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Sian and Zyle have each other's back, as the former discovers what it means -- and takes -- to love a Jedi in the pages of Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, the series' penultimate issue.

In Marvel's Legacy of Vader #5, Kylo Ren is an undercover boss of sorts as he strives for oblivion.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19
• Legacy of Vader #5

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• None

News: 

• Marvel's September solicits are on the Facebook page, as are Dark Horse Comics' October solicits.
• Daniel José Older breaks down how he did his first-ever comic-book cover (for The High Republic Adventures #20 due out July 16) in his latest newsletter.
• StarWars.com has updated its galaxy map and it's incredible.
• Artist Kieran McKeown details another tussle betwixt Chewbacca and Krrsantan and more details from his upcoming issues of Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent on his Instagram.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 15 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #20, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5)

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot, Tides of Terror #1 (of 4)

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7, Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4), Tides of Terror #2 (of 4), Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #1 (of 5), Legacy of Vader #8

Sept. 10 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 17 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Star Wars #5

Sept. 24 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #4, Codebreaker #4 (of 4)

Oct. 1 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #3 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot

Oct. 15 _ Tales From the Nightlands #2 (of 3) 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5), The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20)

Nov. 18 _  Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5), The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse), Young Jedi Adventures — The Training Sessions HC (Collects Free Comic Book Day stories)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6),

Jan. 13 _ Hyperspace Stories: Grievous TPB

Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4), Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

March 17 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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.

Chelli Aphra has returned in the character's third namesake series, as new writer Cherish Chen takes the popular comic-created protagonist in a familiar yet remarkably original direction in Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #1. Artist Gabriel Guzman and colorist Michael Atiyeh join forces again, as they did when Dark Horse had the Star Wars license, bringing a clean and concise yet gritty visage to the book, with VC's Joe Caramagna's letters adding to the effect and pitching each page into the next.

Set after the events of the Battle of Jakuu and well before the sequel trilogy, the series starts strong, with a "Monuments Men" vibe that sets the tone going forward as Aphra, always on the run and with a target on her back, may actually try to settle down, so to speak.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #1

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• Legacy of Vader #2

News: 

• Marvel's September solicits are due later this week and we've already gotten news of two mini-series, including Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, a five-issue outing set before the events of The Force Awakens, along with the four-issue Boba Fett: Black, White & Red book. Both are due out Sept. 3 and 17, respectively.
• Dark Horse Comics' October solicits are due out later this week, too.
• Mynock Manor has an interview with Doctor Aphra writer Cherish Chen. 
• Artist Tony Fleecs' variant covers for Dark Horse's Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #1 (of 4) for Knowhere Games & Comics. The first issue is due out July 30.
• Note the publishing schedule, there have been some shifts from Dark Horse.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 15 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #20, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5)

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot, Tides of Terror #1 (of 4)

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7, Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4), Tides of Terror #2 (of 4), Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #1 (of 5), Legacy of Vader #8

Sept. 10 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 17 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), Star Wars #5

Sept. 24 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #4

Oct. 1 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #3 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot

Oct. 15 _ Tales From the Nightlands #2 (of 3) 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5), The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20)

Nov. 18 _  Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5), The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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.

Lore from the "Force and Destiny" RPG figures prominently in this week's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #2 as Luke embarks on a search for Jedi relic while Leia and Mon Monthma strive to ensure the fragile New Republic's standing amid a potential gathering storm.

In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5), the crew strikes a deal with one bounty hunter in a bid to stem another.

The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5) brings readers Lando's stirring speech that helped rouse the galaxy and bring down the First and FInal Orders.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)
• The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5)
• Star Wars (2025) #2

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• NONE

News: 

• The original solicit for Jan. 6's Star Wars (Vol. 4) TPB collecting issues 1-6 has been removed, for now, from PRH, yet over at Amazon and Target, it's now due out either in May or June and is going to collect the series' first 10 issues at a price of $29.95.
• Also missing from PRH are the initially solicited second printings for Star Wars #1. They -- Phil Noto's cover with a gray background and Ken Lashley's nonfoil version of the foil variant -- had been due out June 25. It's still showing up as "on order" in ComicHub (for now).
• Really dug the first episode of the Fire and Water Podcast Network's new Star Wars comics podcast, "From Empire to Jedi." It covers Marvel's Star Wars comics that came out between 1980's The Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi, which was a rather fertile period for the first-volume run.
• It's our 10th birthday. Yay!

