In the final episode of Comics With Kenobi, we're concluding the first phase of our Star Wars comics podcast with a look back at the series that ended in November and December, and how they're set up for the second phase, thanks to the four stories in the Star Wars: Empire Ascendant #1 one shot.

Then it's on to the first issue of the four-issue The Rise of Kylo Ren, which at long last delves into how Ben Solo began his transformation into Kylo Ren.

Neither issue disappoints, serving as more than just a way station to 2020 Star Wars comics as well as The Rise of Skywalker film.

Look for us next week under the Star Wars Splash Page imprimatur. You won't have to make any changes to your podcast feed or on Twitter or Facebook, either (look for us @SWSplashPod on both platforms).

New Star Wars comics out Dec. 26:
_ None

New Star Wars comics out Jan. 1:
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #1