PointGiven posted:CooperTFN posted: There are some other ships coming up soon that were Leland Chee's suggestion though. That guy knows everything. One day I'm going to email him and ask him where my keys are... and he'll tell me. The keys are on Dagobah, where Yoda has never been before.
CooperTFN posted: There are some other ships coming up soon that were Leland Chee's suggestion though. That guy knows everything. One day I'm going to email him and ask him where my keys are... and he'll tell me.
PointGiven posted: Mr. Taylor seems like a great guy, and I like his candid answers (especially the Luke Skywalker kicks ass one.)
Thrawn McEwok posted: I also particularly liked the classier selection of adverts in this issue, compared with a lot of the Star Wars comics. Ugly ads actually make me bin issues. - The Imperial Ewok
Thrawn McEwok posted:A. The Galfridians' royal status: this fitted right in with the resonance of the names Tom (I assume) chose, and I loved the subtle way that it was hinted in the "THEY may need them" scene. I'm impressed by the narrative logic Tom revealed here, the investment it gives the characters in the situation - a sense of responsibility that's thoroughly real without being naive or cold, as one would get with simpler forms of patriotism or duty. And hey, this is Star Wars. Stuff like this is part of what makes it fun!! The juxtaposition of "royalty" and "Hoth Rebel trooper" in Caled's character is also very expressive as a shorthand characterization, making him FAR stronger and more three-dimensional in a couple of lines than either point alone would do.
Thrawn McEwok posted:C. Pahna = Chiss. This should lead to "is there subtext there about those devious dudes in the Unknown Regions?!" speculation. Even if/though none was intended.
Thrawn McEwok posted:The extensive echoes of The Phantom Menace, in the opening. I'm stunned this hasn't been picked up on more, because it's in everything, from the slow, inexorable advance of the invasion, through the architecture of the capital, and the "royal" POV on the invasion, to the appearance of a Jedi hero to rescue everyone via the hangar. And yet, this emphatically isn't a self-consciously "safe" kids' movie. The Yuuzhan Vong are sneaky and dangerous in a way that Nute Gunray just isn't. This is so much meaning imbued into this story, all without saying a word, or making a statement: but the meaning is clear - it's Star Wars, and it's dangerous again.
Grey1 posted:[While reading, I listened to the soundtrack of 28 Days Later, which also worked quite well in that regard, by the way].
Jedi Trace posted:"Luke Skywalker kicks ass. Next question." Best interview answer ever!
Robimus posted:That said I think there is a big difference between honest criticism and open bashing. I would hope my views would be taken as criticism, as I don't like to bash anything and do not feel I did that here. That said this is an internet forum meant to allow people to discuss likes and dislikes in a polite manner amongst E-friends . Frankly I'm spending $$$$ on these products and would hate to think that the creative team is only looking for applause instead of honest feedback.
kecen posted:Thrawn McEwok posted: I also particularly liked the classier selection of adverts in this issue, compared with a lot of the Star Wars comics. Ugly ads actually make me bin issues. - The Imperial Ewok The Predator cover = CLASS. Whoever is making the art on that series is doing a great job.