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SITH CULTISTS FROM EXEGOL THREATEN LANDO, REY’S PARENTS AND LUKE! Shadow Of The Sith by Adam Christopher is this episode’s focus where Mike gives you his spoiler-free thoughts on the book, with some plot details near the end! Set in 21ABY (17 years after Return Of The Jedi & 13 years before The Force Awakens), this book tells interweaving stories about Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Ochi Of Bestoon, a young Rey and her parents Dathan & Miramir, all caught up in a plot by the Sith Eternal!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in August 2022.
In more detail, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on the book, as well as providing background information, he then provides some minor details on themes and the general pacing & start of the book, while steering clear of any major plot points, before providing his full thoughts at the end which include spoilers about appearances, great moments, connections to related content and an overview of the plot.
Previously, in ep 105 of SWCIC, Mike delved into 6 stories within 5 comics surrounding the canon cruise ship The Halcyon which span from The High Republic Era all the way up to The Last Jedi, with stories in each of the main eras of the current Star Wars canon! As some pirates try to capture a resistance spy from the ship, stories are told to keep a young girl’s mind off of the havoc, including an adventure with Wookiee padawan Burryaga, bounty hunter Aurra Sing fighting a monster, Maz Kanata working with Hondo Ohnaka & Lando to steal back an artifact, Anakin & Padmé pursue a senator and a man is tracked down by some familiar bounty hunters!
2 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1 & 2 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/186b55 - https://youtu.be/Kk99oyK06ho
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
Mike was also the judge on a recent Comics On Trial where Tony Farina & Scott Weatherly each give their stance on whether or not Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull deserves to be held in the same regard as the original trilogy, listen or watch here: https://pod.fo/e/187e09 - https://youtu.be/8bPSFoOJ4yc
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Timeline
01:45 Background Info
03:06 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
15:18 Mild Spoilers, Themes & Characters
25:40 Thoughts On The Book’s Plot (Spoilers)
38:55 Outro
THE GALACTIC STARCRUISER’S ANTHOLOGY SERIES EMERGES; THE HALCYON LEGACY! In ep 105, Mike delves into 6 stories within 5 comics surrounding the canon cruise ship The Halcyon which span from The High Republic Era all the way up to The Last Jedi, with stories in each of the main eras of the current Star Wars canon! As some pirates try to capture a resistance spy from the ship, stories are told to keep a young girl’s mind off of the havoc, including an adventure with Wookiee padawan Burryaga, bounty hunter Aurra Sing fighting a monster, Maz Kanata working with Hondo Ohnaka & Lando to steal back an artifact, Anakin & Padmé pursue a senator and a man is tracked down by some familiar bounty hunters – all within this exciting episode!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in August 2022.
The main/frame story is set after The Last Jedi but before The Rise of Skywalker, around 34ABY. The subsequent stories are set around phase 1 of the High Republic (230BBY), the clone wars (22-19BBY), the imperial era (10ABY) and near A New Hope (0-1ABY).
Halcyon Legacy was written by Ethan Sacks with Will Sliney as artist and Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist. Issue 1 was released February 2nd 2022, issue 5 was released August 3rd 2022 and the trade paperback collection is due for release November 1st 2022.
Previously, in ep 104, the second batch of Crimson Reign comics were in Mike’s sights, which continues Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn’s efforts to disrupt the Empire’s hold on the galaxy, including Ochi Of Bestoon & Deathstick attack, Aphra continues to search for Ascendant artifacts with Sana Starros, Vader kills suspected Crimson Dawn collaborators, the Bounty Hunter crew searches for 4-LOM and Shara Bey tries to escape the star destroyer Tarkin’s Will without being noticed by the Empire!
