War of the Bounty Hunters comes to its end and sets the stage for Crimson Reign and, further into 2022, The Hidden Empire, as Qi'ra lays out the chess board pieces and prepares for the long game.Daniel José Older and David Wachter strike the right tone in the first issue of The High Republic -- Trail of Shadows #1 as the crime noir-inspired mystery tale reveals even more questions than answers.In Ghosts of Vader's Castle #4 (of 5), Lina, Thom and more face down their starkest nightmares while readying for what could the final showdown on Mustafar.Doctor Aphra #15 continues an unparalleled streak of success as she and Sana form temporary alliances and uncover a massive conspiracy with tendrils throughout the galaxy.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader #17, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4), The High Republic #1 (Marvel Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza 2021 Edition)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot), Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 1) TPB, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #12, The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters #19, Darth Vader #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021 #1, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBDec. 22 | Star Wars Adventures #13, The Weapon of a Jedi TPB, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars (Vol. 2), Omnibus (Vol. 1) New PrintingSummer 2002 | The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus

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Star Wars Splash Page #256 -- Kings and Queens

Qort's backstory comes into focus in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #9, which concludes with a stirring cliffhanger, while in Ghosts of Vader's Castle #3, Thom Hudd recounts a tale featuring Luke Skywalker and why you should never go exploring a swamp.In news, we break down the August sales rankings, IDW's new online exclusive covers program and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 13 | War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #15, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #255 -- The Legend of Wooley Swamp

This week it's Jeff flying solo while Matt tends to Matt-type MATTers (See what we did there?). First up is Star Wars Adventures in which we get the thrilling conclusion of the saga of the ancient vengeful spirits....or are they? Following that is a backup involving bratty kids, oversized Jawas, a mysterious amulet, and Jeff's favorite: SPIDERS.Following that, Jeff takes a look at issue 2 of Ghosts of Vader's Castle and we find out just what happens when a 6-foot rabbit and a 7 1/2 foot Wookie get cross with one another. Oh, and they're also actually closer to 50 feet tall each. This continues to be a fun series that we can't get enough of.Rounding out the week's books is Marvel's lone offering: Star Wars #17. Luke and Vader trade blows while Lando and Chewie try to get the Falcon back up and running after a seismic charge delayed their pursuit of Han Solo. Lando reconnects with the ship (and himself) in an unexpected and wholly satisfying way.Fear not, Matt will return next week to keep Jeff from mispronouncing names!Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic Adventures #9, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #15, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #254 - Reunited (And It Feels So Good)

We're returning to Vader's castle on Mustafar for the fourth outing of IDW's spooky Star Wars stories, thanks to Cavan Scott, Francesco Francavilla, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff and Shawn Lee, in a story that brings Milo and Lina Graf, along with Padme and Anakin. It's a genuinely creepy tale that combines The Thing with Dawn of the Dead and, frankly, we want more, more, more! (Thank goodness it's a weekly five-issue mini-series!)In Bounty Hunters #16, we see Valance and Dengar's efforts to deal with Boba Fett from another angle, yet more importantly, the importance of Cadelah, she who could unite the Broken Hand and Mourner's Wail, vastly expands as foundations are built for events in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini-series set for release in December. It's a weighty issue, filled with flashbacks and more, but worth the effort. (Though it would have benefitted immensely from the use of editor's notes here and there to ease the reader forward).In news, the only topic is the report, as yet unverified, that Disney/Lucasfilm has pulled the Star Wars license from IDW Publishing. We break down what it may mean for Star Wars Adventures and the slate of The High Republic Adventures titles, as well as what may come. It's nebulous and uncertain, but we're optimistic.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #253 -- Looking Over My Shoulder

The backstory behind Boushh takes center stage in the pages of War of the Bounty Hunters -- Boushh #1, a one-shot tie-in to the crossover event that lays the foundation for a potential mini-series or, at the very least, more stories to come in the upcoming Crimson Reign five-issue mini. It's a deftly written, lushly illustrated story about Boushh and four more Ubese, as well as a deeper dive into Domina Tagge, too, a character whose manipulations have been threading through the second volume of Doctor Apha. In Darth Vader #16, Greg Pak's exploration of Vader's pursuit of Skywalker is given another vantage point as Luke gamely tries to draw out his father's attention so that Leia, Lando and Chewie can make an honest push at rescuing Han Solo before he's taken to the SSD Eexecutor. While portions of the issue may seem familiar (if you've read the previous issues of Star Wars and WotBH, they are), it provides a telling base for Ochi's devotion to Vader and Sly Moore's to Palpatine.In The High Republic-era The Monster of Temple Peak #2, Ty Yorick gains an almost padawan, despite her efforts not to, as the lushly illustrated mini-series that should have been released as a graphic novel (as it was suppose to be) moves forward in its storytelling.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16, Star Wars: Rebels, Vol. 2 (Manga)Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #252 -- Dance With My Father

