Read their bio, check out their credits, and discuss their work. Their run of dozens of titles set within the star wars expanded universe sweu came to an end in 2015, when disney bought the rights to lucasfilm, and the comic book rights reverted back to marvel. Elijah wood tweets out a major fail in the rise of skywalker. Their run of dozens of titles set within the star wars expanded universe sweu came. He is known primarily as a comic book creator, and has also written for. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. In the shadow of yavin by brian wood and carlos danda. It ends with a bunch of stuff up in the air, so youll probably want to read the second volume, if you read this one. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. Subscribe today and join me on this adventure as we.
I personally actually like the prequel trilogy and choose to view star wars as a saga of six films, telling the story of skywalkers not just luke or annakin. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. He also wrote the free comic book day oneshot star wars. Wood is most well known as a writer for the vertigo imprint of dc comics and dark horse comics. Wood created several comic book series, such as demo, channel zero, dmz, northlanders. Its very focused on the rebellions search for a new base and a secret task force led by leia to uncover. Robotech isnt brian wood s first time tackling a huge scifi property, as several years ago he wrote a comic series for dark horse in the star wars universeif nothing else, this certainly. Brian wood has done an excellent job of fleshing out luke, leia and han. In pretty much every way, it is a continuation of the story developed in issues 1 6 collected in volume 1.
New readers will want to read that book before this one. Brian wood released his first comic book, channel zero in 1998. Writer brian wood the massive, conan the barbarian. Comicsalliance founder laura hudson has issued new accusations of predatory behavior against comic writer brian wood. After the destruction of the death star, the rebels are hounded by the empire. Nov 15, 20 brian wood responds to misconduct allegations. Brian is a multiple eisner award nominated comic book creatorwriter based in new york. He has written comics and graphic novels for many different publishers and also does illustration. Were taking you back to those heady, adventurefilled days following the destruction of the death star when the empire ruled, the rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen. Star wars is a staple of the dark horse line, and in any given month there can be between two and six star wars series and miniseries on the stands. Nowadays, brian wood mostly writes aliens comic books for dark horse and robotech for titan, while tess fowler after a high profile stint on rat queens has been drawing kid lobotomy. This is the first arc of brian woods run on the dark horse star wars title that takes place between a new hope and empire strikes back.
From the 1500page future war epic dmz, the ecological disaster series the massive, the american crime drama briggs land, and the groundbreaking lofi dystopia channel zero he has a 20year track record of marrying thoughtful worldbuilding and political commentary with. Meanwhile, darth vader sends a spy into his own ranks to find out the same thing. He is best known for his work on the heroes online graphic novel and alias. Star wars is a comic book series published by dark horse comics that began in. Books, comics and cartoons keep star wars thriving while on the cusp of a new film trilogy. From the 1500page future war epic dmz, the ecological disaster series the massive, the american crime drama briggs land, and the groundbreaking lofi dystopia channel zero he has a 20year track record of marrying thoughtful worldbuilding and political commentary with compelling and. This issue comes with a code to download a free digital issue of the comic. Brian wood s history of published work includes over fifty volumes of genrespanning original material. This is another post new hope comic, though with an alternate take on what the trio is up to after the battle of yavin. In the shadow of yavin paperback october 1, 20 by brian wood author.
He relocated to new york city in 1991 and graduated from parsons school of design in 1997. The lord of the rings star is having some trouble with the storytelling decisions that were made in the final installment of. His contribution to the new star wars reimagines princess leia as a. Dark horses star wars ongoing series by brian wood the massive, conan the. The force stays strong for star wars on page, screen. He can access those guys, says wood, who launched his star wars comicbook series this week for dark horse comics. Now that i am an old guy i still love star wars and i have seen all the movies, as well as read several regular novels, including this graphic star wars. Not only these characters but that storyline of those original. Shoppers will find marvel, dc, image and idw comic books plus several small print indie comics comic books for sale here. Notable titles include dmz, channel zero, the massive, starve, and northlanders. Simplemans comics is keeping comic books simple, yet satisfying.
The title of brian wood s xmen comic book is a bit of a misnomer since it stars an allfemale cast. The assassination of darth vader written by brian wood and published by dark horse comics. Dark horse claimed that this would be a comic for people who had only seen the original star wars movie not even the movie as released with the a new hope subtitled. If youre a fan of comic books and pop culture then my channel is for you. Writer brian wood has responded to artist tess fowlers allegations of misconduct at comic con international in san diego several years ago. While that isnt normally anything groundbreaking dark horse has been publishing expanded universe stories for years the comic book series launching next week is titled simply star wars and. Get the best deals on terminator comic book collections when you. This trade paperback volume collects issues 7 12 of the 2014 dark horse comic named simply star wars. On august 14, 20, author brian wood announced on social media that he was contracted to continue writing for star wars through issue twenty. He also worked as a staff designer for the video game developer rockstar. Brian wood s star wars comic debuting this week puts princess leia in the role of fighter pilot.
Robotech writer brian wood talks the series surprising. Avatar the last airbender star wars and captain midnight. Each week ibook selects a great book and provides it for free as its book of the week. In the shadow of yavin for free on apples ibook platform.
Before that, he was a kid growing up in semirural vermont. Brian wood accused of predatory behavior by comicsalliance. Disguised as smugglers, they have a crazy caper to pull off if they can avoid the dreaded bounty hunter ig88. This issue has all the original players of the first star wars episode. It ends with a bunch of stuff up in the air, so youll probably want to. Watch the latest episode of ifanboy comic books video show on blip.
Disney illustrators adorable mashup imagines star wars as. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. However, despite my tendency to declare the merits of preorders and pulllists from the rooftops, i just never got around to doing anything about getting someone to pull this series for me. Mar 08, 20 ive been aware that a star wars comic by brian wood has been in the offing for some time.
