Tag: Star Wars

323 – GI Joe: Volume 3

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It’s the last episode with our 80’s expert guest and we’re talking about volume 3 of the classic Marvel run of GI Joe by Larry Hama. We chose to jump on midway through the series as this collection kicks off with one of the most famous single issues of comics ever made in the 1980’s: Snakeyes’ wordless rescue of Scarlett. We talk about the inherent silliness of the Joes’ world, laugh at the villainy of Cobra Commander, and debate Joe names versus urban dictionary. Plus, we reminisce about that time David got owned by Yoda.

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Next time: “Invincible Iron Man: Ironheart: Riri Williams” by Brian Michael Bendis

304 – Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here

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We’re back with a random sci-fi series that we’re kicking off with “Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here” by Kevin Rubio. This parody takes the “background character” schtick to the extreme by inserting two bumbling buddies into the shadows of almost every major event of the movie franchise. We talk about how these kinds of characters add depth to an already rich universe, share our favorite gags, and gush over the over-the-top face work. Plus, David says he likes Destiny 2.

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Next time: “The City of Shifting Waters” by Jean-Claude Mézières and? Pierre Christin

260 – Star Wars: Darth Vader: Vader!

Darth Vader: Vader!

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We finish up our Best of 2015 Marvel series with “Star Wars: Darth Vader: Vader!” by Kieron Gillen. Set just after the events of A New Hope, this comic features a sith lord struggling to find his place in the new galactic order when he discovers his son is alive. We talk about the character depth of Darth Vader, the importance of the new expanded universe, and the difficulty of Imperial dialogue.

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Next week: “Descender, Vol. 1” by Jeff Lemire.