Mace Windu takes on the specter of mysticism during a Prequel-Trilogy era story in Star Wars Adventures #9 that features a backup story starring Han Solo and Chewbacca who find the game isn't as easy to play as they thought.In Doctor Aphra #14, Chelli and Sana Starros team up with Just Lucky and Ariole in an alliance of convenience as they strive to make their way up -- and out -- of the Vermillion without attracting the attention of Qi'ra, Crimson Dawn and Crae.War of the Bounty Hunters #4 is laying the foundation for the upcoming five-issue Star Wars -- Crimson Reign mini-series. Pay close attention to the foreshadowing and marvel at the lustrous art of Luke Ross, David Messina, Neeraj Menon and Guru-eFX, particularly in the off-planet panels.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #251 -- Broken Bicycles

A pair of stories from The High Republic era mark today's episodes as new story arcs in the Marvel and IDW series -- The High Republic #9 and The High Republic Adventures #8 -- take root, providing readers with an unsettling look at Krix's descent into oblivion and Keeve Trennis' increasing frustration with the Jedi Council.In news, we parse the July sales figures and what it augurs for Star Wars comics as a whole, while adding more detail on upcoming second printings due later this month.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 8 | The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga), War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #9, Doctor Aphra #14, The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #250 -- War Pigs

Another test for Ochi of Bestoon in Darth Vader #15 while Doctor Aphra tries to escape from her past with little regard for Sana Starros' present or future in Doctor Aphra #13.There's also news about Crimson Reign, the second mini-series in Charles Soule's trilogy, and a breakdown of July's Star Wars comics rankings,Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Sept. 1 | The High Republic Adventures #8, The High Republic #9Sept. 8 | The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga), War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #9, Doctor Aphra #14, The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #249 -- Take It On the Run

Han Solo's still in carbonite and the subject of much dispute as we dive into War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5) and it's associated tie-in story from Star Wars #16. From IDW, Star Wars Adventures #8 offers up the concluding part to the Luke and Leia story, while the back-up tale focuses on Clone Wars-era subterfuge and espionage. In The High Republic Adventures #7, Farzala digs deep to remember his training and what he's learned.There's also news and so much more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 25 Darth Vader #15 Doctor Aphra #13 The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1 The High Republic Adventures #8 The High Republic #9Sept. 8 The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga) War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures #9 Doctor Aphra #14 The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing) War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 Darth Vader #16 War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1 The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)Sept. 22 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5) Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 Star Wars #17 Star Wars Adventures #10 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6 Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5) The High Republic Adventures #9 War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5) Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 Star Wars #18 Doctor Aphra #15 War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures #11 Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus Darth Vader #17 The High Republic #10Oct. 27 Bounty Hunters #17 The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) The High Republic #11 The High Republic Adventures #10 Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 Doctor Aphra #16 The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4) The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5) Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 Darth Vader #18 Star Wars: Life Day #1 (One-Shot) Star Wars Adventures #12 Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 Star Wars #19 Bounty Hunters #18 Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021 War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5) War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10) Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

Star Wars Splash Page #248 -- Alone Again Or

Sskeer's got a past with a certain Wayseeker in the pages of The High Republic #8 that sees the combined might of Myarga and her Hutt enforcers band together with numerous Jedi in a bid to counter the Great Progenitor. In The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4), Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott -- hereby dubbed Scott/Stott -- bring Ty Yorrick into the pages of Star Wars comics and give us a glimpse into the monster hunter's life.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11_ The High Republic #8_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Aug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day) _ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue _ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18 _ Star Wars Adventures #8 _ Star Wars #16 _ The High Republic Adventures #7 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25 _ Darth Vader #15 _ Doctor Aphra #13 _ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1 _ The High Republic Adventures #8 _ Doctor Aphra #14 _ The High Republic #9Sept. 8 _ The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga) _ The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4) _ War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5) _ Star Wars Adventures #9 _ The High Republic #7 (2nd Printing) _ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (2nd Printing)Sept. 15 _ Darth Vader #16 _ War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5) _ Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29 _ Star Wars #17 _ Star Wars Adventures #10 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6 _ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB _ The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5) _ The High Republic Adventures #9 _ War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5) _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13 _ Star Wars #18 _ Doctor Aphra #15 _ War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20 _ Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5) _ Star Wars Adventures #11 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus _ Darth Vader #17 _ The High Republic #10Oct. 27 _ Bounty Hunters #17 _ The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 _ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 _ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB _ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB _ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 _ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17) _ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5) _ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss) _ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30 _ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10) Dec. 8 _ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB _ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB_ The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB Dec. 22_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)March 2 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Star Wars Splash Page #247 -- Every Breath You Take

