The Cosmic Force
Episodes
Ep 79: High Republic Adventures Returns
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The High Republic Adventures is finally back, with fan favorites Zeen and Qort picking up the pieces after the fall of Starlight. Speaking of, the cre...
Ep 78: Double Droid Discussion
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk about a duo of pentultimate droid issues Dark Droids #4 and D squad #3! Will any organics survive, we our host get to the main top...
Ep 77: High Republic Phase 3 Returns
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The High Republic is back in a big way with High Republic #1 and Shadows of Starlight #2. Join the crew as they breakdown these issues, as well as ple...
Ep 76: Manga Tolvan's Terror
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew is discussing Aphra for the first time in a long time. Manga Tolvan is in a rough spot and Alyssa Wong has really delved into thei...
Ep. 75: NYCC Recap and Dark Droids Continue
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NYCC has brought a whole load of announcements and reveals to Star Wars comics. Between this and Dark Droids #3, the hosts have plenty to cover in the...
Ep. 74: Shadows of Starlight Begins
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The High Republic - Phase 3 has begun! Jacob, Oz, and Caleb are here to break down the first issue of Charles Soule's Shadows of Starlight miniseries,...
Ep. 73: D-Squad Returns
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oz once again joins Jacob and Caleb for discussion of the newest Star Wars comics releases. The famed Clone Wars group D-Squad returns for the first t...
Ep 72: Lando takes on Dark Droids
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob and Caleb are joined by special guest host Oz. The crew discusses the second issue of the Dark Droids event, as well as the latest two...
Ep 71: Return of the Jedi
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob, Caleb, and Parker tackle the Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary one-shot episodes! A series of 6 one-shot stories focused around side characte...
Ep 70: New Dark Droids Event!
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Caleb and special guest star Tim as they dive into the twisted start of the new multi series arc! Charles Soule’s dark mind brings us a ne...
Ep 69: Star Wars Comics Catch-Up
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob and Caleb give Parker a list of comics that he can read to get caught back up with Star Wars Canon comics! The Cosmic Force Team breaks down the...
Ep 68: Yoda 7-9
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew shares their thoughts on the final arc in the Yoda maxiseries that is set to conclude in an exciting 10th issue, written by Cavan Scott!▶Th...
Ep 67: Vader Black, White, and Red 1-3
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmic Force is BACK!Parker, Jacob, and Caleb are back to bring you a breakdown on Darth Vader: Black, White and Red issues 1-3, an ongoing series...
The Cosmic Force: Hiatus Announcement
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts of The Cosmic Force have a brief announcement and a peek behind the curtain update on the show.We have decided to take advantage of this tim...
Ep 66: Dark Empire Roundtable
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good old Dark Empire, a staple of Youtini meme culture. Where both Naked Palpatine and Hot Dog Boba Fett were born! What better way to celebrate the u...
Ep 65: Revisiting the Star Wars '77 Run
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last time we discussed the Star Wars comic run from 1977, things got a little crazy. There was talk of high density creatures, people going through pl...
Ep 64: Our Favorite Star Wars Comics of All Time
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 63 episodes of a show all about Star Wars comics, we figured it was about time we did an episode all about our favorite Star Wars Comics! You mi...
Ep 63: Mandalorians in Comics
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mandalorians are some of the coolest yet most mysterious characters in all of Star Wars. Mostly unexplored in Star Wars Canon comics, we look into Leg...
Ep 62: Star Tours Crossover - Mustafar
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're hopping in our StarSpeeder 1000 and heading to the volcanic hellscape of Mustafar! Sounds like a nice, relaxing trip, right? Join the crew of Th...
Ep 61: Greg Pak Writer Spotlight
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Greg Pak is best known for his work on the Darth Vader (2020) series. He's also done a few other Star Wars titles! Join Tyler, Emma, and Caleb ...
Ep 60: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance Vol. 2 Roundtable
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Edge of Balance got another volume, this time by Daniel José Older! And now, the crew of The Cosmic Force is giving it the roundtable treatment! ...
Ep 59: Valence and the Terminator Franchise
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beilert Valance and the Terminator share many similarities despite existing in different universes. Valance is a bounty hunter who has a lot of cybern...
Ep 58: The High Republic Vol. 3 Roundtable
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phase I of The High Republic comics from Marvel ended with an emotional rollercoaster. Join the crew of The Cosmic Force as they discuss all of the tw...
BONUS - Youtini Star Wars Celebration Panel - The Living Force
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the Universe: The Books and Comics of Star WarsYoutini had the incredible privilege to host a panel at Star Wars Celebration in May 2022. Th...
Ep 57: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Report
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 is a wrap! Join Emma, Tyler, Caleb, and special guest Steven for a recap of all the big comics and publishing news!...
Ep 56: Preparing for Star Wars Celebration!
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars Celebration begins tomorrow, and we couldn't be more excited! Join The Cosmic Force crew and special guest Jared Mayes as they discuss what ...
