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tremendouskoalachild · 4 months

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High Republic characters in Phase 3 according to the encyclopedia (who haven't appeared in phase 3 media or been officially confirmed for an upcoming project yet):

(potential spoilers of course)

Kara Xoo (newest Tempest Runner the last time we saw her. seems like she's out of a job tho?)

Kisma Uttersond (got the fuck outta there but not well enough i suppose)

Zadina Mkampa (evil scientist lady, presumably to cross Avon's path again?)

Yacek Sparkburn (the other two Dalna phase 1 Jedi have been at least mentioned in new media. also his probably-relative Jordanna is confirmed for an upcoming novel)

Yaddle (she canonically has to make it out be we don't know anything about what she might be up to. she talked to Vernestra that one time? also one of the few living Night of Sorrow survivors. not that she told anyone much)

Sylvestri Yarrow (presumably appearing alongside Jordanna as her gf)

Neeto Janajana (presumably appearing alongside Syl as her colleague)

Xylan Graf (presumably connected to Syl/Jordanna's plot)

Ghal Tarpfen (apparently dead according to Timelines? what's that about)

Vane Sarpo (idk i don't really know him much)

Viv'nia Nia'viv, Nima Allets, Zaret, Ru-ru (Lily and Arkoff were confirmed for Edge of Balance Vol. 3, so I assume these will also be there. hopefully the kids stay safe tho - this is the manga that killed a teen Jedi back in phase 1 when we didn't even expect it lol)

Lynela Kabe-Oyu (?? this seems random for such a minor character. let's go i guess)

Griswal (likewise - she's the tiny old Jedi Kantam rescued in the story they were telling younglings)

Krix Kamerat (big deal since the last time we saw him he was squaring off against Lula on a burning doomed space station. and Lula very pointedly doesn't have the little phase 3 symbol next to her lol)

Sian Holt (Emerick has been mentioned as working with Reath on research so maybe she's connected to that?)

Tia Toon (the tiny troublemaking but well-intentioned senator from TRS. hey dude how's it feel knowing that the tech you refused to buy for the Republic ended up with the Nihil instead. and directly led to the public execution of a Jedi Grandmaster lol)

Dal Azim (the teen Jedi from Lourna's backstory!! not a teen anymore but fingers crossed for a reunion)

#thr #the high republic #the high republic character encyclopedia #please note that i've noticed several mistakes in the phase symbols in the book already so this doesn't even have to mean anything lol

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beneaththetangles · 11 months

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In today’s column, we journey into a story from a long time ago in a galaxy far away, investigate folklore and myth while getting tangled in possibly supernatural mysteries, and fall in love over and over again. Check out our reviews below, which include the latest volumes of Wandance and A Sign of Affection, as well as brand new manhwa and the first volume of a light novel series by the author of Unnamed Memory.

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (Vol. 1) • A Business Proposal (Vol. 1) • Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion (Vol. 2) • Love, That’s an Understatement (Vol. 1) • Me and My Beast Boss (Vol. 1) • A Pale Moon Reverie (Vol. 1) • Play It Cool, Guys (Vol. 4) • A Sign of Affection (Vol. 6) • Star Wars: The High Republic, The Edge of Balance: Precedent • True Beauty (Vol. 2) • Wandance (Vol. 5) • What This World Is Made Of (Vol. 1)

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roguerebels · 2 years

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Rogue Rebels Podcast 123: Mission to Disaster and Edge of Balance with Bookhoarding!

Sal and special guest Bianca Hernandez-Knight (Bookhoarding) talk The High Republic: Mission to Disaster and Edge of Balance Vol. 1 on ep. 123 of Rogue Rebels Podcast! #StarWarsPodcast #TheHighRepublic

Sal and special guest Bianca Hernandez-Knight (Bookhoarding) talk The High Republic: Mission to Disaster and Edge of Balance Vol. 1! Everything from Busy Bee Bianca, Jedi laundry, baroque Jedi, positive Padawan/Master dynamics, Sexy Stellan, and Banchiians with sporks! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WCrsjB3VnotW6uZN3w9iB?si=U_FGLksjTmS_6sQFewr6gw Check out our guest on the…

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cybercitycomix · 2 years

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Top New Manga Releases for the Week of May 25th, 2022.

Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Vol 11,

In the Land of Leadale Vol 1,

Lost Lad London Vol 1,

Magical Revolution Reincarnated Princess & Lady Vol 1,

Manga Diary of a Male porn star Vol 2,

Star Wars: High Republic The Edge of Balance Vol 2,

Weakest Contestant in All Space & Time Vol 1 +

Wolf never Sleeps Vol 1.

#manga #star wars #high republic #cardcaptor

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starwarsbookclub · 2 years

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#the high republic #the edge of balance #THR #icons #high republic #The High Republic: The Edge of Balance Vol. 1 #comics #manga #swedit #edits #starwarsbookclub #star wars book club #swbc #ours #darthban #***

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ahhsokka · 3 years

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star wars: the high republic — reading order by release date

This includes all High Republic media—books (for all ages), comics, manga, short stories, etc. I will update this regularly when something is released or a new piece is announced. If I missed anything or if there are any mistakes on the list, please let me know (no detail is too small, even a little misspelling). I want this to be as accurate as possible. :)

Last updated: 02/04/2023

RELEASED

1. Starlight: Go Together: Part One (Charles Soule, short story, Star Wars Insider #199, 12/15/2020)

2. Light of the Jedi (Charles Soule, adult novel, 01/05/2021)

3. A Test of Courage (Justina Ireland, junior novel, 01/05/2021)

4. The Great Jedi Rescue (Cavan Scott and Petur Antonsson, young reader, 01/05/2021)

5. The High Republic #1 (Cavan Scott, comic, 01/06/2021)

6. Into the Dark (Claudia Gray, YA novel, 02/02/2021)

7. The High Republic #2 (Cavan Scott, comic, 02/03/2021)

8. The High Republic Adventures #1 (Daniel José Older, comic, 02/03/2021)

9. Starlight: Go Together: Part Two (Charles Soule, short story, Star Wars Insider 200, 02/09/2021)

10. The High Republic #3 (Cavan Scott, comic, 03/03/2021)

11. The High Republic Adventures #2 (Daniel José Older, comic, 03/03/2021)

12. Starlight: First Duty: Part One (Cavan Scott, short story, Star Wars Insider 201, 03/30/2021)

13. The High Republic #4 (Cavan Scott, comic, 04/07/2021)

14. The High Republic Adventures #3 (Daniel José Older, comic, 04/07/2021)

15. Starlight: First Duty: Part Two (Cavan Scott, short story, Star Wars Insider 202, 04/27/2021)

16. The High Republic Adventures #4 (Daniel José Older, comic, 05/05/2021)

17. The High Republic #5 (Cavan Scott, comic, 05/12/2021)

18. The High Republic Adventures #5 (Daniel José Older, comic, 06/16/2021)

19. Starlight: Hidden Danger: Part One (Justina Ireland, short story, Star Wars Insider 203, 06/22/2021)

20. The Rising Storm (Cavan Scott, novel, 06/29/2021)

21. Race to Crashpoint Tower (Daniel José Older, junior novel, 06/29/2021)

22. The High Republic #6 (Cavan Scott, comic, 06/30/2021)

23. The High Republic Adventures #6 (Daniel José Older, comic, 07/21/2021)

24. Out of the Shadows (Justina Ireland, YA novel, 07/27/2021)

25. The High Republic #7 (Cavan Scott, comic, 07/28/2021)

26. Starlight: Hidden Danger: Part Two (Justina Ireland, short story, Star Wars Insider 204, 08/10/2021)

27. The Monster of Temple Peak #1 (Cavan Scott and Rachel Stott, comic miniseries, 08/11/2021)

28. The High Republic #8 (Cavan Scott, comic, 08/11/2021)

29. The High Republic Adventures #7 (Daniel José Older, comic, 08/18/2021)

30. Tempest Runner (Cavan Scott, audio drama, 08/31/2021)

31. The High Republic #9 (Cavan Scott, comic, 09/01/2021)

32. The High Republic Adventures #8 (Daniel José Older, comic, 09/01/2021)

