Comics With Kenobi

Jeff, Matt and ... Daisy make three?No, not that Daisy, the other Daisy, who weighs in with a woof as we discuss the events of Part IV of "Mutiny at Mon Cala" in the pages of Star Wars #47.We're also discussing, at length, the future of the Poe Dameron series, given its sliding sales stats, Charles Soule's plans for his other Star Wars comics title -- Vader's fortress can be a scary castle, it's true -- as well as the April sales estimates for all of Marvel's Star Wars comics.We're also looking ahead to the release of the first volume of the English-language edition of the manga adapting Claudia Gray's Lost Stars novel. This week’s Star Wars comics include:The Last Jedi Adaptation 1Thrawn 4Darth Vader 16 Star Wars Adventures 10Star Wars: Lost Stars, Vol. 1Stay in touch and up to date by following us on Twitter and Facebook.Like what you hear? Go to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Subscribe to all of the Coffee With Kenobi network podcasts, including Lattes With Leia, Legends Library, Looking for Luca

No need for bows or ribbons in this episode as we dive deep -- literally and figuratively -- into Darth Vader #15 and revel in the riveting weirdness of Doctor Aphra #19.Both issues are some of the finest Star Wars comics we've ever read and it's clear that each has its own particular tack that gets better with each issue. Join us to find out why we think so.Speaking of Doctor Aphra, do check out the in-depth interview with Kieron Gillen and Si Spurrier conducted by Bria Lavorgna for the Star Wars website.And don't forget Free Comic Book Day on May 5. IDW Publishing has a special Star Wars Adventures issue by Cavan Scott, Derek Charm and Tom B. Long that's a must-read (We know, we read it.)This week's Star Wars comics include:_ Star Wars 47_ Star Wars Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ Thrawn 4

We're building the bridges when it comes to Star Wars movies, comics and books, too, speaking with writer Cavan Scott and delving deep into a new story arc in Marvel's superb Poe Dameron series.From The Force Awakens to The Last Jedi in Poe Dameron #26 to news that Star Wars will begin to cross from A New Hope to The Empire Strikes Back starting with issue #50, there's no chasm deep enough to preclude our -- and your -- crossing.Speaking of crossing vast gulfs, writer Cavan Scott joins us for a chat about why he strived, successfully, to bring Jaxxon and Amaiza back into canon, too.Like you, he's a fan of the Star Wars Saga and is among those now contributing to it through his novels (Choose Your Destiny: Han and Chewie Adventure and four volumes of Adventures in Wild Space, including The Escape, The Snare, The Steal and The Cold) as well as comics (Star Wars Adventures) and, we hope, much more to come in the next few months.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Darth Vader #15_ Doctor Aphra #19_ S

All it takes is a spark to light a Rebellion, but a tidal wave goes a long way, too. Such was the lesson learned from Darth Vader #14, while in Thrawn #3, readers learned up close and personal how to succeed in politics when you don't mind leaving behind a trail of human wreckage.Looking ahead? We're excited about what Rodney Barnes told CBR.com about his writing next month's Star Wars: Lando -- Double or Nothing mini series, which sets up the character nicely ahead of his appearance in the Solo: A Star Wars Story film.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Poe Dameron #26_ Star Wars Adventures #9_ Star Wars Adventures 2018 Annual

We learned something new about Star Wars from this past week's comics: Everybody poops.The Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer came out just before we began recording. Our thoughts? "I've got a good feeling about this."We had good feelings about Star Wars #46 and A Star Wars Comic #14, too.March's Star Wars comics orders, they weren't so low, either, with Star Wars 44 ranked No. 14 on Diamond's Top 100 orders for March, followed by issue 45 at 17 and Darth Vader 13 at No. 18. Doctor Aphra 18 came in at No. 59 and was followed by Poe Dameron 25 at No. 88.Speaking of Darth Vader and Poe Dameron, those series' writer, Charles Soule, has his first novel out now. We've read The Oracle Year and can say, with authority, it's good.Meanwhile, Daniel Jose Older's Last Shot novel features Sana Starros in it, whose first appearance came in the pages of Star Wars Vol. 2. Read an excerpt of the book, due out April 17, at the Star Wars web site.Lastly, Gary Whitta, who is writing the upcoming The Last Jedi comics adaptation, di

