This Weeks Publications – 11th November 2024

Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.

The scheduled releases for this week will be;

Tuesday 12th November 2024
Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years – Droids and Ewoks
(Marvel – ISBN 978-1-302-95649-3)
The droids and Ewoks of Star Wars are some of the franchise’s most beloved characters, and this volume collects classic all-ages adventures featuring them as the stars!
The most lovable stars of a galaxy far, far away, in a complete collection of their adorable all-ages adventures! Join Wicket and his Ewok friends Teebo and Princess Kneesaa in their forest home of Endor for colorful capers filled with rainbow bridges and rites of power! And in stories set years before they find a home with the Rebels, follow C-3P0 and R2-D2 in their search for a master! The quest will stretch across space and beyond, as a crazy chronal crossover sees them meet the Ewoks again for the very first time! Plus: Get a fresh perspective on the epic events of the film that started it all in a tale that could only be called “Star Wars According to the Droids.” As Threepio might say, “Oh my!”
COLLECTING: Ewoks (1985) 1-14, Droids (1986) 1-8, Ewoks Annual 1989
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US

Trade Paperback

Direct Market Variant – Laming

The High Republic (Phase II): Quest of the Jedi Omnibus
(Marvel – ISBN 978-1-302-95849-7)
One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city, and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac arrives just as Jedha’s fragile peace begins to crumble. With one Jedi lying dead in an ancient shrine, another takes up the murderer’s trail. Who is using ancient Force powers on the holy city’s streets? Why are sacred relics going missing? And why do all roads lead to the Temple of the Whills? Plus: Witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic – a guardian of peace and justice, traveling the galaxy with his sister and fellow Jedi Knight, Barash Silvain!Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #1-10 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE #1-4
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US
  The Prequel Trilogy
(Dark Horse Books – ISBN 978-1-50674-663-0)
Life-long fans and newcomers alike will delight in this faithful adaptation of Episodes I, II, and III of the Star Wars saga, which has been lovingly illustrated to capture all the films’ most iconic moments.
Join Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi as they begin The Phantom Menace on a diplomatic mission to the planet Naboo. When diplomacy fails under a hail of blaster fire, the two Jedi rescue Queen Padmé Amidala and flee to Tatooine, where they are greeted by Anakin Skywalker, a young boy at the heart of a galactic prophecy!
Attack of the Clones sees Obi-Wan and Anakin, now Master and Padawan, take center stage. As Obi-Wan unravels an interplanetary plot concealing the existence of a secret army, Anakin protects Padmé from assassins and grapples with his inner anger. Ultimately, the heroes assemble for an epic battle on a distant desert planet!
In Revenge of the Sith, Anakin walks the path to the dark side, a journey that leads to the end of the Clone Wars and the creation of Darth Vader!
Experience the legendary saga as reimagined by bestselling author Alessandro Ferrari and acclaimed artists Matteo Piana and Ingo Römling! Featuring brand new cover art by Eduardo Francisco.
Collects Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation, and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Graphic Novel Adaptation
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US
  The High Republic: Lightsaber Collection
(Insight Editions – ISBN 979-8-88663-084-8)
Discover more than 50 lightsabers from the golden age of the Jedi with this essential guide to the elegant weapons from Star Wars: The High Republic. A follow-up to the bestselling Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, this exciting volume is a photo-real exploration of High Republic hilts, including several designs that are illustrated for the first time. A must-have resource for fans, this reference book is a fine addition to any The High Republic collection.
From Vernestra Rwoh’s unique lightwhip and Stellan Gios’ ornate crossguard lightsaber to Burryaga’s broadsword-like hilt, the signature weapon of the Star Wars galaxy has never looked so elegant as it does during the prosperous era of the High Republic.
Star Wars: The High Republic: The Lightsaber Collection is an essential visual guide and exploration of the numerous lightsabers found within The High Republic saga, featuring hilts from publishing, animation, and VR, many of which have never been illustrated before.
As a follow-up to Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, each spread contains a detailed illustration of the featured lightsaber, allowing readers to see the intricate detail in the hilts and the brilliance of each energy blade. The perfect reference book for fans, model builders, and collectors, this striking companion is a must-have for readers looking to discover more about legendary lightsabers from a fascinating period in Star Wars history.
• NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ILLUSTRATIONS: See lightsabers from comics and novels, many visually imagined for the first time, with brilliant full-color artwork.
• WEAPONS OF THE JEDI GOLDEN AGE: Learn about the elegant weapons wielded by Jedi Masters, Knights, and Padawans like Stellan Gios, Vernestra Rwoh, Avar Kriss, Porter Engle, Burryaga and more.
• ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Includes more than 50 lightsabers from the High Republic era.
• GREAT GIFT: Visually stunning and intricately detailed, this book is the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life.
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Direct – Woods Ewoks #2 (of 4)
(Marvel Comics)
THE BATTLE ON ENDOR CONTINUES!
• BOUNTY HUNTERS 4-LOM & ZUCKUSS invade Bright Tree Village!
• Will WICKET and EWOK WARRIOR MEEDRO be able to defend the village?
• And who is the Red Ghost?
Variant – Wachter Action Figure Variant (Meedro) – JTC

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Steve Galloway
Steve was 5 years old when he saw Star Wars for the first time during its first UK cinema release. He considers himself a first generation Star Wars fan and in his own words is a ‘Child of 77’.