33. The Edge of Balance, Vol. 1 (Shima Shinya and Justina Ireland, manga, 09/07/2021)

34. A Coruscant Solstice (Cavan Scott and Grant Griffin, short story, 09/07/2021)

35. The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (Cavan Scott and Rachel Stott, comic miniseries, 09/08/2021)

36. Starlight: Past Mistakes: Part One (Cavan Scott, short story, Star Wars Insider 205, 09/21/2021)

37. Showdown at the Fair (George Mann and Petur Antonsson, young reader, 10/05/2021)

38. The High Republic Adventures #9 (Daniel José Older, comic, 10/06/2021)

39. Trail of Shadows #1 (Daniel José Older, comic miniseries, 10/06/2021)

40. The High Republic #10 (Cavan Scott, comic, 10/20/2021)

41. The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (Cavan Scott and Rachel Stott, comic miniseries, 10/27/2021)

42. Starlight: Past Mistakes: Part Two (Cavan Scott, short story, Star Wars Insider 206, 11/02/2021)

43. The High Republic #11 (Cavan Scott, comic, 11/10/2021)

44. Trail of Shadows #2 (Daniel José Older, comic miniseries, 11/10/2021)

45. The High Republic Adventures #10 (Daniel José Older, comic, 11/17/2021)

46. The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (Cavan Scott and Rachel Stott, comic miniseries, 11/17/2021)

47. Deck the Halls (Justina Ireland, one-shot comic, 11/24/2021)

48. The High Republic Adventures #11 (Daniel José Older, comic, 12/01/2021)

49. Starlight: Shadows Remain: Part One (Justina Ireland, short story, Star Wars Insider 207, 12/14/2021)

50. The High Republic #12 (Cavan Scott, comic, 12/15/2021)

51. Trail of Shadows #3 (Daniel José Older, comic miniseries, 12/22/2021)

52. The Fallen Star (Claudia Gray, novel, 01/04/2022)

53. Mission to Disaster (Justina Ireland and Petur Antonsson, middle grade novel, 01/04/2022)

54. The High Republic Adventures #12 (Daniel José Older, comic, 01/12/2022)

55. Eye of the Storm #1 (Charles Soule, comic miniseries, 01/12/2022)

56. Starlight: Shadows Remain: Part Two (Justina Ireland, short story, Star Wars Insider 208, 01/18/2022)

57. The High Republic #13 (Cavan Scott, comic, 01/19/2022)

58. The High Republic Adventures: Galactic Bake-Off Spectacular (Daniel José Older, comic, 01/19/2022)

59. Trail of Shadows #4 (Daniel José Older, comic miniseries, 01/26/2022)

60. Midnight Horizon (Daniel José Older, YA novel, 02/01/2022)

61. The Battle for Starlight (George Mann, young reader, 02/01/2022)

62. The High Republic #14 (Cavan Scott, comic, 02/02/2022)

63. Trail of Shadows #5 (Daniel José Older, comic miniseries, 02/09/2022)

64. Eye of the Storm #2 (Charles Soule, comic miniseries, 02/16/2022)

65. The Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 (Shima Shinya and Justina Ireland, manga, 02/22/2022)

66. The High Republic Adventures #13 (Daniel José Older, comic, 02/23/2022)

67. The High Republic #15 (Cavan Scott, comic, 03/02/2022)

68. Eye of the Storm #2 (Charles Soule, comic miniseries, 03/02/2022)

69. Starlight: Tales of Enlightenment: New Prospects (George Mann, short story, Star Wars Insider 213, 9/13/2022)

70. Path of Deceit (Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland, YA novel, 10/04/2022)

71. Starlight: Tales of Enlightenment: New Prospects: Part 2 (George Mann, short story, Star Wars Insider 214, 10/25/2022)

72. Quest for the Hidden City (George Mann, middle grade novel, 11/01/2022)

73. The High Republic (2022) #2 (Cavan Scott, comic, 11/09/2022)

74. Convergence (Zoraida Córdova, novel, 11/22/2022)

75. The High Republic Adventures (2022) #1 (Daniel José Older, comic, 11/30/2022)

76. Starlight: Tales of Enlightenment: A Different Perspective: Part 1 (George Mann, short story, Star Wars Insider 215, 12/06/2022)

