In their first adventure in the kalarba system, artoodetoo and seethreepio arrive at hosk station, where they meet the intergalactic criminal, olag greck. In the star wars galaxy, automatons are so much necessary property, but even firstdegree droids are considered expendable. These would all be great starter comics for kids that are huge star wars fans just starting out on their comic collections. Lets talk about some of the best unique droids in star wars. Apr 07, 2020 the star wars universe is very extensive across different platforms including movies, video games, comic books, and more. Oct 07, 2017 while the mos eisley cantina was considered a place where scum and villainy could satiate their thirsts, owner wuher drew the line at allowing droids into his establishment. I think its because the kind of person who thinks, it would be funny to make a comic that spoofs star wars is the kind of person who would read the amount of work you put into each comic and say, omfg wat. Droids fill a wide array of roles in the star wars world, ranging from loyal companions, like c3po and r2d2, to ominous villains, like ig88 and 4lom, to glorified windowdressing, like mouse. From the pages of marvel comics star wars, and inspired the the famous movies, c3po and r2d2 got their own comicbook series as part of marvel comics star comics imprint. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. Mar 26, 2020 when you step back and appreciate the scope and detail, there is a jawdropping number of stories in star wars that go far beyond the actions of the core cast. Droids and ewoks r2d2 and c3po find themselves travelling the universe. Droids this 1985 animated series from abc featured the adventures of r2d2 and c3po, with anthony daniels reprising his role as the golden droid. A fifteenth issue of the series was solicited but never published.
The star wars universe is very extensive across different platforms including movies, video games, comic books, and more. Written by dave manak with additional writing by george carragone, star wars omnibus. However, the comic takes place several years after the show and, in its final issues, tells the story of a certain movie from the droids perspective. Jan 10, 2015 marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. When c3po malfunctions and starts to insult everyone. The comic book series is set before the events of star wars.
If you are familiar with both, you will enjoy it basically, shamus young, the creator, has treated lord of the rings as the fantasy campaign of a longsuffering dungeon master saddled with all too typical players, and illustrated it in the form of a comic. How marvels rogue one adaptation further explores the films powerful themes look back at the recent happenings in marvels star wars titles, from rogue one to doctor aphra. Thanks to the prequels the series has become none canon. In 1986, marvel star comics imprint published a star wars. Droids grew out of the best part of the star wars holiday special. Taking place 15 years before the events of a new hope, the show followed the famed droid duo as they made their way through the galaxy, meeting new enemies and allies along the way. Star wars droids comic book rare print advertisement ebay. Droids was an eightissue comic book series published by star comics, an imprint of marvel comics, from 1986 to 1987. The work is proofpositive that disney cares about the star wars brand by continually reinvigorating our beloved mythology in new and refreshing ways.
Not every story is about intergalactic politics, starspanning wars, or epic battle between good and evil. When c3po malfunctions and starts to insult everyone from princess leia to lasertoting smugglers. Comic book galaxy explores marvels star wars comic book releases and provides a discussion point on the culture and climate of the star wars comic book universe april was a stellar month for star wars comics. Its widely accepted that the 1978 holiday special is a nighunwatchable nadir of television history. Darth vader reveals his true thoughts on droids star wars comics explained. Ewoks was a fourteenissue series of comics published by star comics, an imprint of marvel comics, from 1985 to 1987. Olag greck is a con man and arch criminal, and hes hiding out exactly where you might expect.
Star wars droids 1986 1st series marvelstar comics comic books. Droids television show, which aired in the 198586 season and was canceled shortly after this series began. Droids is stated as taking place before star wars episode iv. Star wars vintage droids action figures in the mid 1980s a new line of star wars vintage droids action figures was released based on star wars droids, an animated tv series launched to obviously try and cash in on the past success of the star wars franchise, but alas it was not to be. Recently i found out that they were coming out with the vintage line, along with the ewoks comics. After finishing marvel star wars, marvel comics made an eightissue comic based upon the show. Oct 16, 2015 over the next 20 weeks, we will celebrate the franchise by looking back and ranking the best of the best moments in star wars history. From the comic books to the videogames, the prequels and all the way back to the original trilogy, droids have played an integral role in the universe.
