Comic Review: ‘The Other Dead #5’
February 5, 2014 at 6:55 pm | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Reviews | Leave a commentTags: the other dead
Don’t be fooled by the cover promising zombie gorillas, and even though we get zombie bears, The Other Dead #5 falls short of the mark. Why this may be the last issue I read and more can be found in our full review of The Other Dead #5.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Comic Review: ‘Earth 2 Annual #2’
February 5, 2014 at 6:34 pm | Posted in Comic Books, DC Comics, Reviews | Leave a commentTags: earth 2
Earth 2 Annual #2 tackles the origins of the new Batman with a story that may be quite surprising for those not well steeped in the lore of Batman. What was Batman’s father like? What was Alfred’s father like? How does their history affect the identity of the Earth 2 Batman? There’s a lot of great ground covered in this issue. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Comic Review: ‘Jinnrise #9’
February 5, 2014 at 6:18 pm | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Reviews | Leave a commentTags: jinnrise
Two new genies, a dragon, an alien and the setup for a massive showdown. Click here to check out our full review of Jinnrise #9.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Comic Review: ‘The Star Wars #5’
February 5, 2014 at 12:05 am | Posted in Comic Books, Dark Horse, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: the star wars
The Star Wars #5 continues its strange journey based on George Lucas’ original draft. With lightsaber fights, spaceport brawls and awkward love scenes, this issue packs a smorgasbord of action and weirdness. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Databurst From the 501st
February 5, 2014 at 12:01 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Conventions, Databurst From the 501st, Events, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from February 5 through 11th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.
February 7
- Nordic Garrison will be in Aarhus, Denmark for a visit to Aarhus University Hospital.
February 8
- Central Garrison will be in St. Paul, MN for Star Wars Day at the Science Musuem of Minnesota.
- Empire City Garrison will be in Merrick, NY for a Star Wars event at the Merrick Library from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The Rebel Legion’s Echo Base will be there as well. Empire City Garrison will also be in Astoria, NY for the Puppetry Arts Theater event at Regal Cinema from Noon to 3:00 PM.
- Great Lakes Garrison will be in Allendale, MI for the GVSU Athletics Kids Free Day.
- Japanese Garrison will be in Hokkaido Higashi-ku, Sapporo for the 65th Sapporo Snow Festival.
- Nordic Garrison will be in Nurmijärvi, Finland for a Star Wars event at the Nurmijärvi Library.
- Ohio Garrison will be in Chagrin Falls, OH for a Star wars event at the Chagrin Falls Library from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
- Old Line Garrison will be in Annapolis, MD for a Star Wars event at the Broadneck Library from 10:00 AM to Noon.
- UK Garrison will be in Leeds for Forbidden Planet‘s store launch, in Paisley for the Renfrewshire Marie Curie Fundraising Group Firewalk, in Middlesbrough for Teesside Unleashed, and in Bolton for a Smyths Toys store appearance.
New Releases: ‘The Star Wars #5’ and ‘Legacy Book 3’
February 5, 2014 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Dark Horse, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: legacy, the star wars
Dark Horse Comics has two new releases today: The Star Wars #5 (of 8) and the hardcover collection Legacy Book 3.
The Star Wars #5
Remember the scene in Star Wars where the Sith Knight traps General Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Annikin Starkiller, and the alien Han Solo—and they have to fight their way free and steal an Imperial starship? No? That’s because this is The Star Wars—based on George Lucas’s original rough-draft screenplay! Experience a Star Wars that never was!
Writer: Jonathan Rinzler
Artist: Mike Mayhew
Colorist: Rain Beredo
Cover Artist: Nick Runge
Format: FC, 32 pages; Ongoing
Price: $3.99
Legacy Book 3
Last heir to the legacy of the Skywalkers, Cade Skywalker is ready to turn his back on the galaxy for good. But as the rumored death of Sith Emperor Darth Krayt sets into motion a struggle for power . . . it becomes clear to Cade that he is the true last hope for the galaxy. Collects Star Wars: LegacyVolumes 9–11, and Legacy #37–#40 from Legacy collection Volume 8.
Click here for a four page preview.
Writers: John Ostrander and Jan Duursema
Pencillers: Jan Duursema and Dave Ross
Inker: Dan Parsons
Colorists: Brad Anderson and Jesus Aburto
Cover Artist: Jan Duursema
Format: FC, 440 pages; HC, 6” x 9”
Price: $34.99
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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