Zuckuss is feeling the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders as events from his past roar back to his present to exact revenge in the War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss one-shot, while in Bounty Hunters #15, Dengar and Valance come to an understanding and T'Onga recruits a familiar face from The Force Awakens to round out the team.In news, we talk about some upcoming The High Republic projects, July's sales rankings and so much more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 11The High Republic #8The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBThe High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5)The High Republic Adventures #9War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5)Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13Star Wars #18Doctor Aphra #15War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #11Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusDarth Vader #17The High Republic #10Oct. 27Bounty Hunters #17The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 8Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPBThe High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBAttack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBMarch 2Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Star Wars Splash Page #246 -- Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)

Self doubt, fear of failure and lack of confidence is pervading not just The High Republic #7 but its protagonist, Jedi Keeve Trennis, as she battles demons within and without while encountering those who are lost, including a former Jedi mentioned in Cavan Scott's audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost," not to mention a certain Wayseeker.In Star Wars #15, Starlight Squadron returns to the fore in a rip-roaring issue filled with aerial and ground fighting between the struggling Rebel Alliance and a menacing, seemingly overconfident Empire.Star Wars Adventures #7 pops with vibrant storytelling and art thanks to the talents of Sam Maggs, Liana Kanga, Brittany Peer, Johanna Nattalie, Landry Walker and Nick Brokenshire as readers are treated to a Luke and Leia story that shows sides of the twins seldom seen, while the Crimson Corsair makes his return, with a rollicking story that evokes 2000 AD comics, swashbucklers and so much more.In news, Charles Soule reveals January's "Eye of the Storm" mini-series focused on Marchio Ro, Nick Brokenshire's SDCC-only cover is a sellout and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBThe High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5)The High Republic Adventures #9War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5)Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)Oct. 13Star Wars #18Doctor Aphra #15War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)Oct. 20Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #11Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusDarth Vader #17The High Republic #10Oct. 27Bounty Hunters #17The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 8Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPBThe High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBAttack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPBMarch 2Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

Star Wars Splash Page #245 -- Cry Little Sister

Sly Moore isn't as sly as she's perceived to be in the pages of Marvel's Darth Vader #14, while Farzala and Qort learn that a synonym for Hutt doesn't include the word "trustworthy" in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #6 from IDW.The breakout star of today's comics is Deva Lompop, a bounty hunter/information broker/socialite whose long history may prove quite informative and interesting (think The High Republich to the New Republic) as readers become more familiar with this character.In news, there's plenty of more variant covers for War of the Bounty Hunters, but also con-exclusive goodies, particularly Nick Brokenshire's SDCC exclusive for IDW's The High Republic Adventures #6 that's available starting July 23.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills MangaDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBSept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Star Wars Splash Page #244 -- The Black Angel's Death Song

Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros walk into a bar run by Crimson Dawn and, well, things get very weird, very violent, very fast, which is exactly what you'd expect when Aphra shows up the very place that Boba Fett intends to be as he strives to take back what was stolen from him: Han Solo.Doctor Aphra #12 and War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5) intersect each other in all the right ways, bringing a cinematic-styled split-screen to Star Wars storytelling.In news, The Empire, Vol. 1, omnibus is due out in March, while a familar face from Star Tours, Star Wars Rebels and Galaxy's Edge gets the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary variant cover treatment.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #13-18)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectins #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Star Wars Splash Page #243 -- Moving in Stereo

Bounty Hunters #14 advances not just its role in the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, but long-time readers are seeing seeds planted way back in the first arc of the series start to bloom.In Star Wars Adventuers #6, part two of the Padme and Anakin series concludes with a fitting conclusion, while Daniel José Older, Nick Brokenshire and Nattalie Johanna offer up a brief but potent story about The High Republic's Nihil.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 14Doctor Aphra #12War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #8Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Sept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Star Wars Adventures #10Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Oct. 6Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusNov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBStar Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBNov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

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