Star Wars: The High Republic Continues
The Star Wars Saga Continues In Books And Comics….
It occurs to me that there are a whole lot of people who are missing out on some excellent Star Wars in books and comics.
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I know, I know, “You want to enjoy the movies without reading a book.” Fine. Fine. It’s your loss.
However, there’s a lot there to love, especially if you like to connect the dots between films.
The High Republic Continues In Print
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And, in terms of world-building and setting the stage for many things that will come in the ubiquitous Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The High Republic can’t be beaten in current canon. I’ve read “Light of the Jedi”, “A Test of Courage”, and “Into the Dark.” I have also started the two separate comic book titles. In short, I am hooked.
Of course, I am “reading” the literary titles via Audible, which really makes my commute fly by. And I am thrilled to see so much more coming down the pike. Frankly, some of the scenes are downright scary.
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And coming up on the schedule, StarWars.com is hyping several titles and issues.
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Firstly, check out these articles, which tease the next adult-level book and middle-grad novel.
StarWars.com explained:
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Elzar Mann is a man consumed by a vision he can’t quite comprehend. Pain and suffering, the faces of his dearest friends and people he has yet to meet, swirl around him. But what does it mean? …[In] The Rising Storm, the forthcoming Star Wars: The High Republic novel by Cavan Scott, Elzar tries to unravel the terrifying images that suggest an end to the Jedi.
Yikes, check out the preview on StarWars.com.
Then, get ready for the return of Vern. Yes, Vernestra Rwoh returns to the page via a new middle-grade novel.
The good folks at the official Star Wars website posted:
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Padawan Lula Talisola has studied at the knee of Jedi Master Yoda and battled her share of tyrants at his side. Yet still, she struggles with the Jedi tenets… [In] Race to Crashpoint Tower, the forthcoming Star Wars: The High Republic middle-grade novel by Daniel José Older, Lula, her Jedi Master Kantam Sy, and Lula’s Force-sensitive friend Zeen are called upon to return to Zeen’s homeworld Trymant IV to learn more about the Nihil who attacked Zeen’s people.
What exactly is the Nihil? Read the preview to find out.
The Nihil. Image: Marvel.
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Secondly, StarWars.com posted previews for two recent comic issues.
IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures No. 4
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In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW Publishing’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #4, Padawan Lula Talisola and fresh recruit Zeen Mrala share a moment of quiet training. But with unexpected evils rising in the galaxy, one must always be ready for a new mission to begin…
Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic No. 5
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On the peaceful world of Sedri Minor, Avar Kriss is doing her best to make the Hutt cartel understand her logic and prevent a disagreement from turning into a battle. But Jedi Master Sskeer is not so patient…
BTW: Jedi Master Sskeer is a giant lizard man who happens to be a Force wielder. Crazy!
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So, have I convinced you to try out Star Wars: The High Republic? Let us know in the comments below!
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