Star Wars Splash Page
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.
Episodes
August 6, 2025 • 27 mins
The legacy of Order 66 returns in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #7 as Kylo Ren, perhaps for the first time in a long time, is treated not as a peer, but as petulant tyrant by former Jedi Knight Grandea. What follows is a heartbreaking tale told in flashbacks about a life uprooted and then adjusted in the aftermath of Palpatine's rise.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Legacy of Vader #7
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July 30, 2025 • 31 mins
The High Republic's third phase draws to a close in a sentimental yet sturdy one-shot, The High Republic -- The Finale #1: The Beacon, as familiar faces comes together one last time and look forward rather than back. The mystery of Keeve Trennis' departure from the Jedi is revealed, even as she forges a new path.
In Dark Horse's latest Hyperspace Stories mini-series, Tides of Terror, Kit Fisto is the singular focus in a rousingly fu...
In Dark Horse's latest Hyperspace Stories mini-series, Tides of Terror, Kit Fisto is the singular focus in a rousingly fu...
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July 23, 2025 • 25 mins
Doctor Aphra and Luke Skywalker are going door to door and club to club in their search for the maker of a renowned yet deady artifact in Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #2. It's a story that emphasizes the quirky relationship the duo share, despite the dueling optimism and pessimism they each radiate.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #2
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July 16, 2025 • 38 mins
Dark Horse Comics' brings The High Republic Adventures Phase III to a close with the series' 20th and final issue, capping a solidly stellar run and leaving the door open to more adventures and journey. It was an emotional issue, filled with resolution.
The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 sees a mission completed and another one in the offing as as the mini-series, the latest under the Hyperspace Stories banner, concludes with a raucou...
The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #5 sees a mission completed and another one in the offing as as the mini-series, the latest under the Hyperspace Stories banner, concludes with a raucou...
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July 9, 2025 • 8 mins
Corellia is subdued and General Hux draws rare praise from Kylo Ren in Marvel's Legacy of Vader #6, yet the Supreme Leader is never satisfied. Vanee finds a survivor of Order 66 for his new master to hunt but will it lead Kylo Ren to serenity or more self-loathing?
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Legacy of Vader #6
- None
- On Instagram, artist Caio Filipe is teasin...
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July 2, 2025 • 40 mins
In Marvel's Jedi Knights #5, Yaddles come to the aid of Count Dooku, helping save his life in an issue that not only channels the recent Disney+ show Tales of the Jedi but adds to the Prequel Trilogy lore about the Jedi Order's demise.
In Dark Horse Comics' Hyperspace Stories -- Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Poe Dameron is the man with a plan, even if it's questionable, as he strives to save the Codebreaker from the First Order, thanks in ...
In Dark Horse Comics' Hyperspace Stories -- Codebreaker #2 (of 4), Poe Dameron is the man with a plan, even if it's questionable, as he strives to save the Codebreaker from the First Order, thanks in ...
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June 25, 2025 • 37 mins
Sian and Zyle have each other's back, as the former discovers what it means -- and takes -- to love a Jedi in the pages of Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19, the series' penultimate issue.
In Marvel's Legacy of Vader #5, Kylo Ren is an undercover boss of sorts as he strives for oblivion.
Comics Discussed This Week:
In Marvel's Legacy of Vader #5, Kylo Ren is an undercover boss of sorts as he strives for oblivion.
Comics Discussed This Week:
- The High Republic Adventures Phase III #19
- Legacy of Vader #5
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June 18, 2025 • 48 mins
Chelli Aphra has returned in the character's third namesake series, as new writer Cherish Chen takes the popular comic-created protagonist in a familiar yet remarkably original direction in Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent #1. Artist Gabriel Guzman and colorist Michael Atiyeh join forces again, as they did when Dark Horse had the Star Wars license, bringing a clean and concise yet gritty visage to the book, with VC's Joe Caramagna's let...
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June 11, 2025 • 59 mins
Lore from the "Force and Destiny" RPG figures prominently in this week's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #2 as Luke embarks on a search for Jedi relic while Leia and Mon Monthma strive to ensure the fragile New Republic's standing amid a potential gathering storm.
In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5), the crew strikes a deal with one bounty hunter in a bid to stem another.
The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5) bring...
In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #4 (of 5), the crew strikes a deal with one bounty hunter in a bid to stem another.
The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 (of 5) bring...
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June 4, 2025 • 43 mins
A speech is made across the galaxy as The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #5 (of 5) brings one part of the Battle of Eriadu to its final close, for now, as sacrifices are made and dear companions are lost yet remembered.
In Jedi Knights #4, a trio of bounty hunters -- Aurra Sing, Zam Wessel and Bane Malar -- are in focus as they're tracked by Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak-Ti, both of whom are seeking a greater, more valuable prize.
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In Jedi Knights #4, a trio of bounty hunters -- Aurra Sing, Zam Wessel and Bane Malar -- are in focus as they're tracked by Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak-Ti, both of whom are seeking a greater, more valuable prize.
