Star Wars-Wochenvorschau KW 40/2018 (01.10. – 07.10.2018)

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Die Geschichte von Han Solo: der beliebte Kinofilm, für Kinder erzählt

Die Figur des Schmugglers und sympathischen Schurkens Han Solo ist bei den Star-Wars-Fans schon lange beliebt. Nun bekommt er mit der zweiten Spin-off-Auskopplung der Saga auch einen eigenen Film. Solo: A Star Wars Story widmet sich den Abenteuern des jungen Han Solo, z.B. wie er seinen Copiloten Chewbacca kennenlernt.

Die Junior-Novel erzählt Kindern ab 8 Jahren die spannende Geschichte des Kinofilms und nimmt sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise in eine weit entfernte Galaxie.

Gelesen von Thomas Nero Wolff, Synchronstimme der Figur Tobias Beckett in dem Kinofilm „Solo: A Star Wars Story“.

(1 mp3-CD, Laufzeit: 5h 17)

Enthält die Ausgaben 1 bis 8 von Doctor Aphra und das Crossover The Screaming Citadel.

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Rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra barely escaped Darth Vader’s wrath. If the Dark Lord of the Sith ever learns that she still lives, he’ll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it’s time for a return to what Aphra does best! With killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One in tow, she’s off in search of the rarest of artifacts — as long as she can stay one step ahead of the Empire, bounty hunters…and just about everyone else! But soon, archaeologist and rebel pilot stand side-by-side when Aphra persuades Luke Skywalker to join her in a journey to the heart of the Screaming Citadel! What secret are they after? And when word gets out, can Han and Leia be far behind them? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #1-8, STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL #1 and STAR WARS (2015) #31-32.

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Delve deep into the dark past of Jango Fett! Find out how Fett became a Mandalorian warrior – and battled his way through war and slavery to become the bounty hunter that caught the eye of Count Dooku! Meanwhile, Ki-Adi-Mundi seeks a wayward Jedi on the backward world of Tatooine, and Jabba the Hutt will help – for a price! But Tusken Raiders and a vicious krayt dragon may mean the end of his mission! And as half the Jedi Council head to the planet of Malastare on a mission of peace, a phantom menace looms in the shadows! Plus, Mace Windu braves the Smugglers‘ Moon! And what is Jedi Darca Nyl’s deadly secret?

COLLECTING: STAR WARS: JANGO FETT – OPEN SEASONS 1-4; STAR WARS (1998) 7-18; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 8, 21-24

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News, interviews, and the latest Star Wars merchandise and publishing!

In issue 184 of Star Wars Insider we continue to explore the new corners of the galaxy revealed in Solo: A Star Wars Story, as we consider the repercussions of L3-37’s droid uprising-and what it tells us about the ethics of creating sentient machines! We take a ride in hot rod speeders, and discover how the natural history of a galaxy far, far away takes inspiration from life on Earth.

Erscheint auch als Hörbuch-Download.

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An all-new adventure starring Lando Calrissian and L3-37 onboard the Millennium Falcon!

When Lando Calrissian gets caught smuggling on the planet Hynestia, the queen agrees to let him go if he delivers something called the Solstice Globe to the Empire on her behalf. Lando is relieved that his punishment is a simple delivery mission—but he soon discovers things are not as simple as they seem. The queen’s daughter, Princess Rinetta, has stowed away on the Millennium Falcon and demands Lando and L3-37 take the globe back to its home planet, which needs the globe to survive. Now Lando has to choose: Do what’s right, or do what’s best for Lando. But if he’s lucky enough, he just might be able to do both….

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Join Luke, Leia, and R2-D2 as they attempt to steal the Millennium Falcon and sneak past Mon Mothma to go on a rogue mission for the Rebellion after the destruction of the first Death Star. With over twenty possible outcomes, you’ll have to think like a real rebel to keep Luke and Leia safe from pirates, Imperials, and so much more! A “Flight of the Falcon” tie-in!

Erscheint auch mit einem Galactic-Icon-Variant (Cad Bane) von Rod Reis und einem Action Figure Variant. Wir hatten gestern schon eine Vorschau für euch.

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“HOPE DIES” PART 6

• If anyone is to survive this disaster, sacrifice is needed…
• Who’s going to make it?
• If hope dies, what survives?

