Star Wars Splash Page

Jeff does his level-best Jackée Harry impression to the start the show and for that we beg your forgiveness. Thankfully, we make up for it -- we hope -- by breaking down the two stories in this week's Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #4 as well as Doctor Aphra #8 that has us wondering if writer Alyssa Wong is a fan of Thomas Harris novels.

In news, we break down June's solicits from Marvel and IDW, including our thoughts on whether War of the Bounty Hunters could extend into July's Star Wars comics, along with Marvel's plans for Pride variants on June's Star Wars comics issues.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

March 31

_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)
_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Audiodrama Novel

April 14

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19
_ Bounty Hunters #12
_ Star Wars Adventures #6

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June 2
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1
_ The High Republic Adventures #5

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters #13
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 16
_ Star Wars #14

June 23

_ Darth Vader #13
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

June 30
_ Doctor Aphra #11
_ The High Republic #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #8
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

July 14
_ NONE

July 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #9

July 28
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPB

Aug. 4
_ TBD

Aug. 14
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue
_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD Issue

Aug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #10

Aug. 25
_ TBD

Sept. 29
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus

Aug. 12
_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPB

Sept. 8
_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga

Sept. 15
_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB

Oct. 20
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus

Oct. 27
_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB

Dec. 7
_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

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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.

Beilert Valance once questioned whether Han Solo could ever be dedicated to anything beyond himself. Now, he's experiencing that feeling firsthand and finding the answer is somewhat perplexing.

Upcoming Star Wars comics:

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8
_ Star Wars Adventures #4

March 31

_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)
_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9
_ Star Wars Adventures #5

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19
_ Bounty Hunters #12
_ Star Wars Adventures #6

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June 2
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 8
_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance, Vol. 1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters #13
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 16
_ Star Wars #14

June 23

_ Darth Vader #13
_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

June 30
_ Doctor Aphra #11
_ The High Republic #6
_ Star Wars Adventures #8

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

July 21
_ Star Wars Adventures #9

July 28
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPB

Aug. 14
_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue
_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD Issue

Sept. 29
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus

Aug. 12
_ The High Republic, Vol. 1 TPB

Oct. 20
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus

Oct. 27
_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB

Dec. 7
_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

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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.

It's a rare treat to get a one-and-done story in any comic these days, yet that's exactly what we have in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 3) #12, as Leia Organa and Kes Dameron recount to each other how they fell in love with Shara Bey and Han Solo.

It's a well-paced issue that lets Charles Soule revisit, in a sense, the ties between Poe Dameron and Gen. Organa in his Poe Dameron series, while also adding more background to the relationship between Poe's parents. It concludes nicely, setting the stage for the next chapter in the "Operation Starlight Arc."

In news, we discuss recently announced plans for omnibus collections featuring Darth Vader (Vol. 2) as well as the Legends-era Rise of the Sith that collects several mini-series and stories published by Dark Horse Comics.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

March 17
_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)
_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19

_ Bounty Hunters #12

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Dec. 7
_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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 High Republic stories in comics continue, drawing distinctly separate yet parallel events into focus as this latest era in Star Wars storytelling continues its brisk pace forward.

This week's episode examines the loss of childhood friendship in The High Republic Adventures #2 from IDW as Marchion Ro's dominance takes root, while in Marvel's The High Republic #3, the Drengir's evil is unveiled and Master Sskeer slides deeper into darkness.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:
March 10
_ Star Wars #12
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

March 17
_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ The High Republic #2 (3rd Printing)
_ The High Republic #3 (2nd Printing)

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19

_ Bounty Hunters #12

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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.

No new Star Wars comics this week, save for the 2nd printing of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #7, but we're delving into the announced crossover event, War of the Bounty Hunters, that starts in May across all of Marvel's comics, save for The High Republic #5, and then sees a five-issue mini-series launching in June.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)

March 10
_ Star Wars #12
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

March 17
_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #5

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19

_ Bounty Hunters #12

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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.

Star Wars: The High Republic has made the leap from notional idea to actual concept, powered to life by a consortium of creatives worldwide in comics, books and so much more yet to come.

Marvel's The High Republic series is drawing critical and consumer acclaim, with the first issue going to three printings (as of this podcast's release), no small feat. Part of that is due to Ario Anindito's fluid yet precise illustrations that soar to life with Mark Morales' inks and Annalisa Leoni's color artistry.

Anindito joined us to talk about his comics-making history, love of Star Wars, what it meant to him when he was asked to take part in a new, secret Star Wars comic and what his plans are for The High Republic moving forward.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

Feb. 24

_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)

March 10
_ Star Wars #12
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

March 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #4
_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #5

April 7
_ The High Republic #4
_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Star Wars Adventures #6

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #7

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (Director’s Cut)

_ The High Republic Adventures #4
_ Star Wars Adventures #8
_ Guardian of the Whills: The Manga


May 12

_ Star Wars #13
_ The High Republic #5

May 19

_ Bounty Hunters #12

May 26

_ Darth Vader #12
_ Doctor Aphra #10
_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)
_ Star Wars Adventures #9
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4

June
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB
_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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.

