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Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 45

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans!

In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads from the 1980s to the 1990s.

For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were published in comic books, magazines, flyers, posters and newspapers long before smartphones, social media, the worldwide web and streaming became popular. To put things in perspective, people back in the 1980s to the 1990s were more trusting of print media for information and images about electronic games and related products.

With those details laid down, here is the newest batch of retro gaming print ads for you to see and enjoy…

1. Tron Arcade Flyer

Remember how dazzling the 1982 movie Tron was when you first saw it? That film had groundbreaking computer-generated graphics and the filmmakers worked very hard to tell a story covering both the real and digital worlds. Along the way, the movie had strong video game vibes which resonated with gamers at a time when arcade gaming was wildly popular in America. Believe it or not, an official arcade game of Tron was released the same year as the movie and it was a massive success. The arcade flyer perfectly captured the vibe and look from the movie and the machine itself had a control stick the same with what was shown to viewers. This old flyer is still great to look at.

2. Green Beret Japanese Arcade Flyer

Konami was a highly prolific game publisher in the 1980s and it had lots of games that became huge blockbusters. During the decade, their game developers were strongly influenced by both Hollywood action movies and the Cold War. In 1985, Konami released the militaristic game Green Beret in Japanese arcades and to promote it, they created an arcade flyer featuring a very stylish artwork highlighting military images of soldiers (including a guy smoking) and warfare. This ad still looks great and it was not surprising it helped the game achieve huge commercial success. Green Beret was released in America as Rush’n Attack.

3. Darius Japanese And North American Arcade Flyers

Released in arcades worldwide in 1987, Darius is a 2D side-scrolling shooter game from Taito which had a science fiction concept of the starship Silver Hawk (piloted by players) which sets on a mission to destroy an evil empire before it could destroy the world called Darius. The game was successful, most notably in Japan and it eventually led to sequels being released later. What I find intriguing is how the arcade game was promoted in Japan and in North America. The Japanese arcade flyer had this intriguing artwork that reflected a blend of sci-fi with a touch of horror. The North American flyer had a strong sci-fi touch with a male and female model wearing costumes (that made them look futuristic) standing beside the Darius machine. Which flyer looks more appealing to you?

4. Data East’s Arcade Alley Print Ad

There is nothing like porting arcade hits to computer systems for gamers to enjoy. In 1988 there in Europe, U.S. Gold released Data East’s Arcade Alley for computer systems and it included ports of popular Data East games like Kung Fu Master, Express Raider, Breakthru, Tag Team Wrestling, Last Mission and Karate Champ. U.S. Gold’s print ad showed a guy in the middle of a video arcade looking on both sides to pick which game to play which strongly emphasized the essence of the game collection (offered in cassettes and disk). This old ad is still amusing to look at.

5. Blasteroids European Print Ad

Blasteroids, the third entry in Atari’s popular Asteroids games series, was released in European arcades by Image Works and eventually landed on computer systems there. For Europe, the ad makers came up with artwork showing a creepy, green space monster surrounded by a few spaceships to emphasize the game’s concept. The said monster eventually appeared on the game covers of the computer ports of Blasteroids later. This ad shows creative adjustments taken to promote games in different parts of the world.

6. Dream Team USA Japanese Print Ad

Remember how wildly popular the Dream Team (Team USA in Olympic basketball) was in 1992? With NBA legends Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton and more representing America in the basketball tournament of the Olympic Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain, the Dream Team (a media-led reference for the team) was easily the main attraction not only for basketball fans worldwide but also those who craved for excitement in international sports events. That said, Electronic Arts secured the license to make an official video game about the Dream Team and actually released the game Team USA Basketball within 1992 for the Sega Genesis. As basketball is popular also in Japan, EA released the game there titled as Dream Team USA and came up with a Japanese print ad to seriously capture gamers’ attention. This ad is still effective in delighting both basketball and video game enthusiasts.

7. Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back And Return Of The Jedi Print Ad

Back in the 1990s, there was a resurgence of the original Star Wars trilogy across different forms of media. Apart from the VHS re-releases of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, there was a slew of video games of Star Wars released during the decade and the fans had new stuff to entertain themselves with. Along the way, the company THQ secured the rights to Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for re-release to coincide with the 1997 “Special Edition” theatrical releases of their respective movies. THQ’s print ad simply used official images of Return of the Jedi and inserted a tiny bit of The Empire Strikes Back, and they did not show any screenshots that could have been helpful for Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Game Boy users. Still, it was smart for THQ to print two excerpts of game reviews to sell the games.

8. Super Mario RPG North American Print Ad

Remember back in the 1990s when Nintendo and role-playing game giant SquareSoft had a very healthy business relationship that proved successful? Before their eventual breakup (related to Square signing with Sony for PlayStation development), the two companies joined forces to make a fully featured role-playing game for the SNES featuring Super Mario and related characters…Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. To promote the game, Nintendo (the publisher) created a mesmerizing 2-page print ad highlighting their characters while emphasizing the role-playing and fantasy aspects of the game. At the time of its release, Super Mario was often identified with platform games and the Super Mario RPG print ad was a serious attempt to lure fans into RPGs which the SNES was already rich with. This ad, which I first saw in gaming magazines in 1996, still looks great.

9. NBA Shootout ’97 Print Ad

If there is anything I miss about 1990s console gaming, it is the fact that there were a lot of NBA-licensed video games that were offered to players with different tastes in basketball gaming. Sony had its own exclusive NBA games series called NBA Shootout and they were pretty aggressive selling its own basketball games along with the PlayStation going up against the likes of Electronic Arts (NBA Live), Sega and others. This is reflected in this 2-page print ad of NBA Shootout ’97 which was a PlayStation-exclusive release. They featured a photograph of Lakers’ Eddie Jones about to dunk and showed screenshots as well as the descriptive text written with excitement. Since it first started, NBA Shootout was basketball in full 3D polygonal graphics backed with motion-captured moves and dunks that players could enjoy only PlayStation. This ad is a reminder that Sony used to make official NBA games and there is a lack of variety and players’ choice of NBA gaming in today’s world.

10. Legend of Legaia North American Print Ad

There was a time when Sony produced Japanese RPGs (JRPGs) exclusive for PlayStation consoles. One of them was Legend of Legaia which had a combat system that emphasized martial arts and it had an interesting fantasy concept. For its 1999 North American release, Sony came up with a very bizarre 2-page print ad that had digital artwork with a very strong horror vibe and the visual designs within the three screenshots shown were clearly not related with it. How this ad was made remains unclear. This is easily one of the most misguided gaming ads of the 1990s.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 45

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans!

In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads from the 1980s to the 1990s.

For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were published in comic books, magazines, flyers, posters and newspapers long before smartphones, social media, the worldwide web and streaming became popular. To put things in perspective, people back in the 1980s to the 1990s were more trusting of print media for information and images about electronic games and related products.

With those details laid down, here is the newest batch of retro gaming print ads for you to see and enjoy…

1. Tron Arcade Flyer

Remember how dazzling the 1982 movie Tron was when you first saw it? That film had groundbreaking computer-generated graphics and the filmmakers worked very hard to tell a story covering both the real and digital worlds. Along the way, the movie had strong video game vibes which resonated with gamers at a time when arcade gaming was wildly popular in America. Believe it or not, an official arcade game of Tron was released the same year as the movie and it was a massive success. The arcade flyer perfectly captured the vibe and look from the movie and the machine itself had a control stick the same with what was shown to viewers. This old flyer is still great to look at.

2. Green Beret Japanese Arcade Flyer

Konami was a highly prolific game publisher in the 1980s and it had lots of games that became huge blockbusters. During the decade, their game developers were strongly influenced by both Hollywood action movies and the Cold War. In 1985, Konami released the militaristic game Green Beret in Japanese arcades and to promote it, they created an arcade flyer featuring a very stylish artwork highlighting military images of soldiers (including a guy smoking) and warfare. This ad still looks great and it was not surprising it helped the game achieve huge commercial success. Green Beret was released in America as Rush’n Attack.

