Farzala and Qort learn that a synonym for Hutt doesn't include the word "trustworthy" in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #6 from IDW.The breakout star of today's comics is Deva Lompop, a bounty hunter/information broker/socialite whose long history may prove quite informative and interesting (think The High Republich to the New Republic) as readers become more familiar with this character beyond the pages of War of the Bounty Hunters -- Jabba the Hutt #1.In news, there's plenty of more variant covers for War of the Bounty Hunters, but also con-exclusive goodies, particularly Nick Brokenshire's SDCC exclusive for IDW's The High Republic Adventures #6 that's available starting July 23.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros walk into a bar run by Crimson Dawn and, well, things get very weird, very violent, very fast, which is exactly what you'd expect when Aphra shows up at the very place that Boba Fett intends to be as he strives to take back what was stolen from him: Han Solo.Doctor Aphra #12 and War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5) intersect each other in all the right ways, bringing a cinematic-styled split-screen to Star Wars storytelling.In news, The Empire, Vol. 1, omnibus is due out in March, while a familar face from Star Tours, Star Wars Rebels and Galaxy's Edge gets the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary variant cover treatment.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #13-18)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectins #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Bounty Hunters #14 advances not just its role in the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, but long-time readers are seeing seeds planted way back in the first arc of the series start to bloom.In Star Wars Adventuers #6, part two of the Padme and Anakin series concludes with a fitting conclusion, while Daniel José Older, Nick Brokenshire and Nattalie Johanna offer up a brief but potent story about The High Republic's Nihil.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 14Doctor Aphra #12War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

It's a pair of pivotal issues from Marvel while IDW's Luke Skywalker-centric The Weapon of a Jedi concludes with a satisfying ending. In Star Wars Adventures #5, which we reviewed in episode #240, a new pair of creative teams proffers entertaining stories about Anakin and Padme and what passes for mentorship in th Empire, at least if you're Wilhuff Tarkin.The High Republic #6 launches a new arc and sees the arrival of artist Georges Jeanty and inker Karl Story. It's a pivotal issue, setting the stage for the arc to come and, we dare say, some intriguing tie-ins to events that writer Cavan Scott revealed in his audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost." Doctor Aphra #11 brings the return of the bounty hunter Durge, but is it the last time we'll see him? Hard to tell with a being that's hard to kill. The issue meshes nicely with the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, yet also sets the stage for events to come within the Aphra series itself.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 7Bounty Hunters #14Star Wars Adventures #6Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14Doctor Aphra #12War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Star Wars Adventures #7Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Star Wars Adventures #8Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #9Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1Star Wars Adventures #10The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 16Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

After a lengthy delay, IDW's Star Wars Adventures #5 is finally out, bringing with a fresh crop of writers (Katie Cook and Casey Gilly), along with artists Cara McGee and Butch Mapa, colorists Britanny Peer and Charlie Kirchoff and letterers Jake M. Wood and Johanna Nattalie. Combined, both creative teams deliver a pair of separte yet superb stories, with the first focused on Padme and Anakin and the second on Wilhuff Tarkin who, perhaps seeing his younger self, offers career advice to an up and coming officer in the only way he knows how.In Darth Vader #13, writer Greg Pak, artist Rafelle Ienco, colorist Jason Keith and letter Joe Caramagna provide a tale focused on a newly cowed Sith lord that not only ties into the War of the Bounty Hunters event yet sets the stage for an intriguing power play yet to come.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The High Republic #7Aug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11
_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars #16_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15
_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10_ The High Republic Adventures #8_ Doctor Aphra #14_ The High Republic #9Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Sept. 15_ Darth Vader #16_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 22_ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)_ Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29_ Star Wars #17
_ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10_ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB
_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Choices are made in the pages of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5 as the first arc concludes in a deftly crafted tale that sets the stage for even more intrigue to come, while in Star Wars #14, it's a matter of craftiness and trust as Leia aims for Han, while Lando is playing it cool and cautious.In news, Greg Pak, the writer of Darth Vader, is nominated for his work on that series and a limited-edition cover for Star Wars (Vol. 2) #1 is available again thanks to a surprise find.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 11
_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars #16_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15
_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10_ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBNov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

