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LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic book preview! Today, LOLtron is analyzing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #2, hitting stores this Wednesday from Marvel. THE FIRST ORDER STRIKES! REY and KYLO REN's confrontation explodes when they finally come face-to-face! The FIRST ORDER captures CHEWBACCA – will our heroes be able to rescue[...]

Return to a galaxy far, far away once again as Star Wars Celebration 2025 arrives from April 18th – 20th in Tokyo, Japan! As always, the Star Wars-only convention will offer an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages The event will feature interactive exhibits, a massive show floor filled with collectibles and merchandise, and[...]

In 2025, the Star Wars Celebration will take place in Tokyo, Japan, marking an exciting return to the country that previously hosted the event in 2008 Scheduled to be held in Makuhari Messe and this Celebration promises another impressive experience for dedicated Star Wars fans This setting is particularly fitting for a galaxy far, far[...]

Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate event for fans of a galaxy far, far away Since its first gathering in 1999, the convention has become a true celebration of Star Wars fandom The event brings together actors, creators, and fans for panels, exclusive reveals, and even immersive experiences Fans can meet their favorite stars, see[...]

Commander Doom is a lesser-known but visually striking Clone Trooper leader from Star Wars: The Clone Wars Sporting distinctive green armor with a skull-like design, he serves under Jedi Generals Tiplee and Tiplar during the Clone Wars He is best known for his role in the Battle of Ringo Vinda, where the Republic forces clash[...]

Sometimes, you can not keep a good thing down, and that is what Star Wars did with the infamous Phantom Menace villain Darth Maul. Darth Maul's resurgence in the hit animated series The Clone Wars transformed the once-Sith into a new, deeply complex character. After surviving being sliced in half at the end of The Phantom Menace, Maul would be[...]

Today, we're looking at Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear Of The Jedi #2, hitting stores on Wednesday, March 26th. THE BATTLE FOR NABOO BEGINS! As KEEVE TRENNIS prepares to breach the STORMWALL, the LOURNA DEE of old returns with murder on her twisted mind The villainous NIHIL hold NABOO, but for how long? A[...]

is getting ready for Star Wars: Andor Season 2 as they unveil their new K-2SO statue K-2SO is a reprogrammed Imperial security droid who was introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Once loyal to the Empire, he was captured and reprogrammed by Captain Cassian Andor to help serve the Rebel Alliance Unlike other[...]

Star Wars producer Rick McCallum dropped a bit of a bombshell earlier this month when he revealed that Star Wars creator George Lucas had major plans for his franchise that would have bridged 2005's Revenge of the Sith and 1977's A New Hope, episodes III and IV of the Skywalker Saga, during the Young Indy[...]

Galen Erso was introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and is the brilliant scientist behind the Empire's deadly Death Star He was once a reluctant Imperial engineer but escaped only to be forced back to work by Imperial Director Krennic to complete his work However, he would secretly build a fatal flaw into the Death[...]

Today, LOLtron examines Star Wars: High Republic Adventures Phase III #16, arriving in stores on Wednesday, March 19th. The Battle of Eriadu rages on, as shocking developments continue to shift the tide of the conflict! A Nihil victory seems all but assured, thanks to their overwhelming forces and savage tactics But will the unexpected arrival of[...]

Set to run April 18th-20th at the Makuhari Messe, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 offered fans the intel they've been looking for: the panel schedule rundown Over the course of three days, fans attending can expect major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes,[...]

Fantasy Flight Games has launched the next expansion, which is coming to Star Wars Unlimited, as Jump to Lightspeed is now available in shops The new set brings with it cards that make reference to multiple stories through the galaxy, giving you more options for star fights and finding iconic characters in every pack that you purchase[...]

Before George Lucas sold his studio Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 for $4.05 billion, he had at least one major ambitious plan with his biggest franchise Star Wars, a TV series that would have bridged 2005's Revenge of the Sith and 1977's A New Hope, which are episodes three and four of the Skywalker Saga[...]

The Squad Leader Stormtrooper is a specialized rank within the Imperial Stormtrooper corps found in the Star Wars universe The Squad Leader Stormtrooper commands a group of standard Stormtroopers during operations, serving as a tactical leader on the battlefield They often carry additional gear, such as distinctive pauldron armor, to signify their rank These troopers[...]

