Episode #333 -- I'll Stand by You

Sav Malagán is embracing the pirate's life in all the right ways all the while dodging an understandably upset master back on Takodana in the pages of The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8), while in Yoda #5 (of 10), the bonds of friendship are tested and stretched among Jedi padawans, but is Count Dooku to blame?Be sure to share this week's episode on social media and, if you haven't, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Doing so helps increase awareness about our podcast, garners us more listeners and helps spread the word about the great stories being told in Star Wars comics. Want to help us even more? Retweet the episode.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:Yoda #5 (of 10) (12:30)The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #3 (of 8) (23:30)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)Announcement:Our friend Alex Ray, who with Jim Mello created the amazing A Star Wars Comic, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He needs help to battle this insidious ailment. If you can give, please do by giving to his Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-ray-beat-cancer-with-love-and-supportNews:Marvel's June Star Wars comics solicits feature Boba Fett, the green lightsaber in Luke's hand and so much more. Check out the Facebook page for a complete listing. We should have publishing dates later this week.The High Republic Adventures -- The Monster of Temple Peak is getting collected by Dark Horse Comics, along with other phase one short stories. It's currently due out Oct. 10..At least three Star Wars comics-related panels are planned for Star Wars Celebration Europe, four if you count Saturday's The High Republic panel. Sunday sees a Dark Horse Comics panel, with a Lucasfilm Publishing panel later in the afternoon. Monday features Marvel's Star Wars comics panel.Marc Guggenheim joined us to talk about the just-concluded Han Solo & Chewbacca maxi-series, the story arcs previewed in November's Revelations one-shot, as well as his new creator-owned work Torrent and the upcoming Star Wars comic for IDW that's set in the Original Motion Picture era. Check out episode #332 to hear it.Upcoming Star Wars comics, TPBs and omnibus editions:March 22 _ Darth Vader #32March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba’s Palace #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #7 (of 10)April 5 _ Star Wars #33, Hidden Empire #5 (of 5),April 12 _ Doctor Aphra #30, Bounty Hunters #33, Ewoks #1 One-Shot, The High Republic #8 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8)April 19 _ Sana Starros #3 (of 5), Yoda #6 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4)April 26 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Darth Vader #33, Doctor Aphra #31, The High Republic Adventures #5 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-ShotMay 2 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) "Balance of the Force" TPB (Collects #1-5); The Mandalorian "Season One, Part II" TPB (Collecting #5-8)May 3 _ Star Wars #34, Lando #1, Yoda #7 (10), The Nameless Terror #3 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108)May 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #7 (of 12)May 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3) Vol. 5 "The Path to Victory" TPB (Collects #26-30)May 17 _ Bounty Hunters #34, The Nameless Terror #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #8 (of 12), The High Republic Adventures #8...