Marvel's ambitious, 27-issue Age of... maxi series begins its run with a potent yet divisive first issue, Age of Republic -- Qui-Gon Jinn, while in Star Wars #58, readers are enveloped with some seriously solid character development that has us rethinking our long-conceived notions about Han, Leia and Luke.

From IDW comes the second issue of the three-part Star Wars Adventures: Destroyer Down reprint that proves, again, an all-ages comics can have a real resonance.

In news, we break down November's Star Wars comics sales ranks, welcome Chris Ryall back to IDW Publishing and offer up some film recommendations.

This week's Star Wars comics include:
Star Wars: Age of Republic -- Darth MaulHan Solo -- Imperial Cadet #2Doctor Aphra #27Star Wars Vol. 9, collecting the "Hope Dies" arc (#50-55 and Annual 4)
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