The Cosmic Force

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Welcome to The Cosmic Force Podcast, your ultimate destination for exploring the vibrant world of Star Wars comics, brought to you by Youtini. Join our passionate hosts as they delve into the rich storytelling and stunning artwork that define the Star Wars comic universe. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just starting your journey, The Cosmic Force makes these incredible stories accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Each episode, we'll break down the latest releases, uncover hidden gems, and provide insights into the characters, plots, and themes that make Star Wars comics a vital part of the franchise. Tune in and...

The Pirrosi Plot Thickens
Today at 4:01 AM

As the New Republic grows, Leia is sent out on a diplomatic mission to meet with an old ally. However, not all is as it seems. Luke, Han, Valance, and Rynn head out in the Falcon to try and keep things afloat.

Covers: Star Wars #4


A Murder Most Foul
08/13/2025

Qui-Gon Jinn joins forces with Mace Windu and Aayla Secura, as the crew head to Mina-Rau to investigate the untimely death of one of their Jedi colleagues. Not all is as it seems though. How will the death of one of their own connect to the mysterious warrior hunting Qui-Gon?

Covers: Jedi Knights #6


Kylo's Pink Whale
08/06/2025

Vaneé has sent Kylo on his next quest, as he tracks down a survivor of Order 66. Enter, Grandea. The former Jedi is not what he expects, but she still manages to challenge Kylo in ways unexpected.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #7


The High Republic's Finale
07/30/2025

After 4.5 years, The High Republic has come to an end. Keeve Trennis's Jedi journey is over. Meanwhile, Kit Fisto makes a splash in Tides of Terror.

Covers: The High Republic: Finale #1 and Tides of Terror #1


The Doctor and the Farmboy
07/23/2025

Aphra is back, as her and Luke teamup to hunt down a criminal for the New Republic. Her rogueish ways and his good nature are at odds on their shared mission. But, it makes for a great time reading.

Covers: Doctor Aphra: Chaos Agent #2


High Republic Adventures Finale
07/16/2025

It is a stacked week in Star Wars comics. The mainline takes us to Bespin as Lando, Han, and Valance are on the tail of a new mystery. Meanwhile, the Bad Batch wraps up their adventure tracking down the mysterious Ghost Agent. Finally, The High Republic Adventures comes to its epic conclusion as the Starhopper gang settles down after the conclusion of the Battle of Eriadu.

Covers: Star Wars (2025) #3, Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #5, and High Republic Adventures #20


Kylo Takes Corellia
07/09/2025

The Legacy of Vader is back, as Kylo turns his sights to a new planet. But that's not all. The Supreme Leader keeps busy, as he tracks down a survivor of Order 66.

Cover: Legacy of Vader #6


Trade Disputes!
07/02/2025

After a bit of a wait, Poe Dameron is back as he attempts to break free the First Order Master Codebreaker. Meanwhile, Jedi Knights takes us back to the prequels with a trade dispute with the Trade Federation. Plus, fated pair Yaddle and Dooku make an unlikely team.

Covers: Poe Dameron: Code Break #2 and Jedi Knights #5


Kylo Takes Naboo
06/25/2025

It is a week of battles in Star Wars comics. Kylo and the First Order arrive on Naboo following the events of The Last Jedi. Meanwhile, the Starhopper crew brings the Battle of Eriadu to a close in the wanning days of The High Republic Phase 3.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #5 and High Republic Adventures #19


Return of the Doctor
06/18/2025

Just in time for Pride Month, Doctor Aphra is back in Star Wars comics. The rogue archaeologist is trying to find her way in the New Republic. Meanwhile, Jody Houser's The Rise of Skywalker adaptation comes to a close.

Covers: The Rise of Skywalker #5 and Doctor Aphra: Chaos Agent #1


The Gift of the Nagai
06/11/2025

Star Wars is back with the second issue of its new flagship series from Alex Segura. Luke Skywalker is on the trail of the mysterious Nagai, as he seeks to uncover a Jedi artifact. Meanwhile, the Bad Batch team up with an unlikely ally to go after Aurra Sing and Assaj Ventress.

Covers: Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #4 and Star Wars (2025) #2


Keeve's Final Fight
06/04/2025

It's a huge week for Star Wars comics. Jedi Knights return, as Qui-Gon and Shaak Ti go after the same target as Jango Fett and Zam Wesell. Meanwhile, in The High Republic, Keeve and company make their finale stand in the Battle of Eriadu.

