Around the Web

December 30, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Art, Books, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, IDW, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News | 2 Comments
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Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Art News

  • Dave Dorman has been posted some cool images from Rogue One, plus a variant cover for Doctor Aphra.

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Podcasts in Review

December 29, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Interview, Movies, Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Sci-Fi, scifi/fantasy, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a comment
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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review. Lots of Rogue One discussion episodes, some better than others.

Assembly of Geeks: Rogue One Reviews starts with some discussion on Gotham City Sirens and a Deadshot movie, then they move into their reviews of Rogue One with guest Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi). While there’s no love for Bor Gullet or Saw, they do discuss the things they liked as well as the things they didn’t like, what they wanted, the CGI, possible plot holes and ranking it.

Bantha Fodder: Episode 15 is a Christmas special as they do their own version of “Twas A Night Before Christmas” but Rogue One themed. Worth a listen.

Bombad Radio: Episode 264 features James, Jeremiah, Jason and author Adam Bray as they talk Rogue One including expectations, the things they liked, disliked and listener feedback. Good episode. Note there’s more listener reviews at the end of the episode so when the main discussion ends and you hear someone else speaking, that’s what’s going on. It threw me off guard at first as I though maybe a different podcast had started playing, but it’s just a listener review. Continue Reading Podcasts in Review…

Comic Review: ‘Seven to Eternity #4’

December 28, 2016 at 12:04 am | Posted in Comic Books, Image, Reviews, scifi/fantasy | Leave a comment
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Seven to Eternity #4 continues to shine as the character stories deepen. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Comic Review: ‘Doctor Aphra #2’

December 28, 2016 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Doctor Aphra #2 throws a bit of a curve ball as things get silly and the artwork gets cartoony. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

New Releases: ‘Star Wars #26’ and ‘The Clone Wars Vol. 1’

December 28, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Marvel has two new Star Wars releases today.

Star Wars #26

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Stuart Immonen
Variant Covers: Stuart Immonen (black and white variant), John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant)

With one of our rebel crew captured and imprisoned…we turn once more to the journals of Ben Kenobi…and a legendary adventure of Jedi Master…Yoda!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars Vol. 1 TPB

Writers: John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Scott Allie, Jeremy Barlow and more
Pencillers: Jan Duursema, Stephen Thompson, Tomas Giorello, Brian Ching, Hoon and more
Cover Artist: Hoon

The Republic is rocked by war! As the galaxy descends into conflict, Separatists target the Republic’s crucial cloning facility — and only a squadron of Starfighters and a battalion of Jedi-led clone troopers stand in the way! Meanwhile, Naboo, home of Padmé Amidala, is the next Separatist target! How will General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker react as the Clone Wars begin? And while the battle rages, Mace Windu struggles to reunite the divided Jedi! Peacemaker Shaak Ti goes on the offensive! Aayla Secura heads undercover! Yoda holds the fate of a world in his hands! And Count Dooku pulls all the strings! Collecting STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #49-54; STAR WARS: JEDI — MACE WINDU, SHAAK TI, AAYLA SECURA, COUNT DOOKU and YODA; and material from STAR WARS TALES #14 and #19, and STAR WARS VISIONARIES.

Details: 424 pages, Rated T, $39.99

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Databurst From the 501st

December 28, 2016 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a comment

501stLogoLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from December 28 to January 3rd. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

December 28

  • Great Lakes Garrison will be in Grand Rapids, MI for Night at Your Museum at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
  • New England Garrison will be in Dover, NH for Star Wars Mania at the Dover Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

December 29

  • UK Garrison will be in Glasgow for Space Spectacular at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall from 9:15 to 10:30 PM.

December 30

  • Midwest Garrison will be in Bloomington, IL for Star Wars Appreciation Night with the Bloomington Thunder.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Bakersfield, CA for Star Wars Night with the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

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Around the Web

December 23, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Conventions, Events, Interview, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles, trailers | Leave a comment

Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Convention & Event News

StarWars.com has a first look at the badge artwork for Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Plus it has been revealed that Warwick Davis, Amy Ratcliffe and David Collins will be the stage hosts. Continue Reading Around the Web…

Marvel Star Wars Solicitations March 2017

December 22, 2016 at 7:17 pm | Posted in Art, Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | 1 Comment
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Marvel has released their comic solicitations for March 2017. Here is the Star Wars rundown.

 

Star Wars #29

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Stuart Immonen
Variant Covers: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant), Kevin Wada (40th anniversary cover)

A problem, Yoda has. A big problem. Strong with the stonepower, this problem is. But judge it not by its size, will he.

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 1, 2017

Doctor Aphra #5

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Kev Walker
Cover Artist: Kamome Shirahama
Variant Covers: Joe Quinones, and 40th anniversary cover by Marc Laming

Has Aphra actually found a lost ancient Jedi site? And if so, can she make it out with her life? And if so, will she be able to get a good price for it?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 8, 2017

Poe Dameron #12

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Variant Covers: Bengal, and 40th anniversary cover by Leinil Yu

Poe is on the run from Terex’s forces with only C-3PO and BB-8 to help him! Can the greatest pilot in the galaxy survive without a ship? PLUS: A traitor revealed?!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 15, 2017

Darth Maul #2 (of 5)

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Luke Ross
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Variant Covers: David Aja, and 40th anniversary cover by Paul Renaud

A Jedi Padawan has been captured by sinister forces…and Darth Maul is determined to find her?! This early tale of the galaxy’s deadliest Zabrak continues!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 22, 2017

Star Wars Special Edition: A New Hope HC

Writer: Bruce Jones
Penciller: Eduardo Barreto
Cover Artist: Dave Dorman

Revisit the original space opera in a comic-book adaptation of the special edition of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the ultimate realization of George Lucas’ creative vision! Meet young Luke Skywalker, whose destiny lies in the stars! And join him as he finds himself at the center of a Rebellion against the imposing Empire and its ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader! But what hope do the freedom fighters have of defeating the planet-destroying Imperial Death Star? With new scenes, including Han Solo’s early encounter with Jabba the Hutt, alongside classic moments with Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Obi-Wan Kenobi and more, it’s everything you could want from Star Wars between two covers! Collecting STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — SPECIAL EDITION #1-4.

Details: 112 pages, Rated T, $24.99, oversized trim
Release Date: April 5, 2017

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Podcasts in Review

December 22, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Interview, Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a comment
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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.

Blabba the Hutt: Episode 30 starts pre-Rogue One and without Kate as they talk in the pub before the movie, then it cuts to Jamie in the car on the ride home as he provides his reactions after having seen it twice. Spoiler free.

Blast Points: Episode 53 is their pre-Rogue One episode as they talk Beezer Fortuna, Wheezer, 8 foot tall Snoke puppet, the Rogue One red carpet premiere, Crystal Skull, Rogue One plans, and they ponder how intelligent the wampa on Hoth was. Nice episode with no spoilers.

Blast Points: Episode 54 kicks off with the jokes as they begin their Rogue One episode and the Star Wars love. They touch on the idea of Rogue One being the core of a new trilogy bookended by Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, they talk about how the film reflects the aesthetic shifts as it goes from a ROTS feel to ANH feel by the end of the film, they cover the music, a lot of scene-by-scene discussion, the locations, the characters, Vader becoming Dracula and much more. Lots of humor and lots of fun make this the best Rogue One discussion I’ve listened to so far. I making this one my pick of the week. Continue Reading Podcasts in Review…

Comic Review: ‘Poe Dameron #9’

December 21, 2016 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Poe Dameron #9 digs deeper into Agent Terex’s backstory while moving the plot forward and tossing Poe into the deep end. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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