Episode #241 -- We'll Inherit the Earth

It's a pair of pivotal issues from Marvel while IDW's Luke Skywalker-centric The Weapon of a Jedi concludes with a satisfying ending. In Star Wars Adventures #5, which we reviewed in episode #240, a new pair of creative teams proffers entertaining stories about Anakin and Padme and what passes for mentorship in th Empire, at least if you're Wilhuff Tarkin.The High Republic #6 launches a new arc and sees the arrival of artist Georges Jeanty and inker Karl Story. It's a pivotal issue, setting the stage for the arc to come and, we dare say, some intriguing tie-ins to events that writer Cavan Scott revealed in his audiodrama "Dooku: Jedi Lost." Doctor Aphra #11 brings the return of the bounty hunter Durge, but is it the last time we'll see him? Hard to tell with a being that's hard to kill. The issue meshes nicely with the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, yet also sets the stage for events to come within the Aphra series itself.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:July 7Bounty Hunters #14Star Wars Adventures #6Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Omnibus Vol. 1July 14Doctor Aphra #12War of the Bounty Hunters #2 (of 5)The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation (IDW)July 21The High Republic Adventures #6Star Wars Adventures #7Darth Vader #14War of the Bounty Hunters — Jabba the Hutt #1 (One-Shot)July 28Star Wars #15Star Wars Adventures #7The High Republic #7Aug. 4Star Wars Adventures #8Bounty Hunters #15War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM & Zuckuss #1 (One-Shot)Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Marvel Years, Vol. 5 TPBAug. 11The High Republic #8War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (of 5)The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (of 4)The High Republic, Vol. 1, “There Is No Fear” TPBDoctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 2, “The Engine Job” TPBAug. 14 (Free Comic Book Day)Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueThe High Republic: The Edge of Balance/Guardians of the Whills FCBD IssueAug. 18Star Wars Adventures #9Star Wars #16The High Republic Adventures #7Aug. 25Darth Vader #15Doctor Aphra #13Sept. 1Star Wars Adventures #10The High Republic Adventures #8Doctor Aphra #14The High Republic #9Sept. 8The High Republic: Edge of Balance (Manga)The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)War of the Bounty Hunters #4 (of 5)Sept. 15Darth Vader #16War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPBSept. 22Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5)Bounty Hunters #16Sept. 29Star Wars #17Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5)Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), “The Light & the Dark” TPBOct. 20Darth Vader (Vol. 2) OmnibusOct. 26Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-16)Oct. 27Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 3Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 9War 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, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 10Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPBThe High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPBNov. 16Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 23Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collectings #12-17)Nov. 30Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10)Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 7Attack 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.