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Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #24: "Silent Drifting" Jul 23, 2020

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #24 "Silent Drifting" is a stand-alone story featuring the early days of General Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi. This is the first time the SWEU delved into the Galactic Republic! But with a name like "Silent Drifting," is the story good? Chris Alexander (Star Wars Origami) joins us on our journey through this classic Marvel Star Wars comic from 1979.

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Title:"SILENT DRIFTING" Release Date: MARCH 27, 1979 Writer:Mary Jo Duffy Artwork:Carmine Infantino, Bob Wiacek and Petra Goldberg Cover Art:Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek

Synopsis:After Han Solo skillfully pilots the Millennium Falcon to destroy two TIE fighters patrols, Princess Leia mentions that Jedi pilots developed that same maneuver. She recounts one particular event involving Obi-Wan Kenobi.

In a flashback we see Kenobi, traveling as a passenger on a pleasure cruiser, and is notified by Captain Quasar that Merson pirates have been spotted. The attacking ships are quickly destroyed in a maneuver set forth by Obi-Wan, but now he suspects the Mersons to have been lured by a signal from within the cruiser. The passengers quickly form a mob and start pointing fingers, but Kenobi is not as quick to judge without proof.

Now Obi-wan has to battle the mob inside and the attacking ships outside! Now, how will Jedi Knight Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi bring peace to the galaxy?

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Trailer: The Max EFX Podcast Jul 21, 2020

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A deep dive into the special effects industry with behind-the-scenes stories, how to create effects and how to get started. Hosted by Special EFX Artist Max Cervantes (Filmography includes Star Trek: TNG, DS9, Voyager, etc. / Beetlejuice / Masters of the Universe and more) and Kevin Toft, video game graphic designer. The Max EFX also explores past, present, and future Science Fiction and Fantasy fandoms.

296: ForceFest - Celebrating The Saga Jul 16, 2020

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ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga is coming August. 28-30th, and this week we welcome two members of our planning committee to discuss their backgrounds and more details on this virtual convention. Tyler Bucks (Chatter Squadron / Star Wars HUB) and Frank D. Rich (Star Wars Autograph News). We are working together to fill the void Star Wars Celebration left when they announced it would not be happening this year. We want to provide a space and place where creators can share and talk about what they love. We are volunteering our time and energy to create a platform for fellow fans and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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295: Summer Movies! Jul 09, 2020

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It's a Summer Movie Celebration! Take a trip back in time and think of your favorite summer movies and movie memories. Kai Charles (Fangirls Going Rogue) and Mike Celestino (Laughing Place/ Who's The Bossk) join us to share stories of films like E.T., Jurassic Park, Jaws, Wonder Woman, Independence Day, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace and more.

Virtual Star Wars Celebration is now, officially, ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga!It will take place August 28-30, 2020 on GetVokl.com. We share a few more details of this event. Look for an official submission form this week!

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #23: "Flight Into Fury!" Jul 02, 2020

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Issue #23 "Flight into Fury" is the final comic in a 6-part story arc featuring our favorite Star Wars heroes, and villains you've never heard of. But, like the cover, it does feature a terrifying appearance of Darth Vader! (Not quite as terrifying as Rogue One, but for an 8-year-old it's scary).

Title:"FLIGHT INTO FURY!" Release Date: February 20, 1979 Writer:Archie Goodwin Artwork:Carmine Infantino, Bob Wiacek and Carl Gafford Cover Art:Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek

Synopsis:As Simon Greyshadeand Princess Leia prepare to leave The Wheel, Commander Strom, realizes he has been betrayed by Greyshade and sends his stormtroopers to stop them.

In the meantime, Chewbacca is leaving the main event of The Big Game with Han Solo, who was believed to have been killed in the event, now reveals he is alive. The two make their way to the Millennium Falcon and leave The Wheel just in time to confront Darth Vader's Star Destroyer. Who lives? Who dies? And who has the Flight into Fury?

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294: Introducing Star Wars Virtual Celebration 2020 Jun 25, 2020

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Star Wars Celebration has been cancelled, but that won't stop us from having a Star Wars Virtual Celebration #SWVC2020! We've been knee-deep in planning this event - guests and collaborators are excited, and we wanted to share our mission statement:

SWVC 2020 celebrates different voices in fandom that aren't always heard or can't always attend Star Wars Celebration. This is an opportunity to have discussions that open our minds to different perspectives. If you're interested, please sign up here.

Special guest David Jesse of Tatooine Sonsjoins us to share our SWVC2020 plans so far.

Also on this episode is a special Things We Want To Share, including Disney+ news, films that make us feel old, and a Constable Zuvio Museum by Martin Keeler - the Zuvium! If that doesn't intrigue you, I'm not sure what will.

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293: The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker Jun 18, 2020

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We continue the 40th anniversary celebration of The Empire Strikes Backwith Kim Simmons who was a Kenner photographer during the vintage era. All those Kenner Star Wars toy packaging you remember? He had a HUGE hand in them! Kim is producing a book which will showcase the Empire Strikes Back toy line photography in all its glory - please check out his Kickstarter here - The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker.Now sit back and enjoy some fantastic stories.

Also on this episode, we delve into the newest Disney+ release - Artemis Fowl. Hit or miss? How true was it to the book series? Let's discuss.

On June 15th, Reedpop announced that Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 is cancelled this year and will return in 2022. But out of the ashes a phoenix rises. In August of this year, we are planning a fan-run event: Zooming through Star Wars Celebration!! If you're interested, please sign up here.

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #22: "To The Last Gladiator" Jun 10, 2020

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #22 "To The Last Gladiator" centers on The Big Game - in which Han Solo and Chewbacca must fight a battle to the death with dozens of opponents, all floating in an anti-gravity arena full of hidden dangers. This battle takes place for the pleasure of the spectators gathered on The Wheel - a floating casino in space.

Title:"TO THE LAST GLADIATOR" Release Date:JANUARY 23, 1979 Writer:Archie Goodwin Artwork:Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek Cover Art:Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek

Synopsis:Now in this issue, Han Soloand Chewbaccateam up against several competitors to stay alive in The Big Game. But they realize that, according to the rules, only one of them will be permitted to leave the game alive.

Simon Greyshade, who has been playing double agent with the Empire presents Princess Leiawith a proposition: escape with him and his stolen treasure and her Rebelfriends will go free. As she contemplates her decision, she watches the main event with Han and Chewbacca, and witnesses a horrible outcome. And, across the galaxy, a Dark Lord is quickly making his way to the Wheel because of a tremor he has felt in the Force...

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292: Galaxy's Edge - 1 Year Anniversary Jun 05, 2020

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Let's rewind back one year ago to the opening of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland! We will reminisce about our first steps in the land and read all of your memories. Then it's time to test your knowledge with a Jedi Mind Probe Quiz and Fun Facts!

In a new segment, Skywalking Force Member Focus, 14-year-old Skywalking Force member, Jonathan Marroquin, joins to talk about his fandom.

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291: Star Wars Weekends Spectacular! May 28, 2020

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Let's take a trip down memory lane and remember Star Wars Weekends! Michael McLain (Admin, Star Wars Weekends...The Memories) joins us as we look back at the yearly Star Wars party held at Disney's Hollywood Studios almost every year from 1997-2015. There were shows, Star Wars celebrities, merchandise, and another reason to see your closest and dearest friends in fandom. We tackle an important question, will we see Star Wars Weekends ever again?

Several of our Skywalkers have stories, memories and pictures to share, so we read these in our Skywalker Shout-Outs. Be careful, you may need tissues!

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