TFN’s Paul Urqhart takes an in-depth look at the Sacrifice audio excerpt that surfaced a few days ago. Again, beware of spoilers and speculation!
Out this week
The young readers books don’t seem to have street dates, but fans are reporting that Jude Watson’s latest Last of the Jedi book, Secret Weapon, is now appearing in stores.
Meanwhile, comics fans can rejoice: Knights of the Old Republic #15 is on the shipping list for Wednesday.
Also, our book release schedule has been updated.
Here we go again…
First look at July comics
Dark Horse solicitations for July 2007. Legacy #14 kicks off a new storyline that promises to reveal the identity of the elusive Darth Krayt; Rebellion #8 hasd Vader visiting what appears to be the laser show (Retro!) planet; and KOTOR #19 kicks off a new arc as well. Exciting stuff.
Questioning the fiction changes
Sue Rostoni answers some of the questions prompted by the fiction schedule change… including some reasons for the Plagueis novel cancellation.
Also revealed – there may be one or two more e-books, tied to the LOTF series. Please note, oh disturbing literal Star Wars fans, that means it is not set in stone.
Darth Plagueis novel cancelled
Rumors have been swirling around the boards about the fate of Jim Luceno’s Darth Plagueis novel, and now editor Sue Rostoni has confirmed – the book has been canceled. Of course, the real reason for her post is some adjustment in the book release schedule. I’ll be updating the CJ schedule within the next few days. Also note the 2009 dates, including an unknown hardcover.
Out this week
On Wednesday, fans can expect Legacy #10, the 30th anniversary hardcover of Jedi vs. Sith and the Boba Fett: Man with a Mission collection.
In other comic news, Dark Horse updated their Star Wars zone with a new letter from Assistant Editor Dave Marshall, filled with hints about Legacy.
The future of SW comics is… fairly vague
Jeremy Barlow and Randy Stradley talk Star Wars comics at Comic Book Resources:
With the vision and dedication these men have to making the Star Wars comics better and better, fans can look forward to greater character development, more exciting storylines and perhaps even a few surprises.
Crossing over
Neth Space interviews Sean Williams, co-author of the Force Heretic books and author of the upcoming The Force Unleashed novel.
Fan Art: Kyp Durron
Jedi Master Kyp Durron by Falconfan. Poor Kyp has never been a CJ favorite, but it’s still rather unfair that much of the canon artwork draws him as looking a bit like a wet rat. So, for the Kyp fangirls (Yes Jaders: they do exist,) here’s something more palatable.
