Episode 336: Lost in the Shadows
Hidden Empire comes to a satisfyingly ambiguous close in issue #5 with the fate of Qi’ra’s pitched fight vs. the Sith unsuccessful. Or was it? It’s an ending that leaves more questions with numerous potential answers.
In Star Wars #33, Leia, Luke, Lando, Chewbacca and Amilyn cement new friends — perhaps potential alllies — as the flagship comics shifts its focus to Luke’s quest for a new lightsaber, while Lando realizes his reputation is more than just a tool to be wielded.
Episode 337: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Things get interesting between Tey and Vildar Mac as Oliviah lays dying in the desert in the pages of The High Republic (Vol. 2) #8 (of 10), while in Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #30, Chelli seemingly gets her wish to die surrounded by beautiful women.
In Bounty Hunters #33, Inferno Squad lays its trap for the hunters, while IG-88 disrupts the grab for power within the Unbroken Clan, much to Vukhora’s delight.Finally, the Ewoks one-shot delivers a dialogue-free mix of stories featuring some prominent murder bears in a wholly satisfying, utterly entertaining story that blends love, fear, murder and optimism. It’s an instant classic.
