If you thought Jedi diplomacy was all peace and calm, think again. Star Wars: Jedi Knights #4 drops us right into the galaxy’s most chaotic crime caper yet—featuring criminal masterminds, bounty hunters, stolen credits, and yes, a Hutt-sized problem. The new issue ramps up the tension in “The Phaedra Gambit,” and the result is part Jedi thriller, part galactic dodgeball match, and all classic Star Wars. You can pre-order Jedi Knights #4 on Amazon here while avoiding the wrath of a Hutt yourself. Qui-Gon, Shaak Ti & Jedi Banking Drama (Yes, That’s a Thing) It’s not all swinging lightsabers and mind tricks. This time, the Jedi are knee-deep in financial chaos. The Galactic Bank of Coruscant has been hit, and the fallout reveals that Senator Bea has been doing some “creative investing” on behalf of less-than-legal clients. The Jedi—specifically Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak Ti—are brought in not to fight,…
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #4 – The Comic Adaptation Strikes Back (With Better Dialogue)
Marvel’s adaptation of The Rise of Skywalker is cruising toward its finale, and issue #4 just dropped like a Force vision you didn’t see coming. If you’ve ever wanted a clearer, more visually dramatic version of Episode IX—with fewer “somehows” and more focused storytelling—this comic continues to be a surprisingly good time. And thanks to Marvel’s preview pages, we’ve got a front-row seat to the emotional confrontations and lightsaber duels that made the movie such a wild ride… only now, there’s more nuance, better pacing, and actual inner thoughts from our heroes (imagine that!). What Happens in Issue #4? Let’s talk about the preview first: This issue centers on two parallel arcs—the grounded emotional goodbye between General Leia Organa and Maz Kanata, and the ferocious lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren on the wreckage of the Death Star. The opening pages take us to Ajan Kloss, “Yesterday,” where Leia…