When it comes to timing, Lucasfilm are the experts. They deftly coordinate their stories across countless different mediums - from comics to novels, from TV shows to movies. And with Darth Maul #2, they've yet again proved their skill.
One year ago, in the aftermath of Secret Wars, Marvel launched a new era in X-Men history - one in which, once again, the X-Men were scrambling to save the mutant race from potential extinction. One character was notable by her absence, however, even leading to fans fearing she'd died with Cyclops: Emma Frost. But, as the last few months have revealed, Emma wasn't dead; she was in hiding, playing a long game in which she manipulated mutants and Inhumans alike.
Although Suicide Squad #13 suffers from mixed art, the overall plot is tremendous and wonderfully creative. Expect some haunting, poignant character moments.
Inhumans Vs. X-Men #6 is a dramatically satisfying conclusion to the last year's arc, but it's sadly as flawed as the overall Terrigen concept. Still worth the read, though!
Marvel has a long history of tie-in comics related to the films, and sometimes they're pretty essential reading. The Doctor Strange Prelude comics, for example, really fleshed out the mystical corner of the MCU - including giving us the backstory of Kaecilius, the villain. Unfortunately, though, this year's preludes have seemed to be surprisingly tame. The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Prelude was nothing more than a comic book version of the first film, and the Spider-Man: Homecoming Prelude is more of the same.
