#424 - Why Does Marvel Publish Star Wars Comics?

Marvel and Star Wars might seem like a match made in fan heaven, but it wasn’t always so. Ryan and Lorraine take us back to a long time ago, when the name Star Wars commanded no force, and Marvel took a big risk to betting on its success. Hear how that relationship has changed over the years, leading to some of our most beloved comics made today! Then, Will Sliney gives us an in-depth look at two of the latest Star Wars comic series: “Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren” and “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,” the series based on the brand new themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! 2:02 - News 7:10 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 7:33 - This Week In Marvel History 11:03 - Big Talk: Star Wars Comics History 25:15 - Interview with Will Sliney 54:03 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices