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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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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man and Cannonball

July 22, 2025

Siskoid and Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #149 (January 1985) by Louise Simonson, Brett Blevins and Mike Esposito, starring Spider-Man and Cannonball! It’s “The Incandescent Man”.

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/Cannonball Supplemental

July 22, 2025

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Highlights from Marvel Team-Up #149, by Louise Simonson, Brett Blevins and Mike Esposito:

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #39 thru #44 (1980) - "The Empire Strikes Back"

July 13, 2025

Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:50 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with the Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:05 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:45 – Empire different comic versions – Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly   
  • 00:27:10 – Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers   
  • 00:33:15 – Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences   
  • 01:40:30 – Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers   
  • 01:54:30 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:59:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:26:00 – Sign off   

 

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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - A Long Time Ago...

June 08, 2025

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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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man and Thor

March 18, 2025

Siskoid and Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #148 (December 1984) by Cary Burkett, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito, starring the Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor! It’s “A Child Shall Lead Them!”.

Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/Thor Supplemental

March 18, 2025

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Highlights from Marvel Team-Up #148 by Cary Burkett, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito (cover by Al Milgrom):

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man and Human Torch

November 19, 2024

Siskoid and Shag’s coverage of Marvel team-Up continues with issue #147 (November 1984) by Cary Burkett, Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito, starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch! It’s “A Debt Repaid…”.

Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify!

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/Human Torch Supplemental

November 19, 2024

Here are the relevant images from this episode of FW Team-Up!

Highlights from Marvel Team-Up #147 by Cary Burkett, Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito (cover by John Romita Jr. and Joe Rubinstein):

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Once Upon A Geek - Hero Squared

September 08, 2024

ONCE UPON A HERO SQUARED!      

Bill Bere and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing HERO SQUARED, the comic book sitcom from BOOM! Studios written by Keith Giffen and JM DeMatteis! Can Captain Valor and Milo, two alternate universe versions of the same guy, learn to live together while also coping with Milo’s girlfriend and Valor’s archenemy? We cover the first storyline from the 2004 HERO SQUARED X-TRA SIZED SPECIAL one-shot, and 2005 HERO SQUARED #1-3 limited series! 

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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