The Tractor Beam: Star Wars Comics Reviews

Issue 162 The Nagai conflict comes to a head as our main crew finally arrives on the embattled species’ ruined homeworld. Will Luke, Rynn, Han and Beilert catch up with Reyna Oskure once and for all?Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 161The long-awaited finale of Charles Soule’s Legacy of Vader is here, and it is *everything*. Kylo Ren has spent so much time confronting his family origins that all he has left is to confront himself, and confront the Force. But what does the Force say to him in reply?We also look at the final issue of Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, which sees Ben’s father confront his own past for the sake of the present.Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident Sequelist Joel Davishttp://jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 160The holiday season is in the rear-view mirror, but we have a trio of comics to catch up on this week- Kit Fisto gives us his classic grin…twice, the Bad Batch run into another clone unit stepping onto their turf, and Boba Fett has opinions but he ain’t sharing them…Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 159We 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. It’s a ray of hope going into 2026, with the Shadow of Maul and shadows of uncertainty lurking around the corner….Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775 

Issue 158It’s an all-sequel-era Tractor Beam!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.Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident #Sequelist Joel Davishttps://jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 157Boba Fett’s quest to settle a score takes a cult-like turn, giving us more Bomarr Monks than we ever thought possible!Also, Marvel’s February 2026 solicits are out, giving us some answers (JAR JAR!) and more questions about the future of Star Wars comics.Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775 

Issue 156The sins of Qui-Gon’s past – and of his master – call in their debt. But decades later, the Resistance against the First Order remembers the Jedi quite differently….Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775 

Issue 155Can Kit Fisto and Nahdar get to the bottom of what’s sinking the station? Can Luke singlehandedly broker peace in the Fenril Sector? Can Chewie save Han and Leia’s marriage?A little bit of column a, a little bit of column b…Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 154Kylo Ren, although he doesn’t know it, is on his own hunt for Ben Solo. Boba Fett hunts a strange bounty, and the Crimson Corsair hunts a magic psychosis spacefish.Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident Sequelist Joel Davishttps://jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 153The Nightlander takes Luke and Leia on a trip, Aphra goes on a family adventure, and Kelleran Beq makes his long-awaited return!Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 152Empires rise, underwater stations collapse, but love conquers all. Who is Ben Solo, anyway?Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident Sequelist Joel Davis https://jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 151New York Comic Con! We love it, and one of us was there for it! The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel had some juicy comics reveals, and some potentially juicy omissions. Join us as we break it all down and look ahead to what’s next!Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 150The comic book industry has seen unprecedented, rapid change over the last few years. The biggest shift is that Diamond’s monopoly on distribution is as shattered as the Galactic Empire following the Battle of Jakku. How did this all come about, how might it impact Marvel and Dark Horse, and therefore affect Star Wars comics going forward?Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Expert Guest Brandon Schatz!https://bsky.app/profile/soupytoasterson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/variantedmonton.bsky.socialStar Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 149The nascent New Republic fights for its life as the Fenril Sector threat picks up steam. Luke, Rynn, Han and Beilert fight some clankers.Also, Marvel’s December solicits are in–we chat about what’s on it…and what isn’tHosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 148Hey! It’s *Doctor Abra* to you!This week we catch up with our favourite Rogue Archeologist stuck on pipsqueak guard duty with Chewbacca. We also chat about Jason Aaron’s revealing quotes on the limits of his 2015 run.And yes, we also talk about that teaser-trailer.Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident Sequelist Joel Davishttps://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Plus! Check out Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy, from Fan Expo Canada 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5i3naToq4 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 147Boba Fett? Boba Fett? Oh no it’s just battle droids…This week we get to see just what Boba is made of, and Han, Luke, Rynn and Beilert run into a literal blast from the past!Hosted byMatthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Plus! Check out Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy, from Fan Expo Canada 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5i3naToq4 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775 

Issue 146Mace Windu and Aayla Secura rush to find a cure for Qui-Gon, by any means necessary.Lil’ Padawan Annie helps a new friend in need, but awakens a haunting spectre from Ryloth’s past.It’s a Tractor Beam full of Space Wizardry this week!Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Plus! Check out Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy, from Fan Expo Canada 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5i3naToq4 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

Issue 145Turn up the bass! Bust out the cake and ice cream! Marvel just launched The Force Awakens’ tenth anniversary festivities with Hunt for the Falcon #1 and Legacy of Vader #8, which give us stunning glimpses into key character moments.Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter Resident Sequelist Joel Davishttps://jid20234.bsky.social Plus! Check out Tractor Beam Live! A Hive of Scum and Villainy, from Fan Expo Canada 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5i3naToq4 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social https://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775

The Tractor Beam went to Fan Expo Canada and recorded a panel! Writer Ethan Sacks (in person) and Paolo Villanelli (calling in from Italy) joined us for a fun and engaging conversation on their brilliant Bounty Hunters run from Marvel, as well as Ethan's current Poe Dameron comic from Dark Horse.No Trandoshan egos were harmed during the making of this video, as far as we know...Featuring:Ethan Sacks https://bsky.app/profile/ethansacks.bsky.socialPaolo Villanelli https://www.instagram.com/villanellipaolo/Hosted by:Ash Mothma: https://bsky.app/profile/bejeweledmothma.bsky.socialMatthew: https://bsky.app/profile/mneug1138.bsky.socialFollow The Tractor Beam's new Bluesky account! https://bsky.app/profile/thetractorbeam.bsky.socialCatch The Tractor Beam: Star Wars Comics Reviews every Wednesday night at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams

Issue 144Chelli teams up with Han to retrieve a beloved cultural item! Poe makes a daring escape, First Order codebreaker in tow! Hilarity ensues.Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter  Follow us on Bluesky! ⁠https://thetractorbeam.bsky.social Proudly part of the Star Wars Underworld Podcast Networkhttps://instagram.com/theswu    https://discord.com/invite/xhbXgRuuGxAudio Variant EditionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVv2fmqzkyclijjQvUPDo?si=9396ce32c6074687Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractor-beam-comics-reviews/id1780928775