Sure, there are some cool moments, but it just doesnt feel like star wars. Alist heroines star in brian wood s relaunched xmen brian truitt, usa today the title of brian wood s xmen comic book is a bit of. He has also written xmen and generation x for marvel, star wars and conan the barbarian for dark horse and. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Its very focused on the rebellions search for a new base and a secret task force led by leia to uncover a possible imperial spy in. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a teenager and based darth vader off doctor doom. The series takes place between star wars episode iv. Brian wood born january 29, 1972 is an american author who wrote the comic series star wars published by dark horse comics. I have always love the original trilogy of the star wars saga. In a series of tweets, hudson recalled an event where wood forced him to kiss her, though he was married at the time. Wood created several comic book series, such as demo, channel zero, dmz, northlanders, and the massive.
These comics are solid, gently read, collectible copies. The star wars universe, not unlike superhero comics, has built up a massive. Brian wood born 1972 is an american writer, illustrator, and graphic designer. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Dark horses new star wars series got a lot of hype. W brian wood a carlos danda ca gabe eltaeb, alex ross this is star wars as you remember it.
My original pitch document tapped into that deep storage, bringing up phrases like the kuat drive yards and. Writer brian wood has penned a story that only really works if you are not a diehard star wars fan and have a short memory. He has worked on demo, local, generation x, dmz and supermarket, among other titles. White dragon comics has one of the largest selections of comic books for sale on the internet. Signed by brian wood with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Star wars tpb 202014 dark horse by brian wood comic books. Ryan odagawa born november 15, 1975 is a comic book artist who pencilled the free comic book day 20 oneshot star wars. Brian is probably best known for creating the critically acclaimed series dmz, northlanders, local and the massive. Leia risks it all for a friend she hasnt seen since childhood. In the disney acquisition of the star wars property, dark horse lost the license to produce sw comics and this volume brings the collection of the 20 issue dark horse title to a close. Dark horse comics started publishing comic books for star wars in 1991. In the wake of the death star s destruction, the empire seems to anticipate and thwart all moves by the struggling rebel alliance which smells a spy among the ranks. The official site of brian wood, writer of comic books, graphic novels, television, and video games. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Early in his comics career, wood held a day job for several years as a staff designer for rockstar games. Star wars is a comic book series published by dark horse comics that began in january 20. Brian wood demonstrates a unique ability to comment on societal changes through the eyes of his cast. Brian wood writes characters with the names han, luke, and leia, but i dont recognize them. Disney illustrator brian kesinger combines star wars with calvin and hobbes comics for an adorable and amusing art mashup. It was easily one of the most hyped star wars comics since the original dark empire. Wood, who also writes conan, star wars and the massive for dark. Brian wood continues to tell an amazing star wars story in this volume. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more.
A comic book writer, illustrator, and graphic designer living in brooklyn, new york. So i said yes to the job, thinking that if i were ever to write a star wars comic, this would be it, one set in the original trilogy using these characters i knew, dealing with continuity i was comfortable with, and would have the simple and iconic title of star wars. He is known primarily as a comic book creator, and has also written for television and video games. Dark horse has given comic book resources an exclusive first look at special variant covers for brian wood star wars, featuring alex ross pencils for the first four issues painted covers. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The star wars i know by brian wood when i was approached for this job, i took a couple of minutes to think. I can only imagine that this was a bittersweet time for fans.
Our goal is to assemble the best run of a series in its most complete and collectible form. They behave very differently from anything else weve seen before. Brian wood is a twentyyear veteran of the comic book industry, and the creatorcocreator and writer of numerous titles, including dmz, the massive, channel zero, demo, northlanders, rebels, and starve. A new star wars ongoing by brian wood published by dark horse comics from january 20. W brian wood a ryan kelly, dan parsons ca gabe eltaeb, david michael beck luke skywalker and wedge antilles intentionally allow themselves to be captured by the empire to discover how colonel bircher is tracking the rebels movements. The third volume in the 2014 dark horse comics star wars series, rebel girl, is decent if a bit disappointing. Writer brian wood the massive, channel zero, dmz, conan the barbarian and. On august 14, 20, author brian wood announced on social media that he. Jan 06, 20 books, comics and cartoons keep star wars thriving while on the cusp of a new film trilogy. Also marvel comics, star wars, aliens, robocop, and lord of the rings. This story reads like a part of the empire strikes back. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Dec 07, 2017 i do occasionally sell originals or commissions, but primarily this artwork is just to express my love of both calvin and hobbes and star wars and to offer a bit of nostalgic smiles to peoples social media feeds. His work on licensed properties includes star wars, marvel comics, dc comics, and aliens.
Luke, leia, han, and chewie are together again aboard the millennium falcon. Wood will also be writing a new star wars ongoing comic for. Prior to that he experimented with his specific style of graphic narrative and sociopolitical messaging as a student at parsons school of design. In honor of comic con taking place this week and next months conclusion of the star wars comic book monthly series published by dark horse comics and scripted by author brian wood. Star wars dark horse series by brian wood goodreads. W brian wood a carlos danda ca gabe eltaeb, alex ross this is star wars as you. Laura hudson talks about brian wood, sexual harassment and. Published prior to disneys acquisition of star wars, this series predates and served as the template for the current marvel comics series. Aug 30, 2019 comicsalliance founder laura hudson has issued new accusations of predatory behavior against comic writer brian wood. Brian wood was born on january 29, 1972 in essex junction, vermont. From the ruins of alderaan is the second volume in the 20 dark horse star wars series, written by brian wood and drawn by carlos danda.
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