Star Wars Legends the New Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 Overview | The Greatest Star Wars Comics!

[@projektvyking7521]

This here is PEAK Star Wars

[@g-i-l3661]

This is the future of the Skywalker saga that we never had

[@cryptonikman]

Praying on the Clone Wars Era to finally get the Omni treatment.

[@xposhboyx]

About how much material is there? You think they could fill one two or three omni's?

[@jameswadulack4191]

@@xposhboyx There’s 4 epics. I could see them doing 2 omnibus’

[@Grabbasplode]

​@@xposhboyx Two little ones or one massive

[@cryptonikman]

@@xposhboyx There are 4 Menace Revealed and 4 Clone Wars Epics worth of material they got to collect. So they could get 3ish omnis out of it?

[@jodeEdicius]

Ditto 💯 Clone Wars sooner than later 🤞🙏

[@cruelangel8689]

I remember going to a small comic con in Austin back in the 90s. Cam Kennedy was there and his line was packed. The other artist that was set up next to him had no line at all. I felt bad for him. Some guy named Greg Capullo, who had recently done his first Spawn issues. How times have changed :)

[@jarjared3522]

I cannot wait for a Star Wars: Legacy to be collected into omnibus form. It is my favorite Star Wars comic and I want more people to read it. It was great seeing someone dare to go 100 years after Episode 6 and do something new and fresh.

[@rickgear2579]

Thanks for saying this. I have felt this way too.

[@user-zr2ug4rh7w]

My most wanted omnibus!

[@BROWNMIST44]

That’s the Darth Krayt stuff right?

[@jarjared3522]

@@BROWNMIST44 Yes it is.

[@BROWNMIST44]

@@jarjared3522 oh awesome. I’d snap that up in an instant after seeing people talk about it on here haha.

[@maul_360]

Been waiting over a year for this one since the delay! Cannot wait to get it

[@nozkaian]

I'm so happy that they released this, the epics went oop quick.

[@wilfredo5244]

This is real star wars

[@chapman35]

This is my most anticipated Star Wars omni. Dark Empire was the first Star Wars comic I read and it blew my mind. Can’t wait to reread it and finally check out the adaptation of the heir to the empire trilogy.

[@Illuminerdy_]

I can not WAIT to reread this! This was my first exposure to the extended Star Wars world and I’m so pumped to have it in oversized format!

[@jpsarri]

Cam Kennedy’s art is legendary! This omnibus is a must for Star Wars fans.

[@davidgraham8299]

Seems like I've been waiting for this a looong time. Can't have it in my hands soon enough.

[@xposhboyx]

Great video as always, Omar! I'm one of the people that was a bit taken aback by that Euro influenced artwork you mentioned. I think I sold that epic, and I have ordered this omnibus, I'm looking forward to giving that artwork another shot in oversized format and probably liking it more this time.

[@greendaleforever]

Oh man, Mike Baron had an IMPOSSIBLE task when adapting these, and I must say that he and his team absolutely NAILED it!

[@rickgear2579]

How was it an impossible task? It wasn't all that hard to do.

[@Popesize]

This is the Star Wars stories i want. Yes, this is a buy for sure!

[@JClif]

Must buy. This is my favorite star wars comics. Awesome they collected all the Dark Empire series together.

[@jb683]

Thanks for the review, looks like a great Omnibus. Very happy to see Captain America by Gruenwald on your shelf! 👍🏼

[@TheChris-lw8eo]

Super happy having this Omni! I will say Omar, that amongst hardcore Star Wars EU fans Dark Empire is actually seen as pretty low in terms of quality. It’s more nostalgic and groundbreaking than an actually well written story. This is because it really retcons a lot and doesn’t fit thematically with the rest of the EU, the Thrawn trilogy and the eventual Prequel Trilogy of films. The Star Wars Creators considered actually having it be non-canon to the EU until a specific author referenced the events in the sequel to the Thrawn Trilogy, the Jedi Academy Trilogy.

[@rickgear2579]

Indeed, per my comment, Dark Empire really isn't that great of a Star Wars story. Dark Empire II and Empire's End really only existed to tie up the loose ends and created more confusion. The emperor living on in clones was a pretty silly idea (of course the sequel trilogy would use it) that rendered Vader's sacrifice meaningless.

[@projektvyking7521]

Still love it!

[@nisus8]

"The Star Wars Creators considered actually having it be non-canon to the EU until a specific author referenced the events in the sequel to the Thrawn Trilogy, the Jedi Academy Trilogy." This isn't quite accurate -- the West End Games RPG sourcebooks actually integrated the Thrawn Trilogy and _Dark Empire_ together years before the _Jedi Academy_ trilogy was published (for example, there's at least one short story bridging the events between Timothy Zahn's _The Last Command_ with _Dark Empire_ #1 in the _Dark Empire Sourcebook_ ), and Lucasfilm always considered the two to be of equal canon-status right from the jump.

[@projektvyking7521]

@@nisus8 mic drop

[@canadadry9913]

I have most of these in singles, but going to get the omni anyway - when Star Wars was still Star Wars

[@ashleyn1979]

Wow I love this cartoony kind of art! Great stuff!