The show never got a second season since it was incredibly expensive to produce. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Ranking the 59 best droids in the star wars universe blastr. In the dark horse star wars comics now considered legends after disneys purchase of lucasfilm, there are droids known as human replica droids, used by both the rebels and the empire. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. Years later, i found out they had two different comic book series. The droids represent everything that makes star wars great. Droids comic book stories star seethreepio and artoodetoo. Droids book series 8 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Droids 1994 series olag greck is a con man and arch criminal, and hes hiding out exactly where you might expect. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
I keep expecting another movie comic to appear someplace, but it hasnt happened yet. Jan 18, 2018 the show formed half of the ewoks and droids adventure hour, and it was the first time star wars had appeared in animated form. Care bears comic books your choice marvel star comics 1986. Droids, published by dark horse comics, was a series of comics revolving around r2d2 and c3po, published from 1994 to 1997. I bought the star wars omnibus droids from a comic book store and wanted the vintage line too. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. The movies may stop short of bridging the gap between robotic droids and actual cyborgs, but that isnt the case in the comics. Star wars droids 1986 1st series marvelstar comics. While assigned to teach and take care of an ambassadors son, c3p0 and r2d2 get caught right in the middle of the youngsters dream and ambition to become a part of the crew of reddjak,a space pirate and criminal in the scarlet pirate and end of the game. The series was based on the animated series and was aimed at a young audience. In an effort to find new masters, r2d2 and c3po find themselves battling gunrunners, political coups, and other robots. Marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. The star wars adventure continues in this hilarious, exciting tale of the droids r2d2 and c3po. In a very real sense, droids pioneered the way for the clone wars, star wars rebels, forces of destiny, and star wars blips.
Star wars comics explain why droids dont go full terminator. Aphra and her father fought for their lives against the dangerous eternal rur, and we witnessed just. These hrds are effectively the star wars version of the most wellknown t800. Droids television show, which aired in the 198586 season and was canceled shortly after this series began unlike the tv show, which was set around 15 bby, this series was initially stated to take place between 10. Jun 06, 2012 written by dave manak with additional writing by george carragone, star wars omnibus.
Ewoks later renamed the allnew ewoks aired in an hourlong block dubbed the ewoks and droids adventure hour, each spinning off a variety of childrens storybooks, as well as a corresponding comic book series from marvels star comics imprint. Dont pay those taxes and a killer droid makes a visit. It focuses on the exploits of droids r2d2 and c3po between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope. When you step back and appreciate the scope and detail, there is a jawdropping number of stories in star wars that go far beyond the actions of the core cast. The star wars is an 8issue comic book miniseries set in the star wars legends or rather, the noncanon infinities part of it, released in 20 and later rereleased in trade paperback and as part of star wars legends epic collection. From the pages of marvel comics star wars, and inspired the the famous movies, c3po and r2d2 got their own comic book series as part of marvel comics star comics imprint. C3p0 and r2d2 are sent to their new master, lott kemp, a crystal merchant who lives on the planet dodz which is under the control of a governor who demands heavy taxes. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Droids the adventures of r2d2 and c3po is a 1985 animated television series spin off from the original star wars trilogy. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press. Droids the adventures of c3po and r2d2 is a canadian american animated series that follows the adventures of r2d2 and c3po before the events of star wars episode 4. Over the next 20 weeks, we will celebrate the franchise by looking back and ranking the best of the best moments in star wars history. Dec 17, 2019 droids fill a wide array of roles in the star wars world, ranging from loyal companions, like c3po and r2d2, to ominous villains, like ig88 and 4lom, to glorified windowdressing, like mouse. Droids are robots that have artificial intelligence and have a vast number of roles to be played in the universe.
An annual published in the uk in 1988 features stories reprinted from this series plus some original short stories. R2d2 and c3po are sent by the intergalactic droid agency to the tiny planet dodz to serve their new master, crystal merchant lott kemp. Cad bane made his marvel comics debut in the pages of darth maul, dr. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Not every story is about intergalactic politics, star spanning wars, or epic battle between good and evil. Oct 20, 2016 the star wars adventure continues in this hilarious, exciting tale of the droids r2d2 and c3po. A star wars storys l337 as examples, the user suggests that there could be two different explanations for why droids are able to have feelings. If not, and you are familiar with lord of the rings or roleplaying games, you might enjoy it.