New Releases: ‘The High Republic #13’, ‘Doctor Aphra #18’, ‘Galactic Bake-Off’ & ‘The Weapon of a Jedi’

January 19, 2022 at 7:33 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Four new Star Wars comic releases today.

The High Republic #13

Writer: Cavan Scott, Artist: Ario Anindito, Cover Artists: Phil Noto, Ario Anindito (variant)

THE BATTLE FOR NO-SPACE! Since MARCHION RO attacked the Republic Fair on VALO, everything has been leading to this moment. Now it’s THE JEDI’s turn to strike the heart of THE NIHIL. AVAR KRISS VS. LOURNA DEE. JEDI VS. NIHIL. JEDI VS. JEDI. A line is about to be crossed!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

Doctor Aphra #18

Writer: Alyssa Wong, Artist: Minkyu Jung, Cover Artists: Sara Pichelli, Chris Sprouse (Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary variant), Emanuela Lupacchino (variant)

“CONJURATIONS.” With STRANGE RITUAL MURDERS on the rise, DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS’ hunt for HOWLING ARTIFACTS is growing dire! Their leads keep turning up dead, and they’re running out of time! They’ll have to delve deep into the secrets of an ANCIENT TECH CULT if they plan to catch the killer!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

The High Republic Adventures: Galactic Bake-Off Spectacular

Writers: Daniel Jose Older, Vita Ayala, Artists: Toni Bruno, Jo Cheol-Hong, Cover Artist: Jason Loo
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“Buckets of Blood” Buck and Kantam Sy face off in a brutal, intense, ruthless… bake-off! Lightsabers and Jedi robes are put aside in favor of whisks and aprons as the two competitors bake Master Yoda’s special pastry recipe. But the recipe requires one extra special ingredient: a story! “Buckets of Blood” and Kantam recount the tale of an epic battle as they whisk away, both hoping to win the prize of Padawan approval. Daniel José Older and Vita Ayala team up in this heart-warming one-shot. Plus, bake Master Yoda’s pastries yourself, with the recipe included in the back!

Details: $5.99

The Weapon of a Jedi

Writers: Jason Fry, Alec Worley, Artist/Cover Artist: Ruairi Coleman

Discover an untold chapter in Luke Skywalker’s journey from orphan to Jedi knight in this middle-grade graphic novel set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back! The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Empire’s dreaded Death Star, but the Imperial starfleet continues hunting the rebels throughout the galaxy. Luke Skywalker now seeks to support the Rebellion as an X-wing fighter. But as he flies with the pilots of the Red Squadron, Luke feels stirrings of the Force. And this farm-boy-turned-fighter-pilot begins to suspect that his destiny lies along a different path. This Star Wars adventure also foreshadows events to come in Episode VII: The Force Awakens!

Details: $9.99

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

New Releases: ‘The Weapon of a Jedi #2’, ‘Doctor Aphra #11’ & ‘The High Republic #6’

June 30, 2021 at 7:07 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Three new Star Wars comic releases today.

Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2

Writers: Jason Fry, Alec Worley, Artist: Ruairi Coleman

The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Empire’s dreaded Death Star, but the Imperial Starfleet continues hunting the rebels throughout the galaxy. Luke Skywalker now seeks to support the Rebellion as an X-wing fighter. But as he flies with the pilots of the Red Squadron, Luke feels the stirrings of the Force. And this farm boy turned fighter pilot begins to suspect that his destiny lies along a different path.

Details: $5.99

Doctor Aphra #11

Writer: Alyssa Wong, Artist: Minkyu Jung, Cover Artists: Sara Pichelli (standard cover), Jan Bazaldua and Rachelle Rosenberg (Pride variant)

MYSTERIES ABOUND ABOARD A DURGE-ANGED SHIP! DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS discover an eerie abandoned ship while on a new mission from DOMINA TAGGE. But on board they will come face-to-face with a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons. And then there’s….THE FEARSOME BOUNTY HUNTER DURGE!

Details: $3.99

The High Republic #6

Writer: Cavan Scott, Artist: Georges Jeanty, Cover Artists: Phil Noto (standard cover), Javi Garron (Pride variant)

THE GALAXY UNITES AGAINST THE DRENGIR. A frontier in crisis. The Jedi of Starlight Beacon have joined forces with a feared enemy to face the terror of the unstoppable Drengir Horde. While Avar Kriss and her new allies fight nightmarish creatures on the lava world of Daivak, can Keeve Trennis save her former master from complete absorption? And, who or what is the Great Progenitor?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

New Releases: ‘The Weapon of a Jedi #1’, ‘Darth Vader #12’ & ‘Doctor Aphra #10’

May 26, 2021 at 6:22 am | Posted in Comic Books, IDW, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Three new Star Wars comic releases this week.

Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #1 (of 2)

Writers: Jason Fry, and Alec Worley, Artist: Ruairi Coleman

The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Empire’s dreaded Death Star, but the Imperial starfleet continues hunting the rebels throughout the galaxy. Luke Skywalker now seeks to support the Rebellion as an X-wing fighter. But as he flies with the pilots of the Red Squadron, Luke feels stirrings of the Force. And this farm boy turned fighter pilot begins to suspect that his destiny lies along a different path.

Details: $5.99

Darth Vader #12

Writer: Greg Pak, Artist: Guiu Vilanova, Cover Artist: Aaron Kuder

PRELUDE TO WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS: “RESTORATION”. Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the EMPEROR, DARTH VADER faces the horrors of reconstruction in the secret laboratories of CORUSCANT. As he blacks out under the knife, does he still dream of revenge against his master? Or do his thoughts drift towards his son – and the friends who make LUKE SKYWALKER so vulnerable? Don’t miss this next critical new chapter in Vader’s ongoing evolution – featuring the revelation of the first time the Dark Lord learned the name HAN SOLO!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

Doctor Aphra #10

Writer: Alyssa Wong, Artist: Ray-Anthony Height, Cover Artist: Sway

PRELUDE TO WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS: “THE INVITATION”. DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS find themselves cornered by VUKORAH and the UNBROKEN CLAN! Can they pull off a daring escape–even if that means surrendering the NIHIL HYPERDRIVE? And what sets them on a collision course with one of the most deadly BOUNTY HUNTERS in the galaxy?

Details: Rated T, $3.99

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Around the Web

January 20, 2017 at 12:01 am | Posted in Art, Books, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles | Leave a comment
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Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Art News

  • Dave Dorman might not be heading to Star Wars Celebration Orlando, but he’s been pouring out some awesome Star Wars artwork lately. Check it out.

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Book Review: ‘The Weapon of a Jedi’ by Jason Fry

October 6, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | 3 Comments
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With so many new Star Wars books to choose from, which should you grab first? The Weapon of a Jedi promises a Luke Skywalker tale, but does it deliver a good story? Click here to read our full review and find out.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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