[@robertday4390]

Out of the many Star Wars omnis released, this seems to be one of the more essential books. And another Donnelly print! I was happy with their build of the Thor omni so I’m tempted to pick this up depending on how the budget holds up. Thanks Omar!

[@ThegreattblattHope]

Any chance we will get a reading order of these legends omnis in the future? I believe I own all of them but not sure the reading order. Fantastic overview as always.

[@JoeArnold333]

Drinking game - Take a drink every time you hear Omar say "Bubba Fett"😂 Might need to have a few bottles to play though😂

[@jocool7370]

Bubba fat?😂😂😂

[@NearMintCondition]

Blame Kentucky education and my Peruvian lineage. :) but at least I’ll get you drunk.

[@JoeArnold333]

@@NearMintCondition I swear I didn't say it to make fun of you! ❤ I just heard you say it so many times that the drinking game thought immediately came to mind😂

[@NearMintCondition]

@@JoeArnold333 My brother, I make fun of myself all the time. So no worries, But I can get you drunk :)

[@andyholcombe7671]

Dark Empire is my favorite Star Wars comic story. Hands down

[@clover831]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@josealvelo3348]

I’m happy this is finally coming out! I’ve had this preordered since last year. Thank you so much for the overview 🔥🔥

[@matthewgaudet4064]

This was delayed so many times I wondered if it was ever getting printed. Thrawn Trilogy and Dark Empire in one book, this will be the best thing ever. I hate Disney Star Wars but I need this book.

[@The.Crawling.Chaos.]

I just got mine!!!! 😀

[@arthurwoo6082]

Very excited to be picking this up!

[@toeknee1505]

I am DEFINITELY buying this Star Wars: The New Republic Omnibus Volume 2!!!! Thanks Marvel, and thanks a million, Omar, for the news.

[@jrcbroolz]

Looking forward to this one, glad to see it finally releasing after, what, two years after announcement and continual delays? Finally put in my pre-order this morning after scrounging the money together

[@DanielPereira-ge4uw]

Finally. Dark Empire Trilogy is so, so good. Love the art. Anxious to receive my copy. Great overview btw 😊.

[@makzax]

The TRUE Star Wars sequels

[@georgefeliu2383]

Dark Empire and The THRAWN TRILOGY put Star Wars back on the map in the 90's. They are the foundation of the EU now Legends. All of this as a whole is > than DISNEY Sequel Trilogy and comics.

[@JoeArnold333]

God I hope they do Clone Wars omnis soon

[@user-zr2ug4rh7w]

Legacy before clone wars for me, but I wouldn't complain if they choose clone wars.

[@CountComics]

Hopefully we can get a old republic reprint soon.

[@horrudu4081]

I think it is announced already, so it is on its way!

[@davidgraham8299]

January/February next year

[@CountComics]

@@horrudu4081 no way I didn’t see it thanks so much I’m super hyped now!!

[@mrezero2117]

When we getting a reading order for Star Wars?

[@arachwalker1]

Who remembers The Light and Darkness War published by the late Epic comics? My first introduction to Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy?

[@ComicSwag]

Cant wait for this one & the legacy will be great ones

[@codysummers6842]

very excited for this book, think I prefer the Luke cover and Boba Fett on spine.

[@NikoQerry]

Hey Omar! Are you going to be making an overview of the new Daredevil by Chip Zadarsky omnibus?

[@masonspencer918]

Have you done an old reader new reader on Dark Empire or the Thrawn Trilogy?

[@jrcbroolz]

Wrt size; I haven't checked, but my guess would be the Old Republic Vol.1 or Doctor Aphra Vol.1 would contest for highest page count

[@shadyox3]

Wish we could get a new printing of the old republic omnibus.

[@davidc1664]

He announced that a week ago or so. Early 2025 I think for reprint

[@luciferfernandez7094]

Dark Empire > Rise of Skywalker. Execution matters. Love Cam Kennedy’s art!

[@EcopiuM]

No. I love my EU but can't stand this historical revisionism around it

[@Whiterabbitdigital]

@@EcopiuM It's understandable why people prefer the EU when recent Star Wars releases and the whole sequel trilogy are a complete mess.

[@EcopiuM]

@@Whiterabbitdigital the EU is literally a C grade pulpy mess for %95 percent of it

[@forsakenV12]

Should i keep the Epic or get the omnibus?

[@anthonytobin2337]

I was never happy that Dark Empire used the comic trope that dead characters don’t stay dead. Bringing back both Palpatine and Boba Fett was too much. The Thrawn trilogy is great but better in the novels.

[@thepunkster]

Just started my path towards NJO. I've planned to read Dark Empire online, but fuck I'll order this even if it is expensive hahaha

[@ZizouZico]

Love that Cam Kennedy art. He did a lot of work for 2000AD, so it makes sense that you’d get that more European vibe. Still debating whether to get this one, as my experience with SW omnis has been very hit or miss (excellent like Old Republic 1, just ok like New Republic 1, terrible like second half of Empire 2). May just get the upcoming Thrawn Trilogy TPB and wait forever for the Dark Empire reprint, although that art would be great in oversized. Sigh.

