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Charles Soule has reached a huge 100-issue milestone with his latest issue of Star Wars No stranger to the Star Wars universe, author Charles Soule has been a huge presence ever since Disney and Marvel Comics acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2015. Beginning with his acclaimed 5 issue mini-series Lando, Soule made positive impressions on fans right away. Fast forward 7 years and this writer has built an impressive roster of popular comics in a galaxy far, far away. In this short time, he’s written hits including Poe Dameron, The Rise of Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and…

So, about that business on Cato Nemoidia. A long time ago, in the year 2005, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith first aired in theaters. Near the beginning of the film, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi make some who-saved-who quips back and forth that allude to some off-screen adventures. Obi-Wan insists “that business on Cato Nemoidia doesn’t…doesn’t count” and the simple throwaway line naturally sparked fan questions and speculation. What really was that business on Cato Nemoidia? Seventeen years later, writer Mike Chen finally puts the question to rest with Star Wars: Brotherhood. The new novel documents the…

The Day 1 High Republic panel at Star Wars Celebration has left fans with plenty of books to look forward to From new comics, to novels for every age group, to short story collections, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Kick back, relax, and enjoy our roundup of exciting new book announcements from the show! The High Republic Book & Cover Reveals The High Republic: Starlight Stories by Justina Ireland, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule This book will collect all of the short stories featured in Star Wars Insider magazine, collected in one volume for the first time by publisher…

Leslye Headland gives us some early information about the mysterious new show Star Wars: The Acolyte has created a whirlwind of rumors and speculation ever since its announcement last year. The upcoming series created by Leslye Headland grabbed audience attention when it was revealed that it will focus on the the emergence of the dark side in the final days of The High Republic era, roughly 100 years prior to The Phantom Menace. Fans of the novels and comics are likely to be familiar with the critically acclaimed The High Republic series, a new era in the galaxy that explores…

Dark Horse Comics returns to Star Wars with two new titles If you missed out on the news earlier this year, publisher Dark Horse Comics is returning to the Star Wars universe after 8 years away from the franchise. Dark Horse has previously published titles such as Star Wars: Legacy and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, making a huge name for themselves among fans from 1991 to 2014. This week, the official Star Wars website revealed a first look at their return in the form of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories and Star Wars: Tales from the Rancor Pit.…

The new retailer-exclusive poster gives readers a great look at the new villain. Fans looking for more sequel-era Luke Skywalker content have something big to look forward to in Shadow of the Sith, an upcoming novel being published by Del Rey Books and written by Adam Christopher. The book is set to feature Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Ochi of Bestoon. Marketing for the novel also promises background information about the rise of the Sith Eternal, the Sith cult featured in The Rise of Skywalker. Since the initial announcement, fans have speculated about the inclusion of a mysterious third character…

Take a trip back to the beginnings of the Star Wars merchandise legacy. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to collect during the first boom of Star Wars merchandising, Hasbro’s recent announcement has you covered. In celebration of Star Wars Day 2022, Hasbro has revealed a re-release of a lineup of original Kenner action figures. The Star Wars: Retro Collection A New Hope Collectible Multipack is set to retail for $69.00 and will consist of 6 iconic figures from the original 1970s wave of toys. The figures included will be Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia,…

In Hasbro Pulse’s 2022 Star Wars May the 4th Be With You Livestream, a new wave of Star Wars – The Black Series collectibles has been announced. A few long-awaited figures are being included in the wave, most notably some sought after members of the famous cantina band The Modal Nodes. Announced figures in the 6″ scale lineup include Figrin D’an, Nalan Cheel (both as featured in A New Hope), New Republic Security Droid (The Mandalorian), and 187th Battalion Clone Trooper (Clone Wars). Images as featured in Hasbro Pulse livestream on May 4th, 2022 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCJAvCfeIsw In addition to the…

Star Wars: Obi-Wan is a promising, if unexpected, start to a new series. Warning: This review contains *light* spoilers. In preparation for the upcoming Disney+ show, Marvel and Disney are firing on all cylinders to provide fans with a variety of new content surrounding Obi-Wan Kenobi. Marvel’s latest effort takes the form of a new comic series Obi-Wan, which debuts its first issue today, May 4th, 2022. The highly anticipated series is written by Christopher Cantwell with art by Star Wars veteran Ario Anindito. Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1 Gist Variant Cover Story In the opening pages, we’re greeted by an…

These ARE the books you’re looking for! If you’re anything like me, you have been eagerly counting down the days until Obi-Wan Kenobi releases on Disney+. We’ve finally reached the month of May, but you just might want to quell those Kenobi cravings with some great stories while you wait a few more weeks to return to Tatooine. Say “Hello there!” to these 3 picks for novels to read that will keep you entertained until the big day. ‘Star Wars: Kenobi’ by John Jackson Miller Star Wars: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller While it may have been re-assigned to the…