2 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1 & 2 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/186b55 - https://youtu.be/Kk99oyK06ho
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
Mike was also the judge on a recent Comics On Trial where Tony Farina & Scott Weatherly each give their stance on whether or not Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull deserves to be held in the same regard as the original trilogy, listen or watch here: https://pod.fo/e/187e09 - https://youtu.be/8bPSFoOJ4yc
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro on The Halcyon & Galactic Starcruiser
02:43 Personnel & Release
03:56 Timeline
06:00 Issue 1
15:18 Issue 2
22:15 Issue 3
28:49 Issue 4
36:52 Issue 5
44:35 Coming Up
47:33 Mike’s Guest Spots
48:30 Outro & Support
QI’RAS ASSASSINS PREPARE AMIDST THE CHAOS CAUSED BY CRIMSON DAWN! For ep 104, the second batch of Crimson Reign comics is in Mike’s sight, continuing Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn’s efforts to disrupt the Empire’s hold on the galaxy. Qi’ra’s assassins; Ochi Of Bestoon & Deathstick attack, all while the four comics crossing-over with CR (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), continue corresponding stories that will all line up very soon. Aphra continues to search for Ascendant artifacts with Sana Starros, Vader kills suspected Crimson Dawn collaborators, the Bounty Hunter crew searches for 4-LOM and Shara Bey tries to escape the star destroyer Tarkin’s Will without being noticed by the Empire…
This story is set after Empire Strikes Back & after the War Of The Bounty Hunters event, but before Return Of The Jedi and the reading order is BH20> DA18>CR2>DV20>SW21.
BH20 was released 12th January 2022 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Paolo Villanelli as artist and Bryan Valenza as colour artist. DA18 was released 19th January 2022, written by Alyssa Wong with Minkyu Jung as artist Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist. Crimson Reign 2 was released 2nd February 2022 and was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba as inker and Guru eFX as colour artist. DV20 was released 9th February 2022, was written by Greg Pak with Raffaele Ienco as artist and Alex Sinclair as colour artist. SW21 was released 2nd March 2022 and was written by Charles Soule, with Marco Castiello & Ramon Rosanas as artists and Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist.
Mike covered the first volume of Crimson Reign in episode 102 and he covered the prelude to Crimson Reign in ep 97 of SWCIC. For all War of The Bounty Hunters comics, check episodes 60, 64, 68, 72, 77 & 84.
Previously, in ep 103, Mike delved into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Return To Vader’s Castle – 5 more horror stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for any lover of horror & Star Wars! This episode includes Vader, Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Tarkin, Jabba The Hutt & B’omarr Monks, zombies, sarlaccs, Frankenstein-like monsters and a whole bunch of references & connections to Star Wars and horror movies!
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Recap & Reading Order
03:11 Bounty Hunters 20
10:02 Doctor Aphra 18
16:15 Crimson Reign 2
22:26 Darth Vader 20
29:44 Star Wars 21
35:01 Coming Up
39:30 Guest Spots
41:03 Outro & Support
IT’S TIME FOR MORE MONSTER STORIES! For ep 103, Mike is delving into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Return To Vader’s Castle – 5 more horror stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for any lover of horror & Star Wars! This episode includes Vader, Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Tarkin, Jabba The Hutt & B’omarr Monks, zombies, sarlaccs, Frankenstein-like monsters and a whole bunch of references & connections to Star Wars and horror movies!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in August 2022.
The continuous story is set somewhere in the original trilogy era (between 0ABY - 4ABY) and the other stories are all over the prequel & original trilogy era! The writer for these comics was Cavan Scott and Francesco Francavilla is the artist & colour artist for the continuous story. The guest artists are Megan Levens, Kelley Jones, Nick Brokenshire, Nicoletta Baldari & Charles Paul Wilson III and the guest colour artists are Charlie Kirchoff, Michelle Madsen, Nick Brokenshire, Nicoletta Baldari & David Garcia Cruz.
Issues 1-5 were released in October 2019, the trade paperback collection was released March 2020 and the hardcover collection of this & the previous collection; Tales Of Vaders Castle was released January 2021.
