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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #45 (Mar 1981) - "Death Probe"

September 14, 2025

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jarrod Alberich The Yard Sale Artist joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #45 (March 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day & Chris Stone! In this issue, entitled “DEATH PROBE”, Luke Skywalker battles to save the Rebel fleet from an infiltrator Probe Droid (… or a Probot?)! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:40 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:50 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:10 – Star Wars #45 cover discussion
  • 00:22:30 – Star Wars #45 interior discussion  
  • 01:01:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:07:00 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:29:40 – Sign off   

 

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