Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.
The scheduled releases for this week will be;
| Tuesday 26th September 2023 | |||||
| Star Wars Insider #221 (Titan Magazines) In this issue of Insider, we celebrate the space moms and mother figures of Star Wars by exploring the trials, tribulations, and sacrifices they made for their (sometimes ungrateful – we’re looking at you, Ben Solo!) younglings.Insider went behind the scenes of Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023’s LIVE! Stream to discover how the Lucasfilm Online team put on such an entertaining show. We also talk to designers of Kenner’s original toy line and its revival in the form of Hasbro’s Retro Collection. But that’s not all: Industrial Light & Magic legends Dennis Muren and Ken Ralston tell us about their work on Return of the Jedi, while Skywalker Sound’s David Collins talks about galactic soundscapes of the modern era, and The High Republic author Tessa Gratton reveals her Star Wars story. Plus, “Lost in the Woods,” an all-new and exclusive original trilogy story from S.T. Bende! DENNIS MUREN & KEN RALSTON INTERVIEW: PART ONE The Industrial Light & Magic legends discuss the making of Return of the Jedi. SPACE MOMS From Leia Organa to Hera Syndulla, Insider celebrates the exceptional mother figures of the Star Wars saga. LIVE! and Unleashed Backstage at the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 LIVE! stage and stream. The High Republic Insider’s companion to Phase II of the popular publishing initiative. RETRO OF THE JEDI How Hasbro’s Retro Collection honors the original Kenner action-figure line. TESSA GRATTON INTERVIEW The co-author of The High Republic: Path of Deceit, on reflecting the real world in her Star Wars stories. EXCLUSIVE FICTION “Lost in the Woods” – an original trilogy story by S.T. Bende. Subscribe here…. U.S. / CANADA | U.K. | REST OF THE WORLD | DIGITAL |
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Star Wars (2020) Vol. 6: Quests of the Force TPB (Marvel – ISBN 978-1-3029-4808-5) Far, far from home! Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and an elite crew of Rebel heroes are lost in the farthest reaches of No-Space after a mission gone wrong. A desperate maneuver is their only chance to find a way home – but what will it cost them? Meanwhile, the efforts of Lady Qi’ra and Crimson Dawn to destroy the Sith have sent ripples running through the Force, disrupting Luke’s connection to the deep powers of the galaxy. How far will he go to rediscover what he has lost? Luke must undertake an epic quest – or he, and the galaxy, will fall to darkness. In the clutches of Dr. Cuata, with his life hanging in the balance, only another Jedi can save him! Plus: With the discovery that the Empire is building a second Death Star, disaster looms for the Rebel Alliance! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #31-36 Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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The High Republic Adventures Volume 1 TPB (Dark Horse Comics – ISBN 978-1-50673-292-5) Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic kicks off from Dark Horse with this thrilling tale of Jedi and pirates!From New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older comes the origin story of Jedi Sav Malágan. As a teenage Padawan, Sav has been training her entire life to understand the ways of the Force and become a Jedi Knight, until a chance encounter with pirate queen Maz Kanata and her outlaw crew finds Sav longing for greater adventures beyond her world of disciplined studies. By chance, the news of an alliance of dark Force users forces Sav to take on a deadly mission, undercover as member of Maz’s crew to discover the true nature of this dark alliance. Note to fans: This series, written by High Republic story architect Daniel José Older and illustrator Toni Bruno, shares the same name with an earlier work by Daniel José Older and illustrator Harvey Tolibao, and is a continuation of stories in The High Republic era. Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1–#4 Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi – Collector’s Edition (Insight Editions – ISBN 979-8-88663-035-0) Produced in a limited quantity of 250 units and packaged in a deluxe slipcase, this collector’s edition of Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi includes a clothbound version of the book and a signature card autographed by author Cole Horton and artist Yihyoung Li.Set centuries before the Skywalker Saga, this book is the ultimate in-universe guide to Star Wars: The High Republic, providing fascinating insight into a time of valiant heroes, terrifying monsters, and daring exploration. Learn about the Jedi Knights of the High Republic with detailed profiles of Avar Kriss, Stellan Gios, Keeve Trennis, Burryaga, Yoda, and more. You will also uncover mysteries of the Force and learn about the technology of the Jedi Order, including its starfighters and the unique lightsaber designs of this incredible era. Featuring stunning original illustrations, this striking book is an essential collectible that will transport you to the galaxy’s golden age. This item is a pre-order, and will ship after 7/11/2023. You will be notified when the item ships. Shipping dates are subject to change, and you will be notified via email if your order will be delayed. |
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The Ultimate Star Wars Quiz Book (Studio Press – ISBN 978-1-80078-618-9) Do you know your Jedis from your Siths? Can you name the planet that Chewbacca is from? Put your knowledge to the test with over 1,000 questions about all things Star Wars!From Star Wars: The Phantom Menace to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and beyond, there are 24 categories of quizzes, each split into three difficulty levels that will test even the most knowledgeable fans’ acumen of one of the most beloved franchises of all time. Whether playing against your family or getting together with your friends, The Ultimate Star Wars Quiz Book makes an ideal gift and is a fun way to determine who knows more about everyone’s favourite galaxy far, far away. Categories include: – The original trilogy – The prequel trilogy – The sequel trilogy – Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Star Wars: Andor – Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett – Planets and Locations – Aliens and creatures – Starships and vehicles and more! Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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| Wednesday 27th September 2023 | |||||
| Doctor Aphra (2020) #36 (Marvel Comics) AMBUSHED! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!• Trapped in a warehouse full of DEADLY BATTLE DROIDS, DOCTOR APHRA fights for her life!• But she’s about to come face-to-face with THE ONE ENEMY she never expected to see again! |
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Return of the Jedi 40thAnniversary Variant – Sprouse, Story, Menon | ||
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| The Mandalorian: Season 2 #2 (of 8) (Marvel Comics) THE SIEGE!• THE MANDALORIAN rejoins old allies for a new mission.• Featuring the DARK TROOPERS! |
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| Hyperspace Stories #9 (of 12) (Dark Horse Comics) Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos arrives on the crime ridden world of Bevana, on a mission that could be the key to ending the Clone Wars. But it turns out the defector he’s tracking has more than Dooku’s secrets, he’s also made off with a sizeable amount of the count’s fortune! Now Vos finds himself in a lethal race against time with the deadliest bounty hunter in the Galaxy, Cad Bane! |
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LEGO Star Wars: Where’s Yoda? (Buster Books – ISBN 978-1-7805-5976-6) The galaxy can be a busy place! So busy, in fact, that sometimes even a powerful Jedi Master like Yoda can be hard to find. Help C-3PO search for Master Yoda and a whole host of other LEGO Star Wars characters in this truly cosmic search-and-find book. Among the packed scenes are podracers on Tatooine, a gripping escape from the Death Star and a snowy battle on the planet of Hoth. Search for Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Finn, Rey and loads of other heroes and villains. When you’ve found everyone, there are even spot-the-difference puzzles to get stuck into! Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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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!
