The lack of a new Star Wars comic title is no reason to postpone the show, though sometimes it might behoove us to do just that! Regardless, we've got the latest news, some comments about other publisher's comics and a bit more, too!

Comics Discussed This Week:

• No Star Wars comics, but we do mention Weird Al's DC comic and the new Star Trek series from IDW.

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)


News:

• Marvel's got three books set for December, including the ends to The Book of Boba Fett and Fall of Kylo Ren miniseries, as well as a facsimile edition of Star Wars (Vol. 1) #42.
• Star Wars: Smugglers and Scoundrels Vol. 1 -- Race for Jabba's Bounty is now due out on Nov. 17 and not Oct. 6 from Mad Cave Studios' Papercutz imprint..
• In his latest newsletter (subscribe if you haven't, it's great!), Cavan Scott offers up some of the Nightlander sketches done by Ian McCaig, along with more information about the series.
• Thanks to early solicits and a Nov. 23 final-order cutoff date, we're getting some more details on the Jan. 13 release of Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 (of 5), including at least nine covers from Marvel (we expect there to be NUMEROUS retailer-exclusive variants, too) from Alex Ross, Dan Jurgens, David Marquez and more. The first issue clocks in at 40 pages with a price tag of $5.99.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 One-Shot
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 17_ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec 9 _ Book of Boba Fett #7 (of 7)
• Dec. 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 1) #42 Facsimile Edition
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 13 _ Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 (of 5)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
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Feb. 9 _  The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4, Darth Vader — Shadows & Secrets Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
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March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
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April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-6)
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May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
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May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
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June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly;  159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7); Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 2 (US Manga)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)
• June 22 _ Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber (The Manga) Vol. 1

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

SURPRISE!!!

Jeff and his better half Pam have cooked up another holiday podcast for you! This year they are spending every day in October talking about their favorite scary movies and tv specials. Here is the first episode as a preview, please check them out at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/31-days-of-halloween-the-halloween-advent-calendar--6645966  and come back every day in October for a new show!

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Boba Fett explores the limits of his leadership in Mos Espa as Marvel's second issue of the seven-issue mini-series adapting The Book of Boba Fett remains tried and true to the events of the show.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• None


News:

• The PRH release of Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber (The Manga) Vol. 1 is set for June 22.
• The final three variant covers for Oct. 21's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 one-shot by Alessandro Renaldi, Arianna Florean and Juni Ba. The trio are "Not Final -- Pending Licensor Approval." The book is being published by Mad Cave Studios.
• The covers for Marvel's pair of upcoming Compact Editions for Star Wars (Vol. 2) and Darth Vader (Vol. 1) are on the Facebook and Bluesky feeds. Both series debuted in 2015.
• Funaticals on eBay is doing a sale on its remaining stock. Below are its Star Wars comics titles, along with a couple of statues. We've ordered from them before and have had good experiences.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga); Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3) 
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 One-Shot
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 17_ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec 9 _ Book of Boba Fett #7 (of 7)
• Dec. 16 _ Star Wars (Vol. 1) #42 Facsimile Edition
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 13 _ Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 (of 5)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
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Feb. 9 _  The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4, Darth Vader — Shadows & Secrets Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
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March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
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March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
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April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-6)
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May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
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June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly;  159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7); Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 2 (US Manga)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)
• June 22 _ Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber (The Manga) Vol. 1

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Tava and the Knights of Ren pay a last-ditch call to Kylo Ren aboard his First Order flagship in Marvel's Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5) but is to his beneft or theirs as they seek his help in discerning an unsettling likely Sith artifact. 

