Episode #336 -- Lost in the Shadows

Hidden Empire comes to a satisfyingly ambiguous close in issue #5 with the fate of Qi'ra's pitched fight vs. the Sith unsuccessful. Or was it? It's an ending that leaves more questions with numerous potential answers.In Star Wars #33, Leia, Luke, Lando, Chewbacca and Amilyn cement new friends -- perhaps potential alllies -- as the flagship comics shifts its focus to Luke's quest for a new lightsaber, while Lando realizes his reputation is more than just a tool to be wielded.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:Star Wars #33 (17:21)The Hidden Empire #5 (of 5) (30:40)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:The Blade #1 (of 4)The High Republic (Vol. 2) #3 (of 10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #27Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10)Yoda #2 (of 10)News:Star Wars Celebration Europa starts on Friday. We've got a listing of comics-related panels below in the show notes.The covers for the second printing of the Jabba's Palace one-shot are by Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg, while the 1:25 2nd printing variant is by Alex Maleev. It's due out May 10.Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red will get a Treasury Edition collection in January.More Solo: A Star Wars Story 5th Anniversary variants are filtering out for May's Star Wars comics. You can see them on the Facebook page.If you're so inclined, subscriptions to The Mandalorian 2 are now available via Marvel.Celebration Comics-Related PanelsApril 7 Star Wars Libri & Comics at the Holonet News Stage (2-3 p.m.)April 8 -- The High Republic at the Galaxy Stage (1-2 p.m.)April 8 -- Bounty Hunters, Smugglers, and Gangsters: The Scum and Villainy Through the Years at the Fan Stage (6-7 p.m.)April 9 -- Hyperspace Stories: Dark Horse Comics Returns at the Galaxy Stage (12:30-1:30 p.m.)April 9 -- Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away on the Twin Suns Stage (5:30-6:30 p.m.)April 10 -- Marvel Comics: Star Wars on the Galaxy Stage (12:30-1:30 p.m.).Upcoming Comics & Graphic NovelsApril 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), 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 #5 (of 12)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueMay 10 _ Darth Vader #34, The High Republic #9 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12), Jabba's Palace #1 (2nd Printing)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 #7 (of 12)May 23 _ The Edge of Balance -- PrecedentMay 24 _ Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), The High Republic...