Empire to Jedi – Star Wars #50 (Aug 1981) – “The Crimson Forever!”

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Devin Clancy joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #50 (August 1981), written by Archie Goodwin with art by Al Williamson, Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Crimson Fever is spreading… Luke Skywalker is dying… and the Rebels are forced to abandon their desperate search for the captured Han Solo. This super-sized anniversary issue deserves super-sized coverage! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:55 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:23:10 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:27:40 Star Wars #50 cover discussion
  • 00:38:30 – Star Wars #50 interior discussion  
  • 01:49:15 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:52:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:09:05 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

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