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Darth Vader #16 Has Fun Moments, But Leaves Unanswered Questions

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Luke Skywalker runs scared as Darth Vader runs roughshod over him in Star Wars: Darth Vader #16 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Jason Keith and Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Synching back up with the “War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover after last issue’s Ochi of Bestoon sidequest,…

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Aphra and Company Stage a Jailbreak in Doctor Aphra #14

Liz Large4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

It’s a jailbreak in Doctor Aphra #14 written by Alyssa Wong, with art by Federico Sabbatini, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna.  Our heroes awake where we left them: in jail. It’s nothing new for Aphra, for Sana, or for Aphra AND Sana, but it’s not ideal. To add insult to injury,…

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War of the Bounty Hunters #4 Steps Back Before the Finale

Zachary Jenkins4 years ago3 years ago04 mins

The War breaks into smaller, more personal fronts in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #4, written by Charles Soule, drawn by Luke Ross and David Messina, colored by Neeraj Menon with Guru-eFX and lettered by Travis Lanham. Charles Soule and company take a surprisingly intimate approach to this event’s penultimate issue in the…

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Catch Up With Doctor Aphra Just as Things Go From Bad to Worse

Liz Large4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Let’s enjoy a party the Aphra way: stealing in Doctor Aphra #13 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Minkyu Jung, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna.  When I last wrote about Aphra, a long time ago on a website far, far away, Aphra and Sana had completed…

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Vader’s Sidekick Gets the Spotlight in Darth Vader #15

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Ochi of Bestoon is in the spotlight, and he’s not looking for a whole colloquium in Star Wars: Darth Vader #15 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Jason Keith and lettered by Joe Caramagna. One of the fun side projects throughout Greg Pak’s run on this volume of Darth Vader has…

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Star Wars #16 is a Step on Luke Skywalker’s Path On the Way of the Jedi

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Luke Skywalker has a major revelation while Leia watches a cool fight in Star Wars #16 written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles In terms of plot, not a lot happens in this issue: Luke spends most of it flying to Jekara, while the contingent…

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War of the Bounty Hunters #3 is an Action-Packed Love Letter to Star Wars

Zachary Jenkins4 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Marvel’s latest Star Wars crossover event takes a hard right turn into “Fuck Yeah” territory in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3. Everybody now, including his Rebellion friends, is after the Carbonite’ed Han Solo. But when Darth Vader throws his lightsaber into the bidding, whom amongst them will survive the Sith Lord’s offer?…

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Relationship Drama Takes Over Bounty Hunters This Week in a Two-For-One Review

Zachary Jenkins4 years ago3 years ago07 mins

We promise “NO disintegrations” as CXF’s Star Wars team brings you a Bounty Hunters 2-in-1 Review! First up… Bounty Hunters are makin’ up in Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #15. Written by Ethan Sacks. Drawn by Paolo Villanelli. Colored by Arif Pritano. Lettered by Travis Lanham. The Scum & Villainy section of Marvel’s Star Wars toy-box…

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Star Wars #15 Steps Away from War of the Bounty Hunters

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Luke Skywalker joins Starlight Squadron for a mission before connecting back up with the “War of the Bounty Hunters” in Star Wars #15 written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettered by Clayton Cowles It would be interesting to know what anyone who doesn’t read this series regularly but…

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Darth Vader #14 Takes an Odd Turn or Two

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Darth Vader takes a more personal interest in the “War of the Bounty Hunters” in Star Wars: Darth Vader #14 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Jason Keith and lettered by Joe Caramagna. As the “War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover churns on, the series doubles back on itself a bit…

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Darth Vader Vs. a Murder Droid in Star Wars: Darth Vader #13

Austin Gorton5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

Darth Vader battles IG-88 as the hunt for Han Solo continues in Star Wars: Darth Vader #13 written by Greg Pak, art by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Dean White with Giada Marchisio, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Between serving as a necessary moment of calm following the operatic conclusion of “Into the Fire” while also…

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Leia and Lando Plan to Save Han Solo in Star Wars #14

Austin Gorton5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

“War of the Bounty Hunters” continues as Leia & Lando each try to cross some items of their to-do list in Star Wars #14 written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettered by VC’s Clayton Cowles All too often, crossovers can have a disruptive effect on a series’ ongoing…

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War of the Bounty Hunters #1 Tries to Settle a Classic Star Wars Debate

Tony Thornley5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

The hunt for the Carbonite frozen Han Solo is on, and Boba Fett will stop at nothing to retrieve his prize. It’s action, adventure and a whole lot of hunting in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 written by Charles Soule, with art by Luke Ross, colors by Neeraj Menon and letters by…

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Doctor Aphra #10 Wraps up a Caper in Time to Join a War

Liz Large5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

You got War of the Bounty Hunters in my The Engine Job! You got The Engine Job in my War of the Bounty Hunters! Time to solve one problem and start another in Doctor Aphra #10 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Ray-Anthony Height, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters…

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Reminisce With the Dark Lord of the Sith in Star Wars: Darth Vader #12

Austin Gorton5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Darth Vader gets his body put back together while his mind wanders before setting out after Han Solo in Star Wars: Darth Vader #12 written by Greg Pak, art by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Dean White with Giada Marchisio, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Crossover tie-in issues are tricky. Tie in too lightly, and risk…

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