The first batch of Vader’s Castle stories was tackled in episode 76 of SWCIC. Mike delved into all four volumes of 2017 Vader in ep 62, 66, 70 & 74 of SWCIC. For the 2015 Vader run (set after A New Hope), check out episodes 15, 17, 19, 23 & 29 of SWCIC, for the 2020 run of Vader comics, check episodes 79 & 81 of SWCIC and check ep 41 for the Vader: Dark Visions anthology mini-series and ep 49 is the Target Vader mini-series.
Previously Mike released his review of Daniel José Older's Last Shot novel and the week prior, in ep 102, Mike delved into the first full volume of Crimson Reign; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! In this episode Mike will take you through the story, as well as the four coinciding comics (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way.
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Personnel
03:27 The Horned Devil
11:06 The Curse Of Tarkin
18:16 Bop She-Bop Little Sarlacc Horror
23:26 Vault Of The Living Brains
31:55 Night Of The Lava Zombies
37:23 Similar/Recommended Reading
39:17 Coming Up
43:23 Guest Spots
44:39 Support & Outro
In this episode, Mike has released a book review from his Patreon for Daniel Josè Older's Last Shot, set years after Return Of The Jedi, focusing on Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, including a hacker-Ewok, flashbacks featuring L3-37, nightmarish experiments and more!
Last Shot was released April 17th 2018, was written by Daniel José Older and the main story takes place approximately 3 years after Return Of The Jedi, in 7 ABY.
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2022.
Previously (in ep 102), Mike delved into the first of the Crimson Reign crossover events; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! The episode takes you through the story, as well as the four companion comics, providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way.
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
QI’RA’S PLAN TO TAKE DOWN THE EMPIRE IS IN FULL-SWING! In ep 102, Mike embarks on the first full volume of Crimson Reign; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! In this episode Mike will take you through the story, as well as the four coinciding comics (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way. These issues show many things, including Darth Vader & Beilert Valance searching for Crimson Dawn spies within the imperial ranks, Aphra facing off against an old rival for some ancient tech, Luke meeting Elzar Mann (from The High Republic) and Qi’ra preparing her many Crimson Dawn agents for what’s to come…
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2022.
This story is set after Empire Strikes Back & after the War Of The Bounty Hunters event, but before Return Of The Jedi and the reading order is CR1>DV19>BH19>DA17>SW20.
Crimson Reign 1 was released 8th December 2021 and was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as artist and Guru eFX as colour artist. DV19 was released 22nd December 2021, was written by Greg Pak with Guiu Vilanova as artist and Alex Sinclair as colour artist. BH19 was released 29th December 2021 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Ramon F Bachs as artist and Bryan Valenza as colour artist. DA17 was released 5th January 2022, written by Alyssa Wong with Minkyu Jung as artist Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist. SW20 was released 12th January 2022 and was written by Charles Soule, with Marco Castiello as artist and Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist.
In case you missed Mike covering the prelude to Crimson Reign, check ep 97 of SWCIC and for all War of The Bounty Hunters comics, check episodes 60, 64, 68, 72, 77 & 84.
Previously, in ep 101, Mike delved into the last batch of Poe Dameron comics which confirm a few things from the sequel trilogy, including how Poe survived the TIE crash on Jakku, how the scan of Starkiller Base was obtained, what Black Squadron were doing during the events of The Last Jedi and more! Plus Mike give some information on the Ikkrukkian, Kudon and Blarina species, Nien Nunb and other pieces of trivia!
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:27 Recap for WoBH
04:05 Reading Order
04:42 Personnel
05:15 Crimson Reign 1
21:25 Darth Vader 19
26:05 Bounty Hunters 19
33:10 Doctor Aphra 17
37:39 Star Wars 20
45:10 Coming Up
47:02 Guest Spots
49:09 Outro
WE’VE REACHED THE FINALE OF THE POE DAMERON COMICS! The last batch of Poe Dameron comics confirm a few things from the sequel trilogy, including how Poe survived the TIE crash on Jakku, how the scan of Starkiller Base was obtained, what Black Squadron were doing during the events of The Last Jedi and more! Plus Mike give some information on the Ikkrukkian, Kudon and Blarina species, Nien Nunb and other pieces of trivia!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2022.
