It's a rare treat to get a one-and-done story in any comic these days, yet that's exactly what we have in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 3) #12, as Leia Organa and Kes Dameron recount to each other how they fell in love with Shara Bey and Han Solo.It's a well-paced issue that lets Charles Soule revisit, in a sense, the ties between Poe Dameron and Gen. Organa in his Poe Dameron series, while also adding more background to the relationship between Poe's parents. It concludes nicely, setting the stage for the next chapter in the "Operation Starlight Arc."In news, we discuss recently announced plans for omnibus collections featuring Darth Vader (Vol. 2) as well as the Legends-era Rise of the Sith that collects several mini-series and stories published by Dark Horse Comics.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:March 17_ Bounty Hunters #10_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPBApril 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 Manga
May 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 Adventures #9_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

The High Republic stories in comics continue, drawing distinctly separate yet parallel events into focus as this latest era in Star Wars storytelling continues its brisk pace forward.This week's episode examines the loss of childhood friendship in The High Republic Adventures #2 from IDW as Marchion Ro's dominance takes root, while in Marvel's The High Republic #3, the Drengir's evil is unveiled and Master Sskeer slides deeper into darkness.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:March 10_ Star Wars #12_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HCMarch 17_ Bounty Hunters #10_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPBApril 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 Manga
May 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 Adventures #9_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

No new Star Wars comics this week, save for the 2nd printing of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7, but we're delving into the announced crossover event, War of the Bounty Hunters, that starts in May across all of Marvel's comics, save for The High Republic #5, and then sees a five-issue mini-series launching in June.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:March 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HCMarch 17_ Bounty Hunters #10_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #5April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPBApril 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 Manga
May 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 Adventures #9_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Star Wars: The High Republic has made the leap from notional idea to actual concept, powered to life by a consortium of creatives worldwide in comics, books and so much more yet to come.Marvel's The High Republic series is drawing critical and consumer acclaim, with the first issue going to three printings (as of this podcast's release), no small feat. Part of that is due to Ario Anindito's fluid yet precise illustrations that soar to life with Mark Morales' inks and Annalisa Leoni's color artistry.Anindito joined us to talk about his comics-making history, love of Star Wars, what it meant to him when he was asked to take part in a new, secret Star Wars comic and what his plans are for The High Republic moving forward.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)March 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HCMarch 17_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ Bounty Hunters #10_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #5April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #6
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1_ Star Wars Adventures #7May 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 #8_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga
May 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 Adventures #9_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Despite no new comics this week, we sat down with Daniel José Older to talk about the launch of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventure series at IDW, the art of storytelling and so much more. The author of "Last Shot," the upcoming "Race to Crashpoint Tower," "Flood City," as well as the "Dactyl Hill Squad" and "Shadowshaper" series of books, Older is always an engaging conversationalist who melds his real-life experiences into a fictional tapestry of storytelling.(Photo by John Midgley)Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 24
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)March 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HCMarch 17_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #10_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #6April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ 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_ Star Wars Adventures #8
_ The High Republic #5June_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Beware Vader of the summa-verminoth. It's eye is all knowing and so is it's mind. Darth Vader #10 takes the Sith Lord well on his way toward Exegol and sets the stage for a melding of the Original and Sequel Trilogies lore in an issue hurtling to a nefarious finish.In news, the Doctor Aphra omnibus is pushed back, but only by a week, and even more store-exclusive variants for The High Republic series are in the offing.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)March 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #10March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #6April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will/Operation Starlight” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5
_ Star Wars Adventures #8
_ The High Republic #5June 9_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 23
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

