Star Wars Chit-Chat (Formerly Comics In Canon)

In ep 22, Mike talks about the 5-issue mini-series starring everyone’s favourite wookiee; Chewbacca ! This episode covers Chewie’s time on Andelm 4 (just after A New Hope), details about his family, his “missing” medal from the end of A New Hope & sequel trilogy and more! All 5 issues of Chewbacca were written by Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto did the art, colouring and covers. Issue 1 was release...

In ep 21, Mike talks about the third volume of Star Wars comics; Rebel Jail , featuring Princess Leia & Sana Starros taking Doctor Aphra to a secret rebel prison closely orbiting a star, Luke & Han’s nerf-herding mission, a crazed rebel spy, the first Star Wars annual and more! If you don’t know who Doctor Aphra is and would like an introduction to her, listen to episode 15 of SWCIC! The 4...

In ep 20, Mike talks about the 5 issue mini-series comic Galaxy’s Edge , focusing on the characters and the lore of the Black Spire Outpost (found at Disneyland & World)! This is a very lore-heavy episode delving into many elements, including baby sarlaccs, an ancient sith weapon, Ki-Adi-Mundi’s lightsaber, Hondo Ohnaka, Doctor Aphra, Chirrut Îmwe (from Rogue One) and more! If you don’t k...

In ep 19, Mike talks about the 6 issue crossover event between the main run of Star Wars Comics and the Darth Vader comics named “Vader Down”, where Vader is shot down over Vrogas Vas searching for Luke Skywalker, inadvertently discovering a rebel refuelling base and has to fight his way through hundreds of rebels with only the help of the rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra, her homicidal droid comp...

In ep 18, Mike talks about the 5 issue mini-series about Landonis Balthazar Calrissian (now you see why he shortens it) and his antics set before Empire Strikes Back, involving stealing Palpatine’s prized yacht the “Imperialis”, alien clones, the emperor’s royal guard, more info about Lando’s bestie Lobot and a healthy dose of of Lando’s trademark charm! The Lando comics were written by Charles So...

In ep 17, Mike talks about the second volume of the Darth Vader series, named “Shadows And Secrets”, featuring Vader plotting against his own Empire while Thanoth the investigator follows all while intertwined with rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra and the homicidal droids BT-1 & Triple-Zero! If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to ep 15 of SWCIC to hear about volume 1 of Darth Vader,...

In Ep 16, Mike talks about the 5 issue mini series Jedi Of The Republic – Mace Windu , about his mission which takes place straight after Attack Of The Clones (22BBY), featuring Mace’s Jedi Master, Kit Fisto, Prosset Dibs, the mercenary droid AD-W4, some great battle droid dialogue and more! The mini series was written by Matt Owens, the penciller was Denys Cowan, the inker was Robert Poggi and th...

In ep 15, Mike talks about the first volume of Darth Vader comics (from 2015) set shortly after A New Hope which follows Vader trying to make up for his failure of allowing the Death Star to be destroyed, while trying to amass an army against Palpatine and him meeting Doctor Aphra, as well as the homicidal protocol & astromech droids Triple-Zero and BT-1! The first volume of Darth Vader was wr...

In ep 14, Mike talks about the 5-comic mini-series “Princess Leia” set seconds after the medal ceremony shown in A New Hope which follows Leia trying to find Alderaanian refugees after Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star and it also shows how Nien Nunb entered the rebellion! The Princess Leia comics were written by Mark Waid, pencilled by Terry Dodson, inked by Rachel Dodson and is the colour...

In ep 13, Mike returns to the main run of Star Wars comics, this week focusing on the book/volume 2 story-arc “Showdown On The Smugglers Moon” featuring comics #8-12, set shortly after A New Hope and it includes Grakkus The Hutt’s jedi relic collection, Han Solo’s wife Sana, Dengar the bounty hunter facing off against Chewie and more! This run of Star Wars comics are written by Jason Aaron, pencil...

In ep 12, Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple which focuses on Cere Junda’s time as Eno Cordova’s padawan before the events of the video game Jedi Fallen Order, exploration of an ancient temple, a civil war and more! There will be no spoilers for the Fallen Order game within. All 5 issues of Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple are written by Matthew Rosenberg, t...

