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 #49 cover discussion
- 00:25:25 – Star Wars #49 interior discussion
- 01:14:05 – The Golden Plif Award
- 01:17:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode
- 01:32:25 – Sign off
Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!
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