Disney has been starting to confuse Star Wars fans lately as they continue to dive into "non-canon" events Before Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars, there was a massive extended universe of Star Wars, including some major novels like the Timothy Zahn Thrawn Trilogy These stories took place after the events of Return of[...]

The animated style of Star Wars Rebels features a unique blend of CGI animation that was heavily inspired by the original concept art of Star Wars by Ralph McQuarrie A lot of the environments and ships also reflect McQuarrie's influence, capturing the time between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Even characters like Zeb[...]

Giancarlo Esposito says he's ready for a Moff Gideon return - whether it's The Mandalorian or another corner of the "Star Wars" universe.

Following the live event, clips will be available across Disney+, Hulu, and Star Wars YouTube and social channels. Lucasfilm's Emmy-nominated Science Fiction political thriller Andor," returns for its long-awaited conclusion on April 22 The second season takes place as the horizon of war draws near, and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance[...]

Grand Admiral Thrawn made his first appearance in Star Wars Heir to the Empire back in 1991, with a novel by Timothy Zahn Unlike most Imperial officers, who are human, Thrawn is a Chiss, who is an alien from the Unknown Regions. Thrawn would be removed from the mythos for years, but his popularity led to[...]

Walmart Con 2025 arrives this week, with a nice set of exclusive arriving from a variety of companies. Hasbro is always sure to drop a few for the event, and there are a few 20th-anniversary Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith figures making their debut We have already seen that Count Dooku, R2-D2, and Kit Fisto are[...]

Today, LOLtron examines Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2, arriving in your pathetically analog comic shops on March 12th Here's what awaits in this tale of familial obsession: A RETURN TO TATOOINE! KYLO REN seeks out the home planet of his grandfather, ANAKIN SKYWALKER! The young tyrant must go up against GARDULLA THE HUTT and her[...]

Or does he? Because the young Ben Kenobi, in today's Star Wars: Jedi Knights series set in the prequel era of Star Wars, looks to be setting up a different future Or past With visions granted to Kenobi, courtesy of his work with Yoda. With threats from creatures, blades, creatures with blades… Suggesting that some of these[...]

Astromechs, protocol droids, and battle-ready droids have given Star Wars fans some truly incredible stories over the years To celebrate this, RSVLTS has unveiled their new Power the Force collection, an all-new Star Wars apparel drop featuring some of the galaxy's most iconic droids This series will feature three button-downs and All-Day Polos that showcase[...]

The Star Wars team only has one new reveal as they announced new Star Wars: Retro Collection figures are on their way This line has disappeared for quite some time, with the last set of figures being the Ahsoka figures, followed by the Target Exclusive Phantom Menace Multipack Well, another exclusive multipack is on the way with a Star[...]

This week, LOLtron examines Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1, hitting stores on Wednesday with yet another exploration of the prequel era Because if there's one thing the Star Wars franchise needs, it's more content set in the prequels! FIRST ISSUE IN THE PREQUEL ERA! • It begins here: MARVEL'S first series focusing on the guardians of[...]

Sackhoff is the first Star Wars actress to be playing her live-action counterpart after voicing the character that originated from an animated series, which wasn't a stretch considering her iconic role in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica. Mercedes Varnado in "The Mandalorian" Image courtesy of Lucasfilm/Disney+ Following her two episodes in season two, Mone returned for the final[...]

That is right, Walrus Man is back as the legendary background character from Star Wars: A New Hope lives on Appearing in the Mos Eisley Cantina, Nadon is a member of the species known as the Quarren, distinguished by his unique physical appearance Every Mos Eisley Cantina needs a Walrus Man, and Hasbro was sure[...]

The Imperial Praetorian Guard is an elite group of warriors in the Star Wars universe, introduced in The Last Jedi(2017) They served as the personal guards of Supreme Leader Snoke; these highly trained combatants are distinguished by their red armor and formidable weaponry Unlike standard First Order Troopers, the Praetorian Guard is a significant threat[...]

Hasbro has unveiled that they have revealed that this commando is getting his own Star Wars: The Vintage Collection figure. This release is an easy one-stop shop for any Imperial loyalist, and he is loaded with weapons, including two blasters, a knife, a jet pack, a shield, and an electric baton Snagging up an army can[...]