77. The High Republic (2022) #3 (Cavan Scott, comic, 12/28/2022)

78. The Blade #1 (Charles Soule, comic, 12/28/2022)

79. The Battle of Jedha (George Mann, audio drama, 01/03/2023)

80. The High Republic (2022) #4 (Cavan Scott, comic, 01/11/2023)

81. The High Republic Adventures (2022) #2 (Daniel José Older, comic, 01/11/2023)

82. The Blade #2 (Charles Soule, comic, 01/25/2023)

UPCOMING

Starlight: Tales of Enlightenment: A Different Perspective: Part 2 (George Mann, short story, Star Wars Insider 216, 02/07/2023)

The High Republic (2022) #5 (Cavan Scott, comic, 02/08/2023)

The Nameless Terror #1 (George Mann, comic miniseries, 02/22/2023)

The Blade #3 (Charles Soule, comic, 03/01/2023)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #3 (Daniel José Older, comic, 03/08/2023)

The High Republic (2022) #6 (Cavan Scott, comic, 03/08/2023)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #4 (Daniel José Older, comic, 03/22/2023)

The High Republic (2022) #7 (Cavan Scott, comic, 03/22/2023)

The Nameless Terror #2 (George Mann, comic miniseries, 03/22/2023)

The Blade #4 (Charles Soule, comic miniseries, 03/29/2023)

The High Republic Adventures: Quest of the Jedi (Claudia Gray, comic one-shot, 03/29/2023)

Cataclysm (Lydia Kang, novel, 04/04/2023)

Quest for Planet X (Tessa Gratton, middle grade novel, 04/04/2023)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #5 (Daniel José Older, comic, 04/05/2023)

The High Republic (2022) #8 (Cavan Scott, comic, 04/12/2023)

The Nameless Terror #3 (George Mann, comic miniseries, 04/19/2023)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #6 (Daniel José Older, comic, 04/26/2023)

Path of Vengeance (Cavan Scottt, YA novel, 05/02/2023)

The Edge of Balance: Precedence, Vol. 3 (Shima Shinya and Justina Ireland, manga, 05/23/2023)

The High Republic (2022) #9 (Cavan Scott, comic, TBA)

The High Republic (2022) #10 (Cavan Scott, comic, TBA)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #7 (Daniel José Older, comic, TBA)

The High Republic Adventure (2022) #8 (Daniel José Older, comic, TBA)

The Nameless Terror #4 (George Mann, comic miniseries, TBA)

The Acolyte (Leslye Headland / Disney+, TV series, no release date)

Star Wars Eclipse (Quantic Dream, video game, no release date)

#star wars the high republic #reading list #i couldn’t find a list #so i made my own #the high republic

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tkw92 · 2 years

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rabbittstewcomics · 2 years

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Episode 340

Comic Reviews:

Aquamen 1 by Brandon Thomas, Chuck Brown, Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas

Teen Titans Academy 12 by Tim Sheridan, Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Alejandro Sanchez

Marvel

Carnage Forever 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Ram V, Ty Templeton, Salvador Larroca, Edgar Salazar, Rain Beredo, Rachelle Rosenberg

Ghost Rider 1 by Benjamin Percy, Cory Smith, Bryan Valenza

Citizen: The Power of Light

Star Wars: High Republic - Edge of Balance vol 2 by Shima Shinya, Daniel Older, Mizuki Sakakibara

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Step by Bloody Step 1 by Simon Spurrier, Matias Bergara, Mat Lopes

Supermassive 1 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Simone Ragazzoni, Francesco Manna, Igor Monti

Rockstar and Softboy by Sina Grace

Dark Horse

Stranger Things: Erica the Great GN by Greg Pak, Danny Lore, Valeria Favoccia, Dan Jackson

Boom

All-New Firefly 1 by David M. Booher, Jordi Perez, Francesco Segala

Killer: Affairs of the State 1 by Matz, Luc Jacamon

IDW

Star Trek Klingons 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Timothy Green

Scout

Distorted 1 by Salvatore Vivenzio, Gabriele Falzone

Kingjira 1 by Marco Fontanili

Shepherd the Valentine 1 by Andrea Molinari, Roberto Molinari, Jaime Rodriguez

Source Point Press

Christmas Caroline Annual by Garrett Gunn, Christina Blanch, Kit Wallis

Katie the Catsitter Book 2: Best Friends for Never by Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yu

