STN 542: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #57 “BATTLE ON BESPIN” with Mark Newbold
In this episode, we’re diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #57: “Battle on Bespin” with Mark Newbold (Fantha Tracks) – who has a special attachment to this issue. Originally released on December 15, 1981, Battle on Bespin follows Lando Calrissian as he faaaaaaallls rapidly towards the planet Bespin, having been thrown off Cloud City by Imperial Captain Treece in the last issue. Lobot and Lando find themselves among a village of disgruntled, excitable Ugnaughts hell-bent on getting the best possible camera footage for their “Action Tidings” live news program. Later Luke Skywalker and Shira Brie look for their friend on Cloud City only to be cornered by Imperial troops. How will they get out of this? Join us as we unpack the story, art, and legacy of this issue.
Issue 57: Battle on Bespin
- Release date: December 15th, 1981
- Written by David Michelinie, Louise Jones, Walt Simonson
- Artwork by Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer
- Coloring by Glynis Wein
- Cover Art Walt Simonson
Today in Star Wars History – January 6, 1977
Happy 49th Birthday to Genevieve O’Reily.
Genevieve joined the Star Wars universe as Mon Mothma in the deleted scenes in Revenge of the Sith but reprised the role as her animated self in Rebels. Then came back for Rogue One, Andor, and Ahsoka.
We recommend watching the video version of the podcast (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it. Listen to the audio podcast here:
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