Tag: Star Wars Comics

Give Me Those Star Wars 51: Boba Fett vs. Jodo Kast

May 18, 2026

With The Mandalorian and Grogu only a few days away, Ryan Daly felt compelled to talk about… Boba Fett! Joining Ryan on this sort-of movie tie-in episode of Give Me Those Star Wars is brand new guest Captain Entropy. Together, they’ll discuss the short story “Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction” originally serialized in Star Wars Galaxy Magazine before being collected by Dark Horse Comics. What does the deadliest bounty hunter in the galaxy do when someone tries to steal his identity and reputation? C’mon, do you really need to ask? Tune in to find that answer and more!

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Give Me Those Star Wars 51 Gallery

May 18, 2026

Check out these images from “Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction” written by Andy Mangels and drawn by John Nadeau.

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #49 (July 1981) - "The Last Jedi"

May 04, 2026

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY and MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #49 (July 1981), written by Mike W. Barr with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. Titled “The Last Jedi,” this issue marks the beginning of Simonson and Palmer’s legendary run, featuring a story about a lost prince and the Rebellion’s desperate mission to restore him to his throne. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:10:35 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:30 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:19:45 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
  • 00:25:25 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
  • 01:14:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:17:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:32:25 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #48 (June 1981) - "The Third Law"

March 08, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Henry Bernstein joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #48 (June 1981), by Larry Hama, Carmine Infantino & Carlos Garzon! In this issue, entitled “The Third Law”, Princess Leia applies for a space loan, and Darth Vader tries to ruin her credit score. It’s a story of predatory lending! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:11:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:14:25 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:17:15 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
  • 00:22:30 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
  • 01:08:35 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:13:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:35:25 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #47 (May 1981) - "Droid World"

January 11, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Brett Young joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #47 (May 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino & Gene Day! In this issue, entitled “Droid World”, R2-D2 and C-3PO are on a special mission and must survive a droid uprising! The odds of escape? 25,215 to 1. The plan? Run! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:30 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:16:00 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:20:55 – Star Wars #47 cover discussion
  • 00:26:55 – Star Wars #47 interior discussion  
  • 01:04:55 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:10:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:26:15 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #46 (Apr 1981) - "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe"

November 16, 2025

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jim Beard joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #46 (April 1981), by Wally Lombego (sort of), Carmine Infantino & Tom Palmer! In this issue, entitled “The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe”, Lando & Chewie cross paths with a Rebel legend turned pacifist cult leader… but what happens when the Empire crashes the party? Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:19:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:27:35 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:31:25 – Star Wars #46 cover discussion
  • 00:38:30 – Star Wars #46 interior discussion  
  • 01:43:40 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:49:45 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:08:35 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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