With the War of the Bounty Hunters in full effect, the view turns toward Chewbacca and C-3PO on Nar Shadda as they strive to find Han Solo while Valance and Dengar, an unlikely pair if ever there was, are in similar pursuit. What follows is a clashing of wills and brute force that may lead to an uneasy partnership in pursuit of a greater goal.Collectors take note: If you're into first appearances, the final page will certainly be of interest to you.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 16_ Star Wars #14_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 11
_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14 (FREE COMIC BOOK DAY)_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars #16_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15
_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10_ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBNov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

After months of hype and promotion, a one shot followed by four prelude issues, the War of the Bounty Hunters is here as the first of the five-issue mini-series drops what may arguably be the biggest bombshell in Star Wars comics.The 36-page issue by Charles Soule, Luke Ross, Neeraj Menon and Travis Lanham careens across the galaxy, enveloping and ensnaring a host of familiar faces -- some not seen for awhile -- in a gripping story that holds no punches and leaves no one unscathed.In news, we talk about Marvel's planned The High Republic mini-series "The Trail of Shadows," along with the one-week delay in IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 11
_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars #16_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15
_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10_ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBNov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

The prelude to War of the Bounty Hunters continues and concludes as Darth Vader #12 and Doctor Aphra #10 move the final pieces into position ahead of next week's launch of the five-issue War of the Bounty Hunters mini-series.In IDW's U.S. reprint of the adaptation of the four-issue Weapon of a Jedi, Luke is on a mission that will help define his place within not just the Rebellion, but the Jedi lore, too.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss One-Shot_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15Aug. 11_ The High Republic: The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18_ Star Wars #16
_ Star Wars Adventures #9_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Four books out today but we're discussing only Bounty Hunters #12, but don't let that detract the achievement that is three separate issues of The High Republic (1, 2 and 3) reaching their 5th, 4th and 3rd printings, respectively.The latest issue of Bounty Hunters builds up some connective tissue as to the relationship between Valance and Han Solo, which goes back to their Imperial academy days, as well as sets another brick in the path toward the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

The Nihil. The Drengir. The Hutts. The High Republic #5 has enough action and story that it feels like a double issue, yet it's not. In Star Wars #13, Luke and Chewbacca follow a tip from a face not seen since Solo: A Star Wars Story about Boba Fett but find themselves outnumbered, outgunned and out of time.As for news, we talk about the retcon of Kanan: The Last Padawan and note that War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 is going to a second printing.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ The High Republic #1 (5th Printing)_ The High Republic #2 (4th Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (3rd Printing)May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

The Jedi padawans careen toward a confrontation with the Nihil in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #4 and Marvel's much-hyped War of the Bounty Hunters summer crossover event begins with the Alpha one-shot to stet the stage for what's set to be a six-month-long story.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ The High Republic #1 (5th Printing)_ The High Republic #2 (4th Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (3rd Printing)May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #9Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueSept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Exegol. Darth Vader makes his stand against Palpatine and the stakes couldn't be higher. Though we know how it all eventually will come to pass, that does nothing to deter from the fast-paced, dark-plumbed story that envelops madness, hubris and redemption in the pages of Darth Vader #11.In news, Andrew Winegarner has completed his fan adaption of the leaked script for "Duel of the Fates" (https://bit.ly/3xxVcH2) and it's a great read from start to finish.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Guardian of the Whills: The MangaMay 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ Star Wars Adventures #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWJuly 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #9Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueSept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance MangaSept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros come one step closer to finding out just what kind of technology is being employed in a revolutionary drive (Hello, Nihil!) and Domina Tagge isn't about to let some upstart undo all of her hard-won Imperial contracts.It's a showdown, with Vukorah dead center, as commerce, espionage and, gasp, saving lives (even the Rebellion) start to collide and combine in the pages of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #9.In news, Heather Antos is returning to Star Wars as a new senior editor at IDW, while the War of the Bounty Hunters is setting itself up to be a rather extensive summerlong event. Speaking of which, the number of variants for May 5's War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 one-shot is growing ever larger. Want to track down a particular cover by a particular artist for sale by a particular store? Visit Fantha Tracks (https://bit.ly/32y7xwU) or Jedi Bibliothek (https://bit.ly/2RIu1c8) to see the latest covers and spend that money.We also break down the move to make The High Republic: The Monster of Temple Peak a four-issue mini-series from IDW instead of a graphic novel (though it will be collected as a trade so there's your graphic novel).Upcoming Star Wars Comics:April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Guardian of the Whills: The MangaMay 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ Star Wars Adventures #5May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Darth Vader #14_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWJuly 21_ Doctor Aphra #12_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 28_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #9Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueSept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance MangaSept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