Ep 55: Kenobi Crossover - From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there, and welcome to Kenobi Week! This week, The Cosmic Force crew is talking all about the Canon arc "From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi", wh...
Ep 54: Trail of Shadows Roundtable
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trail of Shadows, a High Republic miniseries by Daniel José Older, proved to include some incredibly important plot points for the entirety of the er...
Ep 53: May the Fourth Special!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Star Wars Day, and May the Fourth be with you! We're lucky enough to have May 4 be a new comic book day this year, meaning we've got some awesom...
Ep 52: Ario Anindito Interview
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on The Cosmic Force, is an incredibly special episode. Today, artist of The High Republic and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ario Anindito, joins the team...
Ep 51: Ario Anindito Artist Spotlight
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The High Republic has been outstanding throughout the first Phase. That isn't limited to the storytelling though. Join The Cosmic Force as they go thr...
Ep 50: Best Battles in Comics
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The comic books have numerous examples of excellent battles. You don't only get to read it, but you can see it as well. From canon to legends, come se...
Ep 49: Our One Year Anniversary
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is it. The Cosmic Force has made it to one-year of shows. Join the full crew as we reflect on the year. We will talk about the favorite moments i...
Ep 48: High Republic Adventures Vol 2 Roundtable
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the TCF crew is discussing Volume 2 of the High Republic Adventures by Daniel José Older, Harvey Tolibao, and Toni Bruno. See the the host...
Ep 47: Paolo Villanelli Spotlight
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew takes a deep dive into the art of Paolo Villanelli. Villanelli is known most for his work on Bounty Hunters. His dyna...
Ep 46: Imperial March: Vader's Handlers
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darth Vader has worked with many people throughout the years, but a specific few stand out as his "handlers". These are the people, normally assigned ...
Ep 45: Rise of Kylo Ren Roundtable
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look at one of our Foundational Five. The Rise of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule and Will Sliney is an incredible canon miniseries. Co...
Ep. 44: Minor Characters, Major Moments
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comic books allow a lot of smaller characters in the saga to shine. Not every story revolves around Darth Vader or Boba Fett. This week, The Cosmic Fo...
Ep 43: Crazy Comics Moments We Love
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comics can be insane at times, in the best of ways, and Star Wars is no exception. From World Devastators to Living Force crystal mountains, there has...
Ep. 42: Favorite Comic Love Stories
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air. Celebrate Valentine's Day with The Cosmic Force as we go through some of our favorite power couples in Star Wars comics. See what ...
Ep 41: Boba Fett in Comics
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the finale of The Book of Boba Fett, what better topic for the week than the main man himself? Join The Cosmic Force crew as they run through Bob...
Ep 40: War of the Bounty Hunters Companion Roundtable
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to the miniseries, War of the Bounty Hunters had 4 killer one-shots. These stories helped flesh out the story from Charles Soule. Find out...
Ep 39: Video Games and Comics
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars has a long history with video games and comic books. What happens with the crossover though? Join The Cosmic Force crew as they talk about t...
Ep 38: High Republic Vol 2 Roundtable
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew is diving into The High Republic Vol 2 by Cavan Scott. Catch up with the Jedi of Starlight Beacon as they battle the ...
Ep 37: John Ostrander Spotlight
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew is joined by a special guest: Freddy of Legends Lookback! We turn back time to the Legends comics to explore the work...
Ep 36: 2021 In Review
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Cosmic Force crew turns back time and looks at 2021 in Star Wars comics. They talk their favorite moments from the year, reflect on the ...
Ep 35: Comic Creator Draft
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Living Force's Eric Eilersen joins the team for a draft special! Each host will craft their own team of writers and artists to make a dream comic ...
Ep 34: Jedi: The Dark Side Roundtable
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cosmic Force, join Emma and special guest Emily for a prerecorded roundtable on the 2011 Legends miniseries Jedi: The Dark Side! Thes...
Ep 33: War of the Bounty Hunters Roundtable
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How exactly did Boba Fett deliver Han Solo to Jabba? Find out tonight on the newest roundtable discussion for War of the Bounty Hunters. The crew is c...
Ep 32: Preparing for Crimson Reign
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Soule's epic miniseries starts today! To make sure you're ready to go, The Cosmic Force crew is here to prepare you with everything you need t...
Ep 31: High Republic Adventures Vol 1 Roundtable
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Cosmic Force Crew is discussing a fan favorite: The High Republic Adventures Vol. 1. This stellar all-ages comic by Daniel José Older ...
Ep 30: Variant Covers
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have discussed art on the inside of the comic book extensively on this show. Now, The Cosmic Force is looking on the outside of the book. This week...
Ep 29: War of the Bounty Hunters Conclusion
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the end of the War of the Bounty Hunters epic event by Charles Soule. This major crossover has spanned 34 issues and 5 months. The cre...
Ep 28: The Vader's Castle Comics
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Halloween, The Cosmic Force is having a spooktacular new episode. This week the crew is focusing on the Vader's Castle comic series from C...
