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StarWars.com has first look at the cover and blurb for Michael Reaves and and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff’s Shadow Games. It’s very, um… Mainstream thrillery? Ehh.
Does this make you want to pick it up? Because it seems like the more we hear about this one, the less interested I get…
With all the discussion going on recently about the decline of the Expanded Universe (like that’s news,) we’ve all been thinking about what we’d like to see. And I know that for me, it’s always been about the characters. Of all the beefs I have with the New Jedi Order and (increasingly) Fate of the Jedi, the biggest one has to be the ‘everyone and the kitchen sink’ approach to the cast. And while I’m not reading Star Wars novels for ‘new’ characters, there’s clearly plenty of interest.
So here’s what I’m wondering: What Star Wars character would you most like to see headline a Star Wars novel or comic? For the sake of argument (and last week’s most popular post) we’re using an image of a few Jader favorites, but feel free to pick whoever you like.
Are they a movie characters undeserved by the Expanded Universe? An EU character you’d like to see more of? And please keep your answers vague – you never know who might be watching.
StarWars.com has the PDF of John Jackson Miller’s Lost Tribe of the Sith: Sentinel. It includes an excerpt of Allston’s Fate of the Jedi: Conviction, which is due out in hardcover on May 24.
Tomorrow brings Aaron Allston’s Backlash, the fourth Fate of the Jedi book, in paperback. Already read it? Check out Erika’s take or one of our other book reviews. We even did a book poll! (Remember those?)
Comic fans won’t go home empty-handed, either: Legacy: War #3 and Darth Vader and the Lost Command #2 will be waiting in the comic shops on Wednesday.
New stuff! We’ve got an announcement for a Star Wars Character Encyclopedia from DK. I hope this means we’re not getting a mean we’re not getting a new Essential Guide to Characters from Del Rey, since the DK version promises only “Star Wars live action movie saga” characters in the same style as The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia. (Though I do expect this will be geared towards the younger fans than an Essential Guide, given the company it’s keeping.) It’s coming in June.
In less perplexing news the link also contains the news that a trade edition of Daniel Wallace’s The Jedi Path is coming in September.
Video. Early Darths Bane and Revan almost appeared in The Clone Wars, Dave Filoni reveals in his ‘Ghosts of Mortis’ commentary.
Press. Bonnie Burton’s Star Wars Craft Book is one of Library Journal’s spring picks. She’s the sixth one down.
Namesake corner. Nancy counts down her favorite Luke/Mara moments.
StarWars.com has the cover for the eighth Fate of the Jedi book, Christie Golden’s Ascension. One question, though: What is Neville Longbottom doing there?
So @nancipants, @Blankitout and I think the #SWEU need a Zahn (ex-)smuggler team-up novel. Lando, Mara, Han and Karrde. Who’s w/ us?
— Dunc (@clubjade) February 16, 2011
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about what’s wrong with the EU. That’s nothing new, but there’s only so much one can really take before you start wondering about alternatives instead of just pointless ranting. Luckily, a few of us on Twitter tonight have had… Some ideas. Well, one idea.
Continue reading ““We can dream, can’t we?” Imagining our fantasy Zahn novel on Twitter”
Brand new comic coming on Wednesday! Knight Errant: Aflame #5 will be awaiting comic buyers in the shops tomorrow.
Question: Is that Jareth the Goblin King on the cover? No, wait: Don’t tell me. I think I prefer the crazy crackfic my imagination is now spouting due to this development. (Bonus Bowie-related content.)
It’s that time of the year when flower, candy, and jewelry stores make us think that romance better be in the kriffin’ air. But what’s a Star Wars fan to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special someone? Well, it turns out Darth Cupid has been shooting some Valentine’s Day goodies for Star Wars Expanded Universe fans over the years. Short stories, comics, and more. Continue reading ““I love EU.” “I know.” Valentine’s Day in the Expanded Universe”
Toy Fair has begun in New York, and Hasbro has revealed their plans for the coming year. There’s plenty of Clone Wars stuff, including Ahsoka in her new outfit, plus a new line of lightsabers. And while the comic packs may be gone, Expanded Universe action figures are still popping up. Most notably, a Nom Anor in June (That’s him up top, plus his card) and a Bastila Shan coming in April, both in the Vintage Collection.
I suppose the Quinlan Vos/Barriss Offee Galactic Heroes twin-pack counts as well, too. Perhaps most odd, however: Two Disney Exclusive Star Tours packs. You can check them all out at StarWars.com.