Wrassle Castle Book 2: Riders on the Storm by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, Galaad, Rebecca Horner

Creepy Cat Vol 2 by Cotton Valent

Additional Reviews: John Wick 2, Thursday Murder Club 2 (The Man Who Died Twice), Night Mary, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser

The state of sales in the industry

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News: new X-O Manowar series, new Bloodshot series, Spider-Ham sequel OGN from Steve Foxe and a bizarre second project, Chameleon cast, new Moon Girl anthology, new Ant-Man book by Al Ewing, new Batman creative team, Flash & Aquaman: Voidsong, DC Mech, Human Target takes a break, Omninews, Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, DCeased III, Genis-Vell by Peter David, new Marvel Fortnite mini, Clobberin' Time by Steve Skroce, Iron Cat, Mandolorian s1 adaption

Comics Countdown:

Supermassive 1 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Simone Ragazzoni, Francesco Manna, Igor Monti

Black Hammer Reborn 9 by Jeff Lemire, Caitlin Yarsky, Dave Stewart

Deadly Class 51 by Rick Remender, Wesley Craig, Lee Loughridge

Oblivion Song 35 by Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici

Night of the Ghoul 5 by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla

Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines 2 by Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco, Jose Villarrubia, Rafael Fonteriz

Robin 11 by Joshua Williamson, Gleb Melnikov, Luis Guerrero

Strange Academy 16 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado

Human Target 5 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood

Department of Truth 16 by James Tynion IV, Alison Sampson, Jordie Bellaire

Check out this episode!

#comics #podcast #podernfamily #rabbittstew

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graphicpolicy · 3 years

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Review: Star Wars: The High Republic - The Edge of Balance Vol. 1

Star Wars: The High Republic - The Edge of Balance Vol. 1 is a decent start but a bit too tied into the meta story of the High Republic #Comics #ComicBooks #StarWars #Manga

It’s the era of the High Republic and young Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to a new planet, the site of a new Jedi temple. Story: Shima Shinya, Justina IrelandArt: Mizuki Sakakibara, Nezu Usugumo Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links…

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#featured #justina ireland #mizuki sakakibara #nezu usugumo #shima shinya #star wars #star wars: the high republic #star wars: the high republic - the edge of balance #video #viz media

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jewishcissiekj · 6 months

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Since I finished reading The Rising Storm yesterday and listened to the Race to Crashpoint Tower earlier today, I just finished all the comics between that and Out of the Shadows (which I'll get to after I read Jedi Trial), so it's THRcomicsposting time (starting with THR Adventures issues that are before The Rising Storm because I haven't posted them before)

Adventures is so good, I love how Lula and Zeen are actually just soulmates, obviously nothing bad is ever going to happen to them and they'll live happily ever after

Favorite Yoda panels from vol 1, incredibly conflicted in my opinion on this green fucker

Tiny masters 🤏 and just Avar and Kantam

They're so cute I need to eat them actually

Had a THR issue in the middle of it and! Reath and Cohmac! two of my thr favs

Oh look it's gender envy and the perfectest woman on earth do they want me to pass out

This is all over the place with comic issues but Ty! Love her so much she's awesome

Trail of Shadows #1 was great! Not at all awful to see this scene visually. Also you don't understand my sister has been singing this song every time I read THR stuff I think and I've been suffering bc it was annoying as hell but now I get it and I:) :) Thanks Ayala for drilling the "We're coming to take you away" into my mind

Bell and Ember break bc they were there and I love this cover

Fuck. I love them.

Can't with how greasy Marcion's hair looks here jesus christ

Savvvvvvv I love her already

Kinda funny to me that aside from like one other comic issue I can't remember the name of rn, this is my first Maz Kanata content Will get to the Sequels and to her eventually, but this is my introduction to her

Oh it's the green fuck again. You aren't wanted here. Get out.