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #4 (of 5)


News:

• The Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is due out on April 27. It collects the first six issues of Marvel's Star Wars (Vol. 1) that adapted the film back in 1977.
• Mad Cave Studio's The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro one-shot is set for release on Oct. 21. It's written by Delilah S. Dawson, with art by Alessandro Ranaldi.
• Volume two of the US edition of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (The Manga) is set for release on June 8.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga); Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3) 
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 One-Shot
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
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Feb. 9 _  The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4, Darth Vader — Shadows & Secrets Compact Edition (Collects 1-12)
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
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March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
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March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
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April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-6)
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May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
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May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
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June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly;  159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7); Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 2 (US Manga)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)
• June 22 _ Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber (The Manga) Vol. 1

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The penultimate issue of Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 brings readers into the mouth of madness as Iza and Rike descend into personal hells as they strive to do their assigned tasks. George Mann and Vincenzo Riccardo, Michael Atiyeh and Comicraft delivered a striking look at madness and how it takes root.

In Marvel's The Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7), Rodney Barnes, Will Sliney, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna deliver a solid summation of the the show's first episode, offering great artistic detail but no additional material from what was aired. 

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Book of Boba Fett adaptation #1 (of 7)
• The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Star Wars: Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 One-Shot


News:

• It is official. Mad Cave Studios now has the all-ages license for Star Wars comics, with Dark Horse Comics' second run concluding with the publication of the Pathfinders TPB on Dec. 22.
• Speaking of Mad Cave, its next the Mandalorian and Grogu one-shot (Nightmare on Nevarro) is set for release on Oct. 21. It's written by Delilah S. Dawson, with art by Alessandro Ranaldi.
• A slew of variant covers for Marvel's October Star Wars comics are on the Facebook page and Bluesky feed.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 One-Shot
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
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Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
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March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
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March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
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April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries); Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-6)
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May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
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May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
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June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly;  159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7); Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 2 (US Manga)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Both have been out for a couple of weeks, but both Dark Horse Comics' The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 and Mad Cave Studios/Papercuts one-shot The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark, warranted an examination. 

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2
• The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5)


News:

• Variant covers for October's Marvel comics, including Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7) and Rogue One -- Chirriut and Baze one-shot are on the Facebook and Bluesky feeds.
• If you're on Reddit, so are we. Join us there!

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5), The Mandalorian and Grogu -- Nightmare on Nevarro #1 One-Shot
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
• 
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
• 
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
• 
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
• 
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
• 
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

It's the first week of a two-week dry spell when it comes to new Star Wars comics. Still, there's news and views, but no reviews. 

Comics Discussed This Week:

• None

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• None


News:

• Just two titles but three books from Marvel in November, including Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5) and Book of Boba Fett #5 and #6 (of 7).
• Lucasfilm Publishing is at NYCC in October, with the Stories From a Galaxy, Far, Far Away panel on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11-11:45 a.m. and the Mad Cave Studios panel on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1:45-2:30 p.m. Charles Soule has intimated he may be at NYCC and the prior panel.
• Look -- and listen -- for reviews of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 from Dark Horse Comics and The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 from Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz in next week's episode.
• Solicit details for Dec. 2's Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5) are on the Facebook and Bluesky feeds. Should be an intriguing conclusion to the Ben Solo trilogy's third act.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
• 
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
• 
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
• 
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
• 
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
• 
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Luke and Leia face significant fears as the fifth and final issue of Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire comes to a conclusion. In Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 6), the mystery behind the sonic death deepens.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 5)
• Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)


News:

• Per Near Mint Condition, Marvel is bringing TPB compact editions of Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes and Star Wars: Darth Vader -- Shadows & Secrets compact edition TPBs to market in January. Both books are 296 pages, retail for $9.99 and collect the 2015 series' first 12 issues.
• Over at the Star Wars Comics subreddit, there's a look at Taschen's new Star Wars Comics Library 1977-79. It's gorgeous. Expensive, but gorgeous.
• Look -- and listen -- for reviews of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 from Dark Horse Comics and The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 from Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz in next week's episode.
• Dark Horse scrubbed its listing for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories -- Mace from its website. The completed book's fate is unknown, for now.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)
• Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
• 
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
• 
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
• 
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
• 
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
• 
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Kylo Ren's back and exercising his authority over the First Order and, more to the point, General Hux and Admiral Pryde. It's not going to end well for one of them as Marvel's Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren takes flight with the first of five issues. 

