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Darth Vader #22 Asks Who Can You Trust

Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Darth Vader sets about feeding the monsters to the other monsters as “Crimson Reign” continues in Star Wars: Darth Vader #22 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. If last issue was all about secrets and who knows what, when, then Darth Vader #22 is…

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Darth Vader #21 is a Tale of Secrets and Revelations

Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Several people learn the hard way there’s no keeping secrets from Darth Vader in Star Wars: Darth Vader #21 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Not surprisingly in a story built around the idea of rooting out Crimson Dawn double agents working against the…

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Darth Vader #20 Sets the Series Back On Course

Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Plots spin within plots as Sabe return and plays Vader like a fiddle (or does she?!?) in Star Wars: Darth Vader #20 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Two things help set this issue – in which Darth Vader, after retrieving a list of…

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Darth Vader #19 Has Too Many Characters For Any One to Stand Out

Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Vader gets lost in the influx of new characters and an uninspiring plot in Star Wars: Darth Vader #19 written by Greg Pak, art by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Two issues into the “Crimson Dawn” era of this series, things are already starting to feel repetitive. After last…

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Darth Vader #17 Reveals a Traitor in Vader’s Midst

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Vader deals with one betrayal while another is revealed in Star Wars: Darth Vader #17 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. The series’ involvement in the “War of the Bounty Hunters” comes to a close this issue, and while that conclusion may feel a…

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Dr. Polaris Tops Our First Panels of the Week Feature

Armaan Babu4 years ago3 years ago06 mins

Introducing Panels of the Week, where our writing staff lets us know what one comic book moment stuck with them most from the past week’s offerings.  Dr. Lorna Dane Our first moment is one that’s LONG overdue. Cori McCreery chooses this panel from X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #2 “because she finally got her Ph.D.,…

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

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago011 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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Vader’s Sidekick Gets the Spotlight in Darth Vader #15

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago09 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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Darth Vader #14 Takes an Odd Turn or Two

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago08 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 Gorton4 years ago4 years ago08 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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The Pull List: June 2021

Jason Large4 years ago4 years ago019 mins

How can there be both too many comics and still not nearly enough? The idea of finding something new to read can seem daunting. If you’re looking to jump into a new book, the staff of ComicsXF can point you in the direction of some of our favorite recent releases and currently ongoing titles. Looking…

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

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago08 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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The Pull List – May 2021

Jason Large4 years ago4 years ago019 mins

How can there be both too many comics and still not nearly enough? The idea of finding something new to read can seem daunting. If you’re looking to jump into a new book, the staff of ComicsXF can point you in the direction of some of our favorite recent releases and currently ongoing titles. Looking…

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Vader Makes a Fateful Choice in Star Wars: Darth Vader #11

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago010 mins

Darth Vader explores Exegol and makes a decision as “Into the Fire” reaches a conclusion in Star Wars: Darth Vader #11 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffaele Ienco, colored by Neeraj Menon and lettered by Joe Caramanga. Having survived being left broken & marooned on Mustafar, fighting his way past droids, Sith assassins and…

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The Dark Lord of the Sith Looks Within in Star Wars: Darth Vader #10

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago08 mins

Darth Vader continues his quest to discover the Emperor’s secret plans for the galaxy in Star Wars: Darth Vader #10  written by Greg Pak, art by Raffaele Ienco, colored by Neeraj Menon and lettered by Joe Caramanga The penultimate chapter of “Into the Fire” (the series’ second story arc, featuring Darth Vader turning a punishment…

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