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Graphic Book Club: Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel

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Matthew Klein joins Alex K Cossa to kick off the newest audio offering from Graphic Policy, the Graphic Book Club!

Join us for the third episode where we talk about Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel!

We spend a bit of time talking about the book, getting into a few related side topics before finally picking the next read: Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow. See below for more information on the next read.

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Matthew and Alex on Bluesky @matthewklein316.bsky.social and @karcossa.bsky.social.
Matthew’s on Instagram @macktheknife1116.

Matthew’s book Crashing is available now through IDW Publishing. His webcomic The Rhyme Scheme is available for free here. You can also find his podcast, Comics For You via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is an eight-issue miniseries by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely which started in June 2021. It focuses on Kara Zor-El’s quest in space, aided by Krypto, and is told from the perspective of the new character Ruthye Marye Knoll, an alien girl that Kara meets who is looking for justice for her father’s death at the hands of Krem of the Yellow Hills. The last issue in the series was released in February 2022.

The book is available in multiple different formats from your favourite local retailer.

Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Preview: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire #2

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire #2

(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Jethro Morales, Roi Mercado

HUNTED BY DARTH VADER! PRINCESS LEIA, CHEWBACCA, ARTOO-DETOO and SEE-THREEPIO scramble to track down an informant in the BLACK SPIRE OUTPOST! Will they escape a trap set by VADER himself? What is Oga’s grand plan to play both the Rebellion and the Empire?

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Echoes of the Empire #2

Explore the Shadows of the Empire with Hot Toys’ Luke Skywalker Figure

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In 1996, Star Wars fans were taken on a thrilling journey into the Expanded Universe with Shadows of the Empire, an epic multimedia event bridging the gap between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In the comic series, fans were introduced to a distinct transitional look for Luke as he continued his Jedi training, searched for a carbonite-frozen Han Solo, and facing off against the sinister Black Sun crime syndicate.

The Luke Skywalker (Shadows of the Empire) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure features a stunning headsculpt with separate rolling eyeballs to adjust the figure’s gaze for dynamic posing. The sculpt is completed with a meticulously sculpted mid-length hairstyle and incredibly detailed skin texture. 

Luke’s remarkable Shadows of the Empire attire has been expertly custom tailored in 1/6 scale. The costume features his signature cream-yellow padded vest over a black double-breasted band-collar shirt, black pants, and microfiber boots. His look is tied together by a black microfiber utility belt with a Lightsaber hilt holder and pouches. Additionally, a brown belt with a Lightsaber hilt holder, pistol holster, and pouches are also included, offering collectors the option to interchange and swap styles.

The figure comes loaded with accessories – including a DL-18 blaster pistol, two Lightsaber hilts (normal and LED-light up), and two interchangeable green Lightsaber blades (standard and in-motion). To further enhance display options, the figure includes an array of interchangeable hands, featuring various Force-using, Lightsaber-wielding, and blaster-holding gestures.

LIMITED EDITION!

Bring a piece of comic book history to your display shelf with the Luke Skywalker (Shadows of the Empire) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure! This exclusive collectible is available in a limited quantity of 2,500 units in selected markets. Pre-orders are open now.

Sabine Wren is Ready for Action with this Figure from Hot Toys

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Sabine Wren is one of the most dynamic members of the Ghost crew – a gifted Mandalorian warrior, an explosives expert, and a brilliant graffiti artist. Her incredible journey throughout Star Wars: Rebels saw her evolve from a defiant rebel to a vital leader for her people, even wielding the legendary Darksaber to unite Mandalore!

The Sabine Wren 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure from the character’s appearance in season 3 of Star Wars: Rebelsfeaturing a finely sculpted headsculpt equipped with separate rolling eyeballs, and her iconic white and purple reverse ombre hairstyle.

Collectors can also choose to display her with a helmeted head equipped with a rotating macrobinocular viewplate. Sabine’s highly customized Mandalorian armor is expertly recreated down to the finest detail and subtle weathering. Underneath, she is outfitted in a tailored flight suit and pants, with black boots adorned with paint splatter. The character’s costume is completed with double microfiber belts equipped with blaster holsters, pouches, a comlink holder, and a Lightsaber holder.

Sabine is ready for action, with her signature twin WESTAR-35 blaster pistols, a newly developed green LED-light up Lightsaber hilt, a new standard hilt, and even the legendary Darksaber hilt – all coming with their own static and motion-effect blades. A thermal detonator rounds out her gear, ensuring Sabine is prepared for any obstacle the Empire throws her way!

To give fans even more display options, the figure comes with a magnetically attachable jetpack with flame exhaust effect, her signature paint sprayer, a personal combat shield, and even a swap-out pair of vambraces inspired by her appearance in the Ahsoka live-action series.

Add the Sabine Wren 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure to your Star Wars collection. Pre-orders are open now!

Check out Hot Toys’ Saesee Tiin in Clone Armor figure!

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A renowned Iktotchi Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi High Council, Saesee Tiin served as a General in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Known for his exceptional piloting skills and telepathic abilities, Master Tiin led Clone Troopers into many pivotal battles, donning specialized Clone Trooper armor to fight on the front lines alongside his troops.

Continuing the expansion of Hot Toys‘ celebrated Star Wars: The Clone Wars line, the Saesee Tiin (Clone Armor) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure has been meticulously crafted to capture the unique features of the Iktotchi Jedi. It includes two interchangeable heads, featuring one headsculpt with impressive skin texture details and separate rolling eyeballs, and one newly developed helmeted head with heavy weathering effects. Plus, as the helmet is removable, it can be displayed as a separate standalone accessory. Additionally, the helmeted head can be paired with the magnetically attachable breathing device with tubes for an alternative display mode.