The High Republic takes center stage with not one but two issues based in that era, including the debut of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #1, a book that we believe is the perfect synthesis of writer, illustrator, colorist, letterer and editor that ushers in a new storytelling dynamic for the medium.In Marvel's The High Republic #2, there's an ominous undercurrent of dread from start to finish as readers delve delicately deeper into Sskeer's history while Keeve Trennis contends with her first mission as a Jedi Knight.Fans of the Prequel Trilogy era will be enamored of Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3, which features a pair of stories featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi in a Life Day adventure, while the backup sees Maul build up his Crimson Dawn with the help of Savage Opress.Finally, in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #11, Starlight Squadron faces a critical decision while Lando and Lobot come to a startingly revelation.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10
_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #10March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #6April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5
_ Star Wars Adventures #8
_ The High Republic #5June_ Star Wars Adventures: “The Light and the Dark” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Bounty Hunters #9 returns a character whose last outing wrought a public furor, while in Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler's Run #2, Han and Chewbacca make their mark with a lot of help from new friends.In news, we discuss the likelihood of The High Republic #1 debuting atop January's top-selling list, publishing pauses and tease an upcoming interview.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Feb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ The High Republic #2_ Star Wars Adventures #3Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10
_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Doctor Aphra #7 2nd Printing_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #10March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #6April 7_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Bounty Hunters #11April 21_ Doctor Aphra #9April 28_ Darth Vader #11_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1May 5
_ Star Wars Adventures #8July 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Anytime a Star Wars comic pairs Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros you know it's going to be laden with action, verbal sparring and some simmering tension. Doctor Aphra #7 is no exception, with new artist Minkyu Jung's illustrations, inked by Victor Olazaba and colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, providing some fluid and intense detail. Coupled with Joe Caramagna's lettering that bring Alyssa Wong's script to life, and it's a rollicking story with a helluva cliffhanger.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ The High Republic #2_ Star Wars Adventures #3Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10
_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Bounty Hunters #10March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8March 31
_ Star Wars Adventures #6April 7_ The High Republic #4_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBApril 14
_ Star Wars Adventures #7July 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

In the pages of Darth Vader #9, Ochi of Bestoon tries to curtail Vader's credibility, but can the droid pirates he's enlisted help him finish the job? It's an issue filled with fisticuffs and more Sequel Trilogy era artifacts and planets.In news, The High Republic #1 is going to a third printing and demand for IDW's Feb. 3 release of The High Republic Adventures #1 is gaining steam, with readers and collectors eying the issue.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ The High Republic #2_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Star Wars Adventures #4 (TBD)
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10
_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Star Wars Adventures #6 (TBD)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ Star Wars Adventures #7March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8April 7_ The High Republic #4_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

The High Republic arrives with a well-crafted, well-paced debut issue that opens the door to a new era of Star Wars storytelling. In Star Wars #10, old friends from the Poe Dameron and Princess Leia comics, the Rebels TV show and the Original Trilogy (Hi, Wedge!) find themselves alone in space, without backup or friends in a tightly-paced issue that had so much story we had to check that it was only 22 pages or so.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ The High Republic #2_ Star Wars Adventures #4
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5 _ Star Wars Adventures #6 (TBD)_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ The High Republic #3
_ The High Republic Adventures #2March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ Star Wars Adventures #7March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8April 7_ The High Republic #4_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