Volume 5 of Poe Dameron is primarily set around 34/35ABY (just after The Last Jedi but before The Rise Of Skywalker).
Poe Dameron 26 was released April 2018, issue 31 was out September 2018, Annual 2 was out August 2018 and the trade paperback collection was released December 2018. Charles Soule is the writer of the main Poe comics, with Angel Unzueta as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist, with Rachelle Rosenberg also on issue 27, while Jody Houser wrote Annual 2 with Andrea Broccardo as artist and Stefani Renee as colour artist.
Make sure you listen to episodes 85, 89, 91 & 95 of SWCIC for the previous 4 episodes of Poe Dameron comics and check out ep 4 for an introduction to Poe’s parents, ep 7 for the Allegiance mini-series (set between The Last Jedi & The Rise Of Skywalker) and ep 56 for Poe’s Age Of Resistance comic!
Last ep was the 100th episode special where Mike & Ben (of Star Wars Timeline) answered 20 questions submitted by listeners of the show; these questions range from favourite characters to theories to their wants of the future to downright silliness! Tune in for a wide range of topics all within the Star Wars universe, perfect for fans of any calibre, listen on this feed or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-uPb7Hs8hg
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:13 Personnel & Release Info
03:14 Crawl & Info
04:56 Continuity
05:45 Issue 26
10:25 Issue 27
16:55 Issue 28
21:56 Issue 29
24:31 Issue 30
28:13 Issue 31
33:29 Annual 2
40:39 Coming Up
44:17 Support
44:52 Outro
IT’S THE 100TH EPISODE OF MIKE’S STAR WARS SHOW, SO HE & BEN (OF STAR WARS TIMELINE) ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS! Over the last few weeks, listeners of Star Wars: Comics In Canon have submitted their questions for Mike & Ben to answer; these questions range from favourite characters to theories to their wants of the future to downright silliness! Tune in for a wide range of topics all within the Star Wars universe, perfect for fans of any calibre!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2022.
Mike’s appearance on Era Of Geek: https://spoti.fi/3nLumHS & https://youtu.be/r1o53g69Gi0
Ben’s appearance on Era Of Geek: https://spoti.fi/3nOrMRj
The Ralph McQuarrie Concept Art: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/starwarsrebels/images/f/f8/Ralph_mcquarrie_concept_art_heroes.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140821023921
Mike has guested on Ben’s show Star Wars Timeline numerous times, check out this YouTube playlist to see all the times these two have collaborated: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8YrSCDRvJqyPJQ6X1f_StxT - please also subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel while you’re at it, so you can watch video versions of his conversations, playlists filled with episode of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted questions: @Dan_bores (Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores), Tony Farina (https://arfarina.com), @BlakeByles, @MsTonyaTodd, @MaxyByrne (Mandatory Marvel&DC/Music&CD), @IAmJACsMusings (Back To Filmography, Seasons Greeting & Pop Guerrillas), @PaulDaMac (Era of Geek), @Andy_Review, @RealBrettScott (Marvel Plus), @Testmonkey6k (Brian Ivanhoe), @TCRochesterACT (Thomas Carter Rochester), @RecklessRebels (Reckless Rebellion).
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:43 20 Questions
2:51:05 Outro
VERNESTRA & IMRI HEAD TO DALNA IN SEARCH OF THEIR MISSING FRIEND! This week brings another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era; the junior novel Mission To Disaster by Justina Ireland! As with all of Mike’s book reviews, he starts by giving his spoiler-free thoughts, then provides some minor plot details and confirms the book’s themes, then nearer the end he provides a brief description of the whole plot, confirming characters who appear and more spoiler-y details! This review is perfect for any fans of The High Republic!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2022.