Saesee Tiin (Clone Armor) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure is outfitted in a full set of clone armor with heavy, realistic weathering effects, worn over a ribbed fabric shirt to reflect the grit of the galactic battlefield. The costume is further enhanced by a dark brown wired robe layered between the armor and the utility belt, and completed with a pair of boots.

To accommodate a variety of combat poses, the figure comes with six interchangeable armored hands. Saesee Tiin’s weapons include two Lightsaber hilts (one of which features an LED light-up function) that can be paired with a standard green Lightsaber blade or a special blade simulating motion blur for action displays. 

Saesee Tiin (Clone Armor) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure is only available in a strictly limited quantity of 2,000 units in selected markets.

Kylo Ren takes control of his destiny in Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren

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Kylo Ren’s journey in the sequel trilogy made him one of the most compelling—and tragic—figures in the Star Wars mythos. Marvel expands his story with a new comic book series! Following his acclaimed work on Star Wars: Rise of Kylo Ren and Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, writer Charles Soule reunites with Rise of Kylo Ren artist Will Sliney to continue the saga of Ben Solo in Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren, a five-issue series launching in August. In Legacy of Vader, Kylo went on a galaxy-spanning quest to uncover the secrets of his grandfather, Darth Vader. In The Fall of Kylo Ren, he returns to the First Order more powerful and determined than ever before! Witness him shape the galaxy far, far away to his will as Supreme Leader in a saga that leads directly into events of The Rise of Skywalker. The truth behind Kylo’s motives and the full scope of his destiny are revealed here!

THE LEGACY OF VADER CREATES A NEW EMPIRE OF FEAR!

Kylo Ren returns from devastation, wielding total fury! As Generals Hux and Pryde tear the First Order apart with treacherous ambition, Kylo cuts through their schemes with merciless clarity. His wrath forges unity through fear and unleashes a Supreme Leader neither general can escape…nor survive disappointing. A pivotal turning point for Kylo, Hux and Pryde and essential reading for every Star Wars fan.

Check out Phil Noto’s main cover along with a variant cover by Luke Ross and preorder Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren at your local comic shop today.

Clone Commander Sev Reporting for Duty Courtesy of Hot Toys

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Sev, designated RC-1207, was an elite clone commando serving in Delta Squad during the Clone Wars. As the squad’s star sniper, he was renowned for his tracking and survival skills that set him apart on the battlefield.

Inspired by his appearance in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series the limited edition Clone Commando Sev1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys boasts a detailed likeness of this specialist trooper. 

The Clone Commando Sev1/6 Scale Collectible Figure features a helmeted head with a blue LED light-up visor and armor finished in a red, gray, and white paint scheme, adorned with signature markings and weathering effects. 

This expert marksman comes equipped with a specialized sniper attachment that’s magnetically attachable to his shoulder, a sniper leg panel that is attachable to his shin, plus a DC-17m ICWS with interchangeable blaster rifle configuration and sniper rifle configuration parts. Complete with a backpack, thermal detonators, and a figure stand, this piece is an essential addition for fans aiming to complete the ranks of Delta Squad.

Don’t miss out!  Limited to a quantity of only 2,500 worldwide, the Clone Commando Sev 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure is available to pre-order now.

Hot Toys reveals the Ezra Bridger 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure

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One of the few to be trained in the ways of the Jedi after the fall of the Republic, Ezra Bridger grew up an orphan on the streets of Lothal during the reign of the Empire. Although he had learned to be wary of strangers, his introduction to the Ghost crew – a small band of rebels fighting back against the Imperial regime – forever changed his outlook and his destiny. Training in the ways of the Force under the mentorship of Kanan Jarrus, Ezra became a Jedi Padawan and a pivotal part of the emerging rebellion.

The Ezra Bridger 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys features a newly developed headsculpt equipped with separate rolling eyeballs (to adjust the character’s gaze) and sculpted hair, perfectly capturing the likeness of this resourceful and altruistic character. The figure also includes an interchangeable helmeted head, complete with weathering effects. 

Ezra Bridger’s costume is expertly recreated, featuring a tailored jacket with chest plate, paired with brown trousers. Additional details include his wrist communicator, a microfiber belt with a blaster holster and Lightsaber holder, shin guards, and shoes. Collectors can also display the helmet as a separate accessory.

Ezra is also equipped with a blaster pistol, a LED-lighted Lightsaber hilt, a standard hilt, and multiple blade effects. the figure also includes a jetpack and back plate, which can be magnetically attached, along with two translucent orange flame exhaust effects. An array of interchangeable hands enables dynamic poses, enhancing the overall display potential. 

The Ezra Bridger 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure is available to pre-order now.

Preview: Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3

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Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3

(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Madibek Musabekov

BETRAYAL ON JANIX! LAWSON is hunted by an assassin and an officer from his own department! Help comes from an unlikely ally – a crime lord named VARIO, who has his own hidden agenda. And MAUL begins his preparation for a job in Janix by kidnapping a member of the police force!

Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3

Get a look at Hot Toy’s Imperial Remnant At-RT Driver

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Inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys features a newly developed helmeted head with expertly applied weathering effects to highlight the grit of the Remnant forces.

The figure boasts a set of newly developed weathered armor over a greige-colored coat with realistic flocked texture, tailored to evoke their cold-weather operations. The outfit is complete with a weathered belt with a pistol holster, pants, and long boots.
 
To ensure the driver is ready for combat, this figure comes equipped with a DLT-20A blaster rifle, a SE-14r blaster pistol, and a specially designed snow-themed figure stand to recreate the film’s atmospheric environments.
 
Add the Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure to your Star Wars collection. Available to pre-order now!.

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