There's a soap-opera style appeal to the latest issue of Doctor Aphra, the lone Marvel Star Wars comic that Jeff McGee and Matt Moore sat down to discuss in detail in this episode.Also in the fray with issue 18?Weird but wonderful horror and bio-warfare experiments never seen before.As for news? Jaxxon's back in canon and he's bringing Amaiza with him! While we were aware the Lepi's return was imminent, writer Cavan Scott shed a great deal more light about the character bouncing back into the Star Wars firmament. He, artist Mauricet and colorist Chris Fenoglio have written backup story to Star Wars Adventures Annual 1, which is out April 18.Want a copy?Head to your local comics shop and give them pre-order code FEB180374.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars #46_ Star Wars Vol. 7 TPB_ Star Wars: A New Hope -- 40th Anniversary Hardcover Collection

Marvel's Star Wars comics have a new group editor, while Charles Soule has offered up some splendid detail about the Poe Dameron series in an interview at Marvel.com about its past and its future, making our discussion of Poe Dameron #25 that more involved. In Star Wars #45, Kieron Gillen was very prescient about the role milk plays in the life of Luke Skywalker.We also want to be sure you're aware of the Looking for Leia project, an edifying and entertaining docu-series that should -- we hope -- find a home on a streaming service, sooner than later.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Doctor Aphra #18_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ A Star Wars Comic #14

We're doing the time warp as Star Wars continuity takes a hit, then course corrects (at least digitally) as we dive into Darth Vader #13 and see Imperial philosophy up close and personal in Thrawn #2. There's even a mystery Jedi that has us pondering the events of Christie Golden's Dark Disciple novel.Not included? News that inaugural line editor Jordan D. White is stepping down to take over as group editor Marvel's X-books. Taking his place as Star Wars group editor is Mark Paniccia. A change at the top is likely to augur even more down below. What's to come? We'll find out. We'll have thoughts about the change in next week's episode.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars #45_ Poe Dameron #25

A flood of departures washes over Marvel and IDW comics, including long-time editor Heather Antos of Marvel and IDW chief creative officer Chris Ryall PR guru and super scribe Steven Scott.Meanwhile, there's news to be had about Star Wars Adventures' Free Comic Book Day offering, LINE's decision to adapt Claudia Gray's novel, Leia, Princess of Alderaan, for its web site starting in May, Star Wars' comics return to the industry's monthly Top 10 sales charts and some conjecture about Jaxxon.And did we mention that we parse, dissect and discuss Star Wars #44, the beginning of a new story arc focused on Mon Cala?It's true. We do.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Darth Vader #13_ Thrawn #2

Vader tells his haters "Later!" and learns a lesson about what it means to not just hold power, but be its fist, too, (here's a hint: Friend are hard to come by), as Comics With Kenobi tackles Star Wars: Darth Vader #12, talk about the news of Jaxxon's return to the canon and toss out some recommendations for those seeeking to dive deeper into the Dark Horse Comics-published library of Star Wars comics.Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Star Wars #44

Doctor Aphra's feeling conflicted and Hera Syndulla finds herself in a dangerous situation as Comics With Kenobi celebrates its 50th episode by doing exactly what we've done since we began back in 2015!Jeff McGee and Matt More breakdown the events of Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #17 and discuss the edifying interview that Newsarama's Chris Arrant did with Marvel Star Wars comics editor Jordan D. White.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 2) #12_ Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic -- Mace Windu TPB

Terex has a bolt loose, Vader's got a price on his head and Thrawn's locks are luscious.We're beyond head canon in this episode of Comics With Kenobi as Jeff McGee and Matt Moore dive into Star Wars: Poe Dameron #24, Star Wars: Darth Vader #11 and the much anticipated debut of the first issue of the six-issue Star Wars: Thrawn adaptation of Timothy Zahn's 2017 novel.We also break down the reveals about comics from Marvel and IDW Publishing that tie in to May's release of Solo: A Star Wars Story and what effect they, and the film, will have on those titles, as well as information about Doctor Aphra making the leap from the pages of comics to the shelves of toy collectors, too, thanks to loyal fans and Hasbro.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Doctor Aphra #17

Kieron Gillen's first arc on Marvel's flagship monthly Star Wars title comes to an end and sets the stage for something more hopeful going forward.With just one issue to discuss, that gives us time to address some listener mail and what great questions we got from Ryan Sime, Cameron Kieffer and Sam Bradbury, too. We think you'll like what they asked and what we answered.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Darth Vader #11_ Poe Dameron #24_ Thrawn #1 (This is the first issue of a six-part adaptation of Timothy Zahn's 2017 Thrawn novel.)

