Star Wars Splash Page

Vader tells his haters "Later!" and learns a lesson about what it means to not just hold power, but be its fist, too, (here's a hint: Friend are hard to come by), as Comics With Kenobi tackles Star Wars: Darth Vader #12, talk about the news of Jaxxon's return to the canon and toss out some recommendations for those seeeking to dive deeper into the Dark Horse Comics-published library of Star Wars comics.

Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Star Wars Adventures #7
_ Star Wars #44

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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.

Doctor Aphra's feeling conflicted and Hera Syndulla finds herself in a dangerous situation as Comics With Kenobi celebrates its 50th episode by doing exactly what we've done since we began back in 2015!

Jeff McGee and Matt More breakdown the events of Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #17 and discuss the edifying interview that Newsarama's Chris Arrant did with Marvel Star Wars comics editor Jordan D. White.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 2) #12
_ Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic -- Mace Windu TPB

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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.

Terex has a bolt loose, Vader's got a price on his head and Thrawn's locks are luscious.

We're beyond head canon in this episode of Comics With Kenobi as Jeff McGee and Matt Moore dive into Star Wars: Poe Dameron #24, Star Wars: Darth Vader #11 and the much anticipated debut of the first issue of the six-issue Star Wars: Thrawn adaptation of Timothy Zahn's 2017 novel.

We also break down the reveals about comics from Marvel and IDW Publishing that tie in to May's release of Solo: A Star Wars Story and what effect they, and the film, will have on those titles, as well as information about Doctor Aphra making the leap from the pages of comics to the shelves of toy collectors, too, thanks to loyal fans and Hasbro.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Doctor Aphra #17

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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.

Kieron Gillen's first arc on Marvel's flagship monthly Star Wars title comes to an end and sets the stage for something more hopeful going forward.

With just one issue to discuss, that gives us time to address some listener mail and what great questions we got from Ryan Sime, Cameron Kieffer and Sam Bradbury, too. We think you'll like what they asked and what we answered.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Darth Vader #11
_ Poe Dameron #24
_ Thrawn #1 (This is the first issue of a six-part adaptation of Timothy Zahn's 2017 Thrawn novel.)

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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.

IDW Publishing's Forces of Destiny draws to a close, readers find out what, exactly, got DJ into that jail cell in Canto Bight and Doctor Aphra proves that yes, Watts, she can deliver a kiss that kills.

Join us for the latest episode as we examine the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- DJ: Most Wanted, Doctor Aphra #16 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Rose & Paige.

In news, we discuss the announcement of The Last Jedi six-issue mini-series adaptation of the film, noting, with some satisfaction that it will feature never-before-seen material. Written by Gary Whitta and illustrated by Michael Walsh and Mike Spicer, the first two issues will be out in May.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Star Wars #43

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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.

Three issues, including the now bi-monthly A Star Wars Comic. Poe Dameron wings closer to The Force Awakens and Ahsoka learns when to adapt in Forces of Destiny.

Mon Cala features in April's issues of Star Wars and Darth Vader. Matt Leahy asks: Should there be more opportunities for tie-in stories, such as the Vader Down crossover event?

Free Comic Book Day is May 5 and IDW will release a Cavan Scott-penned and Derek Charm-illustrated Star Wars Adventures story featuring bounty hunters Zuckuss and 4-LOM set before A New Hope. Out May 1 is the English translation of the Lost Stars manga, adapted from Claudia Gray's novel.

Star Wars comics out this week:
_ The Last Jedi -- DJ: Most Wanted
_ Forces of Destiny -- Rose & Paige
_ Doctor Aphra #16

Send us a note and tell us what you thought of the show or share a recipe. Here's one from listener Andrew Firewolf:

Chili Casserole
_Two bags Fritos or one bag of a thick-style tortilla chips (think Mission Tortilla Chips)
_ Shredded cheese (your choice)
_ Two cans chili (perferably ones that are laden with lots of beans and meat)
_ Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
_ In a glass, rectangular dish, place chips on pan bottom and crush, add layer of cheese to your taste, then add two cans of chili. Spread evenly across the cheese from one side to the other, then cover with cheese. Add another layer of chips and top with more cheese. Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes. Add a side of greens and fruit -- peaches recommended -- and serve. (Serves 6-8 people)

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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 pair of powerful stories as both Marvel and IDW Publishing's Star Wars comics deliver potent writing that ties into ongoing events in Star Wars: Rebels and builds a bridge to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Writers Kieron Gillen and Devin Grayson have penned separate yet equally weighted missives on on what it means to lead and be led in the pages of Star Wars #42 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Hera.

In news, checkout the interviews that action-figure variant cover artist John Tyler Christopher did with Wookiee Radio and listen to Marvel editor Heather Antos on the new Steele Wars podcast episode that was recorded live in New York.

We also broke down the top-selling Star Wars comics for 2017, with some notable surprises as to what was in demand and what wasn't.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Star Wars: Poe Dameron #23
_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Ahsoka & Padme
_ A Star Wars Comic: Allies

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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.

From Phasma to Porgs, writer Delilah S. Dawson is a fan favorite among Star Wars literati and, now, thanks to her work on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, comics, too.

A writer of renown and long-time Star Wars fan, she joined us to talk about her stories in Star Wars Adventures #5 and #6, as well as the upcoming Forces of Destiny -- Rose and Paige, along with her career putting pen to paper to create such stirring stories.

So sit back and enjoy this Comics With Kenobi conversation and afterward, be sure to check out Dawson's web site, www.whimsydark.com, and follow her on Twitter, too.

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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.

Marvel's team behind Darth Vader Vol. 2 delivers a knockout punch, a history lesson and road map for the future in the pages of issue #10, while in IDW Publishing's latest Forces of Destiny offering focused on Rey suffers no sophomore slump.

In news, we mark the third anniversary of Marvel's Star Wars comics (visit Jedi Bibliothek for more detail). We also learn who those Force-sensitive kids in Darth Vader #10 are, whom they were inspired by and why such Easter eggs are in comics.

The new Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Star Wars #42
_ Star Wars Adventures #6
_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Hera

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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.

IDW Publishing makes a strong debut with the first of its five-issue Star Wars: Forces of Destiny series, while in the pages of Marvel's flagship Star Wars monthly, Luke Skywalker's bright light dims as he tackles a very real vestige of the dark side on the Jedha moon in issue 41 of Star Wars.

In news, comics fans who enjoy reading head canon should take a look at the latest offering from Sam Bradbury, a budding comics writer and artist from Manchester in the U.K.

The first issue of his series, titled "Spark of Defiance," is available on the Bradbury Comics web site.

Also, a question: Why was Marvel editor Heather Antos watching "Revenge of the Sith" for work? We have some half-hearted, humorous and wholly ill-informed guesses.

Star Wars comics out this week include:
_ Darth Vader #10
_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny — Rey

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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.