Episode #235 -- Academy Fight Song

Four books out today but we're discussing only Bounty Hunters #12, but don't let that detract the achievement that is three separate issues of The High Republic (1, 2 and 3) reaching their 5th, 4th and 3rd printings, respectively.The latest issue of Bounty Hunters builds up some connective tissue as to the relationship between Valance and Han Solo, which goes back to their Imperial academy days, as well as sets another brick in the path toward the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:May 26_ Darth Vader #12_ Doctor Aphra #10_ Star Wars Adventures: Weapon of a Jedi (1 of 2)June 2_ War of the Bounty Hunters #1June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ The High Republic Adventures #5_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6June 23_ Darth Vader #13_ Star Wars Adventures #5_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 2, “Into the Fire” TPB_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 4June 30_ Doctor Aphra #11_ The High Republic #6_ Star Wars Adventures: The Weapon of a Jedi #2 (of 2)July 7_ Bounty Hunters #14_ Star Wars Adventures #6_ Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2_ The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21_ The High Republic Adventures #6_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ Darth Vader #14_ War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28_ Star Wars #15_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPB_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8Aug. 11_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14_ Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day Issue_ The High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18
_ Star Wars Adventures #9Sept. 1_ Star Wars Adventures #10Sept. 8_ The High Republic: Edge of Balance Manga_ Star Wars Rebels Manga, Vol. 2Sept. 15_ Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 29_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus_ Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20_ Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27_ The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB_ Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TBP (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 16_ Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23
_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30_ Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7_ Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.