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1

June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 

June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 15 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #20, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5)

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot, Tides of Terror #1 (of 4)

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7, Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4), Tides of Terror #2 (of 4), Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #1 (of 5)

Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 17 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red #1 (of 4)

Sept. 24 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 11 _ Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-10)

Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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.

A speech is made across the galaxy as The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5) brings one part of the Battle of Eriadu to its final close, for now, as sacrifices are made and dear companions are lost yet remembered.

In Jedi Knights #4, a trio of bounty hunters -- Aurra Sing, Zam Wessel and Bane Malar -- are in focus as they're tracked by Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak-Ti, both of whom are seeking a greater, more valuable prize.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Jedi Knights #4
• The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #1 (of 5)

News: 

• Dark Horse will collect the Star Wars sequel trilogy adaptations into a single volume for release on Nov. 11. These are the editions that were already published and creatives on the book(s) include writer Alessandro Ferrari and artists Ingo Römling, Matteo Piana, Andrea Parisi, Davide Turotti, cover artist Eduardo Francisco and letterer Gruppo Edizioni BD

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)

June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1

June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 

June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 2nd Printing

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3, Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4)

Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 24 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 11 _ Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6)

Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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.

Kylo Ren gets a much-needed message from his mother, Leia, while readers of Marvel's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #4 (of 5) are treated to an illuminating conversation between heroine and Maz Kanata that sheds some intriguing light on the resistance's past.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #4 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• Ahsoka #8 (of 8)

News: 

• No covers, yet, but Star Wars: Revenuge of the Sith will get a series of 20th anniversary variant covers by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story and Neeraj Menon.
• Solicits for Marvel's August Star Wars comics are on the Facebook page, as are Dark Horse Comics' September solicits.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)

June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)

June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)

June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1

June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 

June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 2nd Printing

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3, Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4)

Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 24 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 11 _ Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy TPB (Dark Horse)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6)

Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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 Battle of Eriadu unfolds in the pages of Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18 (of 20) as Farzala leans on his fallen comrades to make the ultimate decision. Meanwhile, in Marvel's The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5), Keeve, Ssskeer and Lourna contend with Nameless never seen before as Tey Sirrek battles a ghost and finds his footing.

In Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4, Kylo Ren visits Naboo and is reminded of why the past must die and why he's the one to kill it.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18 (of 20)
• The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5)
• Legacy of Vader #4

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• None released this week

News: 

• A 2nd printing of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 is set for release on June 25. Ken Lashley's initial foil variant cover is the 1:25 variant second printing cover.
• Writer Cherish Chen spoke with ComicBook about the upcoming Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent series that debuts June 18.
• On Amazon, Marvel's The High Republic Phase One omnibus is on sale for $28. It collects THR 1-15, Eye of the Storm 1-2 and Trail of Shadows 1-5.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:

May 28 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4 (of 5)

June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)

June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)

June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)

June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)

June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1

June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 

June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 2nd Printing

July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)

July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)

July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6

July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20

July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)

July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2

July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot

Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)

Aug. 6 _ Legacy of Vader #7

Aug. 13 _ Jedi Knights #6

Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)

Aug. 20 _ Star Wars #4

Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)

Aug. 27 _ Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #3, Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)

Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3), Codebreaker #4 (of 4)

Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7

Sept. 24 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)

Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)

Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 

Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)

Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)

Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)

Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus

Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)

Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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 kaiju galore, with apologies to the Zillow Beast, in a one-and-done all-splash page issue that its Star Wars: Jedi Knights #3.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Jedi Knights #3

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• None released this week

News: 

• Writer Cavan Scott set for an AMA with League Comic Geeks on May 15. (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/thread/30582809)
  
  Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:
  
  May 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)
  
  May 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18, Legacy of Vader #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5)
  
  May 28 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4 (of 5)
  
  June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)
  
  June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)
  
  June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)
  
  June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)
  
  June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1
  
  June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 
  
  June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 2nd Printing
  
  July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)
  
  July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6
  
  July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20
  
  July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)
  
  July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2
  
  July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot
  
  Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)
  
  Aug. 6 _ Jedi Knights #6, Codebreaker #4 (of 4)
  
  Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)
  
  Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)
  
  Aug. 27 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)
  
  Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3)
  
  Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7
  
  Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)
  
  Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 
  
  Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)
  
  Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)
  
  Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus
  
  Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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 new era of Star Wars and Star Wars comic storytelling as Marvel debuts Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 featuring the Original Trilogy characters in the aftermath of the Return of the Jedi and the Battle of Jakku maxi-series that focuses on the New Republic attempting to rebuild and restore the galaxy. But where there's hope, despair cannot be far behind.

In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5), Task Force 99 and Aurra Sing realize who's behind the mask and it's a devious foe in the service of the separatists.

