An Unrevised Exploration of Star Wars Expanded Universe
Legacy starts long a few generations after Luke Skywalker, with the descendants of the Skywalker and Solo clan. The galaxy is led by a triumvirate of the Galactic Alliance, the Fel Empire and the Jedi. But some decisions the Jedi made are controversial. A new Sith has arisen, and they take advantage to create division. … Read more
These start after Truce at Bakura, after Luke officially and totally hands the squadron over to Wedge. In the X-Wing Rogue Squadron comics, Wedge is rebuilding it after the losses over the years with those from the movies and new ones from these stories as well. It’s a precursor to the X-Wing novels, also by … Read more
This series sets up after the Dark Empire comics. Crimson Empire is about Kir Kanos, a former Imperial Guard. As one of the elite who protected Palaptine, he and his colleagues were also to protect Palpatine’s clone. Trained to have no other loyalty to the death to defend him. Kir Kanos is one such man, … Read more
Agent of the Empire comics consist of only two story arcs: Iron Eclipse and the Hard Target. This is the introduction to the agent Jahan Cross, and a glimpse at Imperial Intelligence during the conflict between Empire and Alliance. It takes place 3 years up to almost right before Star Wars A New Hope. The … Read more
Rebellion Comics picks up right where Empire Comics left off. Janek Sunber is reeling from discovering that Luke Skywalker is a rebel. Jol, the rebel who was rescued, is recovering from torture. This is also a rare moment when we get a look at where the rebels get supplies and how their spy and intelligence … Read more
Empire comics start up straight after Dark Times, interweaving into the same era as the classic Marvel comics as well as the Newspaper strips. As such it includes the likes of Darth Vader and Princess Leia, connecting the older era of stories with the prequels. There are standalone Empire comics with Boba Fett, but also … Read more
Darth Vader is a popular character, from the time he first appeared on film. In this case, by Darth Vader comics, I am referring to those where he is the star, where the whole arc is set on him. He is obviously felt if not seen in every comic of the original trilogy era, including … Read more
The Star War Jedi One shots feature several main characters from the movies as well as new ones. The art is fabulous, and the stories interweave with the Star Wars Republic comics but also stand alone. Each is larger than the regular series single comics. The story features the likes of K’kruhk and Asajj Ventress, … Read more
In the Aftermath of Order 66 and the declaration of Empire, every being, from smugglers to surviving Jedi, to separatists to refugees, find the galaxy changed. The Dark Times are here, in spite of Palpatine’s promises of peace and order, the galaxy is more dangerous than ever. This is not an era of happy endings. … Read more
Dark Horse comics was finally unleased in 1999 before The Phantom Menaces The comics, eventually named Star Wars Republic, expanded on characters that would appear in the movies and the elements that would lead to from right before The Phantom Menace to just after Order 66. Review: The stories in this series give a good … Read more
KOTOR comics are fun, with just the right blend of action, adventure, humor and suspense. New characters are well rounded with story twists and cross paths with characters that will one day be made famous (or infamous) by the Knights of the Old Republic game. KOTOR Comics: the Story This is the era set right … Read more
Jabba the Hutt in all of his infamous ugliness! Jabba the Hutt: The Art of the Deal is a story of greed, gore, and twists where you can get away with rooting for the Hutt because honestly, his opponents are just as criminal as he is. Jabba the Hutt : The Art of the Deal … Read more
Legacy 2 is set over 100 years after Return of the Jedi and the last of the stories of Luke, Han and Leia. it’s right on the heels of Legacy, containing it’s wrap up. I’ll start here as that is a much longer arc. Legacy 2 stars Ania Solo with new friends and it’s a … Read more
The inspiration for this era comes of Star Wars the Old Republic game’s Tython and it’s ancient Jedi lore, as well as Knight’s of the Old Republic’s Rakata. Who were the Jedi, before their were Jedi, or a Republic? Dawn of the Jedi comics answer this. They were the Jedaii Rangers, originating from Tython where … Read more
The Comics It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Tales of the Jedi comics, both to me and the expanded universe. It opened up a whole new era of storytelling in a galaxy far far away. The characters for the first time were not our old familiar heroes of the original trilogy. The … Read more
Dark Forces: The first video game. Dark Forces primarily starts life as a video game. Built on the old Dos System, by modern standards its pretty out of date. But this pixelated adventure starring Kyle Katarn (the player) is the first critical movie tie in. That’s because it is Kyle Katarn who steals the primary, … Read more
The early Marvel comics were a huge part of helping Star Wars become a success. 20th Century Fox’s reluctance to promote the film meant that Lucas had to do it himself. This included setting up comics to whet fans appetites for a new sci adventure that would change the face of film making in spite … Read more
Tales of the Jedi is one of the biggest tie-ins to the Expanded Universe. The Dark Horse Comics story was later subtitled ‘Tales of the Jedi: Knights of the Old Republic’ and was followed three sequels arcs: Dark Lords of the Sith, The Sith War and Redemption. It also had a prequel, Golden Age of … Read more
The explanation of the Mandalorian culture goes all the way back to a species known as the Taungs. While they died out, there culture lived on. The Mandalorian Culture was based on fighting against worthy foes in battle to gain honor. They accepted members based on adoption. Anyone of any age could be adopted in … Read more
