Star Wars Splash Page

The bounty hunters take a paying gig that should be easy to do, but Tasu Leech's feeling conflicted and makes a move that may leave T'onga, Losha, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM in a dire situation in the pages of Bounty Hunters #27.

The Obi-Wan mini-series concludes its sobering and thoughtful five-issue run with a measured tale about doing good even when it could cost you everything.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Bounty Hunters #27 (04:17)
_ Obi-Wan #5 (of 5) (25:20)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #24

The news:
_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 are coming to market for preorder.
_ The Attack of the Clones gets the 20th anniversary variant-cover treatment from Marvel with five by Caspar Wijngaard in December and January
_ Greg Land's Star Wars 45th anniversary variants are being revealed.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 15 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)

Nov. 29 _ 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)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1 (of 8)

Dec. 7 _ Bounty Hunters #29, Hidden Empire #2 (of 5), The Blade #2 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories #4 (of 12)

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)

Dec. 14 _ The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)

Dec. 21 _ The High Republic #3

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 Nameless Terror #1 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #2 (of 8)

2023

Jan. 3 _ 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. 4 _ Star Wars #30, The High Republic #4

Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27

Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalorian #7 (of 8), The Blade #3 (of 11)

Jan. 17 _ 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); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

Jan. 31 _ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 5 "The Raid on the Vermillion" TPB (Collects #23-28)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

May 2 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25); Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual ’99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Protecting the family while fleeing the Empire takes center stage in the pages of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 as Bevelyn and Mel escape from the second Death Star in a bid to do Qi'ra's bidding to aid the Rebel Alliance. Could the Alliance's own bureaucracy seal the family's fate?

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #27 (05:15)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Bounty Hunters #23
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #23

The news:
_ Multiple creator-exclusive variants for Oct. 12's one-shot Star Wars Visions #1 are now available for sale. Check our Facebook page for links.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ 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); Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)

Nov. 29 _ 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)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1

Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); 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)

Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25) 2023

Jan. 10 _ 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); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5 "The Shadow's Shadow" TPB (Collects #23-27)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

"You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill."

In Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), Obi-Wan and Anakin travel upriver on the Aqualish homeworld to find a hero of the republic who's gone rogue, as both Jedi contend with the evil that infects those who've seen enough carnage and war to fill several lifetimes and realize the power of the darkness that infects the hearts of trusted friends with unyielding darkness.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5) (4:03)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ None

The news:
_ It appears that Dark Horse will collect the 12-issue Hyperspace Stories in three volumes with four issues apiece. The first is due out April 11.
_ The five-issue Hidden Empire and four-issue The Blade mini-series are available for subscription by mail via Marvel.
_ The Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 1 is now due out Dec. 13 instead of Nov. 15.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels:

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ 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); Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)

Nov. 29 _ 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)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1

Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); 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)

Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25) 2023

Jan. 10 _ 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); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5 "The Shadow's Shadow" TPB (Collects #23-27)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Anakin contends with his rashness while Padmé works to advance the cause of the Republic in the debut of Hyperspace Stories #1, the all-ages comic that marks Dark Horse Comics' return to Star Wars.

In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #26, readers are treated to a lot of flashbacks to the Prequel Trilogy as Vader contends with a troublesome foe and finds his bond with Sabé deepening.

Finally, Doctor Aphra #23 delivers the utter craziness that the series has become famed for, with the return of several familiar faces and last-page reveal that left us laughing and gasping.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Hyperspace Stories #1 (7:50)
_ Darth Vader #26 (23:54)
_ Doctor Aphra #23 (40:06)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Doctor Aphra #20
_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #2

The news:
_ The solicits for November's Star Wars comics from Marvel and Dark Horse can be found on our Facebook page (facebook.com/swsplashpagepod)
_ Noted artist Tom Palmer, whose inks on the '77-'86 run of Marvel's Star Wars comics are among some of the best ever, has died.
_ Star Wars #26 and The Mandalorian #2 are getting second printings due out Sept. 28
_ Two more Choose Your Destiny variants by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story and Rachelle Rosenberg are coming. Doctor Aphra #24 features Lord Momin while Han Solo & Chewbacca #6 features Mace Windu. Both are due out Sept. 28.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

Updated Aug. 29, 2022

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (of 8) (2nd Printing)

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ 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); Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)

Nov. 29 _ 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)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1

Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); 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)

Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)
2023

Jan. 10 _ 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); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5 "The Shadow's Shadow" TPB (Collects #23-27)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The Rebel Alliance bounces back and strikes hard as Leia, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar and more start to plan for a long slog vs. the Empire, with optimism about their path brighter than ever. Meanwhile, Qi'ra's deep network of spies, moles and plants is awakened as the path toward the events of Return of the Jedi take hold in Star Wars #26.

In the Mandalorian #2 (of 8), Mando finds the only way to get his stolen Razor Crest parts back is to embark upon a quest for the egg at the behest of the Jawas.

We also take a look at the recently published Star Wars: Rebels graphic novel collecting the tales of Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, Kanan and Chopper that were previously unavailable in the U.S.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Star Wars Rebels Graphic Novel (07:20)
_ The Mandalorian #2 (11:15)
_ Star Wars #26 (17:12)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ The Halcyon Legacy #3 (of 5)

The news:
_ Despite what one online comics news site claimed, Bounty Hunters IS NOT cancelled.
_ Han Solo & Chewbacca writer Marc Guggenheim confirms that the series was always a 10-issue maxi and not an ongoing.
_ Three more Star Wars comics omnibuses are coming in 2023, including Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, collecting #1-25, along with The Rebellion, Vol. 2 and The Empire, Vol. 2.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

Updated Aug. 18, 2022

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5);

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6, Star Wars #26 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #2 (2nd Printing)

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The High Republic -- The Blade #1 (of 4), The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ 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);; Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 15 _ 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)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10)

Nov. 29 _ 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)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1

Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

Dec. 28 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)
2023

Jan. 10 _ 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); Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

In Bounty Hunters #26, T'Onga and Cadeliah face a stark realization amid a devastating loss, while in Han Solo & Chewbacca #5, secrets are revealed and we find out who really shot first.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Bounty Hunters #26 (5:50)
_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #5 (29:10)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Obi-Wan #1 (of 5)
_ Star Wars #23

The news:
_ Han Solo & Chewbacca is now a 10-issue maxi-series, per StarWars.com.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

Aug. 16 - Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)

Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5);

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-25)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5), Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 -- The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 8 _ 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);; Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 15 _ 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)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit

Nov. 29 _ 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. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

2023

Jan. 10 _ 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)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

We mark the end of the five-issue The Halcyon Legacy mini-series on this week's episode with an issue that introduces a new character, serves as the first appearance for another character and leaves the door open to a the ship's return in future comics.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ The Halycon Legacy #5 (of 5) (7:20)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Crimson Reign #4 (of 4)

The news:
_ Congrats to Chris, Nick and Noah for winning our long-drawnout essay contest about The High Republic's next phase and thanks to Jared Cantor for making the prizes available
_ The High Republic #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Oct. 5

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4)

Aug. 10 _ Bounty Hunters #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #5

Aug. 16 - Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)

Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5);

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-23)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6

Oct. 4 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Oct. 5 _ The Mandalorian #4 (of 8), Doctor Aphra #1 (Halloween Comic Extravaganza Reprint)

Oct. 12 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra #25; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Nov. 1 _ 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); The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 8 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 15 _ 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)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit

Nov. 29 _ 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. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

2023

Jan. 10 _ 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)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Comics, some wags would say, aren't real literature. We disagree and present as our evidence Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) and Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 as prime reasons why.

Both issues are complex and detailed examinations of regret, remembrance and rage and, unsurprisingly, present a pair of textured stories that will resonate for awhile.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Obi-Wan #3 (of 5) (11:12)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #22 (37:08)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ None

The news:
_ SDCC 2022 brought some sneak peaks of upcoming The High Republic comics, along with news that Daniel José Older and Toni Bruno's The High Republic Adventures story is no longer a graphic novel, but an ongoing second volume of the initial IDW series
_ Claudia Gray's Dark Horse Star Wars comic is titled Quest for the Jedi and is due out in October
_ Star Wars: Visions #1 has been pushed to Oct. 12 from Sept. 21
_ Peach Momoko's virgin variant for The Mandalorian #4, due out Oct. 5, is a 1:100 variant and the pre-selling asking price for it is starting to rise VERY high.

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

Updated July 30, 2022

THIS WEEK

Aug. 3 _ Halcyon Legacy #5 (of 5)

Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4)

Aug. 10 _ Bounty Hunters #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #5; Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)

Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5);

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-23)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8)

Sept. 27 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6

Oct. 5 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, The Mandalorian #4 (of 8), Doctor Aphra #1 (Halloween Comic Extravaganza Reprint)

Oct. 12 _ Star Wars #28, Star Wars: Visions #1

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra #25; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Nov. 1 _ 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); The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 8 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 15 _ 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)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit

Nov. 29 _ 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. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

2023

Jan. 10 _ 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)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Marvel celebrates writer Charles Soule's 100th Star Wars comic script in four-story one-and-done issue of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #25 that brings back some of his previous stories in Darth Vader (Vol. 2), Poe Dameron and the Anakin & Obi-Wan and Kylo Ren mini-series.

In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #25, Sabé takes command and control as the Empire fights Crimson Dawn to save a world featuring a subtle nod to the machinery in Dark Horse Comics's Dark Empire comics.

