Even Jennifer Heddle, executive editor of Lucasfilm Publishing, couldn’t believe it. A longtime reader of Star Wars books and comics long before she made it her career, she understands the importance of those stories better than most. And when word came down that Hasbro would honor that legacy for Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary, bringing several characters […]
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Aphra Takes a Dive in Marvel’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #8 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // MARCH 17, 2021 The archaeologist relives her university days during the exploration of a massive tree. StarWars.com Team On Dol’har Hyde, deep in the Outer Rim, what remains of an ancient Nihil battleship has been swallowed by the trees. But Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros are intent on unearthing the secrets […]
How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam
Using your phone (old or new) as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don’t have a webcam on your laptop or PC.
Beilert Valance has a Heart in Marvel’s Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #10 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // MARCH 10, 2021 The pirates of the New Ohnaka Gang won’t know what hit ’em. StarWars.com Team “Oh, poodoo!” Even with Dengar joining forces with the Ohnaka Pirate Gang, the Weequay scoundrels are no match for Beilert Valance. Thanks to Han Solo, the cybernetic bounty hunter is now determined to help […]
20 of the Star Wars Galaxy’s Greatest Droids
Whether they are your best buddy, healing you from a wampa attack, or a bounty hunter on your trail, droids have played important parts of nearly every Star Wars story. And since droids are so important to the galaxy far, far away, it’s always a good time to celebrate these versatile mechanical beings. As such, […]
On the Comlink: What Do the Women of Star Wars Mean to You?
On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate International Women’s Day, Kristin Baver, Kelly Knox, Swapna Krishna, Jennifer Landa, and Amy Richau talk about their favorite women of the galaxy in front of the camera […]
An Old Book Filled With New Ways to Heat Meaty Treats
Our food writer found a cure for this never-ending winter in a 17-year-old cookbook that elevates the art of the slow braise.
Augmented Reality Isn’t Quite There Yet
Even with breakthroughs like HoloLens and Pokemon Go, we are still a few years away from fulfilling AR’s biggest promises.
Leia and Kes Reflect on Those They Love in Marvel’s Star Wars #12 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // MARCH 3, 2021 The rebels catch up in a rare quiet moment. StarWars.com Team In the Rebellion, everyone is fighting for something. In StarWars.com’s first look at Marvel’s Star Wars #12, pilot Kes Dameron runs into Leia Organa in one of their cruiser’s more isolated rooms. But the two don’t talk […]
A Young Obi-Wan Kenobi Surrenders in IDW’s Star Wars Adventures #4 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // MARCH 2, 2021 But things aren’t what they seem… StarWars.com Team Didn’t anyone ever tell these Trandoshans that it’s unwise to upset a Wookiee? In the latest issue of IDW Publishing’s Star Wars Adventures comic, the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn is trapped along with several scared Wookiees when his student, Padawan Obi-Wan […]