The Return of Jaxxon

November 5, 2014 at 5:20 pm | Posted in Art, Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | 1 Comment

With so many covers to choose from for Marvel’s Star Wars #1, I have finally found the one I want: the Star Wars #1 Party Variant.

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Done by  John Tyler Christopher, the Star Wars #1 Party Variant cover will only be available at launch parties. But don’t get your hopes up for a full return of the giant green space bunny.

“Star Wars has always been an important part of Marvel’s history and we knew we wanted to honor that legacy with a callback to the original Marvel Comics Star Wars series. We think old and new fans alike will be just as excited as we are to see Jaxxon, even if it’s only for this fun variant cover.” -David Gabriel, Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing

Still pretty cool, though.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Welcome Home Star Wars! Jaxxon is Back!

November 5, 2014 at 4:27 pm | Posted in Books, Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars News | Leave a comment

SW1VariantWelcome Home Star Wars!      Jaxxon is Back!

Star Wars #1 Party Variant Only Available at Local Comic Shops!

This January, the iconic Star Wars franchise returns to the House of Ideas in grand fashion with the first can’t-miss ongoing series kicking off in STAR WARS #1! Today, Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd. are extremely proud to unveil artist John Tyler Christopher’s STAR WARS #1 Party Variant – featuring none other than the return of Jaxxon! Only available at Star Wars #1 Launch Parties, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on this one-of-a-kind variant cover to one of the biggest issues of the year!

“We couldn’t be happier to have Star Wars comics back at Marvel,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “Star Wars has always been an important part of Marvel’s history and we knew we wanted to honor that legacy with a callback to the original Marvel Comics Star Wars series. We think old and new fans alike will be just as excited as we are to see Jaxxon, even if it’s only for this fun variant cover.”

From the star studded creative team of writer Jason Aaron, artist John Cassaday and colorist Laura Martin comes a brand-new series spotlighting beloved characters from the original trilogy. Taking place immediately after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, follow the continued adventures of Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and more as the growing Rebel Alliance battles for freedom against the Imperial Forces of the Galactic Empire!

Retailers: Please check upcoming Marvel Mailers for more information about how you can participate in STAR WARS #1 Launch Parties. Retailers are strongly urged to check their orders on this highly anticipated first issue.

STAR WARS #1
Written by JASON AARON
Art by JOHN CASSADAY
Party Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
On Sale in January!

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Comic Review: ‘Primacy #3’

November 5, 2014 at 12:05 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Reviews | Leave a comment
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Transformers: Primacy continues to knock it out of the park with issue #3. Massive battles lead to a finely orchestrated war where only Megatron or Optimus Prime can be declared the victor. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Comic Review: ‘Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Two #6’

November 5, 2014 at 12:04 am | Posted in Comic Books, DC Comics, Reviews | Leave a comment
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Finally finding some time to catch up on one of my favorite series, Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Two #6 is great issue to dive back into. It not only promises so much goodness, it delivers. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

New Release and Review: ‘Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #2’

November 5, 2014 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Dark Horse | Leave a comment
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The lines are blurred as the chaos erupts in Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #2. Who do you root for when everyone is a bad guy? Click here to read our full review.

Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #2

A terminally ill scientist’s desperate experiment yields deadly results, and offers the Predators a chance to hunt an invincible new game!

Click here for a six page preview.

Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Ariel Olivetti
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover Artist: E.M. Gist

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

 

Databurst From the 501st

November 5, 2014 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Conventions, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a comment

501stLogoLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from November 5 through 11th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

November 7

  • 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Wichita, KS for Tsunamicon 2014 from November 7 to 9th.
  • Dune Sea Garrison will be in Naco, AZ for the Sierra Vista/Naco Charity Golf Tournament from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Turquoise Valley Golf Course, and in Phoenix, AZ for the LLS Light the Night Walk from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
  • Garrison Tyranus will be in Herndon, VA for ShatterDome from November 7 to 9th. Star Wars guests include Daniel Logan, Dak Morton, and Dickey Beer.
  • Great Lakes Garrison will be in Livonia, MI for an event at Webster Elementary.
  • Mexican Garrison will be in Mexico City for La Mole Comic Con.
  • Nordic Garrison will be in Lillestrøm, Norway for Spillexpo 2014 from November 7 to 9th.
  • Old Line Garrison will be in Herndon, VA for Shatterdome Con from November 7 to 9th. Star Wars guests include John Morton, Daniel Logan and Dickey Beer.
  • Polish Garrison will be in Lublin for Falkon from November 7 to 10th.
  • Spanish Garrison will be in Albacete for the Night Magic event.
  • UK Garrison will be in Cheshire for the Artists Evening with J.J. Abrams.

November 8

  • Alpine Garrison will be in North Salt Lake, UT for the Adopt-A-Highway 2014 Clean-up from 8:00 AM to Noon, and in Cedar City, UT for the 2014 Storybook Parade from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
  • Carolina Garrison will be in Charlotte, NC for the Charlotte Walk for PKD from 7:30 AM to Noon at Park Road Park, and in Gaffney, SC for MonsterCon’s Superhero Thanksgiving from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Dune Sea Garrison will be in Tucson, AZ for Tucson Comic-Con 2014 from November 8 to 9th. Star Wars guests include Tom Hodges.
  • Garrison Carida will be in Villanova, PA for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Fall Festival from November 8 to 9 at The Quad at Villanova University, in Wilmington, DE for Star Wars Day at the Brandywine Zoo from Noon to 3:00 PM, and in Irwin, PA for Star Wars at the Library at Norwin Public Library from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
  • Hungarian Garrison will be in Budapest for Hungarocon.
  • Midsouth Garrison will be in Clarksville, TN for the Clarksville Library Sci-Fi Day.
  • Ohio Garrison will be in Brooklyn, OH for Star Wars Day at the Brooklyn Library from 2:00 to 4:30 PM, and in Piqua, OH for Piqua Comicon from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Redback Garrison will be in Mackay for a special children’s Christmas party, and in the Port of Townsville for the 150th birthday celebrations.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Pomona, CA for the SoCal Maker Convention at the Los Angeles Fairplex from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Southern Dewback Garrison will be at the SA Credit Union Christmas Pageant.
  • Spanish Garrison will be in Malaga, Spain for World Diabetes Day, and in Madrid for an event on Sixth Avenue.
  • UK Garrison will be in Taunton for the Literacy Festival, in Bristol for the Truffleshuffle 10th Birthday, in Cardiff for the Children in Need Fundraiser, and in Ware for Heroes and Villains Concert.

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