We thought it apt for our final episode of 2020 to end the year by looking forward to 2021 and the upcoming Star Wars event, The High Republic, in a wide ranging yet remarkably spoiler-free interview with artist Harvey Tolibao (https://twitter.com/harveytolibao/), who's illustrating IDW's The High Republic Adventures.Tolibao talks about how he was tapped to illustrate the IDW series, his excitement and how he's adapting to being involved in this next major step for Star Wars. We also delve into his comics history, efforts at education and outreach, his studio (www.behance.net/htmstudios) and the rich history of Filipino creatives and comics.It's no secret that Lucasfilm and Disney's High Republic Era is poised to launch a new epoch of Star Wars storytelling. The effort is taking root across books, short stories, novellas and of course comics, with two separate yet interlinked titles from Marvel (Star Wars: The High Republic starting Jan. 6) and IDW (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures starting Feb. 3).Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Darth Vader #7 (2nd Printing)Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
_ Star Wars Adventures #3Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic #3_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #2March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Bounty Hunters #10_ Star Wars Adventures #7March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8April 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Marvel's Bounty Hunters steps into a new story arc that, despite all odds, manages to draw in characters from The Mandalorian and The Force Awakens while calling back to prior events in the Han Solo: Imperial Cadet mini-series. The story, by Ethan J. Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Arif Prianto and Travis Lanham doesn't skip a beat in what's proven to be Marvel's most kinetic Star Wars comics title.From IDW comes Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler's Run #1, the first of a two-part mini-series that adapts the Greg Rucka novella of the same name and is itself a reprint of the four-issue series that was published in Germany. Adapted by Alec Worley, illustrated by Ingo Römling, lettered by Amauri Osorio and translated by Edward Gauvin, it's a rousing story about Han Solo and Chewbacca on a mission to recover a Rebel asset at Princess Leia's behest. We loved the art and the exposition and are eager for issue #2.As for news, it's all The High Republic all the time, what with new covers, a 2nd printing for issue #1 announced before the 1st printing is even released, and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics:Dec. 30
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Darth Vader #7 (2nd Printing)Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing)_ Star Wars Adventures #4_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW
_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)Feb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBMarch 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic #3March 10_ Star Wars #12March 17_ Bounty Hunters #10March 24
_ Doctor Aphra #8April 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPBJuly 7_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Darth Vader goes David Lynch in the striking and nebulous #8 as Anakin Skywalker confronts his past failures while trying to shore up his future existence. Adding to the uncertainty are the Sequel Trilogy-introduced characters Ochi of Bestoon as well as Webbish Bog, who's all about questions and not answers.In news, more cover reveals for January's Star Wars: The High Republic, as advance reorders underly what's expected to be robust demand for Marvel's debut issue.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Darth Vader #7 (2nd Printing)Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #5Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBApril 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPB
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDWAnnounced But Marked Canceled by the Publisher_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)

With the release of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 3) #9, the series begins a new three-issue arc dubbed "Operation Starlight." The Charles Soule-written, Jan Bazaldua-illustrated, Rachelle Rosenberg-colored and Clayton Cowles-lettered issue sets the stage for a desperate gambit by the Rebellion to preserve what's left of their codes and, in the process, restore a long-dead language back to the galaxy. It's evocative of not just World War II's Navajo codetalkers, but also shows how desperate times call for desperate measures.In news, we examine October's sales stats, new variants for January's launch of Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic series and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1

_ Darth Vader #7 (2nd Printing)Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #5Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBApril 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPB
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDWAnnounced But Marked Canceled by the Publisher_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)

There's no new Star Wars comics from Marvel or DC yet there's still plenty to discuss. We're joined this episode by Jedi Geek Girl, whose "I, Rebel" podcast (https://irebeldestiny.com/) is great listening.Our topic? It's Billy's Comics' "Bootleg Special #1," a fan-made comic in progress that focuses on bounty hunter Boba Fett's struggles with the Predators. Yes, you read that right. We saw the four-page preview that Bill's been working on and were immediately intrigued. We think you will be, too.You can check out Bill's short preview of the planned one-shot here: https://bit.ly/36vB9h7, and peruse his full website at https://billyscomics.com/. Follow him on Instagram at https://bit.ly/2JsBoRk.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 9
_ Star Wars #9_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detour” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
_ Darth Vader #7 (2nd Printing)Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #5Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “Fortune and Fate” TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, “Rise of the Wookiees” TPB
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPBApril 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPB
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDWAnnounced But Marked Canceled by the Publisher_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)

Sam Maggs makes her Star Wars comics debut with a Kylo Ren feature in Star Wars Adventures #2 that had no business being as good as it was, while we see the start of a new arc in Doctor Aphra #6, along with new artists Ray-Anthony Height and Robert Gill.In news, it's all about plans for The High Republic Adventures debut in February, along with the decision to hold back Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters that month, though both are set for a return in March.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Dec. 2
_ Zero. Zip. Zilch. The big goose egg.Dec. 9
_ Star Wars #9_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detour”
 TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues”
 TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon”
 TPBDec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #3
_ Darth Vader #7 2nd PrintingJan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #5Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #2 (of 2)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, "Fortune and Fate" TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, "Rise of the Wookiees" TPB
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFeb. 3
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1_ Star Wars #11_ Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Feb. 10
_ Darth Vader #10_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HCApril 7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, Tarkin’s Will TPB
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Two new Star Wars comics are out today and we're reveling in the bounteous bounty of ... bounty hunters! Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020, often delayed, proved to be worth the wait, with a pair of edgier, slightly more mature stories that felt right at home in the Star Wars comics from '77-'86 -- there is no higher compliment, by the way -- while Bounty Hunters #7 proves that Bielert Valance is a much more complex character than we ever thought he could be.Hear why, the latest news and more on this week's episode and then come visit us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/swsplashpagepod or Facebook at www.facebook.com/swsplashpagepod.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #2 (Maybe, who knows really?)Dec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30

