This Weeks Publications – 13th November 2023

Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.

The scheduled releases for this week will be;

Tuesday 14th November 2023
	The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness by George Mann (Random House Worlds – ISBN 978-0593597934) The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil establish an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, including Avar Kriss, must fight to help the worlds being pillaged by the Nihil while staying one step ahead of the marauders and their Nameless terrors.Outside of the Nihil’s so-called Occlusion Zone, Elzar Mann, Bell Zettifar, and the other Jedi work alongside the Republic to reach the worlds that have been cut off from the rest of the galaxy. But every attempt to breach the Stormwall has failed, and even communication across the barrier is impossible. For both Elzar and Bell, their failures and losses weigh heavily upon them as they search desperately for a solution. But even if the Republic and Jedi forces manage to breach the Stormwall, how can the Jedi ever fight back against the Nameless creatures that prey on the Jedi’s connection to the Force? And what other horrors does Marchion Ro have in store? As desperation for both the Jedi and the Republic grows, any hope of reuniting the galaxy could be all but extinguished… Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US
	Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 8 (TPB) (Marvel – ISBN 978-1-302-95390-4) The Star Wars Legends continuity at last reaches the end of the early Mepire days, and hurtles straight into A New Hope! The Empire era concludes — and a New Hope dawns! General Dodonna, one of the Old Republic’s most brilliant strategists, must use all his skills to outmaneuver the Imperial fleet — including commanders who were taught his tactics! Can he overcome the challenges surrounding the creation of a rebel base on Yavin IV? Darth Vader is on the hunt for the stolen Death Star plans — but he doesn’t expect to cross paths with Princess Leia…or Darth Maul! And Imperial pilot Biggs Darklighter is on the run. Discover how Biggs became one of the Rebellion’s greatest X-Wing pilots! Plus: The comics adaptation of A New Hope, and much more! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Empire (2002) 5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition (1997) 1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) 1; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) 1, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19 Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Dark Droids #4 (of 5) (Marvel Comics) THE SCOURGE IS ON THE VERGE OF HIS ULTIMATE TRIUMPH! • The EMPIRE decrees: BEWARE THE DROIDS! • Horrible laboratories across the galaxy are focused on transporting his many minds from DROIDS…into ORGANICS! • But unbeknown to the Scourge, a FINAL CHALLENGE to its total victory is building, from an enemy it believed it had defeated once and for all!
		Direct – Yu, Fajardo Jr.		Variant – Barendts
		Variant – Lashley		Action Figure Variant (Ajax) – JTC
		Scourged Variant – Stott		Scourged Virgin Variant – Stott
Direct – Jones	Doctor Aphra (2022) #38 (Marvel Comics) A TENSE RESCUE! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN! • MAGNA TOLVAN has fallen into the hands of the SCOURGE! • In order to save her, DOCTOR APHRA turns to SANA STARROS… • …to save the woman they BOTH love!
		Variant – Raffaele, Fajardo Jr.		Life Day Variant – Reis
The Mandalorian Season 2 #6 (of 8) (Marvel Comics)THE TRAGEDY! • The MANDALORIAN and GROGU travel to an ancient site. • Featuring the RETURN of BOBA FETT!
		Direct – Clarke		Variant – Maleev
		Variant – McCrea, Spicer		Concept Variant – Church
		Unknown Comic Books Exclusive Variant – Andrews		Unknown Comic Books Exclusive Virgin Variant – Andrews
Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse (One-Shot) (Marvel Comics) Celebrate four decades of Return of the Jedi by reliving the original trilogy’s thrilling climax in a brand-new way! Acclaimed artist Chris Sprouse (BLACK PANTHER, THORS) retells the events of the film across forty highly sought-after variant covers. Each one tells a chapter of the familiar story: Princess Leia and the rebels make a daring bid to rescue their friend Han Solo from the ruthless Jabba the Hutt! Luke Skywalker learns another shocking family secret! With a devastating second Death Star close to completion, a thrilling battle breaks out on the nearby forest moon of Endor, home of the Ewoks! And get ready for Luke’s unforgettable showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor – as you’ve never seen it before!
		Direct – Sprouse, Storey, Menon		Variant – Struzan
Direct – Momoko	Visions: The Followers of Ankok #1 (Marvel Comics) PEACH MOMOKO BRINGS HER UNIQUE STORYTELLING TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY! • CENTURIES after the death of a GREAT DARK SITH LORD, a cult has grown worshipping this SITH LORD and the DARK SIDE. • ANKOK believes she is the successor to the LEGACY of THE SITH with her DARK SIDE POWERS! • But is she truly in tune with THE FORCE? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? • KAKO and GEL are about to come face-to-face with the truth…even if it kills them!
		Virgin Variant – Momoko		Variant – Camuncoli, Isanove
		Variant – Oakzaki, Bonvillain		Variant – Sakai, Fujii
		Unknown Comic Books / The 616 Comics Variant – Superlog		Unknown Comic Books / The 616 Comics Virgin Variant – Superlog
		Unknown Comic Books / The 616 Comics Variant – Yagawa		Unknown Comic Books / The 616 Comics VirginVariant – Yagawa

You will be able to find these on sale from your usual high street bookstores, news-stands, and online retailers. Please help support Jedi News by purchasing your books using the links to the Amazon websites in this article – happy reading!