Empire to Jedi – Star Wars #52 (Oct 1981) – “To Take The Tarkin”

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Peter the Corellian Pirate joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #52 (October 1981), written by David Michelinie with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Empire has a new superweapon, and Vader has laid a trap for Luke. But could Imperial officers take out the Dark Lord first?! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:35 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:10 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:13:30 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:17:20 – Star Wars #52 cover discussion
  • 00:25:15 – Star Wars #52 interior discussion  
  • 01:18:00 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:23:00 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:37:15 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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