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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews

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Your one-stop shop for in-depth commentary and discussion on this week’s comics from the Galaxy Far, Far Away. LIVE every Wednesday night at 9 et/6 pt at www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld… Proudly part of theswu.bsky.social fandomfam.

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

No comics? No problem! Good thing our memories have a solid distribution line :P Tonight we're looking back on our most memorable moments in SW comics: the great, the odd, and the ones that stick in our craw. LIVE 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCF... #StarWars #Comics @theswu.bsky.social

Star Wars Comics’ Most Memorable Moments | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Two years ago today, we went for it. Here's our full rundown of the entire canon comics storyline from Empire Strikes Back to Return of the Jedi: www.youtube.com/live/ni4pTre... #StarWars #Comics #Hansicle @theswu.bsky.social @eyeoncanon.bsky.social

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yes, the title of this episode is gibberish, and no, we don’t know what it means. We *do* finally catch up with Tava and the Knights of Ren, so that's fun. Kylo Ren's fall continues tonight on the #TractorBeam LIVE 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfJ5... #StarWars #Comics #FallOfKyloRen

Bird Moon Cake | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It was great!

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tonight on the pod! We meet Iza and Rike: a pair of lonely, overworked and (probably) under-fed comms engineers in a forgotten corner of the galaxy. We also gush about Zero Company! LIVE 9 ET/6 PT: youtube.com/live/ItlLO6d... #StarWars #Comics #HighRepublicAdventures

Killing the Signal | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There might not be any comics this week, but there's an incredible novel that we get to talk about! Join us tonight for a special EOC episode as we gab about @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social's upcoming novel "Edge of the Abyss" LIVE 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT: www.youtube.com/live/mge_oOg... #StarWars

Edge of the Abyss Early Book Review (SPOILERS) | Eye on Canon

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tonight on the pod! Our intrepid Pathfinder Team gets closer to the bottom of their murder mystery. On Batuu, Luke and Leia, and decades later, Rey, get a surprising answer of their own! LIVE at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7xd... #TractorBeam #StarWars #Comics #GalaxysEdge

Trust in the Force | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Kylo Ren. @charlessoule.bsky.social. @willsliney.bsky.social. I think that's all we need to say until we go LIVE tonight at 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-TE... #StarWars #Comics #KyloRen @theswu.bsky.social

The Supreme Leader Returns! | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Well what do we have here? ew.com/star-wars-ma... #Marvel #StarWars #Comics #HopeAssembles

‘Star Wars’ and Marvel set first-ever crossover with Kevin Smith-penned comic event

‘Star Wars’ and Marvel collide in first-ever crossover. See an exclusive look at the Kevin Smith-written comic book event, ‘Hope Assembles.’ (exclusive)

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tonight on the pod! The Bad Batch finally tracks down their scientist, but Aurra might have something to…Sing about it. And Greef gives Din, Grogu and the Jolly Band of Anzellan Mechs™ a mission to save Nevarro City! LIVE 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFgB... #StarWars #Comics #BadBatch

Trains, Ships and Underground Caverns | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Here's what we got up to two weeks ago! We love our prose novels too!

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Oh hi there Tava can I have your number?

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ooh this too! One question: do they need the Force to help them with leviosa or are they good with thrusters?

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ooh this looks fun and adventurey!

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Wherever Han Solo goes, adventure and excitement just seem to find him. Even in the cozy confines of Black Spire Outpost, those old grudges will always catch up to him. Catch his antics and more on tonight's pod! LIVE at 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzcC... #StarWars #Comics #HanSolo

Han Solo Smells (Like) Danger | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Next week on the Tractor Beam! #StarWars #Visions

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Comics industry BIG DEAL ALERT www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus... #Marvel Matthew's thoughts in the thread:

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Marvel Comics to Leave New York and Move Staffers to L.A. as Part of Major Overhaul (Exclusive)

The Disney-owned publisher is also getting a new editor in chief as 100 employees are being asked to relocate to Burbank by next July.