This hug is so funny to me the way they're all leaning down lmao

The girlies in Edge of Balance! This makes me even more confused about LIly's age but whatever

Did not see this one coming, I think this is the first time a Master lost their apprentice in Phase I instead of it being the other way around

This was fun I love talking to myself and then people find these and like it Too tired to do this properly with the specific issues and shit but the comics here are: Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures (2021), Star Wars: The High Republic (2021) #8, Star Wars: The High Republic - Trail of Shadows #1 and Star Wars: The High Republic -Edge of Balance

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spdk1 · 3 years

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REVIEW: Star Wars - The High Republic - Edge of Balance, Vol. 1 (2021)

REVIEW: Star Wars – The High Republic – Edge of Balance, Vol. 1 (2021)

A Manga By Shima Shinya (Author), Justina Ireland (Author), Mizuki Sakakibara (Illustrator) I have been really impressed with the Star Wars multimedia Event – The High Republic. Usually stuff like this fizzles out really fast or never lives up to the original intention, but seeing all of the comics, audio dramas, novels, and even children’s books get released under this banner has made me more…

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#comic #comic book #comics #High Republic #Manga #sci-fi #science fiction #Star Wars #Star Wars The High Republic

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beneaththetangles · 3 years

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Reader’s Corner: Fly Me to the Moon, Meikyuu, and Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance

Fly Me to the Moon (Tonikawa), Vol. 7

To no one’s surprise, this lovely manga continues to be sweet and hilarious. Highlights this time include Tsukasa making Nasa do his homework to watch Avengers: Endgame, and the fourth wall-breaking line, “I hope she never reads this manga…” Of note, I felt like this volume had fewer pop culture references than usual (or maybe they were present and I didn’t just recognize them?). Also, volume seven is a little bit more, for lack of a better term, “risqué,” than its predecessors. Not that it’s literally risqué or fanservicey or anything, just that I felt like this volume moves a little in that direction. This manga has always teased readers with seemingly suggestive situations that get comically subverted, but I felt like volume seven edges very slightly closer to actual suggestive situations. It leads me to wonder if the series will end up getting less wholesome at some point; I certainly hope not. On the whole, I didn’t love this volume quite as much as those before it, but it’s still very good, and I will look forward to the next. ~ jeskaiangel

Fly Me to the Moon is published by Viz. Volume 7 releases on September 14th.*

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance, Vol. 1

“The High Republic” is an ambitious series of Star Wars media—YA and adult novels, comics, and now manga—released starting this year and focusing on a time of Jedi prominence, centuries before the events of the Skywalker saga. I’m a bit behind, admittedly, but am excited about the project, which begins with a hyperspace accident that sets the stories in motion. The Edge of Balance is another admirable attempt by the Star Wars brand to be as as authentically Japanese as possible with its manga works, with creators from that country, both of whom I was previously familiar, working with Justina Ireland on this first volume that centers on an event that would seem small in the big picture of the universe’s happenings, as Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi assists refugees settling on the planet, Banchii, along with her master, the Wookie Arkoff, her padawan, and two younglings. Although a bit stilted at times, the writers and artist do a lovely job of creating a unsettling tone as the story rushes toward its climax and even past, juxtaposed against the expected “wisdom” of the Jedi that’s frequently spouted, including by Lily, who is a fascinating lead—young, beautiful, calm, and questioning, and the youth aspect that’s emphasized by Lily and the other junior characters. This is meant for middle grade to young adult readers, and as such, it may not provide the fullness that adult Star Wars fans expect, but there is complexity here to challenge adolescents and which satisfied me, and a compelling story that seems to be developing—though having only dipped a toe into the High Republic series before The Edge of Balance, I’m not sure if balance can be achieved without reading some or all of the rest. I have a feeling that the project is an MCU-ification of Star Wars, with The Edge of Balance being an entry point for younger ones. If so, there are worse ways to jump into an exciting new world. ~ Twwk

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance is published by Viz.

