Comic Review: ‘Darth Vader #15’

January 13, 2016 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Darth Vader #15 brings an end to the Vader Down mini-series. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Comic Review: ‘Star Wars #14’

January 13, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Star Wars #14 is an interesting mix of good storytelling and less than stellar artwork. But it does hold some surprises. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Databurst From the 501st

January 13, 2016 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a comment

501stLogoLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from January 13 to 19th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

January 13

  • Empire City Garrison will be in New York City, NY for the New York Presbyterian Hospital visit.
  • Old Line Garrison will be in West Friendship, MD for the West Friendship Elementary School Band concert from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

January 14

  • 70th Explorers Garrison will be in St. Louis, MO for Star Wars Night with the St. Louis Blues from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at Scottrade Center.
  • Badlands Garrison will be in Edmonton, AB for Denton’s Jedi Appreciation Night.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Bakersfield, CA for the Earl Warren Cup at Bakersfield High School Harvey Auditorium from 5:45 to 9:00 PM.
  • Star Garrison will be in Waco, TX for The Music of John Williams concert.

January 15

  • Ohio Garrison will be in Columbus, OH for Ohayocon from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Continue Reading Databurst From the 501st…

Star Wars Rebels Returns January 20

January 12, 2016 at 5:28 am | Posted in Star Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Television | Leave a comment

For those wondering, Star Wars Rebels returns this month on January 20 at it’s usual time on Disney XD.

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Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Book Review: ‘Before the Awakening’ by Greg Rucka

January 12, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Disney, Lucasfilm, Reviews, Star Wars Books | Leave a comment
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Looking for answers? Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka has them. Find out why Finn can fight with a lightsaber, how Rey learned to fly and why Poe joined the Resistance. All that and more. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Movie Review: ‘The Revenant’

January 8, 2016 at 10:15 pm | Posted in Movies, Reviews | Leave a comment

Tired of watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Other movies do exist, and The Revenant is one that I’ve been looking forward to for a while. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and sports both Mad Max and General Hux for the supporting cast. But there’s no road warriors or stormtroopers in this, instead it’s frontiersmen and indians as people kill each other on all sides. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Ewok Corner: The Mystery of Rey’s Parents

January 7, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Episode VII, Ewok Corner, Movies, Opinion, Regular Feature, Star Wars | 1 Comment

For those who haven’t seen the movie yet, there are spoilers below.

Rey Skywalker or Rey Fill-in-the-Blank?

Most people’s initial reactions on seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens is that Rey is Luke’s daughter. She’s strong in the Force. She’s the main character. She has to be Luke’s daughter, right? But given the details in the film, that might not be the case.

So why isn’t Rey Luke’s kid? First off, when Luke is mentioned to her, she replies that isn’t he a myth? Thus if Luke is her father, she doesn’t know it. We know Rey is waiting for her family to return. That in itself is an interesting line in the movie as it implies Rey might have more than a mother and father that left her. The other detail we have to work with is her Force vision of being left on Jakku. She was very very young at the time, and she was left with the alien junk dealer, Unkar Plutt. This begs the question why Luke would leave his daughter to some thug on Jakku who rations out food for junk? We know Luke left because one of his students turned to the dark side and wiped out his fledgling Jedi academy. Surely if Luke had a kid, Han and Leia would know. Continue Reading Ewok Corner: The Mystery of Rey’s Parents…

Podcasts in Review

January 7, 2016 at 12:00 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Kicking off another year, here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.

Bombad Radio: Episode 219 is their The Force Awakens discussion with Jeremiah, James, Jason, Matt and author Adam Bray. Some of them liked it, some of them loved it, so there’s a mixture of opinions. Jason goes into all the reused elements, while James tries to defend it. It’s an interesting discussion.

Coffee With Kenobi: Episode #49 covers the premiere of The Force Awakens with both pre and post show discussion, getting thoughts from other fans, and their initial thoughts on the film. Fun episode.

Coffee With Kenobi: Episode #50 features Dan and Corey as they rank The Force Awakens then get into a roundtable discussion with Jeff, Matt, Randy, Luke and Aaron as they touch on the characters that spoke to them most, least, their favorite moments, scenes, and more. Excellent discussion. Continue Reading Podcasts in Review…

New Release: ‘Obi-Wan and Anakin #1’ and More

January 6, 2016 at 12:05 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Marvel has several new Star Wars release today to kick off the new year.

Obi-Wan and Anakin #1 (of 5)

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Marco Checchetto
Variant Covers: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant), Skottie Young (young variant)

Before their military heroism in the Clone Wars, before their tragic battle on Mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the Death Star…they were Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan learner, Anakin Skywalker. It’s been a few years since Obi-Wan pledged to train the young “chosen one,” but even as they have grown closer through training, it has been a difficult road. Now, called to a remote planet for assistance, Master and Padawan may be pushed to the breaking point. Writer Charles Soule (Lando, She-Hulk, Daredevil) and artist Marco Checchetto (Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Avengers World, Punisher) bring us a tale of the Jedi at the height of their power…

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99

Darth Vader #15

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Mark Brooks

Conclusion to Vader Down. Luke Skywalker–captured by the Empire! Darth Vader–beset by enemies on all sides! The finale of the biggest Marvel Star Wars story yet!

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99

Star Wars #14 (Vader Down Part 5)

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Mike Deodato
Cover Artist: Mark Brooks
Variant Cover: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant)

CHEWBACCA VERSUS BLACK KRRSANTAN! What else do you need? Marvel’s first Star Wars event continues!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets TPB

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Penciller: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Adi Granov

The tale of Darth Vader’s transformation continues! Bounty Hunters are on the attack, and Vader has been given a new mission for the Empire. Unfortunately, it’s completely at odds with his own personal mission. What’s a Dark Lord to do? Darth Vader and Aphra continue their alliance — but how long will it last? And who is Tagge’s mysterious new agent? One fact is certain: When Aphra’s private investigation on behalf of Vader comes crashing headlong into Vader’s investigation on behalf of the Empire, the results will be deadly! Collecting DARTH VADER #7-12.

Details: 136 pages, Rated T, $19.99

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Comic Review: ‘Chewbacca #5’

January 6, 2016 at 12:04 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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The Chewbacca mini-series comes to an end with issue #5. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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