_ TBDJan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #3Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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

_ TBDJan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #3Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBJan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Three new Star Wars comics out this week, including the latest foray into horror with IDW's Shadows of Vader's Castle one-shot and the second and final part of the Zahra story in Star Wars #8. All we can say, in the briefest way possible is this: Immensely good storytelling abounds in both with stories that thread the timeline and feature not just callbacks to events of previous issues, but oh so much more.Give them a read before listening and you'll see what we mean.Come visit us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/swsplashpagepod or Facebook at www.facebook.com/swsplashpagepod.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPB_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 18_ Bounty Hunters #7_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30

_ TBDJan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #3Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBJan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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

A conclusion to the first arc that brings to mind the satisfying endings of 1980s Marvel comics brings the fifth issue of Doctor Aphra to its finish, with artist Marika Cresta set to depart and Ray-Anthony Height coming in for #6.In news, we parse news that The High Republic series from Marvel is a six-issue mini-series, per the solicitations in PreviewsWorld, though others say that it, along with IDW's title, are ongoings. There's also news about September "sales" stats, new printings and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Nov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30_ TBD

Jan. 6_ Star Wars #10_ Star Wars: The High Republic #1Jan. 13
_ Darth Vader #9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBJan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Bounty Hunters #9_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPB_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Bounty Hunters returns with a new arc to start issue #6 in a setting that reminds us a classic 1970's film but also brings back a pair of classic bounty hunters, Zuckuss and 4-LOM.And despite what we say in the show, this IS episode #203 not 202.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 27_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7
_ Darth Vader #6 2nd Printing
_ Star Wars #7 2nd PrintingNov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPB
January
_ Star Wars #10
_ Darth Vader #9
_ Bounty Hunters #9Jan. 20
_ Doctor Aphra #7Jan. 27
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPB
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

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

Just one issue this episode, but Darth Vader #6 is an exercise in the use of force and dominance to bend one's will -- or, in this case, to rebend it. The start of a new arc, it's a fast-paced page-turner of an issue, focusing on the lengths that Emperor Palpatine is willing to go to ensure Darth Vader is brought to heel.The issue also delivers the promised Sequel Trilogy content, too, a surprise that was offset by last week's January solicits.In news, we look to January's Star Wars comics, update on the latest scheduling changes at IDW and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Oct. 21
_ Bounty Hunters #6
Oct. 27_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-Shot
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ TBDDec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPB
January
_ Star Wars #10
_ Doctor Aphra #7
_ Darth Vader #9
_ Bounty Hunters #9Jan. 27
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPBFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
:_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic series from Marvel
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW


A new start for Star Wars Adventures and a new arc in Marvel's flagship Star Wars as we officially mark 200 episodes of talking about Star Wars comics week in and week out. (Is anybody out there?)Our discussion about the relaunch of Star Wars Adventures is an abbreviated one, given we'll have a full review with the Young Padawans in an episode to come shortly, but we like what we see, with the Sequel Trilogy-era getting the red-carpet treatment in a story featuring Rey, Finn and Poe. We're also digging the Tales of Villainy backup, too, and marveled at the new look at the Imperial attack on Echo Base that was seen in The Empire Strikes Back.As for Star Wars #7, there are clever nods to events to come and those that have already happened (hello Poe Dameron #30 and hi there upcoming High Republic comics!), not to mention a deliciously woven story that calls back to the Tarkin novel.In news, we look at the dueling sales charts for August from Diamond and Comichron, along with scheduling changes to some IDW titles.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
Oct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 27_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)
_ Bounty Hunters #5 2nd PrintingNov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
Dec. 2
_ Star Wars Adventures #4Dec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
Dec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #7
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HC
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBJan. 27
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPBFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 17
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Feb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic series from Marvel
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW


The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales comes to its conclusion after five issues and we're hoping that the series ends up becoming a semi-regular offering, much like IDW did with Vader's Castle.Doctor Aphra reaches the penultimate issue of its first arc with issue #4 in a story that was brimming with excitement and engaging themes, leaving us eager for #5 as we await the conclusion.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
Oct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 2
_ Star Wars Adventures #4Dec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1
_ Bounty Hunters #8Dec. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #7
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCJan. 27
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPBFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic series from Marvel
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Today's episode centers on Marvel's Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #5, an action-oriented romp sure to appeal to fans of Boba Fett as the first arc of the series comes to a conclusion, albeit, in our minds, one issue too soon.While not as controversial as the preceding issue, this one's likely to cause some consternation.Yet the story does come full circle as the antagonist turned protagonist Nakano Lash lays bare why she turned the initial outing by herself, Valance, Boba Fett, Bossk and T'ongor into such an explosive mess, even as she girds for a future where she's not around.In news, we're discussing plans for Marvel and IDW's "The High Republic" comics, the pandemic-enveloped sales figures for May, June and July as well as December's Star Wars comics solicits.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 2
_ Star Wars Adventures #4Dec. 9
_ Star Wars #9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Darth Vader #8
_ Bounty Hunters #8
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 23
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run #1Dec. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #7
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCJan. 27
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, Fortune and Fate TPBFebruary
_ Star Wars: The High Republic from IDW (Date TBD)
Feb. 10
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic series from Marvel
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

This week's episode brings us a pair of weighty issues as we conclude the first of Star Wars (Vol. 3) and Darth Vader (Vol. 3) with a pair of issues (#6 and #5, respectively) that meld both the traditional lore of the Star Wars Saga with callouts to 2021's The High Republic era as well and even the 2017 film, The Last Jedi.Each issue takes the fundamental basis of loss, regret and resentment and folds it into something bigger and wide, but without losing sight of the characters' development process.As for news, there's info about the upcoming Marvel High Republic comic series, new release dates of IDW titles and Jim Mello's latest twitter-based short stories (https://twitter.com/astarwarsmoment),Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1, Manga (Hope Yen Press)Oct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBDec. 30
_ Beware Vader’s Castle (Collects Tales From Vader’s Castle and Return to Vader’s Castle mini-series) HCFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Chalk it up to the old chestnut of "Comics everybody!" We had hoped to be discussing the Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 on this episode, given it was due out Sept. 9, but the release date has been pushed back. Instead we do a little housekeeping, put each other down and more.Upcoming Star Wars Comics include:Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5
_ Star Wars #6_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 (Tentative)
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Beware Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8
_ Star Wars Rebels, Vol. 1 (Manga from Yen Press)Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
:_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

No new Star Wars comics this week BUT we do have Chris and Dan from Broaxium joining us in an encore presentation of our Aug. 29 joint panel at ForceFest 2020: "How Star Wars Comics Build Upon, Maintain and Project Canon and Continuity."As for news, is there a glimmer of the still missing-in-action The Rise of Skywalker five-issue adaptation? Listen and find out.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5
_ Star Wars #6_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
:_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

It's a double-dose of storytelling as we parse the pages of Doctor Aphra #3 from Marvel and Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battles Tales #4 from IDW. The former drew us in with its creepy vibe and sudden twists and turns, while the latter offered readers a deeper dive into the notion of free will, independent choice and what it means to be part of a profound bond.In news, join us Saturday as part of the Aug. 28-30 ForceFest virtual convention. We, along with Chris and Dan from Broaxium, are hosting an hour-long panel (https://bit.ly/3j6AFRO) examining how Star Wars comics build upon, mantain and project canon and continuity. It’s gonna be a blast._ IDW will be publishing a one-shot The Mandalorian title in December or January. No details on the creative team yet, but the book has a cover price of $7.99 and will apparently feature a regular cover by Peach Momoko, a Japanese artist whose variants are among the most sought after by collectors of late.
_ Ray-Anthony Height (https://bit.ly/3aUttFD) is taking over art on Doctor Aphra starting with issue #6. 

