Retro Reviews: ‘Rogue One’ by Alexander Freed
November 17, 2020 at 8:22 am | Posted in Books, Random House, Regular Feature, Retro Reviews, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | 1 CommentTags: alexander freed, rogue one

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the second adult film novelization in the canon written by Alexander Freed and released in December of 2016.
If you’ve read my previous novelization review of The Force Awakens, you know that novelizations have a high bar with me. In fact, unless it’s something I’m really interested in, I usually skip novelizations in media tie-in fiction because they rarely add anything of value and if they do, it’s nominal. There are very few novelizations that appeal to me, and most do not.
Continue Reading Retro Reviews: ‘Rogue One’ by Alexander Freed…New Releases: ‘Darth Vader #18’, ‘Remastered TPB’, ‘Rogue One HC’ & ‘Thrawn #6’
July 11, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: darth vader, doctor aphra, rogue one, thrawn
Marvel has four new Star Wars releases today.
Darth Vader #18
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Cover Artists: Giuseppe Camuncoli and Elia Bonetti
Variant Cover: Rod Reis
It is time for GRAND MOFF TARKIN to repay a long-standing debt to DARTH VADER…and settling what is owed will require every last bit of his cunning, and will cost more than he ever imagined.
Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99 Continue Reading New Releases: ‘Darth Vader #18’, ‘Remastered TPB’, ‘Rogue One HC’ & ‘Thrawn #6’…
Marvel and IDW Star Wars Solicitations for June 2018
March 22, 2018 at 8:49 pm | Posted in Art, Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentTags: captain phasma, darth vader, doctor aphra, double or nothing, lando, poe dameron, rogue one, star wars adventures, star wars legends epic collection, the last jedi, the original marvel years, thrawn
Marvel and IDW have released their comic solicitations for June 2018. Here is the Star Wars rundown.
Star Wars #49
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: David Marquez
Variant Covers: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant), and Rod Reis (galactic icon variant)
The Rebellion of Mon Cala takes flight! With the Empire on its back foot, the Rebel Alliance is poised to rise up in defiance. Could their ultimate victory be at hand?
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: June 6, 2018 Continue Reading Marvel and IDW Star Wars Solicitations for June 2018…
New Releases: ‘Star Wars #40’ and ‘Rogue One’
December 13, 2017 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentTags: rogue one
Marvel and IDW each have one new Star Wars release today.
Star Wars #40
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: David Marquez
Variant Cover: Daniel Warren Johnson (40th Anniversary)
ASHES OF JEDHA part 3 – As Queen Trios’ forces move in to strip what’s left of Jedha, the Rebellion and the remaining Partisans struggle to save the planet for its survivors! The echoes of Rogue One continue to be heard through the Rebellion!
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Star Wars: Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation
Writer: Alessandro Ferrari
Cover Artist: Eric Jones
The Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon, is nearing completion, and the Rebel Alliance may be doomed. Enter Jyn Erso, daughter of the Death Star’s reluctant creator, who desperately seeks to save her father from Imperial control. On her quest, she’ll join forces with Rebel spy Cassian Andor, reprogrammed Imperial droid K-2SO, and other supporters of the Rebel cause, only to discover that their goals may differ crucially from her own. It all culminates in a saga-defining showdown on the tropical planet Scarif, with Jyn and her friends attempting to steal the Death Star’s plans and keep hope for the Rebellion alive, leading directly into the iconic opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Details: 80 pages, 6.75” x 9”, $9.99
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
New Releases: ‘Mace Windu #4’, ‘Poe Dameron #21’, ‘Rogue One TPB’ and ‘Star Wars Adventures #4’
November 29, 2017 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: mace windu, poe dameron, rogue one, star wars adventures
Marvel has three new Star Wars releases today, and IDW has one.
Jedi of the Republic: Mace Windu #4 (of 5)
Writer: Matthew Owens
Artist: Denys Cowan
Cover Artist: Jesus Saiz
Variant Covers: Declan Shalvey, Will Sliney
Mace’s faith in the Jedi path is tested when he is challenged – by one of his own!
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99 Continue Reading New Releases: ‘Mace Windu #4’, ‘Poe Dameron #21’, ‘Rogue One TPB’ and ‘Star Wars Adventures #4’…
IDW Star Wars Solicitations December 2017
September 21, 2017 at 5:17 pm | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentTags: rogue one, star wars adventures
IDW has released their comic solicitations for December 2017. Here is the Star Wars rundown.
Star Wars Adventures #5
Writer: Landry Q. Walker
Artist/Cover Artist: Eric Jones
Variant Covers: Arianna Florean, and Jon Sommariva
With their diplomatic mission turned into a debacle, can Leia and Luke possibly salvage the situation? We hope so because the future of the Rebel Alliance may depend on it!
