We come now to the conclusion of the Thrawn trilogy. Continue reading
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On a special episode of Legends of the Force, I give my thoughts on Rogue One, a film which in the new-continuity provides a new telling of events that we previously saw in Legends – the theft of the Death Star Plans. Continue reading
Book Review: Dark Force Rising
We continue with the Thrawn trilogy with the second installment. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Book Review: Heir to the Empire
We now come to the beginning of the Star Wars Expanded Universe as we know it. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Book Review: Han Solo’s Revenge
We’re continuing with the Han Solo Adventures with Part 2 of the series. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sealed Envelope – Star Wars, The New Era, and The Prophecy
This week I’m putting together a video with some speculation on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and how The Prophecy from the prequel trilogy might tie in to the film’s plot (if it comes up at all). This was recorded Thanksgiving Weekend, well before the film came out, as a little sealed envelope – if my predictions are right, then I’m a genius! If I’m wrong, I look like a moron! Either way, you win! Continue reading