Star Wars-Wochenvorschau KW 46/2020 (09.10. – 15.11.2020)

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From a Certain Point of View strikes back! Celebrate the legacy of the groundbreaking Star Wars sequel with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film.

On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers recreate an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists:

• Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo.
• Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth.
• Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision.
• Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City.
• Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa’s tragic tale of loss and survival.
• Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship.

Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from:
Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R.F. Kuang, C.B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub

All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

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A unique short story collection celebrating the legacy of Star Wars: A New Hope.

This unique collection features Star Wars stories by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from Star Wars’ literary history. Over 40 authors lend their unique vision to 40 “scenes,” each retelling a different moment from the original Star Wars: A New Hope film, but from the perspective of background characters. Whether it’s the X-wing pilots who helped Luke destroy the Death Star or the stormtroopers who never did find the droids they were looking for, readers will experience the familiar story in a completely new way.

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PAIN LEADS TO ANGER AND ANGER LEADS TO AN ELEMENT FROM EPISODE IX!

• As DARTH VADER battered and broken by the EMPEROR as punishment for his rebellion, drags himself across the blasted surface of MUSTAFAR with vengeance on his mind!
• But can he survive the onslaught of a certain mysterious SITH ASSASSIN?
• And how will his world change when he learns his enemy’s GREATEST SECRET?!!

SCHMERZ FÜHRT ZU WUT UND WUT FÜHRT ZU EINEM ELEMENT AUS EPISODE IX!

• DARTH VADER, angeschlagen und gebrochen durch die Strafe des IMPERATORS für seine Rebellion, schleppt sich über die zerbombte Oberfläche von Mustafar und hat Rache im Sinn!
• Aber kann er den Angriff eines gewissen mysteriösen SITH-ATTENTÄTERS überleben?
• Und wie wird sich seine Welt verändern, wenn er das GRÖßTE GEHEIMNIS seines Feindes erfährt?!!

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It is a dark time for the galaxy in the wake of The Empire Strikes Back. The rebel fleet is scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo is frozen in carbonite and lost to the bounty hunter Boba Fett. And Luke Skywalker is wounded and reeling from learning the horrible truth about his past. Darth Vader did not kill Luke’s father — he is Luke’s father! Now Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the rest of the Rebel Alliance. But this ragtag band of freedom fighters doesn’t realize they’ve only traded one imperial trap for another! They’re about to cross paths with the captain of the Tarkin’s Will: the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Zahra! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #1-6.

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Lost tales of the Jedi, revealed! Obi-Wan has slowly adjusted to his life of exile on Tatooine, secretly protecting young Luke Skywalker. But now injustice reigns as villainous scum run rampant, extorting moisture farmers and wreaking havoc. Will „Old Ben“ risk revealing himself to do what’s right? And when Jabba the Hutt hires a bounty hunter to fi nd out who’s been thwarting his men, Obi-Wan must take on the galaxy’s deadliest Wookiee, Black Krrsantan! Plus, years earlier, when Obi-Wan was still a Padawan, Master Yoda found himself trapped on a savage world with a hidden power. Yoda must learn the secret of the stones – and his struggle in the past will affect Luke in the present! And can Obi-Wan save a young Tusken Raider?

COLLECTING: STAR WARS (2015) 7, 15, 20, 26-30; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS (2015) 37

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THE COUNTDOWN TO INSIDER #200 BEGINS!
GREG GRUNBERG – ace Resistance pilot Snap Wexley – opens up about his love for the saga.
ELIZABETH GRULLON discusses her experience playing JEDI: FALLEN ORDER’s villainous Second Sister.
We count down EMPEROR PALPATINE’S top 5 apprentices – Plus, all the latest news from every sector of the Star Wars galaxy!

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Star Wars: The Jedi Mind takes quotations and lessons from Star Wars and pairs them with practices such a breathing, posture, and meditation.

The Jedi Code is focused on peace, knowledge, serenity, and balance—principles that readers can engage in in their own lives.

The philosophical tenets are applicable not just in the galaxy far, far away, but also in our own galaxy, here and now.

• Quoted wisdom from a galaxy far, far away offers day-to-day life lessons
• An accessible pop culture spin on the Star Wars universe
• Features 20 color illustrations to illuminate the book’s thoughtful advice

„Trust your feelings.“—Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars: The Jedi Mind is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans looking for balance, and seekers of inner calm open to learning from the Jedi Masters.

• Perfect gift for Star Wars fans who love self-care, reflection, and mindfulness
• An enjoyable and useful primer for Star Wars lovers who are seeking inner calm
• Add it to the shelf with books like Star Wars: Be More Yoda: Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away by Christian Blauvelt and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to Be a Jedi? by Adam Gidwitz.