Details: 32 pages, $3.99 Continue Reading IDW Star Wars Solicitations December 2017…
Comic Review: ‘Rogue One #6’
September 13, 2017 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: rogue one
Rogue One #6 is the last issue in the Rogue One comic adaptation. Surprisingly, this one ends with a bit a of bang, enough to warrant checking this one out whether you’ve read–or liked–the others or not. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
New Releases: ‘Darth Vader #5’, ‘Rogue One #6’, ‘Star Wars Adventures #1’ & More
September 6, 2017 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: darth maul, darth vader, rogue one, star wars adventures
Marvel has five new Star Wars releases today and IDW has one new Star Wars release with Star Wars Adventures #1 (two different covers available).
Darth Vader #5
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Variant Cover: Terry Dodson
He began his journey as a Jedi with wonder and hope. Now it is time to put away childish things. Vader’s first and most vital test as a Sith concludes.
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Rogue One #6 (of 6)
Writer: Jody Houser
Artist: Emilio Laiso
Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor, along with their ragtag team of Rebel activists, are on the hunt for the Imperial Death Star plans. But the Empire is not going to back down without a fight. Will the Rebels succeed? Or with the Empire destroy them without batting an eye? Read the conclusion of the epic blockbuster film!
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Star Wars: Darth Vader Omnibus HC
Writers: Kieron Gillen and Jason Aaron
Pencillers: Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato Jr., Leinil Francis Yu and more
Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews
One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction rises again! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must reassert the Empire’s iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader’s duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face new threats to his power. And as other villains old and new play their part — from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Aphra and the killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One — will Vader’s imperial march continue, or will his schemes prove his undoing? Collecting DARTH VADER #1-25 and ANNUAL #1, STAR WARS: VADER DOWN and STAR WARS (2015) #13-14.
Details: 736 pages, Rated T, $100.00
Darth Maul TPB
Writers: Cullen Bunn and Chris Eliopoulos
Pencillers: Luke Ross and Chris Eliopoulos
Cover Artist: Rod Reis
Raised on hate, fear and anger — steeped in the ways of darkness — and trained to kill! Darth Maul’s time as apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows; now, at last, his tale of revenge is revealed! It’s a story of rage unleashed as Darth Maul prepares for his first encounter with the hated Jedi. But when a Jedi Padawan is captured by sinister forces, why is Maul so determined to find her? And what’s the role of the band of bounty hunters that includes Cad Bane and Aurra Sing? Get to know the galaxy’s deadliest Zabrak like never before! Collecting DARTH MAUL #1-5.
Details: 112 pages, Rated T, $16.99
Star Wars: The Marvel UK Omnibus HC
Writers: Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, John Stokes, Alan Moore, Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse and more
Pencillers: Walt Simonson, Dave Cockrum, Carmine Infantino, Steve Moore, Adolfo Buylla, Alan Davis, John Stokes and more
Cover Artist: Tony DeZuniga
All your favorite Star Wars characters, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader to the Ewoks, in sensational adventures first published a long time ago and far, far away — in Britain in the ’70s and ’80s! Now, for the first time, these rarely-seen tales are collected in a single hardcover — along with a veritable treasure trove of UK-exclusive covers, pinups, posters, articles, interviews, star profiles, activities and other goodies never before seen by American eyes! Savor early stories by classic British creators, tales slated for the U.S. series but never published in America, and fascinating Star Wars rarities you didn’t know existed! Collecting STAR WARS WEEKLY #60, #94-99 and #104-115; EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MONTHLY #149, #151 and #153-157; STAR WARS MONTHLY #159; EWOKS ANNUAL 1989; STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL COLLECTORS’ EDITION; and material from PIZZAZZ #10-16.
Details: 808 pages, Rated T, $100.00
Star Wars Adventures #1
Writer: Cavan Scott
Artist/Cover Artist: Derek Charm
Variant Cover: Elsa Charretier
Introducing an exciting new era in all-ages Star Wars comics! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories, starring your favorite Star Wars characters from all the films! This debut issue will reveal Rey’s early adventures on Jakku as well as a comical tale of clone catastrophe!
Details: $3.99
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
New Releases: ‘Cassian & K-2SO #1’ and ‘Doctor Aphra #11’
August 9, 2017 at 12:03 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel | Leave a commentTags: cassian and k-2so, doctor aphra, rogue one
Marvel has two new Star Wars releases today.
Rogue One: Cassian & K-2SO Special #1
Writer: Duane Swierczynski
Artist: Fernando Blanco
Cover Artist: Julian Totino Tedesco
Variant Cover Artist: Chris Samnee
Cassian Andor is one of the top intelligence agents in the ranks of the Rebel Alliance, ably assisted by his reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO. But naturally, the two weren’t always on the same side of the Galactic Civil War. Now, for the first time, read the story of the pair’s first contentious meeting! It is very likely not to go well.
Details: 40 pages, Rated T, $4.99
Doctor Aphra #11
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Kev Walker
Cover Artist: Kamome Shirahama
Variant Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera (40th anniversary cover)
Aphra’s mission to make quick credits by auctioning off an ancient Jedi artifact is going to plan…That is, until it isn’t. Meanwhile, a dark figure from Aphra’s past decides to make an appearance…
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Comic Review: ‘Rogue One #5’
August 9, 2017 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: rogue one
Rogue One #5 brings us almost to the end as the battle of Scarif begins. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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