About this episode
The episode reflects on George Lucas's initial draft for the movie that became A New Hope, exploring its adaptation into a comic series.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.... George Lucas's initial draft for the movie that became A New Hope takes flight. JW Rinzler and Mike Mayhew brought this adventure to life, and we are reflecting on the 13 years later Although some parts may look familiar, it's a whole new adventure. Covers: The Star Wars 1-8
Topics covered
- George Lucas
- The Star Wars
- A New Hope
- film adaptation
- comic book
- storytelling
Keywords
- George Lucas
- The Star Wars
- A New Hope
- JW Rinzler
- Mike Mayhew
- comic adaptation
- film history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Star Wars, A New Hope
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