- John Hansen
- August 23, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Republic’ Issues 42-48 (2002-03) (Comic book reviews)
“Episode II: Attack of the Clones” came out in May 2002, but that month’s issue of “Star Wars: Republic” — No. 42, the start of “Rite of
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- John Hansen
- August 22, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Republic’ Issues 32-41 (2001-02) (Comic book reviews)
Issue 32 of “Star Wars: Republic” marks the start of John Ostrander’s epic run as the primary writer of this ongoing series. Starting here, he writes 19
- John Hansen
- August 21, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The Bounty Hunters: Aurra Sing,’ ‘Scoundrel’s Wages’ and ‘Kenix Kil’ (1999) (Comic book reviews)
In the midst of re-reading the “Star Wars: Republic” ongoing series, I decided to peek ahead on the timeline in search of more information about
- John Hansen
- August 20, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Republic’ Issues 23-31 (2000-01) (Comic book reviews)
When we last checked in with the heroes and villains of “Star Wars: Republic,” the title had built up serious narrative momentum: Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura
- John Hansen
- August 19, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Republic’ Issues 13-22 (1999-2000) (Comic book reviews)
The third and fourth arcs of “Star Wars: Republic” — “Emissaries to Malastare” (1999-2000) and “Twilight” (2000) – continue the trend of one mediocre arc followed by
- John Hansen
- August 14, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Republic’ Issues 0-12 and ‘Aurra’s Song’ (1998-2000) (Comic book reviews)
As with the first series simply titled “Star Wars” (Marvel’s, from 1977-86), the second series by that name (Dark Horse’s, from 1998-2006) also gets off
- John Hansen
- August 13, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Outbound Flight’ (2006) (Book review)
“Outbound Flight” (2006) offers Expanded Universe fans the thrill of learning previously hinted-at “Star Wars” history. It’s similar to what “Episode I” offered to mainstream fans.
- John Hansen
- August 12, 2014
‘The Strain’ is breaking out to become great, lights-out horror TV
Through five episodes, “The Strain” (8 p.m. Central Sundays on FX) is already shaping up to be one of the best horror TV shows ever. Its combination
- John Hansen
- August 6, 2014
All 22 episodes of ‘Gilmore Girls’ Season 4 (2003-04), ranked
“Gilmore Girls” Season 4 (2003-04, The WB) was the best of seasons and the worst of seasons. Although the first half is wonderful, it ultimately ranks
- John Hansen
- August 5, 2014
I wish ‘Wish I Was Here’ was as good as ‘Garden State,’ but that’s a lot to wish for (Movie review)
“Wish I Was Here” would’ve been a better title for 2004’s “Garden State,” where Zach Braff’s character’s use of strong anti-depressants keeps him from engaging with