Having opinions is nothing new, but rarely will you get to hear the thoughts and opinions from members of the service-staff caste (they mostly have to hear yours!). They’ve seen all sorts of interesting events, mostly too devious to share, but those which can be shared safely with the public can be found here. Check out the staff’s thoughts and opinions below!
Also, we’ve managed to procure some interviews, providing insights from others with opinions beyond just are staff. Be sure to check those out below as well!
Star Wars Interviews
Drawing Monsters: An Interview with The High Republic’s Artist Ario Anindito
“To help writer Cavan Scott bring the horrors of the Drengir, the righteousness of Keeve and Kriss, Sskeer’s mysterious struggles, and epic-sized action to the pages of the comic, Marvel tapped Ario Anindito…and our eyeballs have never been the same, in the best way possible! This masterful artist has brought scary panels and tender moments to vivid, detailed life, so I reached out to him to understand how he does it, the pressures of building up a new era, and so much more. Read our interview with Ario Anindito today!”
Comics’ Metronome: An Interview with The High Republic’s Letterer Ariana Maher
“Lettering in comics is far more complex and nuanced than just a few thought bubbles, as you’ll soon see thanks to our interview with letterer Ariana Maher, who was gracious enough to offer help with reviewers covering comics and even more patient with my endless questions, as a way to help spread understanding of her and other letterers’ craft. Check out the interview today!”
Michael Moreci Discusses IDW’s The Clone Wars – Battle Tales
“Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars – Battle Tales is an upcoming miniseries from IDW comics which sees many fan favorite clones, like Rex, Cody, and more, including a new one, swapping stories featuring other familiar characters like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé, and even General Grievous. It’s similar in style to the Tales from/Return to Vader’s Castle miniseries, where each issue contains a new Battle Tale while advancing a larger framing story. We were lucky enough to speak with The Clone Wars – Battle Tales‘ writer, Michael Moreci, about what to expect from the miniseries as well as where it all came from, which you can read below in our latest interview!”
Colin Jackman: Key Sculptor with Lucasfilm’s Creature Department
“Together Ryan and Elliot cooked up some questions for Colin (though both Qs & As got looked at by Lucasfilm so don’t go expecting any scoops on upcoming films like The Last Jedi), and his answers are full of insightful looks behind the curtains of creatures like Grummgar from TFA and Bistan and Pao from Rogue One, how to have calm under fandom pressure, and advice for anyone looking to get into the field. Check out our interview with Colin Jackman!”
Star Wars Ring Theory: An Interview with the Author, Mike Klimo, and Why You Should Read It
“Star Wars Ring Theory: The Hidden Artistry of the Star Wars Prequels is one of those unique things only a fanbase as passionate as the Star Wars universe can conceive of. If you haven’t read this multi-page epic dissection of the first six films in the saga, do so now and then return here for an interview with the author, Mike Klimo. If you don’t want to read it just yet, stick around and I’ll try to explain why you should read it no matter what level of fan you may be of Star Wars.”
Star Wars Suggestions
Introducing our concierge service, where we offer ideas on expanded content to enjoy for your favorite characters!
"One of the most popular characters to come out of the Marvel comics line is Sana Starros: bounty hunter, smuggler, con-woman, and potentially, an ex-wife?? Creating an extra wrinkle for our heroes very early in the canon reset, Sana Starros took a starring role in the comics as her backstory was fleshed out, and we’re happy to share with you the best places to get acquainted with her!"
Star Wars Confessions
To the Edge and Back Again: A Mynock’s Adventures to Galaxy’s Edge
“There’s not a clear point where it really hit me, and even weeks later it still feels more like a dream, that I was on Batuu, a planet in the galaxy far, far away of which I’d been dreaming of, reading about, and enjoying my whole life, when I visited Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World with my wife and our friends in late February, but I left it knowing I’d love a chance to go back. In many ways, it lived up to my expectations (which weren’t too high), the rides really blew me away, the “citizens” of Batuu were integral to the experience, and I even cried making a lightsaber, but in the end it’s still unavoidable to know you’re in a park and you’ll likely need more than one trip to truly take it all in and fully enjoy it. So read on for some impressions of the park, from its food, its rides, and even Savi’s!”
