Tag: David Michelinie

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Pat Sampson joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #51 (September 1981), written by David Michelinie with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Empire has unleashed a terrifying new superweapon, THE TARKIN! Can our Star Warriors save the galaxy? Meanwhile, can Darth Vader survive the revenge of his own officers? Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:19:45 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:23:10 – Star Wars #51 cover discussion
• 00:27:10 – Star Wars #51 interior discussion  
• 01:21:00 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:27:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:45:50 – Sign off   

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Star Trek? Too talky! Star Wars? Too flashy! Star HUNTERS? Just right! Join Mike Atchison and Paul Kien as they discuss DC Super Stars #16 -Star Hunters from 1977!  Of course, we also have the August edition of The Monthly Planet, with Paul and Shawn M. Myers!

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https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/gallery.php?page=planet

Learn more about David Michelinie:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Michelinie

https://theshift.store/en-us/blogs/marvel-dc-and-image-comics-creator-interviews/david-michelline-interview?srsltid=AfmBOookpcDJspis4IZR8mMY49VgsKDu2FIpiGmGlMDe43AZ6Se2s0ah

https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/4B77A649CFD912/features/creator.php?creatorid=822

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The premier episode of MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI — a podcast chronicling the Rebel Alliance’s most desperate days, as told in the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi!  This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, ignites the hyperdrive, unveiling the podcast’s mission, his own Star Wars journey, and why he loves these comics and the expanded universe! Strap yourselves in — the saga begins now!

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A long time ago, in a comic book rack far, far away…

During the years between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Marvel Comics kept the Star Wars magic alive—delivering bold new stories, expanding the mythology, and taking our favorite heroes and villains on unforgettable adventures.

Now, join The Irredeemable Shag, and a rotating crew of guest rebels, as we journey back to this incredible era! We begin with the comic adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back and continue through the thrilling tales leading up to Return of the Jedi!

If you’re a seasoned Star Wars veteran who knows your Shira Brie from your Hoojibs–or a brave explorer venturing into these comics for the first time—this is your hyperspace lane to classic Star Wars adventure!

Join us for Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi!

Every other month—beginning in June 2025!

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For the seventh stellar episode of WHO’S THAT?, Shag and Rob take a look at one of DC’s most obscure characters, the outer space heroine STARFIRE! No, not the New Teen Titans heroine! No, not the Russian one, either!

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Images for WHO’S WHO PRESENTS – WHO’S THAT? #7: STARFIRE! Click each image to enlarge! Leave your comments over on the podcast post by clicking here!

Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #22 (1986) – Starfire by Mike Vosburg

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MOUNTAIN COMICS #30 – STAR WARS ANNUAL #2

Rob welcomes Fire & Water Network pal Tim Price to the cabin to discuss STAR WARS ANNUAL #2 by David Michelinie, Carmine Infantino, and Rudy Nebres!

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For the second episode of WHO’S THAT?, Shag and Rob look at the history of DC’s swashbuckling pirate, CAPTAIN FEAR! A high adventure strip from amazing creators such as Walt Simonson, Alex Nino, Robert Kanigher, Steve Skeates, and David Michelinie! Plus, we read YOUR listener feedback!

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