Speaking of Doctor Aphra, the first series is getting the omnibus treatment and will be released Feb. 24, including all 40 issues, the three annuals, Darth (Vol. 1) 3-4, 8 and 21, Star Wars (Vol. 2) 13, 19 and 31-32, the The Screaming Citadel one-shot and material from Darth Vader (Vol. 1) #25 and the Empire Ascendant one shot. Price is $125 for 1,240 pages but check out InStock trades (https://bit.ly/2FRx4J7), given they offer substantial discounts to the cover price._ F
ollow Sway_Art on Instagram. He’s doing Star Wars covers, but for what? We do not know!Upcoming Stars Wars comics include:Sept. 9:
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020_ Bounty Hunters #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #3 (2nd Printing)
_ Age of Resistance HCSept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5
_ Star Wars #6_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5
_ Bounty Hunters #2 (2nd Printing)Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 4
_ Star Wars #8Nov. 11_ Darth Vader #7
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 18
_ Bounty Hunters #7Nov. 25
_ Doctor Aphra #6
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 1 TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPBFeb. 24
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Star Wars channels a Shakespeare-inspired story twist in the pages of Bounty Hunters #4 as Nakano Lash reveals why she came out of hiding, despite the enormous bounty on her head. For Valance, it's a chance to gain a deeper understanding of his mentor, though for others, it's an opportunity to score not just a major financial windfall, but galaxy-wide clout, too.In news, we, along with Broaxium, are hosting a panel at this month's ForceFest. Be sure to check out the organization's page (https://bit.ly/3kYBUUT) for what's scheduled, when and how to participate.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance HC_ Star Wars #6
_ Bounty Hunters #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #3 (2nd Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 11
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 25
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)Dec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPB

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Spoilers abound in this episode as we parse each page of Darth Vader #4 and try to glean how much of Anakin is left within Darth Vader and whether Padmé's grip on him can ever be relinquished. We also touch on John Tyler Christopher's new collection of his action-figure cover variants (and his plans for more), as well as touch on the news about new printings of Bounty Hunters #1 and Darth Vader #3 and some scheduling changes for IDW's Star Wars Adventures comics.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TPBAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6
_ Bounty Hunters #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #3 (2nd Printing)Sept. 16:
_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 11
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 25
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW) TPBDec. 9
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales TPBDec. 16
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 11, Rise of the Wookiees TPB

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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

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

Two new issues of Star Wars comics to delve into this episode, as Luke's destiny path resumes in the pages of Star Wars #5 while in Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #3, readers are treated to an example of when personal loyalty and devotion overrides political duty and governmental obligation.In news, we cheer GLAAD's selection of Doctor Aphra as its outstanding comic of the year, note an interview (https://bit.ly/31yh2v9) with Charles Soule about the enduring appeal of Ben Solo and note that 2015's Princess Leia five-issue mini-series is coming to Comixology Unlimited.Upcoming Star Wars comics, include:Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
 (HC)Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TPBAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPBSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 11
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 25
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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

It's been more than four months since we last left Darth Vader and Sabé and now we know where they've gone. For Prequel Trilogy fans, this issue is for you. For fans of E.K. Johnston's "Star Wars: Queen's Shadow" novel, this issue is for you. There are familiar faces we've not seen in a long, long time in a story that, despite the long gap in time, remains quite compelling.In news, we debate whether the five-issue adaptation of "The Rise of Skywalker" by Jody Houser and Will Sliney is actually canceled or merely delayed; exult in word that we're headed back to Vader's Castle in October (told you so); and reveal the details from SDCC at Home in relation to Star Wars comics.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)
_ Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)_ Darth Vader #2 (2nd Printing(Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
 HCAug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TPBAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TPBSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple TPB
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 TPB
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars #7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 14
_ Darth Vader #6
_ Shadow of Vader’s Castle One-ShotOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2
_ Bounty Hunters #6Oct. 28
_ Doctor Aphra #5
_ From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi TPBNov. 11
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: The Destiny Path TPBNov. 25
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1: Galaxy’s Deadliest TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith TPB

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (5-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

The stars, and schedules, aligned so in the heat of the summer, the Young Padawans -- Emily and Micah -- along with Amy and Matt gathered to talk about Star Wars Adventures, with a look at issues #28 and #29, as they draw ever closer to completing the first volume of the series, which recently ended with issue #32.

