Episode #394 -- The Saga Begins
- Author
- Jeff McGee and Matt Moore
- Published
- Wed 01 May 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-394-the-saga-begins--59716954
Fittingly time, Marvel's The Phantom Menace Anniversary Special #1 (it's a one-shot) is out this week just ahead of Star Wars Day. It provides a satisfying look at the 1999 film, showing us key parts of the story that were only alluded to in the movie. Greg Pak, Will Sliney, Guru e-FX and VC's Joe Caramagna deliver a solidly entertaining -- and informative -- issue.
Comics Discussed This Week:
May 4 _ Young Jedi Adventures (FCBD), Star Wars #1 (FCBD)
May 8 _ Darth Vader #46, The High Republic Phase III #7
May 15 _ Saber for Hire #2 (of 4), Mace Windu #4 (of 4)
May 21 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Knights of the Old Republic 1-18 and material from Kings of the Old Republic/Rebellion 0)
May 22 _ Star Wars #46
May 29 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), Jango Fett #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #6
June 5 _ Star Wars #47, The High Republic Phase III #8, Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1 (2nd Printing)
June 11 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire 1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook 3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-6); Hyperspace Stories Vol. 3 TPB "Light and Shadow" (Collects 9-12); The High Republic Phase III TPB, Vol. 1 (Collects 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations One-Shot The High Republic Story); Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion, Vol. 2 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) 1-4; Star Wars: Empire (2002) 28-40; Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) 1-16; Star Wars: Boba Fett – Overkill (2006) 1; Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) 1/2; Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye (1995) 1-4; material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0; Star Wars Tales (1999) 3, 15, 17, 21)
June 12 _ Darth Vader #47
June 19 _ Saber for Hire #3 (of 4), Jango Fett #4 (of 4)
June 26 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #7
July 3 _ Inquisitors #1 (of 4)
July 10 _ Ahsoka #1 (of 8)
July 16 _ Star Wars...
Comics Discussed This Week:
- The Phantom Menace Anniversary Special #1 (10:45)
- Thrawn Alliances #1 (of 4)
- Star Wars: Vader's Castle the Deluxe Library Collection has been pushed back a week to Oct. 1 from Sept. 24. It collects Tales From Vader's Castle, Return to Vader's Castle, Shadow of Vader's Castle, Ghosts of Vader's Castle and 2019's FCBD Issue story "Droid Hunters."
- In his latest newsletter (if you haven't yet subscribed, you should -- https://mailchi.mp/f0a5b413051c/charlessoule), Charles Soule provides an intriguing update on his work on Star Wars' The High Republic.
- The June Pride variants are starting to filter out into the world. Check the Facebook page or Twitter feed to see them as they're released.
- Free Comic Book Day is May 4. Marvel will have Star Wars/Darth Vader #1 and Dark Horse Young Jedi Adventures.
- Matt joined the This Is Lit podcast to talk about Star Wars comics. You can listen (and subscribe) here.
May 4 _ Young Jedi Adventures (FCBD), Star Wars #1 (FCBD)
May 8 _ Darth Vader #46, The High Republic Phase III #7
May 15 _ Saber for Hire #2 (of 4), Mace Windu #4 (of 4)
May 21 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Knights of the Old Republic 1-18 and material from Kings of the Old Republic/Rebellion 0)
May 22 _ Star Wars #46
May 29 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), Jango Fett #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #6
June 5 _ Star Wars #47, The High Republic Phase III #8, Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1 (2nd Printing)
June 11 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire 1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook 3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-6); Hyperspace Stories Vol. 3 TPB "Light and Shadow" (Collects 9-12); The High Republic Phase III TPB, Vol. 1 (Collects 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations One-Shot The High Republic Story); Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion, Vol. 2 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) 1-4; Star Wars: Empire (2002) 28-40; Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) 1-16; Star Wars: Boba Fett – Overkill (2006) 1; Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) 1/2; Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye (1995) 1-4; material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0; Star Wars Tales (1999) 3, 15, 17, 21)
June 12 _ Darth Vader #47
June 19 _ Saber for Hire #3 (of 4), Jango Fett #4 (of 4)
June 26 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #7
July 3 _ Inquisitors #1 (of 4)
July 10 _ Ahsoka #1 (of 8)
July 16 _ Star Wars...