The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1-20

Emma doesn’t want any of her precious family to die. Even after her world crumbles, she won’t let this crazy hope be crushed. But can a wish like that guide her in a world where humans are expendable, numbers, resources? A world of evil geniuses with unlimited resources and ancient enemies that defy her understanding? Ever since our writer thathilomgirl recommended it to me in a comment to my very first post at Beneath the Tangles, I had been wanting to read the full original manga of my favorite anime series ever (more so because I think that season two, despite a powerful beginning, lost its pace four or five chapters in). This summer, I finally found the opportunity to do so. I soon forgot that I was reading a black and white comic. The manga has every bit of the power the first season had. The art is amazing. The rhythm is on point. David versus Goliath stories are not uncommon, but few manage to be so horrifying yet adventurous, so clever and poetic, so funny yet so morally serious, so dark yet so full of light. The moment I realized what the pattern of the numbers was, for example, was one of sheer joy that reminded me of reading Sherlock Holmes stories as a teen. In the midst of the interesting twists and complicated enigmas, the characters, old and new, remain as compelling. The story of Emma, Norman, and Ray and the violent clash between hope and a dire world of lies, sin, and demons, remains one of my favorite stories in any genre in its manga form. It is true that, once the world is known, it loses some of its mystery, and I’d say that the first arcs are the strongest. But the rest is also artistically satisfying, intriguing, moving, and unafraid of making tough choices when necessary. And deeply, deeply hopeful. As Norman would say, “Come with me, and I will show you something cool.” ~ Gaheret

The Promised Neverland is published by Jump Comics.

Meikyuu: Labyrinth Kingdom, a Tactical Fantasy World Survival Guide, Vol. 1

We have not yet exhausted the potential for fun twists on the isekai premise. Taiga Andou-Garrett is a half-British, half-Japanese SAS veteran in his mid-thirties, with extensive training and years of special operations experience under his belt. After getting attacked by a bird-man and an eel-man in an airport restroom (really), Taiga finds himself in Million Dungeon, a place that’s sort of like if you crossed Tolkien’s Mines of Moria (there’s even a pseudo-Balrog) with the titular structure of Yokohama Station SF. The entire world has been engulfed by a chaotic labyrinth of caves and tunnels. I was also reminded of Spiderweb Software’s old-school Avernum RPGs, about survival in a vast underground maze. Anyway, Taiga soon finds himself elected king-in-all-but-name of a small band of disaster survivors. Adventures and hilarity ensue. Colorful characters aid him, such as Troach of the Complicated Past, a (former) thief, or Astoria the Wing-Blessed, a knight who livestreams her battles on the magical equivalent of Twitch/Youtube. I had a lot of fun with this volume and will definitely plan to read the next one. ~ jeskaiangel

Meikyuu: Labyrinth Kingdom, a Tactical Fantasy World Survival Guide is published by Yen Press.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Vol. 1

I may have missed out on reading the ever-popular Daytime Shooting Star by Mika Yamamori, but I’m not missing out on the release of her new series, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk. What a refreshing beginning to a new shojo series! Heroine Yoi Takiguchi has been dubbed “Prince” because of her less feminine features and deeper voice. More often than not, she has been mistaken for a boy, but once Ichimura-senpai comes into her life and expresses interest in her as a girl, Yoi might be finding herself in a new relationship for the first time! I feel it’s not uncommon for many shojo heroines to struggle with how they look and/or feeling insecure, but Yoi honestly hits a whole other level in the world of shojo manga! In no way do I meant that as disrespectful to our “Prince” because I found her story to be one of the most realistic views on self-image struggles. I deeply enjoyed the premise of this story and how both Yoi and Ichimura (the hero) are respectful of each other’s boundaries and are willing to apologize for misconceptions they had about the other and/or the way they said things. It was beautiful, and I’m very excited for the next volume because I believe the mangaka is going to be flipping a trope of “destiny” on its head and I am totally here for it! Plus, that cliffhanger of an ending demands I know what happens next! Highly recommend this digital title to shojo lovers! ~ Laura A. Grace

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is published by Kodansha.*

Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga, Vol. 3

I have finally finished my readthrough of the BatManga and let me tell you—it was a lot of fun. Volume three continued a lot of where volumes one and two left off with each story feeling like the old, 1960s Batman TV series. This manga was a villain of the week (or two) series and it worked for me. One of the fun parts about this is that you could literally jump in at any time. If your library had volume three and not volumes 1-2, you could jump into it and easily read through and have the same enjoyment. The stories build on one another chapter to chapter, but generally aren’t more than 3-4 chapters in length per arc. The next arc rarely comes back (if ever) to reference previous arcs. Frankly, that’s fine by me. Highly recommend for fans of the original 1960s Batman series and is definitely family friendly enough that my kids may be next on deck to read it. ~ MDMRN

Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga is published by DC Comics.

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