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One year after Starlight and the Nihil stand victorious… A lot has changed in the Star Was universe since we last saw the Jedi of Starlight Beacon. Since the Nihil’s attack on the Republics crowning jewel, the terrorist network has taken over the Outer Rim. Not only have they set up an ominous Occlusion Zone that blocks any travel into the Rim, there’s also the Nameless to contend with too. And with the Namelss being the one thing to strip a Jedi of the Force, well things aren’t too good.  Kicking off the third phase of the High Republic, Cavan Scott uses this first issue to reconnect us with Keeve Trennis to then delve deeper into her psyche. Still reeling from the effects of her undercover mission and the failure to save Starlight Beacon, Keeve is a shadow of her former self. She’s haunted by the thoughts of her former masters death at the hands of the Nameless, and even her solitude in the Force forces her to relive Sskeer’s apparent death. The past soon comes back to the presen...

Phase II of The High Republic draws to a close this week with Star Wars: The High Republic #10.  “The LEVELER has been unleashed in a secret Jedi vault on JEDHA. Jedi Knight VILDAR MAC has risked everything to defeat the PATH OF THE OPEN HAND, but in the face of tragedy, can he resist the lure of the dark side? Jedha’s Battle for the Force reaches its epic conclusion!” Star Wars: The High Republic #10 will be heading to comic book shelves this Wednesday, 24th May, 2023.

Rob reviews Star Wars: The High Republic #15... As the world around the core cast continues to crumble there is a glimmer of light at the end. When Cavan Scott kicked off The High Republic last year it was under a banner of optimism. The Jedi are at the height of their power, and the newly constructed Starlight Beacon hangs as the shining light within the Outer Rim.  However, things soon turned sour as the Jedi (and the Republic) came under attack from the insidious Nihil. What started as routine search and rescue of an attacked starship, soon turned into a galaxy-spanning conflict that's pretty much torn the Jedi of Starlight Beacon apart. There's been loss after loss as the Nihil threw all their might at the Jedi. It's this onslaught that's also allowed Cavan Scott to tap into a side of the Star Wars mythos that's rarely explored - horror.  Our main viewpoint through The High Republic has been the Jedi Knight - Keeve Trennis. To say that the young Je...

Rob reviews Star Wars: The High Republic #14... Since its start, the main High Republic comic has been a real page-turner. From its fledgling opening to the current issue, Cavan Scott has weaved an intricate story that's all bound by one overall question - what it means to be a Jedi.  Through the eyes of the principal cast, we've seen every one of them ask this question in various ways. Whether it is Keeve Trennis - who doubts her abilities, Sskeer - who's losing his connection to the Force, or Avar Kriss - whose path for justice is leading her away from the Light. Now as The High Republic phase #1 enters its twilight, Scott starts to bring these threads together, as well as building towards the next phase. To say the Jedi have had an easy time is a serious understatement. Even catching the deadly Nihil by surprise hasn't been as easy as some may have hoped. While the bulk of the Jedi strike force has dealt a blow to the Nihil organisation, they nearly lo...

Rob reviews Star Wars: The High Republic #4... I'm thoroughly enjoying The High Republic . Its storytelling doesn't have to rely on any previous lore, and to an extent writer, Cavan Scott is crafting his masterpiece away from the mainstream Star Wars series.  Set way before the dark days of the Republic that lead to the rise of the Galactic Empire. The High Republic focuses on both the Republic and its Jedi Knights who are both at the height of their power. It's not all glamorous as the Jedi are dealing with various foes such as the pirate-like Nihil and the sentient plant - The Drengir. Issue #3 of The High Republic saw the Jedi investigating Sedri Minor after the events onboard the Hutt starship that had been attacked by the Nihil back in issue #2. The Jedi's search then turns into a rescue mission as the inhabitants of the planet inform them of various missing people - including the Jedi Knight, Ceret. The Series protagonist, Jedi Knight Ke...

Previewing Star Wars: The High Republic #4... “THE JEDI TURNED AGAINST EACH OTHER?! AVAR KRISS and her band of brave JEDI helpless in the clutches of a traitor in their midst. STARLIGHT BEACON under attack from an insidious foe. Danger from an age-old enemy. Who is really pulling the strings on the distant planet of SEDRI? Plus: The secret history of the terrifying DRENGIR revealed.” Star Wars: The High Republic #4 is heading to stores 7th April, 2021.  Can't wait? Check out the official preview pages below...

“ A DARK MYSTERY ONLY THE JEDI CAN UNRAVEL…BUT AT WHAT COST?" Things are heating up for the Jedi in issue 3 of The High Republic. With betrayal, death and disease lurking can Jedi Keeve Trennis save the day?  Official synopsis and preview pages follow... •  A  planet stricken by a mysterious blight. One Jedi missing and another driven insane. •  What horror lurks in the darkness beneath the rotting crops? •  Death is averted, but a terrible union is formed. Can KEEVE TRENNIS protect an innocent life while facing betrayal from within her own order?” Star Wars High Republic  #3  is out Wednesday 3rd March from Marvel Comics Rob Lake - For more comic book and video game chat why not follow Geek Culture Reviews on Twitter and Facebook @GeekCultureRev