Free Comic Book Day featured a pair of titles from Dark Horse and Marvel, with Young Jedi Adventures delivering yet another whimsical and fun all-ages story, while FCBD: Star Wars #1 provides a very solid foundation for Marvel's current monthly titles -- Star Wars, Legacy of Vader and Jedi Knights.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5)
• Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day 2025
• Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1
• Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1

News: 

• Cavan Scott and Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee, Vincenzo Riccardi and Robert Hack are taking Dark Horse Star Wars comics readers to the Nightlands in a three-issue mini-series in association with Fangoria. First issue is available in September.
• Free Comic Book Day is May 3 and features titles from Marvel (Star Wars) and Dark Horse (Young Jedi Adventures).
• Capes & Tights has an interview with Alyssa Wong and Liana Kangas.
• There's a profile of Marvel Star Wars UK artist Howard Bender at Down the Tubes.
• Check out the documentary "In the Lone Star Wars States" on YouTube and you'll get to see, and hear, our very own Count Jeff McGee.
• If you're so inclined, you can subscribe directly to get July 30's Star Wars: The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot from Marvel.
  
  Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:
  
  May 14 _ Jedi Knights #3
  
  May 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)
  
  May 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18, Legacy of Vader #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5)
  
  May 28 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4 (of 5)
  
  June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)
  
  June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)
  
  June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)
  
  June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)
  
  June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1
  
  June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 
  
  June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)
  
  July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)
  
  July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6
  
  July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20
  
  July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)
  
  July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2
  
  July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot
  
  Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)
  
  Aug. 6 _ Jedi Knights #6, Codebreaker #4 (of 4)
  
  Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)
  
  Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)
  
  Aug. 27 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)
  
  Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3)
  
  Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7
  
  Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)
  
  Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 
  
  Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)
  
  Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)
  
  Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus
  
  Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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.

A lot of Star Wars comics out this week from Marvel and Dark Horse, with the Battle of Eriadu taking center stage in The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17, The Battle of Eriadu one-shot and Fear of the Jedi #3 (of 5).

Meanwhile, the Sequel trilogy gets its due with the first issue of Dark Horse's Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker, a four-issue mini-series centered on Poe Dameron, while Marvel's long-delayed but now publishing adaptation of 2019's The Rise of Skywalker barrels through its third issue with some intriguing backstory for Rose Tico and Jannah.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker #1 (of 4)
• The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17
• The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot
• Fear of the Jedi #3 (of 5)
• The Rise of Skywalker #3 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #4 (of 4)
• A New Legacy #1 One-Shot
• Jedi Knights #1
• The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #1
• Legacy of Vader #1

News: 

• Free Comic Book Day is May 3 and features titles from Marvel (Star Wars) and Dark Horse (Young Jedi Adventures).
  
  Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:
  
  May 3 _ Star Wars Free Comic Book Day #1, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day #1
  
  May 6 _ Star Wars: Ahsoka — Season One TPB (Collects 1-8), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Editions (Collects 1-4)
  
  May 7 _ Star Wars (Vol. IV) #1, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5)
  
  May 14 _Jedi Knights #3
  
  May 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)
  
  May 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18, Legacy of Vader #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5)
  
  May 28 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4 (of 5)
  
  June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)
  
  June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)
  
  June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)
  
  June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)
  
  June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1
  
  June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 
  
  June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)
  
  July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)
  
  July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6
  
  July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20
  
  July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)
  
  July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2
  
  July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot
  
  Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)
  
  Aug. 6 _ Jedi Knights #6, Codebreaker #4 (of 4)
  
  Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)
  
  Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)
  
  Aug. 27 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)
  
  Sept. 3 _ Tales From the Nightlands #1 (of 3)
  
  Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7
  
  Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)
  
  Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 
  
  Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)
  
  Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)
  
  Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus
  
  Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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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: Beyond Victory #1, a Star Wars Celebration Japan exclusive, serves as a prequel for the upcoming MetaQuest Star Wars: Beyond Victory -- A Mixed-Reality Playset.

The one-shot, written by Ethan Sacks, with art by Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, Shogo Aoki, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna, sets up the story of Volo Bolus, a podracer with an eye toward the prize and who draws the attention of now-disgraced racer Sebulba (yep, the one from The Phantom Menace).

What follows is a fast-paced race on Batuu, a solid backstory and a positioning for the gaming -- and storytelling -- to come in the Beyond Victory software.