Despite no new comics this week, we sat down with Daniel José Older to talk about the launch of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventure series at IDW, the art of storytelling and so much more.

The author of "Last Shot," the upcoming "Race to Crashpoint Tower," "Flood City," as well as the "Dactyl Hill Squad" and "Shadowshaper" series of books, Older is always an engaging conversationalist who melds his real-life experiences into a fictional tapestry of storytelling.

(Photo by John Midgley)

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

Feb. 24

_ Star Wars Adventures #4

_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)

March 10
_ Star Wars #12
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC

March 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ Bounty Hunters #10
_ The High Republic #1 (4th Printing)

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #6

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Star Wars Adventures #7

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1
_ Star Wars Adventures #8

_ The High Republic #5

June
_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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.

Beware Vader of the summa-verminoth. It's eye is all knowing and so is it's mind.

Darth Vader #10 takes the Sith Lord well on his way toward Exegol and sets the stage for a melding of the Original and Sequel Trilogies lore in an issue hurtling to a nefarious finish.

In news, the Doctor Aphra omnibus is pushed back, but only by a week, and even more store-exclusive variants for The High Republic series are in the offing.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

Feb. 17

_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)

Feb. 24

_ Star Wars Adventures #4

_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

March 10
_ Star Wars #12

March 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ Bounty Hunters #10

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #6

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will/Operation Starlight” TPB

April 14

_ Star Wars Adventures #7

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ Star Wars Adventures #8

_ The High Republic #5

June 9
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPB

June 23

_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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 High Republic takes center stage with not one but two issues based in that era, including the debut of IDW's The High Republic Adventures #1, a book that we believe is the perfect synthesis of writer, illustrator, colorist, letterer and editor that ushers in a new storytelling dynamic for the medium.

In Marvel's The High Republic #2, there's an ominous undercurrent of dread from start to finish as readers delve delicately deeper into Sskeer's history while Keeve Trennis contends with her first mission as a Jedi Knight.

Fans of the Prequel Trilogy era will be enamored of Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2) #3, which features a pair of stories featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi in a Life Day adventure, while the backup sees Maul build up his Crimson Dawn with the help of Savage Opress.

Finally, in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #11, Starlight Squadron faces a critical decision while Lando and Lobot come to a startingly revelation.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:
Feb. 10

_ Darth Vader #10

_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)

Feb. 17

_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)

Feb. 24

_ Star Wars Adventures #4

_ Doctor Aphra #7 (2nd Printing)
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing)
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)

March 10
_ Star Wars #12

March 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ Bounty Hunters #10

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #6

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPB

April 14

_ Star Wars Adventures #7

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ Star Wars Adventures #8

_ The High Republic #5

June
_ Star Wars Adventures: “The Light and the Dark” TPB

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

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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.

Bounty Hunters #9 returns a character whose last outing wrought a public furor, while in Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler's Run #2, Han and Chewbacca make their mark with a lot of help from new friends.

In news, we discuss the likelihood of The High Republic #1 debuting atop January's top-selling list, publishing pauses and tease an upcoming interview.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

Feb. 3

_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1
_ Star Wars #11
_ The High Republic #2
_ Star Wars Adventures #3

Feb. 10

_ Darth Vader #10

_ The High Republic #1 (3rd Printing)
_ Star Wars Insider #200 (Peach Momoko Cover)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 1, “Heroes of the Galaxy” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3, “Endangered” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 5, “Mechanical Mayhem” TPB (New Printing)

Feb. 17

_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 2, “Unexpected Detours” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 4, “Smuggler’s Blues” TPB (New Printing)
_ Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 6, “Flight of the Falcon” TPB (New Printing)

Feb. 24

_ Star Wars Adventures #4

_ Doctor Aphra #7 2nd Printing
_ Doctor Aphra Omnibus HC
_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: “The New Republic,” Vol. 5 TPB

March 3

_ The High Republic #3

_ The High Republic Adventures #2
_ The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation TPB (IDW)

March 10
_ Star Wars #12

March 17
_ Star Wars Adventures #5
_ Bounty Hunters #10

March 24

_ Doctor Aphra #8

March 31

_ Star Wars Adventures #6

April 7
_ The High Republic #4

_ The High Republic Adventures #3
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Tarkin’s Will” TPB

April 14

_ Star Wars Adventures #7

_ Bounty Hunters #11

April 21
_ Doctor Aphra #9

April 28
_ Darth Vader #11
_ The Empire Strikes Back — The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse #1

May 5

_ Star Wars Adventures #8

July 7
_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1
_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW


Announced But as Yet Unscheduled Comics

_ The Mandalorian titles from Marvel & IDW

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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.