Covers: Jedi Knights #4 and Fear of the Jedi #5


A Dyad in the Force
05/28/2025

We are back, with the latest two issues of The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation. Only one more issue left before the end of the Skywalker Saga.

Covers: The Rise of Skywalker #3-4


The Naboo Lakehouse
05/21/2025

It's a big week for Star Wars comics, with three new issues. Kylo Ren kicks us off, as we head back to the home of his grandmother: Naboo. Meanwhile, The High Republic keeps us busy as both runs have culminated with the Battle of Eriadu.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #3, High Republic Adventures #18, and Fear of the Jedi #4


[Bonus] Canon Book Club Manga Crossover
05/20/2025

For all of our manga fans, we are hear to bring you this conversation from the Youtini Canon Book Club, featuring Caleb. We highly encourage you to subscribe to their show, if you haven't already.

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and special guest, Caleb, break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol 4 and The Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older and Shima Shinya. We get into what we thought of the series overall, the continuation of Azlin's story, and the impressive growth of Lily's power as...


The Kaiju Issue
05/14/2025

We have two short and sweet issues this week. All the way from Japan, the guys break down the Celebration exclusive Beyond Victory one-shot. Plus, Jedi Knights is back with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon trying to survive on a planet with giant dinos.

Covers: Beyond Victory #1 and Jedi Knights #3


New Star Wars #1
05/07/2025

It's a packed week, with Star Wars (2025) kicking off, another issue of The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents, and coming down from Free Comic Book Day. The crew brings you all of this, plus news on Cavan Scott's next spooky special.

Covers: Star Wars (2025) #1 and Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #3


The Battle of Eriadu
04/30/2025

The gang is back from Japan and has so much to get caught up on. Between Celebration news and new High Republic comics, you won't want to miss this episode.

Covers: Battle of Eriadu Special and Fear of the Jedi #3


Kylo's First Lesson
04/16/2025

Kylo Ren is back and at the whims of Gardulla the Hutt. The Supreme Leader of the First Order finds himself in dire straits and is left to wander the desert of Tatooine. While searching for his purpose, he uncovers the first lesson from his grandfather, Darth Vader.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #3


Atha Prime Arrives
04/09/2025

The sickos have been waiting for the day Atha Prime entered canon, and he is finally here. Marc Guggenheim brings this Kenner relic into comics with his Jedi Knights series. Meanwhile, Bad Batch: Ghost Agents takes the gang to the spice mines of Kessel.

Covers: Jedi Knights #2 and Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #2


Hey hey hey
04/02/2025

The Rise of Skywalker adaptation takes us to Kijimi, as the Resistance works to crack the code in C-3PO's memory. Meanwhile, Kylo and his Knights are hot on their trail. Outside of the comic though, we have big news in the world of omnibus collections.

Covers: The Rise of Skywalker #2


A High Republic Two-Parter
03/26/2025

A one-two punch of High Republic comics from Marvel and Dark Horse! Fear of the Jedi and The High Republic Adventures both take on the upcoming final battle of Phase Three. They're action-packed, exciting, and... is that a crossover on the way?

Covers: Fear of the Jedi #2 and The High Republic Adventures #16


Qui-Gon and the Brotherhood
03/19/2025

At long last, the Qui-Gon Jinn original graphic novel is here. We have been super excited to see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan faceoff with the Brotherhood of the Ninth Door. The story not only is an incredible prequel adventure, but it also ties in with the High Republic.

Covers: Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon


Kylo Takes Tatooine
03/12/2025

Vaneé brings Kylo to his grandfather's crucible: Tatooine. While the first issue of this exciting series merely set everything up, this one really dives into the action. The crew dives in on this exciting new look at the dark side of the Force.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #2


Jedi Knights Begins
03/05/2025

Star Wars is back at it again with a brand new ongoing series. This time, Marc Guggenheim brings us back to the prequels with Jedi Knights. Qui-Gon and the council set off to stop a war in the Outer Rim in an issue you won't want to miss.

Covers: Jedi Knights #1


Long Have I Waited
02/26/2025

After years of anticipation, The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation is finally here. We break down how Jody Houser and Will Sliney bring the final entry of the Skywalker Saga to the comic page.

Covers: The Rise of Skywalker #1


The High Republic Returns
02/19/2025

The High Republic is back at Marvel with Cavan Scott's latest entry. Hot off Tempest Breaker, Keeve and crew are back fighting for the Republic. Additionally, we break into the newest miniseries from Dark Horse, which takes us back to The Clone Wars with the Bad Batch.