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Tonight on the #TractorBeam! Saw Gerrera is as Saw Gerrera does. So is Brander Lawson and the Pathfinder Teams. Check us out LIVE at 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSqo... #StarWars #Comics #SawGerrera

Only the Force Can Judge Me | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Turns out, Oga’s rise to power in Black Spire, like the cocktails in her cantina, is every bit as delicious as we thought. Watch us chat about @ethansacks.bsky.social and co's risky mixology LIVE tonight at 9 et / 6 pt: youtube.com/watch?v=gfYaC-ErRYU Cover in thumbnail by @philnoto.bsky.social

There’s Always a Better Benefits Package | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

(waves hand) This *is* the newsletter you're looking for.

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We're back, and we're ready to rumble! Tonight on the pod, Jyn Erso finds a spark of hope on Wobani, and Brander Lawson takes in an exciting and harrowing sporting match. Vroom vroom. LIVE 9 et / 6 pt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciyf... #StarWars #Comics #TractorBeam #Maul #RogueOneAtTen

Rolling in the Deep | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Fun fact: if you *just happen* to be reading Rebel Rising by @bethrevis.bsky.social for #RogueOneAtTen And then last week's #JynErso one-shot by @ethansacks.bsky.social, Ramon Rosanas, Guru eFX and @davidmarquez.bsky.social, You've found a perfect combination! Yay canon! #StarWars #comics

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

While visiting Batuu, 3PO calls Artoo a “Clumsy Camtono of Cogs." That's gotta be a new low, even for him, right? Catch us chat about all that and more on tonight's pod, LIVE at 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0X... #StarWars #Comics #EchoesOfEmpire

Hyperspace Eggs of Power | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Our yearning for this comic in a GIF:

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Happy Birthday to The Maker! We wholeheartedly agree: comics are a profound window into our time. www.instagram.com/reel/DYU-J2N...

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Tonight on the #TractorBeam! A grizzled journalist emerges from his cave, Vario shows his tough side, and Maul finally makes his first moves on Janix. LIVE 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDDc... #StarWars #Comics #Insider #MaulShadowLord

Keep Your Head Down | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

RIP #StarWarsInsider :(

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Got a few Shadow of Maul mentions in here!

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Rogue Clones plant the seeds of freedom for the Bad Batch, who still have a job to do. So do Cassian Andor and the Shadow Lord, who won’t let the Empire get in their way. Catch the Tractor Beam LIVE tonight at 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=avar... #StarWars #Comics #BadBatch #Maul

Orders and Graves | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Look what the Tractor Beam hauled in! A pair of Maul: Shadow Lord episodes! Catch our commentary on this week's gripping episodes LIVE tonight at 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=92s_... #MaulShadowLord #TractorBeam #CloneWars @theswu.bsky.social

Caves and Tunnels | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Leia, Luke and Vader all walk into a bar on Batuu… Tonight we travel back to Black Spire to find out what our legacy heroes and villains were up to. Oh and we’re definitely talking more Maul: Shadow Lord too! LIVE 9 et / 6 pt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXGY... #StarWars #Comics #MaulShadowLord

Heroes in Black Spire | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

As we eagerly await the next @ethansacks.bsky.social Star Wars comic this week, it's a great time to look back on our chat with Ethan and #PaoloVillanelli at @fanexpocanada.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5i... #StarWars #Comics

Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We are so back! It looks like Captain Brander Lawson's headache never left... Both Maul and Grievous lurk in the shadows on tonight's pod. You can catch it LIVE at 9 ET / 6 PT right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-7k... #StarWars⁠ #Comics⁠ #MaulShadowLord

Monsters in the Shadows | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The pod is coming back next week. For now, enjoy the friendly reminder that Maul's story has some spectacular - and key - moments in canon comics. #Maul #ShadowLord #SonOfDathomir @theswu.bsky.social

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We're back! And so is the High Republic! What dangers and struggles await an adventurous band of Jedi and engineers far from the safety of the Republic? Find out LIVE tonight at 9 ET, 6 PT here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=32HD... #StarWars #Comics #Pathfinders @theswu.bsky.social

Back to the High Republic | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

It's @misscecil.bsky.social and @sammaggs.bsky.social at #TorontoComicon! #YAComics #StarWarsAdventures #JediBattleScars @fanexpocanada.bsky.social @eyeoncanon.bsky.social @theswu.bsky.social