IDW Publishing's Forces of Destiny draws to a close, readers find out what, exactly, got DJ into that jail cell in Canto Bight and Doctor Aphra proves that yes, Watts, she can deliver a kiss that kills.Join us for the latest episode as we examine the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- DJ: Most Wanted, Doctor Aphra #16 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Rose & Paige.In news, we discuss the announcement of The Last Jedi six-issue mini-series adaptation of the film, noting, with some satisfaction that it will feature never-before-seen material. Written by Gary Whitta and illustrated by Michael Walsh and Mike Spicer, the first two issues will be out in May.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars #43

Three issues, including the now bi-monthly A Star Wars Comic. Poe Dameron wings closer to The Force Awakens and Ahsoka learns when to adapt in Forces of Destiny.Mon Cala features in April's issues of Star Wars and Darth Vader. Matt Leahy asks: Should there be more opportunities for tie-in stories, such as the Vader Down crossover event? Free Comic Book Day is May 5 and IDW will release a Cavan Scott-penned and Derek Charm-illustrated Star Wars Adventures story featuring bounty hunters Zuckuss and 4-LOM set before A New Hope. Out May 1 is the English translation of the Lost Stars manga, adapted from Claudia Gray's novel. Star Wars comics out this week:_ The Last Jedi -- DJ: Most Wanted_ Forces of Destiny -- Rose & Paige_ Doctor Aphra #16Send us a note and tell us what you thought of the show or share a recipe. Here's one from listener Andrew Firewolf:Chili Casserole_Two bags Fritos or one bag of a thick-style tortilla chips (think Mission Tortilla Chips)_ Shredded cheese (your choice)_ Two cans chili (perf

It's a pair of powerful stories as both Marvel and IDW Publishing's Star Wars comics deliver potent writing that ties into ongoing events in Star Wars: Rebels and builds a bridge to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Writers Kieron Gillen and Devin Grayson have penned separate yet equally weighted missives on on what it means to lead and be led in the pages of Star Wars #42 and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Hera.In news, checkout the interviews that action-figure variant cover artist John Tyler Christopher did with Wookiee Radio and listen to Marvel editor Heather Antos on the new Steele Wars podcast episode that was recorded live in New York.We also broke down the top-selling Star Wars comics for 2017, with some notable surprises as to what was in demand and what wasn't.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars: Poe Dameron #23_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Ahsoka & Padme_ A Star Wars Comic: Allies

From Phasma to Porgs, writer Delilah S. Dawson is a fan favorite among Star Wars literati and, now, thanks to her work on IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, comics, too.A writer of renown and long-time Star Wars fan, she joined us to talk about her stories in Star Wars Adventures #5 and #6, as well as the upcoming Forces of Destiny -- Rose and Paige, along with her career putting pen to paper to create such stirring stories.So sit back and enjoy this Comics With Kenobi conversation and afterward, be sure to check out Dawson's web site, www.whimsydark.com, and follow her on Twitter, too.

Marvel's team behind Darth Vader Vol. 2 delivers a knockout punch, a history lesson and road map for the future in the pages of issue #10, while in IDW Publishing's latest Forces of Destiny offering focused on Rey suffers no sophomore slump.In news, we mark the third anniversary of Marvel's Star Wars comics (visit Jedi Bibliothek for more detail). We also learn who those Force-sensitive kids in Darth Vader #10 are, whom they were inspired by and why such Easter eggs are in comics.The new Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Star Wars #42_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny -- Hera

IDW Publishing makes a strong debut with the first of its five-issue Star Wars: Forces of Destiny series, while in the pages of Marvel's flagship Star Wars monthly, Luke Skywalker's bright light dims as he tackles a very real vestige of the dark side on the Jedha moon in issue 41 of Star Wars.In news, comics fans who enjoy reading head canon should take a look at the latest offering from Sam Bradbury, a budding comics writer and artist from Manchester in the U.K.The first issue of his series, titled "Spark of Defiance," is available on the Bradbury Comics web site.Also, a question: Why was Marvel editor Heather Antos watching "Revenge of the Sith" for work?  We have some half-hearted, humorous and wholly ill-informed guesses.Star Wars comics out this week include:_ Darth Vader #10_ Star Wars: Forces of Destiny — Rey

Luke goes missing and Leia goes undercover, while Emil Graf shares stories about how bullies can be overcome not by force, but by compassion, and gives us a history of ... PORGS!The Young Padawans -- Emily and Micah -- join Amy, Jeff and Matt to talk about the tales told in IDW Publishing's Star Wars Adventures #4 and #5.Both issues feature stories written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, Landry Q. Walker and Delilah S. Dawson, with art by Eric Jones, Annie Wu and Arianna Florean, colors by Charlie Kirchoff and Lee Loughridge and letters by Tom B. Long and Christa Miesner.And let's not forget the editorial guidance from Peter Adrian Behravesh, Bobby Curnow and Denton J. Tipton, too!We guarantee it to be porg-tastic!