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Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #26: "DOOM Mission!"

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #26 “DOOM Mission!” is the finale of a 2-part storyline involving Luke and Leia exploring shady business surrounding the planet Yavin and discovering a hidden Imperial base run by Baron Tagge. You're in for a treat with this rousing issue featuring death-defying action, Leia gaining strength through a good cry and Luke using the Force as a guide. Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic things that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films.) Title: "DOOM MISSION" Release Date:  May 22, 1979 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmine Infantino, Bob Wiacek, Petra Goldberg Cover Art: Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter   Synopsis: Luke and Leia are being attacked by two TIE fighters. Just as the situation appears hopeless, X-wings arrive and destroy the two enemy fighters.   Once Luke and Leia get back to the base, they inform General Dodonna about the TIE f

302: The Mandalorian S2 Trailer + Super Secret Project Announcement

The trailer we’ve all been waiting for, the first look at The Mandalorian S2 , was released on 9/15! We ask the hard-hitting questions like ‘is Baby Yoda wearing booties in the snow?’ Let’s break it down. Courtney and Kelly Turckel have been hard at work on a super secret project, and now it’s time for that Super Secret Project Announcement!! Listen in for details on the NEW Neverland Clubhouse!! We also talk about watching The Empire Strikes Back at the new Rose Bowl Drive-In Theater. What a fun time! Calling all Grim Grinning Ghosts! Let’s make Halloween fun with a new exciting project - Haunted Mansion Stitched ! We need your original video recreations to replicate Disney's Haunted Mansion in 20-40 second clips. Check out this article to learn how you can be involved. #StarWarsSaturday & Thursday Night Pop Culture Trivia on GetVokl We had such a great partnership with GetVokl for ForceFest that they are starting up #StarWarsSaturday - open to all Star Wars shows! We

301: Mulan vs. Mulan

Today, Laura Sirikul ( @lsirikul of Nerdist / Nerds of Color / The Hollywood Reporter) joins us to discuss her Mulan fandom. She grew up reading the ballad of Mulan as a kid and explains how important it was seeing a Disney character that looked like her. Laura also shares stories of when she visited the live-action Mulan set in New Zealand and attended the world premiere in Hollywood! We will also discuss Mulan vs. the live action Mulan, but will issue a spoiler-warning before we go into that part. So it’s spoiler-free for a good hour!   Today EW.com released their Fall TV Preview with an exclusive first look inside at The Mandalorian Season 2. We share our favorite tidbits from the article and swoon over Baby Yoda. We had such a great partnership with GetVokl for ForceFest that they are starting up #StarWarsSaturday - open to all Star Wars shows! GetVokl is launching the soft start this Saturday 9/12 and we’ll be live at 6pm PT. Sign up for your own GetVokl channel with our refer

300: Skywalking Through Episode 300

It’s a 300th Episode Celebration! Not only is this week an episode milestone, but it’s also a virtual convention milestone - the successful completion of ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga. This first Star Wars fan virtual convention was a huge success. 100+ panelists, 60 live panels, 30 volunteers and 7 organizers (including yours truly) planned and pulled off this convention on GetVokl.com, and we passed our Make-A-Wish fundraising goal of $3000!! It was incredible. And you can still watch every single panel on GetVokl , YouTube and Facebook . We also take a moment for Chadwick Boseman. During this 300th episode, Skywalkers share special messages and we reminisce over our favorite moments and episodes over 7 years of podcasting. Seven years!! Things We Want To Share   ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga - Watch ForceFest Panels Richard and Sarah on LaughingPlace.com's Who's The Bossk podcast talk ForceFest Richard and Sarah on The Main Street Electrical Podcast talking