- Upcoming: ‘The Ultimate Star Wars Graphic Novel Collection’ has been spotted on several of the boards… Dark Horse editor Randy Stradley gave a few details over at their message boards. The gist? “Our existing comics readers are not the target audience for these books.”
- Preview: Knights of the Old Republic #30
- Gaming: Rebelscum has pictures of some of the Legacy of the Force miniatures.
Growing up Star Wars: 1977-1985
This group on Flickr lets fans share their childhood pics and drawings. Above, the Fleming brothers and friends celebrate Halloween in 1977.
This inspired our latest poll, which you can find under the cut. Continue reading “Growing up Star Wars: 1977-1985″
Out this week: Droids, Indiana Jones omnibi
No books or comics this week, but Diamond is listing the first volume of a Droids omnibus and the second of an Indiana Jones omnibus.
Interviews: Lorne Peterson, Greg Keyes, Bob Bergen
- Lightsabre has part three of their talk with Lorne Peterson.
- The Fantasy Book Critic interviews Gregory Keyes, touching briefly on his Star Wars work.
- Toon Zone picks the brain of voice actor Bob Bergen, who’s talked Luke Skywalker for video games and the occasional Robot Chicken.
Do, or do not: Monday morning pick-me-up
Meet GraphJam, your new internet timewaster. (See also: Tarkin battle plan, Population of Alderaan, “Use the _____, Luke,” This day, and The Likelihood of Imperial Stormtroopers Hitting Any Given Target.)
Previews chock full of The Clone Wars
Get your fill of advance solicitations from the latest issue of Previews. Check out the scans at Rebelscum or swing by your local comic store to pick up a copy.
Oh, and some confirmation that the Traviss mystery hardcover is indeed the novelization.
In the news: Family Guy, Amanda Lucas, 501st
Dear media: Over the last few weeks I have seen about a million references to the Sex and the City movie as ‘Star Wars for women.’ I’ve rolled my eyes pretty much every time. Please stop, or I’ll be forced to commit further crimes of photoshoppery.
- SWTV: Family Guy trying for two Emmy noms this year with the help of Blue Harvest.
- People: Amanda Lucas made her martial arts debut Saturday. She lost her match but did get a medal for being the night’s gutsiest fighter.
- Events: Modesto celebrated the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti this weekend.
- Fandom: The Arizona Republic profiles their local 501st, the Dune Sea Garrison.
- Film: Martin Hynes has a film opening Friday (The Go-Getter) but you probably know him as the guy who played George in George Lucas in Love.