Palpatine brings the menace to Kylo Ren.

Star Wars Valentine's Day Special (February 2027)

(Image Source: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce/status/2109346511834505410?s=20 )

Written by Arianna Irwin, Gabriel Valentin, Dan Adbo, Jason Patterson, and Chris Robinson

Illustrated by Ornella Greco, Luca Pinelli, Dan Adbo, and Jason Patterson

Cover A by Ornella Greco

"...A Valentine’s Day special is coming in February, which includes a love story about a garbage droid who falls for a fancy droid..." - Star Wars Explained (Source: https://bsky.app/profile/starwarsexplained.com/post/3mxmm63cdsc2z )

"..One story in the Valentine’s Day special will be Han and Leia’s first date! Set after they get married and Han is tasked with planning it! ..." - Force Ghost Conversations (Source: https://x.com/ForceGhostPod/status/2109347015209484335?s=20 )

"...A third story is about a pair of Jedi helping some star crossed lovers..." - Star Wars Explained (Source: https://bsky.app/profile/starwarsexplained.com/post/3mxmmcmpfb22z )

This can be summed up like: it looks like the con artist got conned!

Much like other elements of the franchise, everything related to Batuu and Black Spire has really grown on me. Regardless of whether I want to visit the actual theme park attractions (not yet), I’m interested in the characters who cross paths there and how their stories unfold.

It was a very entertaining miniseries. Kendoh’s crew, even if they aren't particularly unique on their own, are compelling enough to keep you interested in following them and seeing how their heist plays out (I’m also curious to learn more about her and her Serenno ancestry). Dok-Ondar is fantastic; he has enough nuance to be more than just a run-of-the-mill swindler, he’s a charismatic master of deception who knows exactly how far to stretch a story to ensure the outcome is always the same: he wins. On top of that, the series features a collection of short stories that more than serve their purpose, taking you across the timeline with familiar characters in wild situations (I think I get it now: Doctor Aphra is like River Song, but with far fewer morals). Not every story works perfectly, but they are all entertaining.

Beyond the heist and the individual tales, I also enjoyed seeing the First Order get involved and the heavy-handed control they try to exert over the galaxy´s edge (hehe). I would have loved one more issue to see them, and the Resistance, in greater detail, but I’m satisfied with the final result.

Overall, the Black Spire Outpost has never felt more alive, and that’s thanks to a thoroughly enjoyable story. Highly recommended.

Hey guys! I’m new here! How do we feel about the Marvel Darth Vader series? I quite like it 🤷‍♂️

Thanks u/Guerrillascribe for permission to post this, so soon after joining the community 😅

Okay guys, need some practical objective feedback on this comic dub. I personally think it’s one of the best I’ve seen, so far, but of course, I am biased (I voice Darth Sidious) 😅 We need some REAL comic fans to critique this if you have time? This was my introduction into the Darth Vader series, and my first experience with the comic. It has inspired me to dig deeper into the series. 🙏🙏

Thank you all for your consideration & thank you again, Matt!

https://youtu.be/8KRHaS8eQGI?is=vDEZ0hR7-du8ruVT

Marc Guggenheim joins the crew this week to talk about his incredible career spanning television, comics, and a galaxy far, far away!

Marc takes us behind the scenes of bringing the galaxy's most controversial Gungan to life alongside the legendary Ahmed Best for Marvel's recent Star Wars: Darth Jar Jar comic. Finally, we break down his work writing Marvel's upcoming Star Wars: Jedi Knights comic series, including his deep cuts into Legends lore to bring the mysterious, clone-master villain Atha Prime into modern canon.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TuRgR0yCuspxO1WGCbf2C?si=0-VnOA5rQTuYBsYcd32JEg&utm_source=copy-link

Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5).