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Darth Vader #24
  • Star Wars

Darth Vader #24 Sets the Table, But Lacks a Meal

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

With Sabé in tow, Darth Vader pursues a rogue Imperial governor and encounters a new weapon with some strange aftereffects in Star Wars: Darth Vader #24 written by Greg Pak, art by  Marco Castiello, colored by Carlos Lopez and lettered by Joe Caramagna. While the days of slapping them with a foil-enhanced embossed chromium cover…

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The Battle of Light and Dark in Obi-Wan Episode 5

Austin Gorton and Adam Reck4 years ago4 years ago013 mins

As Reva tracks Obi-Wan back to the path, Obi-Wan leads the pseudo-rebels in a delaying fight to facilitate their escape, while secret agendas come to light in Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 5! Austin Gorton: Adam! Welcome back to the world of Star Wars coverage! We are now poised on the finale of the series, and with…

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Remembering Old Tricks in Obi-Wan Episode 4

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago015 mins

With Leia in the hands of the Inquisitorius, Obi-Wan must get his groove back to storm a castle in Obi-Wan Kenobi Part IV!  Austin Gorton: After the intensity of last episode’s Obi-Wan/Vader showdown, some kind of letdown was inevitable. While this episode had plenty of fun moments, it also felt like the weakest entry in…

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  • Star Wars

Star Wars #24 Concludes a Chapter of Princess Leia’s Story

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Princess Leia and Commander Zahra come face-to-face for their final battle in Star Wars #24, written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas and Madibek Musabekov, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles.  As both the climax to the Commander Zahra/Tarkin’s Will/“reassemble the Rebel fleet” story arc and the series’ second year since…

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The Empire Hunts in Obi-Wan Episode 3

Austin Gorton and Armaan Babu4 years ago4 years ago015 mins

Obi-Wan and Leia may have escaped their first run-in with the Empire’s forces, but the chase is far from over. The pair make their way to the planet Mapuzo, where they see first hand just how deeply the Empire’s sunk its claws into the galaxy — and Obi Wan is forced to confront a past…

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Revisiting Classics in Obi-Wan Episodes 1 & 2

Tony Thornley and Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago012 mins

The world of Star Wars TV content (well, “TV”) continues to expand! In a galaxy without hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi is forced out of his desert exile to help an old friend. In the process, he encounters the Empire’s dark Inquisitors and receives some devastating news in Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts 1 & 2! Austin: I wasn’t…

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Darth Vader #23 Is a Fun But Unclear Story

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Darth Vader puts the honesty of his newest ally to the test in Star Wars: Darth Vader #23 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Joe Caramagna. At this point, the series is six issues removed from the “War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover and deep in…

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The Pull List - Summer 2022
  • The Pull List

The Pull List, Summer 2022

Jason Large and Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago012 mins

The Pull List Summer 2022 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…

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WMQ&A Episode 209: Jeffrey Brown on Loved and Lost, Batman and more

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz4 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 209: Jeffrey Brown on Loved and Lost, Batman and more Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown joins Dan and Matt to talk about the 20th anniversary collection of Loved and Lost: A Relationship Trilogy, Batman and Robin and Howard, and much more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher,…

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  • Star Wars

Obi-Wan #1 is Fun, But There’s Not a Lot There

Austin Gorton and Tony Thornley4 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Hello there! With a Disney+ show launching at the end of the month, everyone’s favorite Jedi with a loose definition of “the truth” gets a miniseries spotlighting his past exploits. First up, in Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1, an adventure of tween Obi-Wan from his Jedi Temple days, written by Christopher Cantwell, art by Ario Anindito,…

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Star Wars #23
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Star Wars #23 is Big on the Wars

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Commander Zahra strikes back in Star Wars #23, written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles.  It’s become a bit of a cliche by now to point out whenever a Star Wars story emphasizes the “war” bit of its name. But cliches exist for a reason,…

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Darth Vader #22 Asks Who Can You Trust

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 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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In Star Wars #22, Many Plots Come Together

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Crimson Dawn returns as plot threads come together in Star Wars #22, written by Charles Soule, drawn by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles.  Though the series has been operating under the “Crimson Reign” banner since the end of “War of the Bounty Hunters”, Crimson Dawn hasn’t really factored into…

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Darth Vader #21 is a Tale of Secrets and Revelations

Austin Gorton4 years ago4 years ago05 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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WMQ&A Episode 203: Tinker Tailor Soldier Witch with Cavan Scott

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz4 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 203: Tinker Tailor Soldier Witch with Cavan Scott Writer Cavan Scott joins the show to talk about the return of Vault Comics’ Shadow Service, his upcoming Dark Horse series The Ward, Star Wars, Titans United and more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music,…

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