Another jam packed week coming up for Star Wars comics collectors, fans, sellers, etc. next week with four titles getting new issues out on the newsstand.
On April 12th, 2023 we’ll be getting Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #33, Doctor Aphra #30, High Republic #8, and the one-shot Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1.
With Star Wars Celebration going on and me trying to finish up my work week ahead of the weekend… I’ve got to be brief today. So apologies that this is light on analysis and speculation.
If I can find the time I’ll hop back in later and add more thoughts.
Check out everything new coming up below and get your pre-orders in over at TFAW.
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Star Wars Bounty Hunters #33
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(W) Sacks, Ethan (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
DARTH VADER’s INFERNO SQUAD STRIKES!
The DARK LORD has ordered one of the EMPIRE’s deadliest commando units to take out VALANCE, BOSSK, 4-LOM and ZUCKUSS!
Meanwhile, assassin droid IG-88 has his sights on another high-value target. But who is he after and who hired him?
Featuring fan favorites from the hit video game, STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II!
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #30 – April 12, 2023
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(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino
SHATTER! THE CONCLUSION OF THE BATTLE FOR THE SPARK ETERNAL!
As DOCTOR APHRA fights for her life, she faces a dire question: Even IF she triumphs over the Spark, will there be enough left of Aphra to piece herself back together?
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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Star Wars The High Republic 8 | Phase II
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(W) Cavan Scott (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Rafael De Latorre
TERROR ON THE DUNES OF BLOOD!
One Jedi lies dying in Jedha’s frozen desert, and another is missing. Can Vildar, Matty and Tey escape the siege of Enlightenment in time to save them both?
And all the time, the Leveler waits in the shadows, desperate to feed.
Plus, the identities of the mysterious raiders are revealed.
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Variants
- De Latorre Cover A
- Sauvage Variant
- Suayan 1:25 Variant
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1
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(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Caspar Wijngaard, Kyle Hotz, Lee Garbett (CA) Ryan Brown
TALES OF THE EWOKS!
On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat?and horror!
In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision!
This can’t-miss issue for Star Wars fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you’ve been craving!
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $4.99
Variants
Star Wars Comic Book FOC Deadlines
For those who aren’t familiar, FOC, or Final Order Cut Off, is when publishers and distributors require retailers to get their orders in. Printers then print according to that number (sometimes with overages). So, if you want to absolutely guarantee you get a book, best bet is to order it before FOC. Final Order Cut Off is Monday 4/10/23 this week.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Jabba’s Palace #1 2nd Printing
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(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Alessandro Miracolo (CA) Ryan Brown
WHO IS PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW JABBA THE HUTT?
Jabba’s palace is one of many places to find the vilest of scum and villainy relaxing, wet their whistles and indulge their vices…who would ever want that to end?
Well, SOMEONE has Jabba in their sights! Beginning a series of One-Shots spotlighting the RETURN OF THE JEDI era, Marc Guggenheim (HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA) and Alessandro Miracolo (OBI-WAN) bring you a tale of Jabba’s Palace you won’t soon forget!
In Shops: May 10, 2023
SRP: $4.99
Variants
- Maleev 2nd print 1:25
- In stores May 10
- TFAW (sold out)
- eBay
Star Wars: High Republic #9 | Phase II
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(W) Cavan Scott (A) Ario Anindito (CA) Rafael De Latorre
Vildar Mac has been haunted all his life. Now, as the Leveler is unleashed, the Jedi Knight faces a terrible decision – resist the lure of the dark side or become what he fears the most to survive. Will TEY SIRREK pay the ultimate price for Vildar’s choice?
Rated T
In Shops: May 10, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Variants
Star Wars The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror #3 | Phase 2
Format: 4-part mini-series
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(W) George Mann (A/CA) Eduardo Mello, Ornella Savarese
In a desperate bid to escape the Nameless, the Jedi pathfinders form an unlikely alliance with the disciples of the Path, and the two groups venture down into the depths of the ruined spaceship.
As they descend down toward the engines, old tensions begin to flare, and the Jedi discover they have more than a single monster to fear in the darkness.
In Shops: May 03, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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Star Wars The High Republic Adventures #4 (2022) | Phase 2
Format: 8 Part Series
(W) Daniel Jose Older (A/CA) Toni Bruno
Undercover Padawan Sav Malágan and pirate queen Maz Kanata have been working feverishly to uncover the plot of the Dank Graks, but when they finally discover the full extent of the conspiracy, it may already be too late, and the fate of the Republic itself may hang in the balance! Can they save their friends and stop the evil plot in time?
In Shops: April 12, 2023
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