Posts tagged "star wars"

A Defense of Finn’s Character Arc

You might be surprised to learn that when I watched The Force Awakens, my favorite character was Finn. His story of breaking ranks and the cycle of violence hit home…

If You Only Read One Star Wars Novel, Make it Lost Stars

If you aren’t reading the New Extended Canon (EC) Star Wars novels, you’re really missing out.  Ever since my friend Rachel got me hooked on the EC, I’ve made it…

Why is Everyone Blaming Vice Admiral Holdo?

I adored Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I have my gripes, but the thematic arcs, the meta commentary on Star Wars itself as a franchise and its fanbase, and most…

Ten Reasons You Should Read the Star Wars Comics

I’m on a bit of a Star Wars kick, if you can’t tell. I can’t help it, the hype train leading up to The Last Jedi is real. I didn’t…

Leia’s Journey to Heir of Alderaan and Rebel Leader

I admit, I’m a sucker for anything Leia related. She’s my favorite character in the entire Star Wars franchise (sorry, Doctor Aphra, but you will always come in second). That…

Top Ten Ladies of the Star Wars Comics

It all started innocently enough with the Star Wars: Princess Leia comics. Let me back up a bit. I’ve never considered myself a huge Star Wars nerd. I mean, I…

You Could Use a Good Princess Leia Comic

Not sure where to go to find Princess Leia materials after reading Bloodline? (And if you haven’t read Bloodline yet, what is wrong with you? It’s amazing. Go read it.)…

Ahsoka Has the Queer Space Farmer You’re Looking For

A Review of Star Wars: Ahsoka  “Do you like queer ladies in space? Queer women of color? This book has a sapphic black space farmer. And possibly another queer character…