It's a return to normality, at least in terms of weekly Star Wars comics, after the ups and downs of the pandemic-affected distribution. We're starting this "new normal" with the decidedly not at all normal at all return of Doctor Aphra in issue #2 of the series' second volume.Also out today? The Rise of Kylo Ren #1 (4th Printing)
 and Star Wars #3 (2nd Printing)As for news, here's the details on the Star Wars-related SDCC at Home Panels on the Doctor Aphra Audio Drama, which was released July 21, (https://bit.ly/38O4gLW) and the Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away panel (https://bit.ly/2Znfwfg) on Friday, July 24.To submit a panel idea to organizers of the Aug. 28-30 ForceFest, click here: https://bit.ly/2OvPhNH.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3

_ Darth Vader #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren TradeAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
 HardcoverAug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TradeAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TradeSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trade
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (6-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

No news is good news, the saying goes, but we don't agree, which is why we have an all-news episode for you this week. Why no Star Wars Adventures #32 review and discussion? That's because the Young Padawans are gearing up to complete their run on the IDW series and we're saving the finale for Amy, Emily and Micah.As for news, here's the details on the Star Wars-related SDCC at Home Panels on the Doctor Aphra Audio Drama (https://bit.ly/38O4gLW) and the Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away panel (https://bit.ly/2Znfwfg).To submit a panel idea to organizers of the Aug. 28-30 ForceFest, click here: https://bit.ly/2OvPhNH.Finally, the ICv2/Comichron 2019 comics publishing report can be found here: https://bit.ly/32hQU9s.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21:
_ Doctor Aphra Audio Drama by Sarah Kuhn
July 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren #1 (4th Printing)
_ Star Wars #3 (2nd Printing)July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3

_ Darth Vader #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren TradeAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
 HardcoverAug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TradeAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TradeSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trade
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (6-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

No new comics this week to discuss, but it's a splendid opportunity to dim the lights, pour a glass of wine and ponder some artwork from a bygone era: The Dark Horse Comics 18-issue adaptation of Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising and The Last Command).If you've read neither the trilogy or the three mini-series, there are spoilers, so consider yourself warned.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 15:
_ Star Wars Adventures #32
July 21:
_ Doctor Aphra Audio Drama by Sarah Kuhn
July 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren #1 (4th Printing)
_ Star Wars #3 (2nd Printing)July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1_ Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren TradeAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 TradeAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TradeSept. 9:_ Star Wars #6
_ Age of Resistance HardcoverSept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trade
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #5Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics
_ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation by Marvel (6-issue mini-series)_ The High Republic comics from Marvel & IDW
_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

Despite the two-month gap from issue #2 and #3, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters retains its crown as the only book that's pure adrenaline from start to finish and, at this rate, future issues are liable to combust on the shelf, that's how much power they pack.Here why in our discussion of the latest issue and why it's going to be so hard to wait another two months for #4.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 8:
_ Star Wars Adventures #32
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 TradeJuly 15:
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
July 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1_ Bounty Hunters #1 (2nd Printing)
_ Darth Vader #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren SCAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 4 SCAug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force SCSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple SC
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 SC
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