Ep 27: The Art of Jan Duursema
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special guest: Jared Mayes! The Legends Lookback hosts joins the crew to talk about the art of Jan Duursema. Duursema is one of th...
Ep 26: Comic Book Collecting
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Cosmic Force is focusing on comic book collecting. They'll discuss the best ways to preserve and value a collection. In addition, they w...
Ep 25: Edge of Balance Vol. 1 Roundtable
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew is discussing our first Star Wars manga. We are super excited to dive into The Edge of Balance Vol. 1 from VIZ Media — a High Rep...
Ep 24: Sithtember
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join The Cosmic Force crew as we talk about the Sith Lords of the comics. From Vader, to Maul, to everyone in between. They will take you through all ...
Ep 23: Women in Star Wars Comics
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TCF celebrates the women of Star Wars comics. We take to to look at the writers, artists, and characters of the medium. This week the crew is joined b...
Ep 22: The High Republic Vol. 1 Roundtable
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join The Cosmic Force, as they head off on their most anticipated roundtable yet. That's right, this week, they are discussing The High Republic comic...
Ep 21: Manga in Star Wars
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of The Edge of Balance coming out next week, The Cosmic Force is talking about the history of manga in the Star Wars universe. See how...
Ep 20: Mutiny at Mon Cala Roundtable
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew returns with their newest roundtable. It is Emma's favorite arc: Mutiny at Mon Cala from Star Wars (2015). Hear what everyone has ...
Ep 19: Charles Soule Spotlight
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmic Force crew loves to highlight the creatives behind the comic books. They've done a few artist spotlights in the past, but this is the first...
Ep 18: Free Comic Book Day
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Free Comic Book Day is a huge day for local comic stores, and this year is no different. Star Wars is releasing 2 FCBD issues this Saturday (8/14). Jo...
Ep 17: War of the Bounty Hunters So Far
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew is talking about the War of the Bounty Hunters event: Charles Soule's epic tale taking place after The Empire Strikes Back. Timoth...
Ep 16: Will Sliney Artist Spotlight
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmic Force is back with their second artist spotlight. Today, they are focusing on Will Sliney. Sliney is most famous for his work on the Rise o...
Ep 15: Star Wars (1977) Retrospective
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going back to Star Wars comics’ roots with the first-ever Star Wars series from 1977. Not only is this series important because o...
Ep 14: Lando (2015) Roundtable
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lando miniseries by Charles Soule is a fan favorite, including our host Caleb. We decided to go back to 2015 for this roundtable. It's a great loo...
Bonus - Daniel José Older Interview
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts from The Living Force and The Cosmic Force came together for something special in honor of The High Republic Wave 2. Eric, Emma, and Jacob s...
Ep 13: Meet the Hosts
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmic Force decided to take a quick reprieve from our regular discussion. Tonight, the hosts will be just chatting and letting the audience get t...
Ep 12: Star Wars Adventures
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force is diving into the IDW Star Wars comics. They will mainly be discussing Star Wars: Adventures, and why they are worth read...
Ep 11: Discussing The High Republic
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew is discussing The High Republic comics. We will be going over the recent segment on The High Republic Show, our favor...
Ep 10: Shadows of the Empire Roundtable
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Youtini’s biggest crossover event to date begins with a look back at the Shadows of the Empire and Shadows of the Empire: Evolution comic series. Ja...
Ep 9: Darth Vader in the Comics
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1977, Darth Vader has captivated audiences. He is mainstay of pop culture, and has since gotten numerous stories through the comics. Join Tyler,...
Ep 8: Star Wars (2020) Vol 2 Roundtable
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew is talking about Star Wars (2020) Vol. 2. Tyler, Emma, and Jacob are joined by special guest Eric Eilersen from The Living Force. S...
Ep 7: Beginner Reading Lists with Karl
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew is helping a fellow Youtini Staff Member get better acquainted with comics. Emma, Caleb, and Jacob will be creating c...
Ep 6: OT Characters Across Mediums
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the comic books comes new interpretations of our favorite Star Wars characters. How do they stack up against themselves in the novels, movies, an...
Ep 5: Comic Book Crossover Events
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The big crossover event is a staple of comic book publishing. However, until recently, it was an area that Star Wars truly hadn't explored. Join The C...
Ep 4: The Art of Phil Noto
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Cosmic Force crew is diving deep on comic art with the work of Phil Noto! We will be discussing his time on Poe Dameron, Chewbacca, and...
Ep 3: Doctor Aphra (2016) Vol 1 Roundtable
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmic Force crew is hitting the ground running with their first roundtable, discussing Kieron Gillen's Doctor Aphra Vol. 1. This series was Aphra...
Ep 2: The Foundational Five
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a galaxy FULL of Star Wars comics, where in the world should you start? In this episode we’ll dive into the five core comics we recommend as the ...
Ep 1: Comics 101
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of The Cosmic Force! Join Tyler, Emma, Caleb, and Jacob as they take you through the world of Star Wars Comics. Today, we...