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Concept art by Anton Grandert featuring #CobbVanth wearing #BobaFett's armor, presumably before they finalized the look of Cobb Vanth

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#CobbVanth wearing #BobaFett's armor in #TheMandalorian Season 2

StarWarsExplained recently asked Jon Favreau if Cobb Vanth is OK (after being injured and seen in a bacta tank in #TheBookOfBobaFett), and Jon replied "he's still out there"

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A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)

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Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!  

With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.

With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…

Quality

Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.

You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.

What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.

Conclusion

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.

Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.

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"Five Mandalorians Walk Into A Tavern" by Jake Bartok

See more Medieval #StarWars fan art from the artist: https://www.jakebartok.net/medieval-fantasy-star-wars

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#CobbVanth in #BobaFett's armor for #StarWarsUnlimited by Ario Murti

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#CobbVanth in #BobaFett's armor on a speeder

Keep an eye on his gauntlet hoses in this scene in "The Mandalorian" Season 2 Episode 1 as it switches arms throughout the ride, suggesting part of this was shot backwards and VFX artists went in to fix the asymmetric chest armor from appearing flipped too

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#CobbVanth wearing #BobaFett's distinctive Mandalorian armor in #TheMandalorian Season 2 Episode 1

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I think we can all agree that is pretty much a True Dat!

No?

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Happy birthday Timothy Olyphant!

He played #CobbVanth, wearing some of #BobaFett's armor in #TheMandalorian

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Official #StarWars art by Adam Schickling for Acme Archives

From left to right: "Darth Vader's Forces" (2024), "Rule With Respect" (2023) and "The Marshal of Mos Pelgo" (2021)

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Which character do you like more: #DinDjarin or #CobbVanth (wearing Boba Fett's armor)?

Fun fact: #TheMandalorian Season 2 Episode 1 dropped four years ago today

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#CobbVanth wearing #BobaFett's Mandalorian armor

As seen on the set of #TheMandalorian by Justin Lubin, SMPSP (Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers)

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Happy birthday Timothy Olyphant!

The actor played #CobbVanth, who wears some of #BobaFett's armor in #TheMandalorian Season 2 Episode 1

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#CobbVanth wearing #BobaFett's armor in #TheMandalorian Season 2 Episode 1

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#CobbVanth in #BobaFett's armor

Photographed on the set of #TheMandalorian by Justin Lubin, SMPSP (Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers)

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The 1/6 scale #CobbVanth figure from Hot Toys – first revealed last year in September – is expected to ship any day now via Sideshow Collectibles

More info: https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/bounty/unique/hot-toys/hot-toys-1-6-scale-cobb-vanth/

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#CobbVanth in #BobaFett’s armor in #StarWars: #TheMandalorian Season 2 #1

Following along with the show, Boba Fett will be in issue #6, which is slated for November 15th

More: https://bobafett.club/comics

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#DinDjarin and #CobbVanth – in #BobaFett's armor – as seen in #TheMandalorian Season 2 Episode 1

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This #CobbVanth variant cover by Erik M. Gist is for Star Wars #TheMandalorian Season Two #1, which is expected June 21

It's up for pre-order at TFAW: https://bobafett.club/5cp9u

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