#424 - Why Does Marvel Publish Star Wars Comics?
Marvel and Star Wars might seem like a match made in fan heaven, but it wasn’t always so. Ryan and Lorraine take us back to a long time ago, when the name Star Wars commanded no force, and Marvel took a big risk to betting on its success.
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Show Notes
Marvel and Star Wars might seem like a match made in fan heaven, but it wasn’t always so. Ryan and Lorraine take us back to a long time ago, when the name Star Wars commanded no force, and Marvel took a big risk to betting on its success. Hear how that relationship has changed over the years, leading to some of our most beloved comics made today!
Then, Will Sliney gives us an in-depth look at two of the latest Star Wars comic series: “Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren” and “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,” the series based on the brand new themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!
2:02 - News
7:10 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List
7:33 - This Week In Marvel History
11:03 - Big Talk: Star Wars Comics History
25:15 - Interview with Will Sliney
54:03 - Community
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