Bob Sharen

‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980) and ‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983) (Comic book reviews)

My look back at the “Star Wars” saga comic adaptations concludes with the best and the most disappointing entries, both from the legendary duo of

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: Marvel Issues 81-93 (1984-85) (Comic book reviews)

OK, here we go. All three films have been released, and it’s time for a fresh narrative start to the Marvel comics series after “Return of the Jedi.” More

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: Marvel Issues 24-30 and Annual 1 (1979) (Comic book reviews)

Before May 1999, we heard a lot about how the prequel era was off-limits to Expanded Universe writers since George Lucas was saving it for

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: Marvel Issues 18-23 (1978-79) (Comic book reviews)

“The Wheel” arc, issues 18-23 of the “Star Wars” Marvel comics run marks the first time the series truly feels like “Star Wars.” Writer Archie Goodwin and

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: Marvel Issues 11-17 (1978) (Comic book reviews)

After an inauspicious beginning under the auspices of Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin, the “Star Wars” Marvel comics run gets a bump up in quality with issues

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