Episode #343 -- Brothers in Arms

Vildar Mac sees the light, literally, as Tey Ferrick proves his mettle, as The HIgh Republic (Vol. 2) #10 concludes with a Jedi victor, but not without stinging losses.In Dark Horse Comics' Hyperspace Stories #5, a familiar doll proves to be a sought-after token by Assaj Ventress who encounters a pair of new Jedi, along with another pair of rather familar faces (Obi-Wan and Anakin), in a fast-paced story that sheds more light on her dysfunctional relationship with Count Dooku.Darth Vader may be down, but he's not out, much to the chagrin of Cyn, who has vastly underestimated the power of the dark side in Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4). Meanwhile, two more stories feature a ghastly alien encounter aboard a seemingly derelict ship, while a young villager sees Vader not as a villain but a hero.And, weirdly enough, this episode marks our 350th since we began the podcast back in June 2015.Comics Discussed This WeekHyperspace Stories #5 (of 12) (14:02)Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4) (25:39)The High Republic (Vol. 2) #10 (of 10) (42:52)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:Bounty Hunters #31Star Wars (Vol. 3) #31News: Per Diamond, some comic shops may find themselves without certain issues of Star Wars comics that are due out this week. That's due to a truck accident in New York last week. Look for the titles (The High Republic #10, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 and the Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6) on May 31 and June 7. Again some shops aren't affected, but some will be. (If your shop uses PRH, you're OK.)Actor Ray Stevens, who voiced Gar Saxson in "Star Wars: Rebels" and "The Clone Wars" and will play Baylan Skoll in the upcoming "Ahsoka" series, died on May 21.Titan Magazine's Aug. 2 issue of Star Wars Insider #220 features a comic-store-only variant cover that uses Walt Simonson's cover for Star Wars (Vol. 1) #52 as its cover.Per Near Mint Condition, Marvel is bringing 1985's Ewoks and Droids series and 2015's Star Wars to its Epic Collections in May and June 2024. Full details can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqWIq4wzTx0.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:May 30 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 31 _ Doctor Aphra #32, Sana Starros #4 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8)June 6 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 2 "The Crystal Run, Part Two" TPB (Collects #6-10)June 7 _ Star Wars #35, The Empire #1 one-shot, Yoda #8 (of 10), Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (2nd Printing)June 14 _ Darth Vader #35, Sana Starros #5 (of 5), Star Wars #34 (2nd Printing)June 20 _ Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories "Rebels and Resistance" TPB (Collects #1-4)June 21 _ The Mandalorian Season 2 #1, Bounty Hunters #35June 27 _ The Blade TPB (Collects #1-4) and Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 6 "Return of the Handmaidens" TPB (Collects #28-32)June 28 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #3 (of 4), Doctor Aphra #33, The High Republic Adventures #6, 7 and 8 (of 8)July 4 _ Hidden Empire TPB (Collects #1-5)July 5 _ Star Wars #36, Yoda #9 (of 10), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)July 11 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi Vol. 3 (Collects Dark Lords of the Sith #1-6, The Sith War #1-6, Redemption #1-5 and material from Star Wars Tales #23 and Dark...