3. Darius Japanese And North American Arcade Flyers

Released in arcades worldwide in 1987, Darius is a 2D side-scrolling shooter game from Taito which had a science fiction concept of the starship Silver Hawk (piloted by players) which sets on a mission to destroy an evil empire before it could destroy the world called Darius. The game was successful, most notably in Japan and it eventually led to sequels being released later. What I find intriguing is how the arcade game was promoted in Japan and in North America. The Japanese arcade flyer had this intriguing artwork that reflected a blend of sci-fi with a touch of horror. The North American flyer had a strong sci-fi touch with a male and female model wearing costumes (that made them look futuristic) standing beside the Darius machine. Which flyer looks more appealing to you?

4. Data East’s Arcade Alley Print Ad

There is nothing like porting arcade hits to computer systems for gamers to enjoy. In 1988 there in Europe, U.S. Gold released Data East’s Arcade Alley for computer systems and it included ports of popular Data East games like Kung Fu Master, Express Raider, Breakthru, Tag Team Wrestling, Last Mission and Karate Champ. U.S. Gold’s print ad showed a guy in the middle of a video arcade looking on both sides to pick which game to play which strongly emphasized the essence of the game collection (offered in cassettes and disk). This old ad is still amusing to look at.

5. Blasteroids European Print Ad

Blasteroids, the third entry in Atari’s popular Asteroids games series, was released in European arcades by Image Works and eventually landed on computer systems there. For Europe, the ad makers came up with artwork showing a creepy, green space monster surrounded by a few spaceships to emphasize the game’s concept. The said monster eventually appeared on the game covers of the computer ports of Blasteroids later. This ad shows creative adjustments taken to promote games in different parts of the world.

6. Dream Team USA Japanese Print Ad

Remember how wildly popular the Dream Team (Team USA in Olympic basketball) was in 1992? With NBA legends Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton and more representing America in the basketball tournament of the Olympic Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain, the Dream Team (a media-led reference for the team) was easily the main attraction not only for basketball fans worldwide but also those who craved for excitement in international sports events. That said, Electronic Arts secured the license to make an official video game about the Dream Team and actually released the game Team USA Basketball within 1992 for the Sega Genesis. As basketball is popular also in Japan, EA released the game there titled as Dream Team USA and came up with a Japanese print ad to seriously capture gamers’ attention. This ad is still effective in delighting both basketball and video game enthusiasts.

7. Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back And Return Of The Jedi Print Ad

Back in the 1990s, there was a resurgence of the original Star Wars trilogy across different forms of media. Apart from the VHS re-releases of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, there was a slew of video games of Star Wars released during the decade and the fans had new stuff to entertain themselves with. Along the way, the company THQ secured the rights to Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for re-release to coincide with the 1997 “Special Edition” theatrical releases of their respective movies. THQ’s print ad simply used official images of Return of the Jedi and inserted a tiny bit of The Empire Strikes Back, and they did not show any screenshots that could have been helpful for Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Game Boy users. Still, it was smart for THQ to print two excerpts of game reviews to sell the games.

8. Super Mario RPG North American Print Ad

Remember back in the 1990s when Nintendo and role-playing game giant SquareSoft had a very healthy business relationship that proved successful? Before their eventual breakup (related to Square signing with Sony for PlayStation development), the two companies joined forces to make a fully featured role-playing game for the SNES featuring Super Mario and related characters…Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. To promote the game, Nintendo (the publisher) created a mesmerizing 2-page print ad highlighting their characters while emphasizing the role-playing and fantasy aspects of the game. At the time of its release, Super Mario was often identified with platform games and the Super Mario RPG print ad was a serious attempt to lure fans into RPGs which the SNES was already rich with. This ad, which I first saw in gaming magazines in 1996, still looks great.