Whether the comic will get a wider release is unlikely, given specialty issues like these seldom do and we think it's unlikely a digital release or inclusion in a trade paperback isn't in the cards, either, meaning if you want to get a copy, the secondary market is poised to be your only choice. So far, 10 copies of have been sold on eBay, ranging from $25-$303. Another nine copies are still up for grabs, with prices ranging from $50-$219.

We got our copy thanks to Kelly Knox, a writer of renown, and known for her work on the StarWars.com website. We're immensely grateful to her for acquiring a copy of the issue for us and sending it our way.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• Star Wars: Beyond VIctory #1 

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:

• Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #4 (of 4)
• A New Legacy #1 One-Shot
• Jedi Knights #1
• The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #1
• Legacy of Vader #1

News: 

• Free Comic Book Day is May 3 and features titles from Marvel (Star Wars) and Dark Horse (Young Jedi Adventures).
  
  Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:
  
  April 29 _ Crash Zone TPB (Collects Crash Landing, Crash and Burn and the 2025 The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual), Crimson Reign Omnibus (Collects 1-5, Star Wars 19-25, Bounty Hunters 18-24, Darth Vader 18-24 and Doctor Aphra 16-21)
  
  April 30 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17, The High Republic Adventures Phase III -- The Battle of Eriadu One-Shot, The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #3 (of 5), The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #3 (of 5), Codebreaker #1 (of 4)
  
  May 3 _ Star Wars Free Comic Book Day #1, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day #1
  
  May 6 _ Star Wars: Ahsoka — Season One TPB (Collects 1-8), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Editions (Collects 1-4)
  
  May 7 _ Star Wars (Vol. IV) #1, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5)
  
  May 14 _Jedi Knights #3
  
  May 20 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 3 TPB (Collects 11-13, Wedding Spectacular One-Shot)
  
  May 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18, Legacy of Vader #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5)
  
  May 28 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4 (of 5)
  
  June 3 _ The Battle of Jakku TPB (Collects Insurgency Rising 1-4,  Republic Under Seige 1-4, Last Stand 1-4)
  
  June 4 _ Jedi Knights #4, The High Republic — Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5)
  
  June 11 _ Star Wars #2, The Rise of Skywalker adapation #5 (of 5), The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5)
  
  June 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) 1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) 1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003) 1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Mini-comic (1996) 1-2, Star Wars: Tales From Mos Eisley (1996) 1, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters – Scoundrel’s Wages (1999) 1, Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 2, Star Wars: Tag & Bink II (2006) 1, Sergio Aragones Stomps Star Wars (2000) 1, Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 1-4, Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi (2003) 1-4; material from Star Wars Kids (1997) 12; Star Wars Visionaries (2005); Star Wars Tales (1999) 2, 4-8, 10, 12, 15-17, 20)
  
  June 18 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #1
  
  June 24 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s Secret War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1-2); 
  
  June 25 _ Legacy of Vader #5, The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, Codebreaker #2 (of 4)
  
  July 1 _ Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 2 _ Jedi Knights #5, The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 (of 5), Codebreaker #3 (of 4)
  
  July 8 _ Ewoks TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  July 9 _ Legacy of Vader #6
  
  July 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #3, he High Republic Adventures Phase III #20
  
  July 22 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda’s War (Collects Star Wars 15-30, Annual 1, 2)
  
  July 23 _ Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #2
  
  July 30 _ The High Republic — The Finale: The Beacon #1 One-Shot
  
  Aug. 5 _ Star Wars: Visions Treasury Edition (Collects Visions: Peach Momoko, Visions: Takeshi Okazaki and material from Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #1)
  
  Aug. 6 _ Jedi Knights #6, Codebreaker #4 (of 4)
  
  Aug. 19 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 4 (Collects 14-16, Battle of Eriadu one-shot)
  
  Aug. 26 _ Star Wars: Kanan Modern Era Epic Collection (Collects 1-12)
  
  Aug. 27 _ Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #2 (of 4)
  
  Sept. 9 _ Jedi Knights #7
  
  Oct. 7 _ Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6)
  
  Oct. 14 _ The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi TPB (Collects 1-5) and The High Republic -- The Finale one-shot 
  
  Oct. 21 _ The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-5); Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects The Old Republic (2010) 1-6, The Old Republic - The Lost Suns 1-5, Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral 1-5, Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant - Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant - Escape 1-5, Jedi vs. Sith 1-6; material from Star Wars Tales 16-17, 24; Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Library Edition (Collects 1-12)
  
  Oct. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 5 TPB (Collects 17-20), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 4 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5)
  
  Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)
  
  Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus
  
  Dec. 9 _ Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4)
  
  Jan. 6 _ Star Wars (2025) TPB Vol. 1 (Collects 1-6), Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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