Chewbacca faces Krrsantan in a wookiee death duel in a bid to save Han in Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 even as the mystery of is he or is he not Han's dad deepens.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Star Wars #25 (5:03)
_ Han Solo & Chewbacca #4 (25:52)
_ Darth Vader #25 (36:01)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #22
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #22

The news:
_ October solicits are out and Bounty Hunters and Han Solo & Chewbacca are taking a skip month, while the Hidden Empire and Yoda mini-series appear to have been pushed back into November.
_ The Mandalorian #1 is getting a second printing that's due out on Aug. 31.
_ Lucasfilm Publishing will have a panel on July 22 at SDCC

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

July 27 _ Doctor Aphra #22, Obi-Wan #3 (of 5)

Aug. 3 _ Halcyon Legacy #5 (of 5)

Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4)

Aug. 10 _ Bounty Hunters #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #5

Aug. 16 _ Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)

Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12)

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5), The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) 2nd Printing

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-23)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Visions #1

Sept. 27 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6

Oct. 4 _ The High Republic Adventures Graphic Novel #1 (Dark Horse)

Oct. 5 _ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1, The Mandalorian #4 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #1 (Halloween Comic Extravaganza Reprint), The High Republic -- Quest of the Jedi #1 (Dark Horse)

Oct. 11 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

Oct. 12 _ Star Wars #28

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28, The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25; Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Nov. 1 _ 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)

Nov. 2 _ Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 8 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot); The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 15 _ 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)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit

Nov. 30 _ 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. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

2023

Jan. 10 _ 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)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The Mandalorian sees the first episode of season one in a smartly adapted beat-for-beat retelling scripted by Rodney Barnes and lavishly illustrated by George Jeanty, Karl Story, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna that's sure to appeal to Mando fans.

Bounty Hunters #25, by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Arif Prianto and VC's Travis Lanham, is rip-roaring page turner as T'onga and the hunters contend with the Knights of Ren in a battle of not just words but weapons. The issue features a surprisingly delicate interlude featuring Beilert Valance that gives readers a side of the Empire we don't seldom see.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ The Mandalorian #1 (of 8) (09:15)
_ Bounty Hunters #25 (17:13)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Bounty Hunters #22

The news:
_ It appears that due to rights issues, Diamond UK won't be distributing Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Star Wars comics to the UK and Europe, as was the case with IDW
_ Reva from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ TV series features on a "Choose Your Destiny" variant cover for Bounty Hunters #26
_ October solicits are due out this week
_ Lucasfilm Publishing will have a panel on July 22 at SDCC

Upcoming Star Wars comics and graphic novels include:

July 20 _ Star Wars #25, Darth Vader #25, Han Solo & Chewbacca #4

July 27 _ Doctor Aphra #22, Obi-Wan #3 (of 5)

Aug. 3 _ Halcyon Legacy #5 (of 5)

Aug. 9 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars, Vol. 4 (Collects Free Comic Book Day 2005: Star Wars #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir #1-4, Star Wars: Republic #74-77 and 81-83, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith #1-4, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II #2, material from Star Wars Visionaries #1 and Star Wars Tales #4)

Aug. 10 _ Bounty Hunters #26, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1 (of 12), Han Solo & Chewbacca #5

Aug. 16 _ Star Wars: Rebels TPB (Collects Star Wars: Rebels Magazine #1–35, 37, 39 and Star Wars: Rebels Animation Magazine #1–4)

Aug. 17 _ Star Wars #26, The Mandalorian #2 (of 8)

Aug. 23 _ Star Wars: Crimson Reign TPB (Collects Crimson Reign #1-5), Darth Vader (Vol. 3) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 7 (Collects Blood Ties #1-4, Blood Ties -- Boba Fett Is Dead #1-4, Empire #1-4, Underworld -- The Yavin Vassilika #1-5, Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars 2013 and material from Star Wars Tales #1-2, 6 and 16)

Aug. 24 _ Doctor Aphra #23, Darth Vader #26

Aug. 31 _ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)

Sept. 7 _ Star Wars #27, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #2 (of 12)

Sept. 13 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #19-23)

Sept. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #27, Obi-Wan #5 (of 5)

Sept. 21 _ Darth Vader #27, The Mandalorian #3 (of 8), Star Wars: Visions #1

Sept. 27 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 6 (Collects Crimson Empire #0-6, Bounty Hunters -- Kenix Kil, Crimson Empire II -- Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III -- Empire Lost #1-6 and material from Dark Horse Extra #21-24 and Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1)

Sept. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #24, Han Solo & Chewbacca #6

Oct. 4 _ The High Republic Adventures Graphic Novel #1 (Dark Horse)

Oct. 5 _ Doctor Aphra #1 (Halloween Comic Extravaganza Reprint), The High Republic -- Quest of the Jedi #1 (Dark Horse)

Oct. 11 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

Oct. 18 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Nov. 1 _ 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)

Nov. 2 _ Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 9 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot), The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 15 _ 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); 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. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5)

2023

Jan. 10 _ 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)

Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.