9. NBA Shootout ’97 Print Ad

If there is anything I miss about 1990s console gaming, it is the fact that there were a lot of NBA-licensed video games that were offered to players with different tastes in basketball gaming. Sony had its own exclusive NBA games series called NBA Shootout and they were pretty aggressive selling its own basketball games along with the PlayStation going up against the likes of Electronic Arts (NBA Live), Sega and others. This is reflected in this 2-page print ad of NBA Shootout ’97 which was a PlayStation-exclusive release. They featured a photograph of Lakers’ Eddie Jones about to dunk and showed screenshots as well as the descriptive text written with excitement. Since it first started, NBA Shootout was basketball in full 3D polygonal graphics backed with motion-captured moves and dunks that players could enjoy only PlayStation. This ad is a reminder that Sony used to make official NBA games and there is a lack of variety and players’ choice of NBA gaming in today’s world.

10. Legend of Legaia North American Print Ad

There was a time when Sony produced Japanese RPGs (JRPGs) exclusive for PlayStation consoles. One of them was Legend of Legaia which had a combat system that emphasized martial arts and it had an interesting fantasy concept. For its 1999 North American release, Sony came up with a very bizarre 2-page print ad that had digital artwork with a very strong horror vibe and the visual designs within the three screenshots shown were clearly not related with it. How this ad was made remains unclear. This is easily one of the most misguided gaming ads of the 1990s.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Random realisation #HanSolo #SW #StarWars.

#Meme #Memes #Humour #Humor

Seriously tho, @killyourfm !!!

#RelatableContent #HanSolo

Seriously tho, @killyourfm !!!

#RelatableContent #HanSolo

"We shall put berries in our basket," said Han Solo

#HanSolo

@exotaur 🤣
STAR WARS MEETS STAR TREK!!! #starwars #startrek #hansolo #chewbacca #pi...
https://youtube.com/shorts/lJ04-A6Z4K0?is=_qmYDkhKq8Y-cui9

According to Christopher Nolan, Odysseus is more Han Solo than Luke Skywalker

#HanSolo #StarWars #FanthaTracks #christophernolan #theodyssey #HanSolo 

Han Solo is the GFFA version of Odysseus? That's the bottom line, because Christopher Nolan says so.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/according-to-christopher-nolan-odysseus-is-more-han-solo-than-luke-skywalker/

According to Christopher Nolan, Odysseus is more Han Solo than Luke Skywalker

#HanSolo #StarWars #FanthaTracks #christophernolan #theodyssey #HanSolo 

Han Solo is the GFFA version of Odysseus? That's the bottom line, because Christopher Nolan says so.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/according-to-christopher-nolan-odysseus-is-more-han-solo-than-luke-skywalker/

"I've been looking forward to this for a long time."
~
"Yes, I'll bet you have."

One year ago today I posted this miniature Star Wars photo I created using real lighting, figures and miniature sets...

#hansolo #greedo #starwars #scifi #photography #miniatures #visualart #creativephotography #miniaturephotography #actionfigurephotography #photographicart

"I've been looking forward to this for a long time."
~
"Yes, I'll bet you have."

One year ago today I posted this miniature Star Wars photo I created using real lighting, figures and miniature sets...

#hansolo #greedo #starwars #scifi #photography #miniatures #visualart #creativephotography #miniaturephotography #actionfigurephotography #photographicart

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo: Brothers in arms

#HanSolo #LukeSkywalker #StarWars #FanthaTracks

Look at the friendship of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/luke-skywalker-and-han-solo-brothers-in-arms/

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo: Brothers in arms

#HanSolo #LukeSkywalker #StarWars #FanthaTracks

Look at the friendship of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/luke-skywalker-and-han-solo-brothers-in-arms/

Emilia Clarke on Solo: "Star Wars’? They didn’t like it"

#EmiliaClarke #SoloAStarWarsStory #StarWars #FanthaTracks #emiliaclarke #soloastarwarsstory #hansolo #makesolo2happen 

Emilia Clarke talks Star Wars, Game of Thrones and more.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/interviews/emilia-clarke-on-solo-star-wars-they-didnt-like-it/

Emilia Clarke on Solo: "Star Wars’? They didn’t like it"

#EmiliaClarke #SoloAStarWarsStory #StarWars #FanthaTracks #emiliaclarke #soloastarwarsstory #hansolo #makesolo2happen 

Emilia Clarke talks Star Wars, Game of Thrones and more.

