Episode #237 -- Rose Arcana

After months of hype and promotion, a one shot followed by four prelude issues, the War of the Bounty Hunters is here as the first of the five-issue mini-series drops what may arguably be the biggest bombshell in Star Wars comics.The 36-page issue by Charles Soule, Luke Ross, Neeraj Menon and Travis Lanham careens across the galaxy, enveloping and ensnaring a host of familiar faces -- some not seen for awhile -- in a gripping story that holds no punches and leaves no one unscathed.In news, we talk about Marvel's planned The High Republic mini-series "The Trail of Shadows," along with the one-week delay in IDW's The High Republic Adventures #5.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:June 9_ Bounty Hunters #13_ War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 (2nd Printing)_ Bounty Hunters, Vol. 2, “Target Valance” TPBJune 16_ Star Wars #14_ The High Republic Adventures #5June 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. 1July 14_ Doctor Aphra #12_ War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)_ 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_ Star Wars Adventures #7_ The High Republic #7_ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 4_ Star Wars Adventures #8_ Bounty Hunters #15_ War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 11
_ The High Republic #8_ War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)_ The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)_ The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)_ 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 #9
_ Star Wars #16_ The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25_ Darth Vader #15
_ Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 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 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. 3
_ Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9_ War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5)_ War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boussh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10_ Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBNov. 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. 3, 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.