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Marvel’s ‘Star Wars #38’ Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids
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Marvel’s ‘Star Wars #38’ Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids

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 / 9 November 2017

While there are many real-world parallels of evil empires that plunder, going back to the days of the pyramids, not even the most blood-thirsty ruler could do so on the scale of the Empire.

Convergence of Character and Chaos In Marvel’s ‘Dr. Aphra #9’
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Convergence of Character and Chaos In Marvel’s ‘Dr. Aphra #9’

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 / 13 July 2017
Dr. Aphra continues to carve her own place in a galaxy far, far away.
‘Uber Invasion #1’ Is an Uber-Brutal Alternative History to WWII
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‘Uber Invasion #1’ Is an Uber-Brutal Alternative History to WWII

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 / 8 December 2016
This isn't an underdog story.
‘Darth Vader #25’: It’s Not Enough for Our Villains to Just Be Villainous Anymore
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‘Darth Vader #25’: It’s Not Enough for Our Villains to Just Be Villainous Anymore

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 / 13 October 2016
Make no mistake. Darth Vader does nothing remotely heroic in this issue. Yet Kieron Gillen's creation is darkly compelling.
Dark Side Die Hard: ‘Star Wars Vader Down #1’
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Dark Side Die Hard: ‘Star Wars Vader Down #1’

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 / 19 November 2015
A classic theme is turned inside out in all the right ways.
Covert Subversion in ‘Darth Vader #11’
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Covert Subversion in ‘Darth Vader #11’

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 / 26 October 2015
The Force is strong in this intricate, and refined narrative.
The Dark Side of Empires: “Darth Vader #1”
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The Dark Side of Empires: “Darth Vader #1”

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 / 16 February 2015
Forget the prequels. Even when he's on the Emperor's bad side, this is the Darth Vader that everyone wants to see.
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BOOM! Studios’ CBGB Anthology: The Magic and Banality of Place

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 / 29 March 2011
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Phonogram: Rue Britannia

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 / 16 July 2007