Tag: Tom Palmer

Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #50 (Aug 1981) - "The Crimson Forever!"

July 12, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Devin Clancy joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #50 (August 1981), written by Archie Goodwin with art by Al Williamson, Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Crimson Fever is spreading… Luke Skywalker is dying… and the Rebels are forced to abandon their desperate search for the captured Han Solo. This super-sized anniversary issue deserves super-sized coverage! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:55 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:23:10 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:27:40 – Star Wars #50 cover discussion
  • 00:38:30 – Star Wars #50 interior discussion  
  • 01:49:15 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:52:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:09:05 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 #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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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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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