Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #39 thru #44 (1980) - "The Empire Strikes Back"

Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode! 00:00:50 - Introductions    00:12:20 - Guest's origin with the Star Wars comics    00:15:05 - Guest's favorite Star Wars expanded universe character    00:18:45 - Empire different comic versions - Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly    00:27:10 - Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers    00:33:15 - Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences    01:40:30 - Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers    01:54:30 - The Golden Plif Award    01:59:20 - Your listener feedback from the last episode    02:26:00 - Sign off      Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-01/ Email the show at: [email protected]   Follow Andrew Leyland: Hey Kids, Comics: https://open.spotify.com/show/2beCijxZJwW2w1Px5OQTVS The Overlooked Dark Knight: https://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/shows-on-the-network/the-overlooked-dark-knight/ The Amazing Spider-Man From the Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/show/32CkSDv2OUHnZgCeD24BwK Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/apleyland.bsky.social   Subscribe to the MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-star-wars-from-empire-to-jedi/id1812325155 Don’t use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/empiretojedi Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music   Follow MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireToJedi/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/empiretojedi.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/EmpireToJedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiretojedi/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@empiretojedi   This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts   Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!