Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #45 (Mar 1981) - "Death Probe"

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jarrod Alberich The Yard Sale Artist joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #45 (March 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day & Chris Stone! In this issue, entitled "DEATH PROBE", Luke Skywalker battles to save the Rebel fleet from an infiltrator Probe Droid (... or a Probot?)! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode! 00:00:30 - Introductions    00:12:40 - Guest's origin with Star Wars comics    00:15:50 - Guest's favorite Star Wars expanded universe character    00:18:10 - Star Wars #45 cover discussion 00:22:30 - Star Wars #45 interior discussion   01:01:05 - The Golden Plif Award    01:07:00 - Your listener feedback from the last episode    01:29:40 - Sign off      Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-02/ Email the show at: [email protected]   Follow Jarrod Alberich The Yard Sale Artist: The Longbox Crusade: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longbox-crusade/id1118783510 Twitter/X: https://x.com/yardsaleartist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yardsaleartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardsaleartist/   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 Follow Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast/ Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts   Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!