Two new issues of Star Wars comics out June 24, though we're focusing solely on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #2 by Michael Moreci, Derek Charm, Megan Levens, Luis Antonio Delgado, Charlie Kirchoff, Jake M. Wood, Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton.We'll dive deep into Marvel's Bounty Hunters #3 on episode #183 on July 1, given there aren't any new comics that day.In news, we're still trying to figure out when the fifth and final issue of Battle Tales is going to be scheduled, ascertain the fate of the several new printings of Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters and the Rise of Kylo Ren, as well as ponder when the six-issue The Rise of Skywalker adaptation mini-series will start publishing.The release schedule for upcoming Star Wars comics includes:July 8:
_ Star Wars Adventures #32
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 TradeJuly 15:
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
July 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren Trade (Collects #-1)Aug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force TradeSept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance Hardcover_ Star Wars #6Sept. 16:
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1_ Darth Vader #5_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trades (Collects #1-5)
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade
Sept. 23_ Bounty Hunters #5Sept. 30
_ Doctor Aphra #4Oct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HC (Collects the five-issue Tales From Vader's Castle and Return to Vader's Castle mini-series)Oct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

This week's episode is a behind-the-scenes discussion with writer, editor and translator Ricardo Cachoua Jr. (https://twitter.com/RiCachoua_Vader), who works with Panini Comics Mexico to translate Marvel Star Wars comics into Spanish for the Latin American market.It's a fascinating look into how comics are made, what the process entails and what goes into ensuring that the story is not only true to the English-language version, but done so that the nature of not just the tale, but Star Wars itself, isn't lost in the process.Cachoua is the author of "The Cosmic Traveler's Clandestine Guide to the Star Wars Universes," an unofficial guide to the Saga.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 24:
_ Bounty Hunters #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #2July 8:
_ Star Wars Adventures #32
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 TradeJuly 15:
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 9: Fight the Empire! SCJuly 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #1 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren SCAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5Aug. 12:
_ Darth Vader #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance HardcoverSept. 16:
_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple SC
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 SC
Sept. 23_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 10: Driving Force SCOct. 7
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol, 2) #1
_ Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle HCOct. 21
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #2

Our interview subject had to cancel, there weren't any new Star Wars comics and we didn't read enough of the classics or Dark Horse to do a specialty episode. What did we do? What we always do: Talked.It's not as boring as it sounds, we swear. You'll laugh a bit, groan but you won't cringe. We promise.Upcoming Star Wars comics:June 17:_ 
Age of Rebellion Hardcover

June 24:_ 
Bounty Hunters #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #2July 1:_ 
Star Wars Adventures #32 (IDW says it's this date, PreviewsWorld says "naw.")
July 8:_ Star Wars Adventures #32 (See July 1)_ 
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 TradeJuly 15:_ 
Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #3
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 9: Fight the Empire! TradeJuly 22:_ 
Doctor Aphra #2July 29:_ 
Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren TradeAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5Aug. 12:_ 
Darth Vader #4
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #4Aug. 19:
_ Bounty Hunters #4Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance HardcoverSept. 16:_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trade_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade

This week's episode features an in-depth interview with illustrator and concept designer Roberto Venegas, whose Star Wars illustrations may be quite familiar to you. Venegas joined us to talk about the genesis of his first-ever comic, "Dyad," a tenderly written and lushly illustrated story that serves as a seamless postscript to 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker" film with its emphasis on the complex yet unsurprising relationship between Rey and Ben Solo. (There are spoilers for the comic, which you can read at https://bit.ly/2TZoDzN, and the film.)It's an intriguing conversation about the love for Star Wars, its characters and concepts and the power of storytelling.You can find out more about Venegas' work at his website (https://bit.ly/309I9x8), on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Roberto_Draws) and support him through Ko-Fi (https://bit.ly/3eHLA2j).UPCOMING STAR WARS COMICSJune 10:_ NoneJune 17
_ Age of Rebellion Hardcover

June 24:
_ Bounty Hunters #3
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars — Battle Tales #2July 1:
_ Star Wars Adventures #32
July 8:
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy, Vol. 3 TradeJuly 15:
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 9: Fight the Empire! TradeJuly 22:
_ Doctor Aphra #2July 29:
_ Darth Vader #3
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers #1
_ The Rise of Kylo Ren TradeAug. 5:
_ Star Wars #5Aug. 12:_ 
Darth Vader #4Aug. 19:_ 
Bounty Hunters #4Aug. 26:
_ Doctor Aphra #3
_ Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020Sept. 9:
_ Age of Resistance HardcoverSept. 16:_ Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple Trade_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Empire, Vol. 6 Trade