This time we take a look at the first batch of Star Wars novels that George Lucas wasn’t directly involved in – the Han Solo Adventures trilogy. Read more
Book Review: Heir to the Empire
We now come to the beginning of the Star Wars Expanded Universe as we know it. Read more
Legends of the Force: Episode II – Marvel Star Wars Part 1, Blows Against The Empire
This time we’re continuing with Legends of the Force with a look at the first third of Marvel’s initial take on Star Wars – how it came to be, who wrote it, and the stories that were told. Read more
Comic Review: Marvel Star Wars Part III – Post Return of the Jedi
This time I’m covering the conclusion of Marvel’s initial run on Star Wars:
Issues: 81-107
Writers: Mary Jo Duffy, Ann Nocenti, Roy Richardson, Randy Stradley, Archie Goodwin
Art: Ron Frentz, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, All Williamson
Covers: Bill Sienkiewicz. Read more
Legends of the Force: Episode I – Splinter of the Mind’s Eye
I’m taking my book reviews and adapting them into a new ongoing project with Legends of the Force, a look at the Star Wars “Legends” continuity in order of publication. This time I’m taking a look at Splinter of the Mind’s Eye – from how it came about, to how the story stacks up in its own right. Read more
Book Review: Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka
We now conclude Lando’s own solo miniseries set prior to the events of the original Star Wars trilogy. Read more
Book Review: Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
We’re continuing with Lando’s solo adventures (no pun intended), with the second part of his trilogy.
Book Review: Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu
As we’re now within the period between Empire and Jedi, we now have a series of novels covering the new scoundrel introduced Empire – Lando Calrissian.
Book Review: Han Solo and the Lost Legacy
I’m wrapping up the Han Solo Adventures series with part 3 – Han Solo and the Lost Legacy. Read more
Book Review: Han Solo’s Revenge
We’re continuing with the Han Solo Adventures with Part 2 of the series. Read more
Book Review: Han Solo at Stars’ End
I’m continuing with my look at the Star Wars Legends Continuity with the second licensed Star Wars novel, and the first installment of the Han Solo Adventures. Read more
Comic Review: Marvel Star Wars – Part 1
Continuing with my run-down of the Star Wars Legends continuity, I’m taking a look at the first chunk of Marvel’s initial run on Star Wars, falling between their adaptation of A New Hope to the start of Empire Strikes Back. Yeah, I said I wasn’t going to cover Marvel Star Wars, but I changed my mind. Read more
Book Review: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster
The old Star Wars Expanded Universe wrapped up, now that I think about it, several years ago – being set aside in favor of a new EU which would tie more closely to the new Star Wars films. The Old EU got a lot of crap – some justified (Jedi Academy Trilogy), some maybe less so. Thus, I’ve decided to go through the old EU, in order of publication, to see how things evolved, and whether the good parts hold up, or if the bad parts have any redeeming qualities. Read more