Episode #318 -- Moth Into Flame

Qi'ra goes to ground with the Empire seemingly believing that she's dead even as Palpatine and Vader desperately try to track down and gain control of the Fermata Cage. HIdden Empire #2 (of 5) features ties to writer Charles Soule's Darth Vader series, while amplifying the fear that SIth have of fellow Sith, dead or alive.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic Adventures #1 (of 8) (8:02)_ Hidden Empire #2 (of 5) (7:35)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)News_ The Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 6 (Collects Star Wars (Vol. 1) #89-107 and #108) is slated for release on May 9. (Observant readers will note that Lando's no longer smoking on this cover.)_ Based on PRH, it appears Marvel is doing a series of Women's History variant covers during March, including for its Star Wars comics. No art, yet, but that should come when March solicits drop later this month._ Per Near Mint Condition, the Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2, is due in July and collects Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Dark Empire II, among others. It's $150 and encompasses 1,280 pages._ If you're so inclined, the five-issue Sana Starros mini-series is available via subscription from Marvel. (Direct link: https://subscriptions.marvel.com/store/ipd.asp?spid=1502)Upcoming Star Wars comics, trade paperbacks and omnibuses:Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus (Collects War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5, WotBH -- Jabba, WotBH -- 4-LOM & Zuckuss, WotBH -- Boushh, WotBH -- IG-88, Doctor Aphra #10-15, Darth Vader #12-17, Bounty Hunters #12-17 and Star Wars #13-18); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 (Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker #1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story #1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back #1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead #2; material from Star Wars Tales #4-6, 15-17, 20)Dec. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #29, The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)Dec. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10), Yoda #2 (of 10), The Blade #1 (of 4), The High Republic #32023Jan. 4 _ Star Wars #30, The High Republic #4, The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #5 (2nd Printing)Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalorian #7 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), Hidden Empire #1 (2nd Printing), The High Republic Adventures #2 (of 8)Jan. 18 _ Bounty Hunters #30, Han Solo & Chewbacca #9 (of 10), Revelations #1 (2nd Printing), Yoda #1 (2nd Printing)Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand #0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader #1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special #1, Star Wars Handbook #1 and material from Star Wars Tales #10, 12, 15, 23)Jan. 25 _ The Blade #2 (of 4), Doctor Aphra #28, Yoda #3 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8)Jan. 31 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 1 (2nd Printing) (Collects Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1), #1-40; Annuals #1-3; Darth Vader (2015) #3-4, 8, 21, 25; Star Wars (2015) #13, 19, #31-32; The Screaming Citadel #1; and material from Empire Ascendant #1); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 5 "The Raid on the Vermillion" TPB (Collects #23-28)Feb. 1 _ Sana Starros #1 (of 5)<br...