We've got an almost one-and-done Bossk story in Bounty Hunters #11, but it sets the stage nicely for the start of May's "War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha one-shot" and the subsequent crossover that will touch each issue of each Star Wars comic title in May, June and, perhaps, even in July and beyond.This week's news includes:_ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote is still live. (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). There's more than 60 podcasts listed, so be sure to vote._ Artist John Cassaday is doing a five-issue connected cover for the War of the Bounty Hunters five-issue mini series._ New Star Wars comics on Marvel Unlimited in April include the High Republic #1 and Star Wars (Vol. 3) #10 the week of April 12; Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #9 the week of April 19; and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7 the week of April 26.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Guardian of the Whills: The MangaMay 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ Star Wars Adventures #5May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Darth Vader #14_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWJuly 21_ Doctor Aphra #12_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 28_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #9Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueSept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance MangaSept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

We're in The High Republic era on this week's episode as betrayal takes center page in both IDW's The High Republic Adventures #3 and Marvel's The High Republic #4, with both issues featuring massive beasts new and old, hard decisions and questionable outcomes.This week's news includes:_ Your Money Geek's annual top 10 Star Wars Podcast Awards vote (https://bit.ly/3sX25z1). Don't look for us among the 60 podcasts listed. We didn't even score a nomination._ Check StarWars.com daily as the hype for May's start of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event steps up with daily Giuseppe Camuncoli variant covers and culminates in the reveal of a new War of the Bounty Hunters one-shot on Friday, along with a look at Steve McNiven's sketchbook for War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1, which is out May 5, as well as peaks at the more than 40 variant covers planned for that issue._ Artist Joshua "Sway" Swaby notes that his cover for Doctor Aphra #9 will be his last for the series. It features colors by Rachelle Rosenberg._ In comic-collecting news, Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1 special edition sold for $8,100 at Heritage Auctions on April 4. The book was slabbed and graded a stellar 9.8._ New Star Wars comics on Marvel Unlimited in April include the High Republic #1 and Star Wars (Vol. 3) #10 the week of April 12; Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #9 the week of April 19; and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7 the week of April 26.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 14_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Guardian of the Whills: The MangaMay 12_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ Star Wars Adventures #5May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Star Wars #15_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14_ Darth Vader #14_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWJuly 21_ Doctor Aphra #12_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 28_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #9Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueSept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance MangaSept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBDec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

No new Star Wars comics out this week, yet that doesn't mean we've got nothing to discuss.This week's episode is an interview with Andrew Winegarner who took it upon himself to adapt the leaked script for Star Wars IX by dismissed director Colin Trevorrow and writer Derek Connolly. Winegarner hasn't held back, delivering six issues of the seven-issue adaptation (the final issue is on its way), telling a story that feels natural and, as Jeff put it, "very much like a Star Wars story."The comic can be read online (https://bit.ly/39subuu) and its time well spent. You can find out more about Winegarner or follow him on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3czRmoo).Upcoming Star Wars comics include:April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB_ Doctor Aphra Audiodrama NovelApril 14
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)
_ The High Republic Adventures #4_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga
May 12
_ Star Wars #13_ The High Republic #5May 19_ Bounty Hunters #12_ Star Wars Adventures #6May 26
_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14June 23
_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJune 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWJuly 14_ NONEJuly 21_ Star Wars Adventures #9July 28_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ TBDAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18_ Star Wars Adventures #10Aug. 25_ TBDSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusAug. 12_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPBSept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance MangaSept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBDec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW