Tag: Resurrection of Evil

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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