Palpatine rose from a wealthy family on Naboo to senator, chancellor, and then Emperor. Although he was consumed by the dark side and gaining control over the galaxy, he must have had some free time too. What did Palpatine do when he was not plotting his rise to power or ruling the galaxy? Some things …
Todd Wahlstrom
Order 66 was the crushing turning point for the Jedi. Once Darth Sidious put that plan into action, few Jedi survived. What did the surviving Jedi do afterward? The most prominent Jedi directly aided the Rebellion, while others perished but still helped the Jedi and Rebels-Resistance triumph in the end. How Many Jedi Survived? Before …
What if Han Solo had died in The Empire Strikes Back? It almost happened. Harrison Ford almost changed our Star Wars universe forever, not only by taking away this character but also by derailing the hopeful narrative. What Happened in The Empire Strikes Back? In the “I Love You” moment in Empire Strikes Back before …
As Star Wars fans know, Luke Skywalker lost his hand in The Empire Strikes Back in his lightsaber duel with Darth Vader. We discover that his lightsaber was recovered in The Force Awakens but assumed his hand was gone forever. Yet, in the comic series Darth Vader, we learn that Luke’s hand was recovered. Read …
From Ahsoka to The Acolyte, viewers saw two groups of witches in recent Disney+ programs. The Ahsoka show brought us the Witches of Dathomir, or the Nightsisters of Dathomir, while The Acolyte brought out the Brendok Witches. Both groups appear to have great powers and bear some similarities. While there is a basis for comparing …
In Episode 2 of The Acolyte, audiences saw a Jedi practicing the Barash Vow. Although not completely new to the Star Wars universe, the Barash Vow is new to live-action shows. The Acolyte is thus innovative in reflecting this aspect of the Jedi Order. But, what is the Barah Vow? It is an alternate path …
Season 1 of Andor was innovative for many reasons, including the prison it featured. Lead character Cassian Andor is arrested on false premises and sent to the Narkina 5, a work prison with high-security measures. The concept is based on designs from the real world, but would this Star Wars prison work in real life? …
Along with the Bad Batch Season 3, The Acolyte was a highly anticipated Disney+ program scheduled for this year. This live-action series takes place during the High Republic when the Jedi were at their height and promised to draw fans in with its intrigue and tension with the dark side of the Force. Instead, the …
In the Darth Vader #47 comic, we find out when Vader became the most powerful. Originally planned for release in 2020, this issue was delayed because of COVID-19 and released this month. In this issue, Vader reaches his peak right before Return of the Jedi. This issue and previous ones provide interesting angles for how …
Rian Johnson, the director and co-writer of Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, explained and defended why Luke Skywalker went into hiding in the sequel Star Wars movies. Johnson’s comments on the return of Luke in The Last Jedi aimed to clarify why this character became isolated and jaded. Did those remarks achieve that goal? Johnson …