You know that scene – lightsaber out, Force lightning hits it, and the Jedi stands firm. Most people think it started with the prequels, but there’s an earlier story behind that moment. I ran across something recently that connects this idea directly back to the Expanded Universe. Let’s walk through it. It First Showed Up …
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2027 is shaping up to be a major year for Star Wars fans. Not only is Star Wars: A New Hope making its way back to theaters for its 50th anniversary, but Disney and Lucasfilm are also bringing two brand-new movies to the big screen — Star Wars: Starfighter and The Mandalorian and Grogu. A …
There’s always been something about ARC troopers that catches my eye. Maybe it’s the way they fight, maybe it’s the way they look. And then you start noticing — the colors, the stripes, the gear — and you wonder where all that comes from. Is it personal choice? Or were they just told, “Here’s your …
Darth Vader was the Empire’s deadliest weapon against the Jedi. In the two decades after Order 66, he hunted down hundreds, crushing nearly all of them in battle. But every legend has its cracks, and Vader’s history has a few moments he’d rather erase — the times he lost. These weren’t draws or close calls. …
One moment from Darth Vader (2017) #8 captures the early days of the Empire in a way few stories do. The Jedi had just fallen, the Imperial system was still adjusting, and Darth Vader himself was carving out his role as the Emperor’s right hand. In the middle of this, an Imperial Security Bureau major …
There’s something about a red lightsaber that instantly signals danger. It’s not just the color—it’s what that color means in the Star Wars universe. You see a red blade, and you know the person holding it isn’t with the Jedi anymore. But where does that red color really come from? And does every Sith have …
Have you noticed how Obi-Wan is always the one getting sent out alone? And we’re not talking side quests, these were the kinds of missions that could shift the entire war. In the prequels alone, he’s the one who’s sent to investigate the clone army on Kamino, and later, he’s sent solo to Utapau to …
We all remember how The Phantom Menace introduced us to Darth Maul—silent, deadly, and wielding a double-bladed lightsaber like a demon. But what if Darth Sidious had made a different move? What if, instead of unleashing his secret apprentice on Naboo, he sent Count Dooku instead? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Dooku was …
Most stormtroopers in Star Wars are nameless. They’re the faceless soldiers in white armor, blasting away in the background. But every so often, one of them has a story that cuts deeper than you’d expect — a story that makes you rethink the helmet, the blaster, and the “bad guy” label. TK-462’s life is one …
In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, most Senate Commandos wear fully enclosed blue helmets that match their sleek armor. But then you get characters like Captain Argyus, whose helmet exposes his entire face, completely different from the standard look. It’s not a one-off either. Some captains have this open-face design, while others don’t. So what’s …