Do you recall the first ever expanded Star Wars Universe story waaay back in 1977? Long before Thrawn, Mara Jade, and Exar Kun there was Crimson Jack, Serji-X, and Jaxxon in Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks Podcast / Comicpalooza Podcast Manager) join us to break down these four comic issues. We go over the story, reveal lots of FTOOM Fast Facts, and share what these comics have meant to us and the greater Star Wars universe over 45 years.

 

Comics discussed:

 

• Star Wars Issue #7: New Planets/New Perils
• Star Wars Issue #8: Eight for Aduba-3
• Star Wars Issue #9: Showdown on a Wasteland World
• Star Wars Issue #10: The Behemoth from Below

 

We recommend watching the video version (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it.

 

 

Story Synopsis:

 

After the award ceremony on Yavin 4, Han Solo and Chewbacca head out to pay their debt to Jabba the Hutt when they're attacked by pirates led by Crimson Jack! With their reward money from the Rebel Alliance stolen, the smugglers decide to lay low on the planet Aduba-3. There, they take a job defending a moisture farmer from a local gang known as the Cloud-Riders. However, they can’t defend the village alone so they hire several mercenaries, including Jaxxon!

 

During the Cloud Rider attack, The Behemoth, a giant reptilian monster, is summoned and Han Solo may be the village's only hope for survival.

 

This arc was written by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, and Donald F. Glut. Artwork by Howard Chaykin, Frank Springer, Tom Palmer, Alan Kupperberg

 

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Talking Ape hosts Richard Woloski and Kevin Toft break down the long-awaited KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Former Talking Apes co-host Mark Oguschewitz (Underexposed Cinematic Treasures) joins in as we discuss the story, favorite moments, funniest moments, and easter eggs. How many easter eggs did you find? We found lots that connected the classic films and TV series. We may have forced some but we got them to work. We also discuss the “gospel” word of the Lawgiver. And was Proximus Caesar inspired by Caesar the ape or Julius Caesar? We also read your comments on the film. We were surprised by the outcome. Now, go Ape…together strong!

 

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Another chapter has closed on a great Star Wars animated series - STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH. Richard and Sarah break down the series finale, “The Cavalry Has Arrived.” Was it everything we expected? Where do our favorite defective, yet EFFECTIVE, clones go from here. When will we see Omega again. Our discussion covers everything from emotional moments to music to character journeys in the series. We also share your thoughts, as we recorded the episode live on our YouTube channel. 

 

Today in Star Wars History (as of our recording date):

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNvFrVj86EE

 

 

 

 

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Star Wars Month is HERE, and we are celebrating with a breakdown of the NEW Disney+ anthology series, TALES OF THE EMPIRE (airing May 4th). The six episodes feature two characters, Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, following their journeys as they descend towards the dark side. Richard and Sarah analyze each episode, sharing music analysis, Easter eggs, and story points. 

 

We also play highlights from the virtual press event, where Richard and Sarah joined a Star Wars fan outlet roundtable to talk with Diana Lee Inosanto (who voices and reprises her role as Morgan Elsbeth from The Mandalorian and Ahsoka) and Meredith Salenger (who returns to voice expelled Jedi Barriss Offee from The Clone Wars). The full roundtables are available on YouTube (embedded below).

 

Diana Lee Inosanto Roundtable

 

https://youtu.be/0kAgLLk9QI4

 

Meredith Salenger Roundtable

 

https://youtu.be/C7R0u1IjemA

 

 

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Warren Proulx joins us this week to break down his roles and share behind the scenes stories on The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka. We get into the weeds about working in the costumes and what happens when nature calls. There’s even a little about the upcoming show, Skeleton Crew. 

 

Come say hi to Warren at Scum & Villainy on July 29 as part of the Virtual Cantina tour. Listen to our conversation for a special code word. 

 

 

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Bambi Moé, Former Vice President of Music for Walt Disney Television Animation, talks about her work at the Walt Disney Company and her amazing book, Part of the Magic: A Collection of Disney-Inspired Brushes with Greatness. She has worked with and met so many influential people and tells us some of those stories. You’ll hear about The Monkees, Robin Williams, Drew Barrymore, and Michael Jackson, to name just a few. 

 

These stories are meant to whet your appetite, because Part of the Magic is available now wherever books are sold! Be sure to follow @partofthemagicbook to see more pictures and video from her amazing career. 

 

 

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The Dune II Popcorn bucket made its mark on pop culture over the past month, from social media mayhem to an SNL sketch! We turned to one of its creators & former STN guest, Marcus Gonzalez (Zinc Group & former Walt Disney Co. CM), to talk about how theme park and movie theater collectibles have formed their own collecting subculture. From Disney Parks favorites like the Millennium Falcon bucket & Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet sipper to movie theater exclusives like the Dune and Dungeons & Dragons 20-sided Die Popcorn Buckets, it’s a fascinating industry and Marcus shares all the details. He even gives a tease of what’s to come for The Phantom Menace anniversary release on May 3rd. 

