Star Wars #13

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Star Wars #13Following the news that Marvel will take sole publishing rights over the Star Wars universe beginning in 2015, Brian Wood and new artist Facundo Percio deliver the best issue of the latest classic series. Told from the perspective of Ensign Nanda, Star Wars #13 opens a new arc showcasing the vengeance and brutality of Darth Vader who creates a small elite team of Stormtroopers to accompany the Dark Lord of Sith and Nanda on his mission of revenge.

From Nanda’s perspective we only see what Vader allows her to see, and we also witness his unchecked agression through her eyes including torturing Imperial officers for information and as a statement of his authority which has been questioned since the destruction of the first Death Star.

Given the number of titles in Marvel’s stable I can’t see any Star Wars title getting the kind of focus Dark Horse has given them since acquiring the rights in 1991. Although the company has put quite a bit of mediocre comics under the brand I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this series and will be sad to see it come to a premature end. Best of the week.

[Dark Horse, $2.99]

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Intelligence – Pilot

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  • Title: Intelligence – Pilot
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Intelligence - Pilot

Ever wonder what Chuck would have looked like as an action-drama if taken 100% seriously. Yeah, me neither. However, much like they did with taking Psych‘s basic concept and creating The Mentalist, CBS is now giving us a straight drama about a spy walking around with all the government’s secrets neatly tucked away in his head. Working for United States Cyber Command (which is a real organization stuck with a ridiculous name which makes you think they work with Megaforce) Josh Holloway stars as Gabriel Vaughn, an advanced intelligence agent with super-computer microchip in his brain.

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The Occupation Recalibration

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  • Title: The Big Bang Theory – The Occupation Recalibration
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The Occupation Recalibration

While on forced vacation from the college Sheldon (Jim Parsons) spends the day with Penny (Kaley Cuoco) who has quit her job at the Cheesecake Factory to dedicate herself to acting full-time. Although he wants to be supportive, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) finds it difficult to get behind a decision he doesn’t agree with and has trouble understanding. After lying for most of the episode, Leonard finally finds a way to honestly support Penny’s decision despite how foreign such risk taking is to him.

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G.I. JOE #12

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G.I. JOE #12G.I. JOE begins a new arc with the introduction of Cobra’s latest agent, Siren. Allowing for a story that offers a chance for multiple artists to try their hand at the adventures of previous Cobra Commanders over the terrorist organization’s long history, writer Paul Allor introduces a character who uses storytelling and the spoken word to reshape and control the thoughts of her enemies.

Because the focus is all on Cobra and so much of the story is flashbacks to tales Siren offers various targets the Baroness (who doesn’t understand what Siren does or why Cobra Commander shows faith in her) puts in front of her, G.I. JOE #12 is very different than any other issue of the series.

Focused on telling the legendary and bloody history of former Cobra Commanders, the latest issue fills in readers to just how long Cobra has been operating. It also reminds us that not all of Cobra’s attacks come with a H.I.S.S. Tank, M.A.S.S. Device, or a gun. Worth a look.

[IDW, $3.99]

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