Mission To Disaster is the junior novel of the third wave of the High Republic’s first phase along with the young adult novel Midnight Horizon and the adult novel The Fallen Star, all set in 230BBY. Phase 2 will start in October 2022 and is set 150 years before the first phase. Mike has reviewed all books from the first & second waves of phase 1, which are Light Of The Jedi (reviewed March 2021), A Test Of Courage (August ‘21) & Into The Dark (October ‘21) and The Rising Storm (November ‘21), Race To Crashpoint Tower (February ‘22) & Out Of The Shadows (March ’22), as well as The Fallen Star in April 2022.
Previously, in ep 99, Mike continued his journey through Star Wars manga with volume 2 of The Edge Of Balance, which continues the story of Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, two excitable younglings and Lily’s padawan Keerin, all on the planet Banchii. Plus some familiar faces appear and the younglings participate in the Great Jedi Race all while the Nihil prepare for another attack.
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Timeline
03:02 Background Info
06:06 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
12:42 Blurb
13:34 Mild Spoilers, Themes & Characters
24:53 Opening Crawl
26:03 Thoughts On The Book’s Plot (Spoilers)
29:35 Themes, Tidbits & Trivia
33:51 Excerpt; Vern’s View Of The Force
36:16 Vern’s Hyperspace Visions
37:31 Recommended Reading
38:29 Final Thoughts
40:04 Coming Up
42:44 Support
46:52 Outro
THE STAR WARS MANGA CONTINUES WHERE THE NIHIL ATTACK! In ep 99 of SWCIC, Mike continues on his journey through the manga set in the High Republic era! This volume continues the journeys of Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, two excitable younglings and Lily’s padawan Keerin, all on the planet Banchii. Some familiar faces from the High Republic Adventures comics (by Daniel José Older) appear and the younglings even participate in the great jedi race aboard Starlight Beacon, but it’s not all fun and games as the notorious Nihil prepare to attack the temple once again – will our heroes be able to stop it?
Edge Of Balance Volume 2 was released February 22nd 2022 digitally and May 24th 2022 in paperback, it was written by Shima Shinyu & Daniel José Older with artwork by Mizuki Sakakibara.
Mike tackled all three volumes of High Republic Adventures comics in episodes 86, 90 & 93 of SWCIC, all High Republic comics (by Cavan Scott) in episodes 84, 88 & ep 92, and The Eye Of The Storm comics in ep 94.
Mike’s High Republic book reviews are found on this feed and on Mike’s YouTube: Light Of The Jedi was released March 13th 2021, A Test Of Courage: August 14th 2021, Into The Dark: October 2nd 2021, The Rising Storm: November 13th 2021, Race To Crashpoint Tower: February 5th 2022 and Out Of The Shadows was released 19th March 2022. The Fallen Star review was released 23rd April 2022 and the last two books; Mission To Disaster & Midnight Horizon will be reviewed soon.
The previous episode was a book review of Mike Chen's pre-Clone Wars novel, Brotherhood! The week prior, in ep 98, Mike delved into the first volume of Edge Of Balance, which introduces Lily Tora-Asi, her padawan Keerin, younglings Nima & Viv’nia, master Arkoff and the planet of Banchii, plus Mike provides additional information on the Togruta & Imroosian species!
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on podcast apps, share the show with friends, or support financially. You can give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – either option will give you access to the exclusive “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes – Afterthoughts includes several Star Wars Legends book reviews/plot overviews including the Darth Bane Trilogy, Darth Plagueis & more!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Release & Personnel
03:09 Crawl
03:49 Timeline
04:46 Vol 2 Intro
06:09 Remaining Vol 2 Plot
23:30 Coming Up
26:02 Support
27:09 Outro
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