As I’ve already covered the full novel of Shadows of the Empire, this time I’m going to be focusing more on the comic book version and some of the differences that were made between the two.
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Legends of the Force: Episode 41 – Splinter of the Mind’s Eye (Dark Horse Comic)
We return to the Legends timeline with a look at Dark Horse’s adaptation of the first Star Wars novel (that wasn’t an adaptation of the movies).
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Splinter of the Mind’s Eye: Comic Review
It’s time to take a look at the Dark Horse Comic adaptation of Splinter of the Mind’s Eye. As I’ve previously reviewed the novel, I’ll be eschewing my regular format, and instead, I’ll be giving my thoughts on the adaptation.
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Legends of the Force Part 40: Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair
We return to the Rogues as they compete with the Empire to get the plans for a cloaking device in “The Phantom Affair”.
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Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair – Comic Review
We’re continuing with the Dark Horse Comics take on the Star Wars universe this time, with Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair.
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Legends of the Force Part 39: Boba Fett – Death, Lies, and Treachery
We continue with some scum and villainy with a trilogy of single-issue stories based around Boba Fett, set after Empire’s End.
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Boba Fett – Death, Lies, and Treachery: Comic Review
Sadly, we are not done with the Hutts. Though this time they play second fiddle to Boba Fett.
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Legends of the Force Part 36: Jabba the Hutt – Betrayal
This month I’m looking at the last of the Jabba the Hutt comics.
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Legends of the Force Part 35: The Thrawn Trilogy Comic Adaptations
This month I’m taking a look at the Dark Horse Comics adaptations of the original Thrawn trilogy.
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Hellboy (2019) – Movie (Vlog) Review
The Hellboy movie series has been re-booted, now without Guillermo Del Toro and after superhero movies, in general, have become more mainstream. How does this new film fare?
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Legends of the Force: Part 31 – Empire’s End
This time we conclude the Dark Empire trilogy with Star Wars: Empire’s End.
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Legends of the Force Part 30 – Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War
This week I’m taking a look at the conclusion of the Exar Kun saga.
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Legends of the Force Part XXIX: Droids Ongoing – Part 2
This month we’re wrapping up the Star Wars Droids ongoing comic from Dark Horse.
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Comics Review: Star Wars Droids – Season of Revolt
I’m returning to the Star Wars comics this week with the conclusion of Dark Horse’ Star Wars Droids ongoing.
Continue readingLegends of the Force Part XXVI: X-Wing Rogue Squadron – The Rebel Opposition
Continuing with Dark Horse, we have the first comic book outing of Rogue Squadron, and Mike Stackpole’s first step into the Star Wars Universe. Continue reading

Comic Review: Star Wars – Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition
I’m continuing with Dark Horse’s run of Star Wars comics with probably one of the most beloved spinoffs not created with Timothy Zahn. Continue reading
Moving back to Dark Horse comics, we have Louise Simonson returning to the Star Wars universe with Dark Horse Comics Continue reading

Comic Review: Star Wars – River of Chaos
Continuing with my look at the Star Wars Expanded Universe with a stand-alone story from the creators of Power Pack – Louise Simonson and June Brigman. Continue reading
This time I have the most violent Star Wars comic I’ve covered to date. Continue reading
This month I’m covering the next installment of Dark Horse’s Droids comic.
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Comics Review: Jabba The Hutt – Parts 1-3
We’re continuing the Star Wars comic reviews with a trio of Jabba the Hutt one-shots from 1995 – the fourth doesn’t come out until 1996, so we’ll hold off on that one for later. Continue reading

Comics Review: Droids – Rebellion & Special
For the next installment of my Star Wars comic reviews, I’m taking a look at the next Droids miniseries, Rebellion, and the Droids Special one-shot. Continue reading
Veich and Kennedy return, with another story of the Emperor Reborn (or, rather, Emperor Reborn^2).
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Opening Credits: Star Wars Theme from Super Star Wars on the SNES.
Closing Credits: Chiptune Cantina Band from Chiptune Inc. – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJtiGFudFlvYMfjiU1NKJg
Please support my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor
Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero
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Comic Review: Dark Empire II
After wrapping up the Jedi Academy trilogy, I’m moving on to the direct sequel to Dark Empire. Continue reading