Read the whole story at the below link:

https://www.fanthatracks.com/interviews/emilia-clarke-on-solo-star-wars-they-didnt-like-it/

Random Old Comic: Decor https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/07/05/decor/ Decor #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Decor https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/07/05/decor/ Decor #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Random Old Comic: The Best Captain https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/06/25/the-best-captain/ The Best Captain #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #ObiWanKenobi #StarTrek #StarWars

Random Old Comic: The Best Captain https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/06/25/the-best-captain/ The Best Captain #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #ObiWanKenobi #StarTrek #StarWars

Kylo Ren: I'm being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do but I don't know if I have the strength to do it. Will you help me? Han Solo: Yes. Anything. #photography #starwars #revengeofthe5th #hansolo #bensolo #cosplay #cosplayer #longbeachcomiccon flic.kr/p/2sbpqqX

Kylo Ren: I'm being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do but I don't know if I have the strength to do it. Will you help me? Han Solo: Yes. Anything. #photography #starwars #revengeofthe5th #hansolo #bensolo #cosplay #cosplayer #longbeachcomiccon flic.kr/p/2sbpqqX

Random Old Comic: Fugitive https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2019/12/02/fugitive/ Fugitive #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #PondaBaba #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Fugitive https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2019/12/02/fugitive/ Fugitive #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #PondaBaba #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Unmasked https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/06/27/unmasked/ Unmasked #HanSolo #KyloRen #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Unmasked https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/06/27/unmasked/ Unmasked #HanSolo #KyloRen #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Sagt mal, war euch bewusst, dass Han Solo über die Ewoks sagt: „Besser kleine Helfer, als keine Helfer…“ 🤣?

Und ich dachte, ich kenne den Film in- und auswendig! Arne Elsholtz, danke ☺️

#StarWars #EpisodeVI #ReturnOfTheJedi #HansOlo #Ewoks

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

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

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.

+++++

Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

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

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

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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Iron Studios: Han Solo 'Return of the Jedi' - Art Scale 1/10

#IronStudios #StarWars #FanthaTracks #ironstudios #hansolo #returnofthejedi 

From Iron Studios, the Han Solo 'Return of the Jedi' - Art Scale 1/10.

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Iron Studios: Han Solo 'Return of the Jedi' - Art Scale 1/10

#IronStudios #StarWars #FanthaTracks #ironstudios #hansolo #returnofthejedi 

From Iron Studios, the Han Solo 'Return of the Jedi' - Art Scale 1/10.

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Galaxy's Edge: Disneyland Anaheim welcome original trilogy characters

#GalaxysEdge #HanSolo #PrincessLeia #StarWars #FanthaTracks #galaxysedge #disneyland #hansolo #princessleia 

The Princess and the scoundrel are headed to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Anaheim.

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Galaxy's Edge: Disneyland Anaheim welcome original trilogy characters

#GalaxysEdge #HanSolo #PrincessLeia #StarWars #FanthaTracks #galaxysedge #disneyland #hansolo #princessleia 

The Princess and the scoundrel are headed to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Anaheim.

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https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/conventions-events/galaxys-edge-disneyland-anaheim-welcome-original-trilogy-characters/

POV: Du bist Han Solo, kaperst dir aber das heiße imperiale Gerät der Stormtrooper, um durchzustarten.
So ungefähr ergeht es unserem Kunden Markus, der sich bei uns dieses weiße Aero-Gerät in Form eines TIME Bicycles "SCYLON" von einer Projektidee in die Wirklichkeit hat holen lassen. Carbonrahmen made in Europe, Vision Cockpit, Duke Racing Wheels Baccara RX in 48mm Höhe Felgensatz, gepaart mit Hope Pro 5 Nabensatz, dazu eine komplette SRAM Force E1 Gruppe. 7900 Gramm flugfertig.
Widerstand auf dem Asphalt ist zwecklos!
Die ganze Story zum Rad wie immer im Magazin auf light-wolf.de! https://www.light-wolf.de/markus-time-scylon-weisser-aero-traum-von-light-wolf-studio/