In episode 11, Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Obi-Wan & Anakin which involves one of their first missions together, how Anakin almost left the order at 12 years old, Palpatine’s early involvement in Anakin’s life and more – all set three years after Phantom Menace (29 BBY) meaning Anakin had been training as a jedi for three years at this point! Please note this episode was origin...

In episode 10, Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Han Solo – Imperial Cadet , telling what happened to Han within the movie Solo after leaving Corellia (before meeting Beckett & his crew while in the Imperial service). Mike also talks about some of the training within the Imperial Academy, the Empire’s brutal outlook on individualism, the character Beilert Valance’s other appearances...

In ep 9, Mike delves into the first volume of the first main run of Star Wars comics (from 2015): issues 1-6 of the first comics released under the new canon – the comics are set shortly after events of A New Hope and this story arc is called “Skywalker Strikes” featuring Luke facing off against Vader for the first time, how Vader obtained Luke’s surname, Boba Fett’s involvement and more! This run...

In ep 8, Mike delves into the two one-shot comics for the Star Wars Anthology movies; Solo & Rogue One . For Rogue One, it’s the Cassian & K-2SO special on how they met, while the Solo comic is about Beckett & his crew before meeting Han Solo. As well the comics, Tobias’ homeworld, Cassian’s age, Han Solo’s blaster and more is discussed! Cassian & K-2SO was written by Duane Swiercz...

In episode 7, Mike delves into the four-part mini-series Star Wars: Allegiance , set between The Last Jedi & The Rise Of Skywalker, featuring Admiral Ackbar’s son Aftab, the planet Mon Cala & its appearances in the Clone Wars, the Mon Calamari people & the Quarren, and more! Please note this episode was originally released in May 2020 on the feed of Comics In Motion. Star Wars: Allegia...

In episode 6, Mike delves into the two comics released shortly after The Last Jedi – Storms Of Crait brings a deeper look into planet Crait, how Leia knew about it in episode VIII & a bit of info about Mon Mothma while DJ: Most Wanted looks at the mysterious character DJ before the events of TLJ, how he ended up in prison and more! Please note this episode was originally released in April...

In episode 5, Mike delves into the Captain Phasma mini-series , confirming how she escaped the garbage chute in Force Awakens followed by her ruthless journey afterwards! Mike also explains some of her history, what her armour is made from as well as some facts about Starkiller Base, General Hux & more! Captain Phasma is written by Kelly Thompson with Marco Checchetto as the artist and Andres...

In episode 4, Mike delves one of the first comics released under the new canon (from April 2014) called Shattered Empire , which is set in the final moments of the Battle of Endor (in Return Of The Jedi) giving an insight into what the characters did directly after the second Death Star was destroyed, with an introduction to Poe Dameron’s parents, some details of Operation Cinder (including its ot...

In episode 3, Mike delves into how C-3PO (Threepio) got his (un)recognisable red arm seen in The Force Awakens, plus some extra trivia including the misconception that Anakin was C-3PO’s sole creator & first master and Threepio’s movie & comic appearances! Please note this episode was originally released in April 2020 on the feed of Comics In Motion. C-3PO: Phantom Limb is written by James...

In episode 2, Mike talks about the notorious Darth Maul and his life before & after The Phantom Menace, including his training before TPM, how he survived being cut in half, his involvement in The Clone Wars, a brief explanation on his appearances in Solo and Rebels, all intertwined with his appearances in comics. Clone Wars S7 is not mentioned in this and no spoilers for SW Rebels are mention...

For the first episode Star Wars: Comics in Canon, Mike talks about the four-part comic series about Kylo Ren, delving into more details of what happened at Luke’s jedi temple, Kylo’s relationship with Snoke, the Knights Of Ren, Mike explains what “bleeding” a kyber crystal (lightsaber) is and more! Please note this episode was originally released in March 2020 on the feed of Comics In Motion and M...

Hello there and welcome to Star Wars: Comics In Canon ; your guide to the wider Star Wars canon through the comic-book lens! I’m your host Mike Burton – you may know me from the Genuine Chit-Chat podcast and for being the one with the abundance of Star Wars facts in the collaboration between Comics In Motion, 20th Century Geek & Genuine Chit-Chat in the journey to the Rise Of Skywalker! This r...