[@kal-el2129]

Hello Omar, how many more omni´s will Marvel have to publish after this one to collect every Dark Horse story ?

[@sith7183]

The True StarWars Cannon

[@Magical-Melon]

Amen

[@toddgray2400]

RIP Edvin Biukovic

[@makzax]

What a great artist!!

[@BeastXGohan]

Will there be a new republic omnibus vol. 3 and would this cover off the time period with Leia and Han's kids etc.. and Luke training jedi etc?

[@skm4459]

Clone wars omni next 👀

[@eVeNmOrEiNsAnItY]

The ugly black frame continues to make me despair. they got the first couple omnibuses so right for Legends and now they've all got either smaller covers or chopped off covers. I'm really glad I picked up the first print of the KotOR omnibus, since I fear for what the reprint will do to the cover.

[@BROWNMIST44]

Got mine ordered at my LCS, so keen. I will say though that I would’ve preferred not to have Boba Fett on the spine. Don’t know if he plays a massive role in the stories collected, but I think Thrawn or Sidious would’ve been better right? 😛

[@karlbourgeois7191]

Does this complete all the New Republic era material? Or will there be more omnis? I think it was mentioned that “The Empire” would have 4 omnis total? “The Rebellion” and “The New Republic” material both have two omnis, will they both have more?

[@robd9921]

I'm going to say there will be 1 more New Republic Omnibus that collects: -All of New Republic Epic Collection 6 -All of New Republic Epic Collection 7, except for the Boba Fett comics, which are collected here. -Everything in the upcoming New Republic Epic Collection 8

[@jocool7370]

The Calamares fleet?

[@oath312]

Do you need to read vol 1 to understand any of this?

[@robd9921]

No, Vol. 1 is not pre-required reading. The Thrawn Trilogy was the foundation of the Expanded Universe before Disney. It wasn't the first Expanded Universe story, but it came before all the comics in Vol. 1 as did Dark Empire. Dark Empire I was the first Dark Horse Star Wars comic.

[@oath312]

@@robd9921 ahh ok. I was always wondering do I need volume 1 or not. But why did they call volume 1 if it all takes place after this one?

[@robd9921]

@oath312 Chronologically in-universe the stories in Vol. 1 take place before this volume, but the stories in this volume were published first in real life. The Volume 1 stories take place about 1 year after Return of the Jedi. These stories take place 5-6 years after Return of the Jedi.

[@oath312]

@@robd9921 thanks for the explanation good sir 👍

[@mac4118]

FINALLY

[@dalmo8340]

Now its the perfect time for Marvel to release OHC Star Wars The Clone Wars Vol 1, Star Wars Legacy Vol 1 & Star Wars The New Republic Vol 3 in 2025 😎🤟🏻

[@MrStrangermoon]

the most important omnibus after berserk and savage conan ones. one of a few comic book deep story come closer to berserk story and pefection art. cam kenendy so underrated. he also have short batman comic. best star wars story ever made only empire strikes back movie good like this not others. people compare beserk to vaganbond vinland saga etc but in reailtiy this dark empire is closest thing. also vampire huter d manga smilar. this it only omnibus deseve to put under berserk. then savage sword conan maybe. not others. dont know any vampire hutner d manga coming omnibus. suppose to be anime first never come.

[@GoldenDogs514]

Dark Empire may be the best comicbook Star Wars story.

[@GoldenDogs514]

My copy has Boba Fett Twin Engines of Destruction printed twice! Check your copies!

[@TheWisestWizards]

A whole lot of Star Wars omnis lately, it's an expensive summer.

[@Rob-z7k]

I had the epic collections before the dark times - disney!

[@BanzaiRogers]

art doesn't look as good as the first vol, but it is a must have for the Thrawn storyline

[@rickgear2579]

Dark Empire is an iconic trilogy and VERY important, but I’ve never considered it a truly great story if you sit down and think about it. The emperor having a clone just introduced too many plot holes. I consider it good and important in that relaunched Star Wars mania but as an actual story…not so much. Dark Empire II and Empires End are honestly pretty bad. Also wasn’t a fan of Cam Kennedys artwork. The adaptation of the Thrawn trilogy is excellent even if it didn’t match how I saw it from years of reading the books. That adaption gets a 7/10.

[@TheChris-lw8eo]

No lies detected. Dark Empire doesn’t really fit with the rest of the EU or the Prequel Trilogy. I like to read it as its own standalone where the Thrawn Trilogy didn’t happen. The Jedi Academy Trilogy obviously negates this, where it references Dark Empire and Thrawn pretty heavily.

[@rickgear2579]

@@TheChris-lw8eo Yeah, only the first book of the Thrawn trilogy was actually finished when Dark Empire came out in 1991, so Veitch could only very vaguely mention (like Jacen and Jaina) some things from those stories.

[@superjlk_9538]

The Thrawn Trilogy is fortunately getting its own printing this year in a paperback edition

[@DrakonR]

This is garbage! We need more Disney Star Wars like the Acolyte! Just kidding, definitely bought and waiting for it to arrive.

[@torres870rem]

Don't like the Art.