#roadbike #timescylone #aerobike #hansolo #starwars #stormtrooper

POV: Du bist Han Solo, kaperst dir aber das heiße imperiale Gerät der Stormtrooper, um durchzustarten.
So ungefähr ergeht es unserem Kunden Markus, der sich bei uns dieses weiße Aero-Gerät in Form eines TIME Bicycles "SCYLON" von einer Projektidee in die Wirklichkeit hat holen lassen. Carbonrahmen made in Europe, Vision Cockpit, Duke Racing Wheels Baccara RX in 48mm Höhe Felgensatz, gepaart mit Hope Pro 5 Nabensatz, dazu eine komplette SRAM Force E1 Gruppe. 7900 Gramm flugfertig.
Widerstand auf dem Asphalt ist zwecklos!
Die ganze Story zum Rad wie immer im Magazin auf light-wolf.de! https://www.light-wolf.de/markus-time-scylon-weisser-aero-traum-von-light-wolf-studio/

#roadbike #timescylone #aerobike #hansolo #starwars #stormtrooper

No, #Disney… just no! This is NOT Han Solo! #wdw #hansolo #galaxysedge #WaltDisneyWorld https://apple.news/A_Zv1GEETRCeZAEl4XeFwbg

No, #Disney… just no! This is NOT Han Solo! #wdw #hansolo #galaxysedge #WaltDisneyWorld https://apple.news/A_Zv1GEETRCeZAEl4XeFwbg

Random Old Comic: Solo: Special Edition https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2018/10/08/solo-special-edition/ Solo: Special Edition #BobaFett #DorothyZbornak #DrDoom #GoldenGirls #HanSolo #Marvel #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Solo: Special Edition https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2018/10/08/solo-special-edition/ Solo: Special Edition #BobaFett #DorothyZbornak #DrDoom #GoldenGirls #HanSolo #Marvel #StarWars

Star Wars Casting What Ifs: Young Han Solo

#AldenEhrenreich #HanSolo #StarWars #FanthaTracks #hansolo 

We look at alternate casting options for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

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https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/star-wars-casting-what-ifs-young-han-solo/

Star Wars Casting What Ifs: Young Han Solo

#AldenEhrenreich #HanSolo #StarWars #FanthaTracks #hansolo 

We look at alternate casting options for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

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https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/star-wars-casting-what-ifs-young-han-solo/

Die Star Wars Woche habe ich gestern mit Solo, einem grundsätzlich sehr überflüssigen Film, fortgesetzt. Beste Szene allerdings, als Han Solo das erste Mal den Millenium Falken steuerte.

Heute dann die ersten sechs Folgen der Serie Andor als Film "Andor I" ohne diese "Was bisher geschah" Einleitungen der einzelnen Folgen versteht sich angeschaut. Was für ein kinotaugliches Feuerwerk für eine TV-Serie, gerade der Geldraub der Rebellen wurde sehr groß inszeniert.

#starwars #hansolo #andor

Star Wars #2 Market Watch: The Value of Han Solo’s First Appearance https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/03/star-wars-2-market-watch-analysis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #StarWars #HanSolo #ComicBooks #Marvel #Collectibles

Random Old Comic: Good Influence https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/06/25/good-influence/ Good Influence #GeneralHux #HanSolo #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Random Old Comic: Nose https://www.toyboxcomix.com/2017/12/11/nose/ Nose #HanSolo #KyloRen #LeiaOrgana #StarWars

Icons of the Force: Han Solo: From Smuggler to Hero

#HanSolo #IconsoftheForce #StarWarsKids #StarWars #FanthaTracks #iconsoftheforce #hansolo #starwarskids 

Watch the story of Han Solo in the latest entry of Icons of the Force.

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https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/icons-of-the-force-han-solo-from-smuggler-to-hero/