Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #17 “Crucible” has a LOT of parallels to Solo: A Star Wars Story. Unlike many of the vintage, action-packed Star Wars comics, this one follows one character, Luke, on a character-building journey complete with womp rats, Beggar’s Canyon and Skyhoppers. What’s not to love?? We tackle this comic with Star Wars artist Randy Martinez. Show Notes: Title: "CRUCIBLE" Release Date: August 22, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont Artwork: Herb Trimpe, Allen Migrom Coloring: Marie Severin Cover Art: Dave Cockrum, Bob McLeod Synopsis: While Luke Skywalker is piloting the Millennium Falcon through space, his mind flashes back to his life back on Tatooine...at Biggs Darklighter’s farewell party, Luke races his best friend in his T-16 skyhopper through the twisting maze of Beggar's Canyon. Suddenly, they are attacked by Sand People. While the others try to hold off the attack, Luke and Biggs rush off to warn nearby residents of of the danger in their area. Biggs is wounded and Luke h