Comics Discussed This Week:

• The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Rogue One -- Cassian Andor #1 One-Shot


News:

• Marvel and Star Wars will have a five-issue crossover -- "Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles" -- starting in January. The series, to be written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez, brings bringing Star Wars heroes and villains into the world of Marvel’s Earth-616.
• Marvel will have new printings of Star Wars: The Original Years Omnibus volumes 1, 2 and 3 due out on March 16, May 11 and June 8, respectively.
• Tom Hoeler, editorial director for Random House Words, notes that Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) #40 was among the influences for the Star Wars Legacy novel's Tython.
• Marvel will publish Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 on April 27.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)
• Aug. 19 _ Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)
• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
• 
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
• 
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
• 
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
• 
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
• 
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Another week sans new Star Wars comics. It's going to be like that for the next few weeks, as the flood that we once had narrows to a trickle. Will it always be like that? We don't think so, but as the year advances and we get clarity on plans for 2027, that can change.

Comics Discussed This Week:

• None

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• None.


News:

• There's no official word yet, but it's appearing that Mad Cave Studios does now have the all-ages license for Star Wars comics. We'll add more detail as we can confirm.
• Speaking of Mad Cave, its SDCC-exclusive variant covers by Michael Walsh for The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 are available for sale on its website.
• Check out the Facebook page and Bluesky feed for a massive preview of Taschen's Star Wars Comics Library, Vol. 1 (1977-1979) collecting Star Wars (Vol. 1) 1-23. This is due out in the UK and EU on Aug. 5 and the US on Oct. 9. (Those dates might change, but not by much.)

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)
• Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1) 
  Aug. 19 _ Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)
• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)
• Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
• 
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
• 
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• 
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
• 
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
• 
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
• 
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
• 
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)
• June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

There's no new comics this week, save for Marvel's Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus on July 28, but we are breaking down all the news from SDCC, including more information about new titles from Mad Cave Studios' Papercutz imprint, as well as Marvel's upcoming Indiana Jones miniseries. More importantly, we'll be launching a companion podcast -- The Indy Comics Cavalcade -- to coincide with the release of the pair of Further Adventures of Indiana Jones hardcovers on Sept. 29 and Dec. 9's Sword of Pandemondium #1 (of 5)

Comics Discussed This Week:

• None

Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:


• Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5)


News:

• Marvel's October solicits for Star Wars comics were revealed and the month sees The Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5) and The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation #3 and #4 (of 7) due out.
• Dark Horse's November solicits had no Star Wars comics among them, an unsettling portent of what's to come? There's been no official word.
• Marvel had no new announcements about its Star Wars comics, but did reveal it will publish a five-issue Indiana Jones mini-series: "Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium" by Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder.
• Papercutz will launch a new series in 2027, X-Wing Academy, written by Scott Peterson and Joshua Pruett, with art by Craig Rousseau.
• Announced at SDCC, Papercutz will have another The Mandalorian and Grogu one-shot out in October, called "Nightmare on Nevarro." Like the first one, it's written by Delilah S. Dawson and will be illustrated by Alessandro Ranaldi, wth a cover by Soo Lee.
• There are previews of The Book of Boba Fett adaptation and Rogue One -- Darth Vader #1 on the Facebook and Bluesky pages, which were revealed at SDCC.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:

• Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)
• Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2; Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1) 
  Aug. 19 _ Galaxy’s Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5), The High Republic Aventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)
• Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)
• Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)
• Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)
• Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)
• Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)
• Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1
• Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)
• Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel
• Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)
• Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)
• Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2
• Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)
• Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)
• Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)
• Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
• Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)
• Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)
• Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)
• Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga)
• Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4
• March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
• March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga

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