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May 28, 2025 • 27 mins
Kylo Ren gets a much-needed message from his mother, Leia, while readers of Marvel's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #4 (of 5) are treated to an illuminating conversation between heroine and Maz Kanata that sheds some intriguing light on the resistance's past.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- The Rise of Skywalker adaptation #4 (of 5)
- Ahsoka #8 (of 8)
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May 21, 2025 • 57 mins
The Battle of Eriadu unfolds in the pages of Dark Horse Comics' The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18 (of 20) as Farzala leans on his fallen comrades to make the ultimate decision. Meanwhile, in Marvel's The High Republic -- Fear of the Jedi #4 (of 5), Keeve, Ssskeer and Lourna contend with Nameless never seen before as Tey Sirrek battles a ghost and finds his footing.
In Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4, Kylo Ren visits Naboo and...
In Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4, Kylo Ren visits Naboo and...
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May 14, 2025 • 19 mins
It's kaiju galore, with apologies to the Zillow Beast, in a one-and-done all-splash page issue that its Star Wars: Jedi Knights #3.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Jedi Knights #3
- None released this week
- Writer Cavan Scott set for an AMA with League Comic Geeks on May 15. (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/thread/30582809)
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphi...
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May 7, 2025 • 73 mins
It's a new era of Star Wars and Star Wars comic storytelling as Marvel debuts Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1 featuring the Original Trilogy characters in the aftermath of the Return of the Jedi and the Battle of Jakku maxi-series that focuses on the New Republic attempting to rebuild and restore the galaxy. But where there's hope, despair cannot be far behind.
In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5), Task Force 99 and ...
In Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #3 (of 5), Task Force 99 and ...
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April 30, 2025 • 75 mins
A lot of Star Wars comics out this week from Marvel and Dark Horse, with the Battle of Eriadu taking center stage in The High Republic Adventures Phase III #17, The Battle of Eriadu one-shot and Fear of the Jedi #3 (of 5).
Meanwhile, the Sequel trilogy gets its due with the first issue of Dark Horse's Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker, a four-issue mini-series centered on Poe Dameron, while Marvel's long-delayed but now publishing ada...
Meanwhile, the Sequel trilogy gets its due with the first issue of Dark Horse's Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker, a four-issue mini-series centered on Poe Dameron, while Marvel's long-delayed but now publishing ada...
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April 27, 2025 • 20 mins
Star Wars: Beyond Victory #1, a Star Wars Celebration Japan exclusive, serves as a prequel for the upcoming MetaQuest Star Wars: Beyond Victory -- A Mixed-Reality Playset.
The one-shot, written by Ethan Sacks, with art by Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, Shogo Aoki, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna, sets up the story of Volo Bolus, a podracer with an eye toward the prize and who draws the attention of now-disgraced racer Sebul...
The one-shot, written by Ethan Sacks, with art by Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, Shogo Aoki, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Joe Caramagna, sets up the story of Volo Bolus, a podracer with an eye toward the prize and who draws the attention of now-disgraced racer Sebul...
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April 23, 2025 • 21 mins
Star Wars Celebration Japan has come and gone and since there's no new Star Wars comics this week, we break down the key comics news that was made the semiannual event celebrating all thing Star Wars.
One thing that was notable was convention-exclusive Star Wars: Beyond Victory #1 by Ethan Sacks, Steven Cummings, Will Sliney and Shogo Aoki, with a cover by Phil Noto. The one-shot was only available at the ILM/Meta booth at Star Wars...
One thing that was notable was convention-exclusive Star Wars: Beyond Victory #1 by Ethan Sacks, Steven Cummings, Will Sliney and Shogo Aoki, with a cover by Phil Noto. The one-shot was only available at the ILM/Meta booth at Star Wars...
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April 16, 2025 • 11 mins
Kyio Ren in chains! A hutt triumphant! Or is it the opposite?
Marvel's Legacy of Vader #3 continues the quest for clarity by the Supreme Leader of the First Order, but will it lead to only more confusion?
Comics Discussed This Week:
Marvel's Legacy of Vader #3 continues the quest for clarity by the Supreme Leader of the First Order, but will it lead to only more confusion?
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Legacy of Vader #3
- Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #2 (of 4)
- Star Wars Celebration Japan starts this week. Our pre...
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April 9, 2025 • 17 mins
Atha Prime makes his debut in Marvel's Star Wars: Jedi Knights #2 as Yoda and Vetna Mooncrest explore a world that isn't what it seems, harboring a secret that could engulf the galaxy.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Jedi Knights #2
- Star Wars: Ahsoka #7 (of 8)
- Due out Jan. 6, 2026, is the volume one of the Star Wars (2025) series from Marvel collecting issues 1-...
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April 2, 2025 • 37 mins
The Bad Batch continues the pursuit of its mysterious subject, one whom we learn -- if actions are any indication -- is a person not to be trifled with in the least. Dark Horse Comics' Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #2 (of 5) is a funny and action-laden installment that propels the five-issue mini-series ever onward and upward.
Comics Discussed This Week:
Comics Discussed This Week:
- Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Ghost Agents #2 (of...
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