Our FIRST-EVER Star Wars Comic Book!!!

Our FIRST-EVER Star Wars Comic Book!!!

From Worst Collection Ever by Shawn Marek & Jen Stansfield

May 22, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 478

About this episode

The hosts discuss Star Wars #9 from 1978, exploring its characters and themes.

Star Wars #9 (1978)  It took twelve years but we we FINALLY tackle a STAR WARS comic on this podcast and this one is a blast as we check out an early issue in the initial Marvel run. We got Han Solo and Chewbacca on an Outer Rim planet teaming up with a green bunny and a porcupine man to defend folks from lecherous bandits. Also, Luke Skywalker and the droids are adrift in the cosmos looking for Rebel real estate while Princess Leia has anxiety. Highlights include: George Lucas wants to add more tongue Han Solo gives serious face Elderly Jedi in medieval suits of armor Kylo Ren was almost a humanoid rabbit C-3PO is much shorter in person A special appearance from Reptar! Also, Jen and Shawn pick up some new books at RetroMania (Shout out to Boss Comics)! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:13:37 *** Promo: LONGBOX REVIEW ( https://longboxreview.com/podcast/ ) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com  Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn Marek, Jen Stansfield

Topics covered

  • Star Wars
  • comic books
  • Marvel
  • animation
  • pop culture
  • podcast discussion

Keywords

  • Star Wars
  • comic book
  • Marvel
  • Han Solo
  • Chewbacca
  • Princess Leia
  • George Lucas
  • Kylo Ren
  • C-3PO
  • Reptar

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RetroMania, Boss Comics

Books & works: Star Wars #9

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