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The Working Class Awakens: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and the Birth of the Multitude

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Pulls a New Twist on the Old Force

Princess Leia May Be Tough, but She Wasn’t Always the Feminist She Is Today

Marvel’s ‘Star Wars #38’ Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids

Marvel’s ‘Star Wars #38’ Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids

While there are many real-world parallels of evil empires that plunder, going back to the days of the pyramids, not even the most blood-thirsty ruler could do so on the scale of the Empire.

‘Star Wars #33’ Has Luke and Leia Stranded on a Watery Planet

‘Star Wars #33’ Has Luke and Leia Stranded on a Watery Planet

This comic is basically the sci-fi equivalent of Cast Away, but with more sea monsters and fewer volleyballs.
There’s Splendid Concept Art to Be Found in ‘The Art of Star Wars’

There’s Splendid Concept Art to Be Found in ‘The Art of Star Wars’

This is a visually stunning display of concepts, characters and starships from a galaxy far, far away that, more often than not, didn’t even end up on screen.
‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Dares to Simplify the Shooter

‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Dares to Simplify the Shooter

Sometimes "shallow" and "uncomplicated" is exactly what I'm looking for in a game.

I Was So Bored Watching ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’

Back to the Drawing Board With ‘Flash Gordon Volume 4: The Storm Queen of Valkir’

Back to the Drawing Board With ‘Flash Gordon Volume 4: The Storm Queen of Valkir’

At first, Austin Briggs’ work feels like a simplified version of Alex Raymond’s, the boldness of the characters’ figures and poses replaced by understated charm.
Dark Side Die Hard: ‘Star Wars Vader Down #1’

Dark Side Die Hard: ‘Star Wars Vader Down #1’

A classic theme is turned inside out in all the right ways.
Covert Subversion in ‘Darth Vader #11’

Covert Subversion in ‘Darth Vader #11’

The Force is strong in this intricate, and refined narrative.

Insignificance in ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’

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