 

 

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We break down Season of the Force so you know exactly what to expect, what to eat, what to see, and what to BUY at Disneyland, from April 5 through June 2, 2024!! Opening day was an absolute blast - we flew with purrgil, met Sabine Wren, and ate popcorn out of a Hutt’s mouth. We will also share with you Imagineer and Lucasfilm interviews from our very early press morning, where we learned some great behind-the-scenes info on the Star Tours update and Season of the Force. Interviews include:

 

• Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald
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• Michael Serna from Disney Live Entertainment
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• Karla Gomez, the Food and Beverage Stage Manager
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• And our friend Matt Martin, Senior Creative Executive of the Lucasfilm Story Group. 

 

Read about Season of the Force here. 

 

Individual Season of the Force Interviews:

 

https://youtu.be/InLVIzr_gqw

 

https://youtu.be/uuF4Lc9s8fw

 

 

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This episode features a history of Star Wars in the Disney Parks! As we lead up to Season of the Force 2024 at the Disneyland Resort, Richard and Sarah look back at 37 years of Star Wars/Disney Parks crossovers - including the Darth Vader ballet!! We share fun facts and stories about Galaxy’s Edge, Star Tours, the first Season of the Force, Star Wars Weekends, and more!

 

We recorded this episode on April 1st, which marks Matt Lanter’s birthday! Matt Lanter voiced Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, Forces of Destiny and the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. He also cameoed as a Republic officer named Lant Davan in The Mandalorian episode “Chapter 6 - The Prisoner.” We also love him from the amazing TV series Timeless (2016-2018). Sarah shares a fun anecdote from Star Wars Celebration 2022 in which she was twitterpated by Matt.

 

More to Explore:

 

• Episode 152: Star Tours Imagineer Mark Eades
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• Star Wars Weekends 2014
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• Frank Oz at Star Wars Weekends 2015 - Part 1 and Part 2
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• Ep 88: Matt Cox Jedi Training Academy
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• Ep 101: Season of the Force 2015
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• Ep 63: Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend 2015
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• Ep 108: runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon 2016
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• Ep 118: Star Wars Half Marathon – Dark Side Weekend Recap
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• Galactic Nights 2017 at Walt Disney World
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• 251: Skywalking Through Galaxy’s Edge – Opening Day
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• Star Wars Nite 2022

 

 

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

 

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
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• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
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• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
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• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
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• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
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• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

 

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We break down THE BAD BATCH Season 3, Episodes 4-7 with James Floyd from Star Warsologies! This is the midpoint of season, so we discuss several theories, the music, and where we think this series will end up. Who are these Clone X’s?? Let's get to the bottom of Project Necromancer. There are also several references to films we know and love - Jurassic Park and Terminator. As with all great discussions, we made some excellent discoveries along the way. 

 

Episodes discussed:

 

• S3:E4 “A Different Approach”
• S3:E5 “The Return”
• S3:E6 “Infiltration”
• S3:E7 “Extraction”

 

Here are all three THE BAD BATCH roundtables in their entirety, available on our YouTube channel: 

 

https://youtu.be/IyWVWD-JhKo

 

https://youtu.be/vNASW63BX_g

 

https://youtu.be/6tGGAM3G0WY

 

Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE

 

 

Autographed Edition!!

 

 

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

 

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
•  
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
•  
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
•  
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
•  
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
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• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

 

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After 9 years we’ve done it! THIS is the Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics issue that coincides with Sarah’s birth in March 1981!! Issue #48 “THE THIRD LAW” is an appropriately Princess Leia-centric episode in which she faces off against Darth Vader, and the Star Wars universe was introduced to the Garden of Butterflies.

 

We recommend watching the video version (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it.

 

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #48 “THE THIRD LAW"

 

Release Date: March 23, 1981 Writer: Larry Hama Artwork: Carmine Infantino, Carlos Garzon, and Glynis Wein Cover Art:  Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek

 

Princess Leia Organa, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Rebellion finance minister Viscount Tardi arrive on the banking world of Ar-gow to complete the financing of a sale of X-wing fighters to the Rebellion. Also on the planet is Darth Vader and his entourage of assassins. SLIDE 5 What is Darth Vader’s plan? Will he outsmart Princess Leia? And how much does C-3PO know about butterflies?

 

As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!

 

 

FTOOM FAST FACTS

 

1. The planet of Aargau has been used in a few Star Wars short stories in 2003. These stories, Boba Fett: Maze of Deception and Aargau: For All Your Banking Needs, were found on the Wizards of the Coast website. Then Aargau found its place in the galaxy in 2009’s Star Wars: The Essential Atlas. As for the Zug system, this was mentioned in 2006’s The New Essential Guide to Droids and 2018’s Star Wars: Complete Vehicles.
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3. The Rigellans were also mentioned in 2003’s Aargau: For All Your Banking Needs"
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5. Rigell 7 is a planet in Star Trek the original series. It is also the home planet of Kang and Kodos from The Simpsons. These are the one-eyed green tentacled aliens with a glass dome. Rigell 7 in The Simpsons is a reference to Star Trek, not to this issue of CMSWC.

 

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