Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.
The scheduled releases for this week will be;
| Tuesday 27th June 2023 | ||||
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Darth Vader (2020) Vol. 6 – Return of the Handmaidens (TPB) (Marvel – ISBN 978-1-302-94810-8) Darth Vader, whom she believed murdered her queen. But Sabé has learned Vader’s greatest secret, and now she fights at his side – believing that someday she may prove there is still good in him. What happens when the Handmaiden finally comes face-to-face with the Emperor, who knows all of her secrets? As the Queen’s Shadow enters the crucible, will Vader let her burn? Plus: Three decades ago, Anakin Skywalker slaughtered Wat Tambor, leader of the Techno Union. So, who is the pirate Jul Tambor, and what is he planning on Skako Minor? As this revolutionary faces down Darth Vader, Sabé must pick a side! Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER (2020) #28-32 Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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The High Republic: The Blade (TPB) (Marvel – ISBN 978-1-302-94854-2) Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister and fellow Jedi Knight Barash Silvain, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. As the two Jedi journey to a planet far on the Republic frontier in response to a desperate request for aid, they are certain they will succeed. Because no one in the galaxy fights like Porter Engle. No warrior can stand against him. No one even comes close. They are sure of victory…until they see what awaits them! Collects STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE #1-4 Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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| Wednesday 28th June 2023 | ||||
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Darth Vader: Black, White and Red #3 (of 4) (Marvel Comics) DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON HELPS BRING DARTH VADER TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE! • MARC BERNARDIN brings us along with Vader on a mission you won’t soon forget! • PLUS: The penultimate chapter of JASON AARON & LEONARD KIRK’s Vader deconstruction! |
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| Doctor Aphra (2020) #33 (Marvel Comics) LUKE SKYWALKER! A LOST JEDI TEMPLE! AND A GRAVE MISCALCULATION! • APHRA has convinced LUKE that she can help him find long-lost secrets of THE JEDI! • But she has other plans for him that include… • …DARTH VADER!!! |
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Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Variant – Sprouse, Story, Menon |  |
Pride Variant – Jimenez, Fajardo Jr. (NOT FINAL ART) |
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The High Republic Adventures #6 (of 8) (Dark Horse Comics) As the Battle of Jedha rages around her, Sav struggles to keep her identity hidden as she tries to find a way to free Maz Kanata from the clutches of the Dank Graks. The only problem is, running with the Graks is the only thing keeping Sav safe! Don’t miss the next thrilling chapter of Fire in the Holy Heart! |
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The High Republic Adventures #7 (of 8) (Dark Horse Comics) While Jeddha burns, Arkik Von’s plot to usurp Maz Kanata races towards its terrible conclusion. As the galaxy seems bent on descending into chaos, Sav Malagan must make a difficult choice; return to the Jedi and learn the ways of the Force, or stay and fight beside her new friends? |
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The High Republic Adventures #8 (of 8) (Dark Horse Comics) The Jedi Order tries desperately to bring peace to the streets of the Holy City as the Battle of Jedha nears its climax. Meanwhile, Sav Malagan tries to keep Maz Kanatas crew together long enough to rescue their captain from the clutches of Arkik Von. Padawan and pirates, working together. May the Force be with us all. |
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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!
