Another mostly comics episode today. This is our first (and hopefully last) virtual recording so apologies for a little bit of echo here and there when we talk over each other. But anyway. These Tales of the Jedi comics are really special. If there's anything to take away here, go read all of these mini series they rock so so much. I need more Nomi Sunrider in my life.

Content Covered:

Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War (1995) Issues 1-6
- Empire's End (1995) Issues 1-2
- Boba Fett: Bounty on Bar-Kooda (1995)

Video Games:
- Rebel Assault II (1995 PC)

Next Time:

SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE

Books:
- Shadows of the Empire (1996)

Comic Books:
- Shadows of the Empire (1996) Issues 1-6
- Battle of the Bounty Hunters (1996)
- Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997)

Video Games:
- Shadows of the Empire (1996)

It's allllll comics today. Hopefully we don't get burnt out. I'm also realizing my opinions of comics change so much as I talk about them. I feel like compared to movies, video games, novels, music, anything else, I can get a solid opinion on my own, but comics are so nebulous in my mind and require a second like critical pass before I can make up my mind. Anyone else? Anyway... Enjoy the episode.

Content Covered:
Comic Books:
- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess Nampi (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Dynasty Trap (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: Betrayal (1996)
- River of Chaos (1995) Issues 1-4
- X-Wing Rouge Squadron (1995) Issues 1-4

Next Time:
Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War (1995) Issues 1-6
- Empire's End (1995) Issues 1-2
- Boba Fett: Bounty on Bar-Kooda (1995)

Video Games:
- Rebel Assault II (1995 PC)

Our first episode with two mics! This feels like a biiiig upgrade the fellas are proud. But Jackson might have been a little too hyper on this day so pardon some rambling. Anyway... We talk some comics and video games.

Content Covered:
Comic Book:
- Dark Empire II (1994-1995)

Video Game:
- Dark Forces (1995)

Next Time:
Comic Books:

- Jabba the Hutt: The Gar Sapoon Hit (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Hunger of Princess Nampi (1995)
- Jabba the Hutt: The Dynasty Trap (1995)
- River of Chaos (1995) Issues 1-4
- X-Wing Rouge Squadron (1995) Issues 1-4

Hey guys thanks for listening again after a week off. I appreciate anyone who reads these. We really enjoyed these comic books so I think we have some good conversation here about them. Thank you!

Content Covered:

Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising
- Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith

Video Games:
- The Super Star Wars trilogy (SNES)
- X-Wing and TIE Fighter (PC)
- Rebel Assault (PC)

Next Time:

Comic Books:
-Dark Empire II (1994-1995)

Video Games:
-Dark Forces (1995 PC)

Jackson gives Ryan his first glimpse of what is known colloquially as "The Old Republic". These are the origins created by Tom Veitch that will go on to inspire many more stories. Here we analyze the questionably morality of Jedi Master Thon and the teaching methods Jedi Masters seem to enjoy using. Also, will Jackson be able to stop thinking about Nomi Sunrider's outfit enough to focus on the episode?

Content Covered:
Comic Book:
- Tales of the Jedi (1993) Issues 1-6

Next Time:
Comic Books:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising
- Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith

Video Games:
- The Super Star Wars trilogy (SNES)
- X-Wing and TIE Fighter (PC)
- Rebel Assault (PC)

Ryan and Jackson finally reach the end of the pretty much entirely skippable Star Wars video games, and the beginning of non-skippable comic books. Dark Horse takes the reigns with Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy's Dark Empire story. Is this a better vision for the post Return of the Jedi Star Wars world than what Zhan had invented? Spoilers... We don't think so...

Content Covered:
- Comics: Dark Empire (Issues 1-6)
- Video Games: Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)

Next Time
- Comics: Tales of the Jedi (Issues 1-5)

Let's go! The birth of the Star Wars EU and the grandfather of it all, Timothy Zahn are the main topics of discussion today. Does hot chocolate break your immersion of the Star Wars universe? Is Thrawn actually smart? Ryan and Jackson love talking about this fun ass book.

Content Covered:
Book - Heir to the Empire (1991)
Board Games - Escape From the Death Star, The Lightsaber Dueling Kit

Next Time:
Video Games - Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)
Comics - Dark Empire Issues 1-6 (1991 Dark Horse)

The fellas dive into the world of late 80's Star Wars gaming. This is definitely an era where the table-top has a lot more to offer us than the digital world. Since the fellas are sick of Ewoks, it felt good to get fully away from Ewok content and not talk about them at all. Also remember when Vader turned into a scorpion?

Content Covered:
- Video Game: Star Wars (1987)
- Board Games: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on Hoth

Next Time:
- Book: Heir to the Empire!!!
- Board Games: Escape from the Death Star, Lightsaber Dueling Kit