A Toast to Mynocks: Celebrating Five Years of Canon (and Mynock Manor)
“The five year milestone of both the new canon, which started with the excellent A New Dawn in September 2014, and of the site Mynock Manor itself is finally here and we have the article you’ve all been waiting for: a look back at the handling of the majestic, mighty, and marvelous mynock in canon over these past five years. Come along as I flutter into the mynocks’ greatest hits, improvements to make, and the newest additions to the great, nay greatest line of Star Wars creatures…of which we have ZERO bias towards.”
Ahch-To or Bust: The Mynocks’ Adventure Across Ireland
“Even drenched from the ocean’s spray, nothing could drown out my enthusiasm as we boated out into the wild sea. Swelling in my ears was “Rey’s Theme,” along with “Jedi Steps,” though no one was playing the tunes aloud. Alongside me, besides a handful of strangers and the driver, were two of my best friends, found at a Star Wars convention three years prior. On the horizon, an ancient, mysterious island, Skellig Michael, which I’ve only seen in my dreams (and a film or two), the culmination of our own long and nearly 100% cancelled journey to Ahch-To. Here’s the tale of the Mynocks’ Adventure to Ireland: Ahch-To or Bust.”
40 Years of Star Wars? It’s Time for a Miniature Golf Course
“I’ve been wondering what a completely Star Wars-themed mini golf course would be like. So, as my site’s way of celebrating 40 years of the saga today, I took it upon myself to design a dream Star Wars mini golf course because if we can get a Jar Jar Binks Candy Tongue, how come there’s never been SW mini golf in its 40 years? So I took my many years of professional mini golf designing and playing skills (see: next to none, but who’s really counting?) to make a course which include visits to such memorable GFFA locales like Endor, Hoth, the Millennium Falcon, Mustafar, and even the dreaded Death Star to name a few. Check it out!”
Curious Case Series
"It’s hard to keep a good villain down. When Star Wars was launched in 1977, we never met the Emperor of the fabled and hated Galactic Empire that Luke is so eager to rebel against. Little did viewers know in 1977 that they were being introduced to a highly complex villain, whose plans for galactic conquest would stretch over 60 years, including magic, political subterfuge, clones, apprentices, and lots and lots of Force lightning. Have you ever wondered how broad and complex his plan was? Read along as we uncover the Curious Case of Sheev Palpatine and his plan that changed a galaxy!"
"...I’ll be looking at how even though the whole idea of Force spirits got simpler, it has gotten equally more complicated (Yoda’s The Clone Wars arc helped on both ends), offering up curious questions including why Anakin Skywalker hasn’t made many visits (yet), and who’s still haunting around in the sequel trilogy. Strap in, unless you’re a ghost of course then float around at your leisure, as Detective Mynock is about take you on a ghoulish ride into the spirits of Star Wars where the answers might be more fleeting than any of us would like at the moment."
"...Governor Pyrce has pretty much been a non-entity in the show and suddenly in her first appearance not only is shown as practically an equal to Grand Moff Tarkin but she’s standing right by Thrawn’s side after she demanded he be brought in. How did she go from a character barely mentioned in season one, rarely in season two, to hanging out with the two most recognizable Imperials who have names that start with “T?” After some careful research, I’ve uncovered ewok crumbs leading straight to the answer..."BY TRINITY:
“From the first time we see Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, she is independent. She leads a precarious profession that endangers her life daily and that danger coupled with the harsh elements of an outlaw desert world made her a survivor. The preferred adjective we give to those of her breed is “strong” and she is indeed that. But when fans discuss Rey’s journey, sometimes things go wrong. Her “strength” becomes a liability.”
Through Luke’s Eyes: A Creative Character Analysis
“It had been months since Luke Skywalker had fought Darth Vader in Cloud City. A plan had taken shape between Luke, Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian to save Han Solo from his carbonite prison at Jabba the Hutt’s palace. In the weeks leading up to the day that they’d infiltrate the palace, Luke stayed on Tatooine living in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s old hut, an ivory colored, dome-shaped desert igloo that had few comforts but enough to stay cool during the day, warm at night and live a simple life. He filled his days with Jedi training, reading Obi-Wan’s journals, practicing lightsaber dueling as best he could and meditating with the Force.”
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