Erscheint auch mit dem B-Cover von Chris Fenoglio, einem Variantcover von Derek Charm, einem Black & White Cover und einem Black & White Convention Cover.

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Tales from Vader’s Castle puts a spooky spin on your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away…

This exciting weekly series explores the hidden corners of the Star Wars universe and features Rebels stars Hear, Kanan, and Chopper; Obi-Wan Kenobi and Count Dooku; Han Solo and Chewbacca; the Ewoks; and of course, Darth Vader – all under the shadow of Vader’s Castle!

Fans will be excited to discover these creepy stories by fan-favorite writer Cavan Scott with art by the greatest talent from across the galaxy, including Derek Charm, Kelley Jones, Chris Fenoglio, Corin Howell, Robert Hack, and Charles Paul Wilson III!

• Covers by Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla! Collect all five!
• Featuring your favorite Star Wars characters in classic spooky stories!
• Ask your retailer about the ultra-rare variant cover by Derek Charm!

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This collection of 18 all-new illustrated stories for young Padawans spans the entire Star Wars saga, and features everyone’s favorite heroes and villains, such as: Darth Maul, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, R2-D2, C-3PO, Poe Dameron, BB-8, Rey, Finn, Captain Phasma and Rose Tico!

Erläuterungen

Dieser Band enthält 18 Geschichten, die Jugendromane und Marvel-Comics des Kanons für Kinder mit neuen Illustrationen nacherzählen. Fünf davon sind zuvor bereits als Einzelheftchen erschienen.

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Read about and build the fastest ship in the galaxy with this out-of-this-world book and model!

Read about and build the fastest ship in the galaxy with this out-of-this-world book and model! Learn the ins and outs of the Millennium Falcon, and then build your own sturdy foam mega model and become a part of this interplanetary adventure.

When built, the model measures 12″ x 12″

Der randvoll mit Aliens gepackte Nachfolger des Galactic Atlas!

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Wookiees, wampas and Weequays; Biths, banthas and bogwings; porgs, puffer pigs and Pau’ans; this is the ultimate species guide for Star Wars fans aged 7 to 70! This comprehensive collection will tell you all you need to know about the aliens of the galaxy.

Deep in the stacks of the Graf Archive, an old traveller’s journal has been discovered and restored for public viewing. A long time ago this unknown traveller documented his stories about the many creatures found in each destination he explored, and includes famous movie locations such as the Mos Eisley cantina on Tatooine, Maz’s Castle and the holy city of Jedha.

The archivist restored this journal and added facts and stats about the cultures, legends and famous members of over 200 species, including famous characters such as Chewbacca, Ahsoka, Wicket and many more.

Alien Archive is beautifully illustrated with full colour artworks, sketches and diagrams by Tim McDonagh, illustrator of Galactic Atlas.

Ein ursprünglich auf Französisch veröffentlichtes Sachbuch, das jetzt erstmals auf Englisch erscheint.

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From Alderaan to Zuckuss, the Geektionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars. A must-have gift for any fan.

Satisfy your inner geek with this Star Wars A-Z. Explore the rich history of the Star Wars universe, with entries on the Jedi Order, Sith Order, the rise of the Galactic Empire and the struggle of the Resistance.

This comprehensive dictionary details the epic battles of Scarif, Endor, Yavin and Naboo. Travel across the galaxy with entries on the jungle world of Dagobah, the desert planets of Jakku and Tatooine, and the urban sprawl of Coruscant. Dive into biopics of some of the best-known characters in the Star Wars canon, as well as some of the lesser known players including Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Wicket the Ewok, and Zuckuss the bounty hunter. Learn about the various types and classes of starfighters, cruisers and star destroyers. Study a range of alien species including Wookiees, Teedos and the fearsome rathtar! And brush up on your droid knowledge with articles on C-3PO, R2-D2, K-2SO, and of course BB8.

With its stunning silver foil cover, portable size and over 400 pages of illustrated entries, the Geektionary is the perfect gift for old and new Star Wars fans.

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Learn to Draw Star Wars: Villains will teach you to draw your favorite villains from the Star Wars galaxy—from the lowly stormtrooper and the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett to the infamous crime lord Jabba the Hutt and the terrifying Sith Lord Darth Vader.

