The Tractor Beam: Star Wars Comics Reviews

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 

Issue 143Qui-Gon’s past finally catches up to him, an Order 66 survivor encounters a centuries-old menace, and Leia tries to engage in some “aggressive negotiations.”Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter  Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://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 142When Kylo Ren stares down a survivor of Order 66, he’s forced to confront his own legacy of death. If he’s going to tread his grandfather’s footsteps, he’ll want to go all the way.When Matthew goes to San Diego Comic-Con, he brings back all the comics news!Matthew 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://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://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 141The moment we’ve been waiting years for has finally come: Keeve Trennis’ costly but heartfelt decision to leave the Jedi Order in The High Republic Finale One-Shot.This week we also pick up with the misadventures of Aphra and Skywalker in Aphra Chaos Agent #2, journey to mysterious underwater ruins in Tides of Terror #1, and recap all the Star Wars comics news and more from San Diego Comic-Con 2025!Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    ⁠ Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://theswu.bsky.social             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 140This week on the Tractor Beam:The Bad Batch squares off against Aurra Sing in the Ghost Agents finale!The Battle of Eriadu is over, leaving the survivors to remember and embrace.Han, Lando and Beilert begin to unravel the mystery thanks to help from their past.We get you set for all things Star Wars at San Diego Comic-Con!Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    ⁠ Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://theswu.bsky.social             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 139Kylo Ren calls an orbital bombardment…on himself, and risks bombarding the source of Vader’s true power. Can Vanée preserve his former master’s legacy or will it go up in flames like the Jedi in Order 66?Matthew 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 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://theswu.bsky.social             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 ⁠#StarWars⁠ ⁠#Comics⁠ ⁠#KyloRen

Issue 138The Adrens finally push through, Yaddle weighs a momentous ethical dilemma, and BB-8 wears a funny hat.Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138           and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    ⁠ Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://theswu.bsky.social             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 137Chelli just can’t seem to kick her criming habit, but maybe she just needs a little Force-powered push?And two breaking news stories dropped yesterday, which means we’re picking up our mics to talk about them! Catch the hype for Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon and Boba Fett: Black, White & Red!Matthew Neugebauer https://instagram.com/mneug1138   ⁠ https://mneug1138.bsky.social                 and Chris Abbott https://x.com/starrapter⁠ https://youtube.com/starrapter    ⁠ Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network ⁠https://eyeoncanon.bsky.socialhttps://theswu.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