Covers: The High Republic - Fear of the Jedi #1 and The Bad Batch - Ghost Agents #1


The Battle of Eriadu Begins
02/12/2025

Yet again, we have a ton of High Republic Adventures to discuss. Echoes of Fear and Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone wrapped up. Plus, we march into the Battle of Eriadu.

Covers: Echoes of Fear #4, Dispatches from Occlusion Zone #4, High Republic Adventures #14, High Republic Adventures Annual


The Reign of Kylo Ren
02/05/2025

Charles Soule's new series is here, with Kylo Ren taking center stage. The Sequel Trilogy is back in a big way. Meanwhile, we also break down a brand new Star Wars manga announcement from Viz Media.

Covers: Legacy of Vader #1


The New Legacy
01/29/2025

The sleeper hit of the year, Ewoks, comes to its end as Wicket stands up to the Imperials remaining on Endor. Meanwhile, a creative juggernaut brings us A New Legacy. The one-shot is a love story to 10 years of Star Wars comics under Marvel in the modern era.

Covers: Ewoks #4 and A New Legacy #1


The Battle of Jakku is Finally Here
01/22/2025

It's been a long time coming, but The Battle of Jakku has come to an end. The crew brings this maxiseries to a close. Plus a new era of Star Wars comics is on the horizon.

Covers: Battle of Jakku - The Last Stand #3 and #4


The Great High Republic Adventures Catch-up
01/15/2025

Dark Horse and Daniel José Older put in work over the holidays with three new issues of High Republic Adventures, and we are here to get caught up on all of it. We have the liberation of Valo, the wedding of Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala,, and the unlikely alliance of Niv Drendow and Emrick Caphtor.

Covers: High Republic Adventures #13, HRA: Wedding Spectacular, and Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #3


Why Does Everyone Want to Go Back to Jakku?
01/08/2025

We're back from a long holiday break to catch you up on Star Wars comics. The Battle of Jakku maxiseries is reaching a fever point as Moff Adelhard returns and reestablishes himself as a threat to the galaxy.


Star Wars Comics 2024 Year in Review
12/18/2024

The Cosmic Force is here for its annual celebration for everything that happened in the Star Wars comics world. We take a look at all the stories that releases, as well as assessing our predictions from the end of last year. We also take a moment to honor our favorite releases and creators.


Adelhard's Last Stand
12/11/2024

The Iron Blockade of General Adelhard is coming under fire from Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian. Will the New Republic be able to break the hold on the Anoat Sector? And, what will Reyna Oskure have to say about all of this?

Covers: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #4


The Mystery of the Rod of Ages
12/04/2024

It's as a busy week, with three new issues of Star Wars comics. Reath and Amadeo continue to work to uncover the secret behind the Echo Stones and Barnabas Vim, Driggit gets ahold of an EX droid sent into the Occlusion Zone, and the New Republic is yet again under increased pressure from the ruthless Moff Adelhard.

Covers: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #3, Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #2, and Echoes of Fear #3


We Are Scarlet Skulls
11/27/2024

Ram Jamoram is back on Valo, as the Nihil Warden ramps up his pressure on the ground. How will the resistance get out of this one? Meanwhile, Luke and Aphra reunite while the Imperial Shadow Council plot for the future of the Imperial Remnant.

Covers: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #2 and High Republic Adventures #12


The Acolytes Emerge
11/20/2024

The New Republic is once again at odds with the Imperial Remnant as we head into the second act of The Battle of Jakku. Luke and Rynn are out on a mission to recover more Force artifacts when they encounter a familiar face. Meanwhile, Adelhard's grip on the Anoat Sector has begun to tighten as he relies more on the various forces around him.

Covers: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #1


Trouble in Bright Tree Village
11/13/2024

Tensions rise with the Ewoks as the imperial presence makes itself known. 4-LOM leads the charge, but he is met with resistance from the brave people of Endor. Tune in for the discussion of this fantastic little miniseries.

Covers: Ewoks #2


Adelhard and Luke Face Off
11/06/2024

Caleb returns to the show at the perfect time, as we hit the finale for the first arc of The Battle of Jakku miniseries. Meanwhile, The High Republic Adventures begins a new arc that will have fans of the High Republic junior novels thrilled.

Covers: The Battle of Jakku - Insurgency Rising #4 and High Republic Adventures #11