In this 128-page drawing guide, Lucasfilm collaborator and professional artist Russell Walks shows artists of all skill levels how to render their favorite Star Wars villains as detailed pencil portraits. See how each drawing lesson begins with basic shapes, with each new step building upon the last, eventually progressing to a finished fine art piece. Experience this legendary series from a whole new perspective as you develop your drawing skills with the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, insightful character notes, and drawing tips.

So grab your drawing pencils, and use the Force—or join the Dark Side—on your artistic journey through the Star Wars galaxy!

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With Learn to Draw Star Wars: Droids & Vehicles, you can learn how to re-create some of the most recognizable machines in the galaxy: the protocol droid C-3PO, the astromech droid BB-8, the Millennium Falcon, and more.

Inside this 128-page drawing guide, you will find step-by-step instruction on how to draw Star Wars droids, spaceships, and land transport vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Lucasfilm collaborator and professional artist Russell Walks provides easy-to-follow instructions, insightful character notes, drawing tips, and memorable moments from the films. See how each drawing lesson begins with basic shapes, with each new step building upon the last, eventually progressing to a finished fine art piece.

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The step-by-step drawing exercises, tracing paper, and practice pages in Learn to Draw Star Wars: Volume 2 will have you drawing your favorite characters in no time! With just a little practice, you’ll be drawing Rey, BB-8, Kylo Ren, and more. This 64-page, spiral-bound manual comes with grid-drawing exercises, tracing paper, and basic shapes projects.

You will learn to use the same basic shapes method used by professional illustrators. To draw like the pros do, just follow the illustrations that show how each step builds upon the last to create a finished piece of artwork. Look closely at the new lines in each step and draw the character on the practice page provided after each basic shapes project.

With practice pages encouraging you to get started directly in the pages of the book, Learn to Draw Star Wars: Volume 2 provides hours of artistic fun for Star Wars fans of all ages. The book includes instructions to draw these great characters: BB-8, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, R2-D2, Finn, Rey, C-3PO, and Maz Kanata.

May the Force be with you on this artistic journey through the Star Wars universe!

Hiervon und vom nachfolgenden Vader-Buch werden im Januar auch deutsche Ausgaben erscheinen.

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Pursue a more mindful life with words of wisdom from Star Wars mentors Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Luke Skywalker.

A balanced mind. Inner calm. A positive influence on the world. A Jedi must embody all of these qualities in order to master the Force. But these same self-enlightenment skills can also help you master a chaotic life in a galaxy much closer to home.

The heroes of the Star Wars universe have faced many trials and tribulations during their adventures. Learn from their experiences–and, in many cases, mistakes–to discover new mindfulness techniques to deal with stressful situations. Whether it be for coping with relationship struggles, managing workplace stress, or trying the save the galaxy from your overbearing father, Star Wars: Be More Yoda will not only give you tips for mindful thinking, but bring a moment of joy to your day.

The perfect gift for a Star Wars fan, Star Wars: Be More Yoda is an entertaining guide to mindfulness, featuring iconic moments from the Star Wars series alongside light-hearted advice for life.

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Move from apprentice to master with assertiveness advice from the Star Wars galaxy’s most powerful leaders, including Darth Vader, Palpatine, and Supreme Leader Snoke.

Negotiating the workplace can be an impossible task, especially if that workplace is a towering, all-powerful force intent on taking over the galaxy. Whether your day-to-day work involves developing plans to build the Death Star, building a rebellion, or simply trying to make the printer work, the leaders of the Star Wars universe offer perfect examples of common professional pitfalls and how to deal with them assertively.

Find out how to ask for a pay rise, manage annoying colleagues, present with confidence, and move from intern to CEO with top tips from Star Wars: Be More Vader and the most powerful villains in the Star Wars movies.

The perfect gift for colleagues and friends alike, Star Wars: Be More Vader is a tongue-in-cheek guide to assertiveness, featuring favorite moments from the Star Wars series alongside hilarious advice and iconic Star Wars quotes.

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Search Your Feelings continues Katie Cook’s adorable run of Star Wars primers for young Padawans. Featuring poems and art about different emotions that tie to iconic moments from across the Star Wars saga, this is the perfect book to add to a youngling’s growing library.