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

First thought: "so dope!" Immediate second thought: that #ShadowOfMaul comic is officially a must-read! @benjaminpercy.bsky.social, #MadibekMusabekov and @luisguerrero.bsky.social were already knocking it out of the park in a story that's more central than ever! #MaulShadowLord #Maul

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This week's Shadow of Maul comic gives us a brilliantly hard-nosed introduction to the seasoned officer Brander Lawson and his trusty droid Two-Shoes. Check out tonight's episode for all that and more, LIVE at 9 ET, 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKYy... #StarWars #Comics #MaulShadowLord #Maul

Maul’s Shadow Grows | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We're back folks! Did ya miss us? Star Wars (2025) is now complete: tonight we're talking all about that final issue and the whole run, as well as some #NewNews! LIVE 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKKx... #StarWars #Comics #RogueOneAtTen

This Week on the Star Wars Comic Book Show… | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Yes, you read that title right. Ahmed Best and @marcguggenheim.bsky.social have finally given our favourite Gungan his due. Find out how on tonight's #TractorBeam LIVE at 9 ET / 6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbsy... #StarWars #Comics #JarJar @theswu.bsky.social

Jar Jar Binks, Hero of the Rebellion | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We're back! And we bring news! Shadow of Maul, all-ages license and future storytelling news! Did you miss us? We missed you. Catch us LIVE tonight at 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbQ... #StarWars #Comics #Maul @theswu.bsky.social

Newsflash! | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Tonight on the pod! The Nagai conflict comes to a head as our main crew finally arrives on the embattled species’ ruined homeworld. Will Luke and co catch up with Reyna Oskure once and for all? Catch it LIVE 9 ET/6 PT: www.youtube.com/live/kzxVy2P... #StarWars #Comics #LukeSkywalker

Acolyte of the Beyond, Jedi of the Here and Now | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Pre-heating the Con season oven! #TCC2026 @theswu.bsky.social

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Fly, run, skate, leap, however you can, get to your LCS and pick up Legacy of Vader #12 by @charlessoule.bsky.social, Luke Ross et al. It really is that great. Then catch us LIVE tonight at 9 ET/6 PT to chat all about it here: www.youtube.com/live/7_aS5Ei... #StarWars #Comics #LegacyOfVader

The Legacy of Vader | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We're back for another year of Star Wars comics reviews! Kit Fisto gives us his classic grin…twice! The Bad Batch run into another unit stepping onto their turf Boba Fett has opinions but he ain’t sharing them… LIVE tonight 9 et / 6 pt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c9N... #StarWars #Comics #BobaFett

Business as Usual? | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year, Star Wars comics fans! We're looking forward to getting back in the saddle next Wednesday for the First Week of Comics in 2026! In the meantime, here's one of the many things we got up to over the holiday break: #StarWars #Comics @theswu.bsky.social

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

#Marvel 's March solicits have come and gone, and this remains the only Star Wars news of note. 2026 is gonna be an interesting year for Star Wars comics... Still, it's a pretty sweet set of covers. Hyped for this book and the show. #StarWars #Comics #ShadowOfMaul

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Tonight we bring 2025 to a close with a number of stories about transcending darkness: Kai Brightstar; Qui-Gon Jinn; Leia, Rey and Finn; and a rare spark of kindness in Niima Outpost. LIVE 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=50as... ⁠#StarWars⁠ ⁠#Comics⁠ ⁠#JediKnights

Light Overcomes Darkness | Tractor Beam

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Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Continuing with the *finally* train, we have a NEW COMIC ANNOUNCEMENT! And it's a screen tie-in to boot! Shadow of Maul #1 (of 5) by Benjamin Percy, A Madibek Musabekov and CA Derrick Chew hits shelves March 4! #StarWars #Comics #ShadowOfMaul #ShadowLord @theswu.bsky.social

Tractor Beam Comics Reviews @thetractorbeam.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Finally. Poe *finally* finishes his Codebreaker mission. Han *finally* tells us how he really feels. Kylo Ren *finally* refuses to let “potential” keep him from his destiny. An all-sequel-era Tractor Beam goes LIVE tonight at 9 et / 6 pt: youtube.com/live/38WAiYo... #StarWars #Comics #Finally

Star Tours | Tractor Beam

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