You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication. C3po subtitled the phantom limb is a oneshot star wars comic book, set immediately before the events of the 2015 film star wars. It focuses on the exploits of droids r2d2 and c3po between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. How marvels rogue one adaptation further explores the films powerful themes look back at the recent happenings in marvels star wars titles, from rogue one to doctor aphra. The force awakens, in this special oneshot leading up to his appearance in the film. All our comics magazinestpbs are inspected for defects and baggedboarded when we receive them. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c 3po, and r2d2, takes place between the events of star wars. C3po appears in marvels star wars comic series and accompanies han solo on a raid on an imperial outpost in the miniseries shattered empire. The adventures of r2d2 and c 3po was a precursor to todays popular star wars rebels and star wars. C 3po died a long time before the rise of skywalker bea caicoya nov 16, 2019 after a long history of deaths, reboots, memory wipes and rebirths, it looks like c 3po s journey is coming to an end in the rise of skywalker. Even the most diehard star wars fans would probably admit c 3po is far from the most interesting character who could get his own spinoff comic, but this move is a smart one on lucasfilms part. The comic was originally to be published as part of the. Feb 24, 2016 this is the story of how c 3po got his red arm between episode vi and vii.
Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday. Star wars actor anthony daniels addresses why obiwan didnt. In a special oneshot from marvel, well learn just how and why he got it. Tonight, lego enthusiasts will go to the galaxy far, far away. Star wars confirms c3po remembers the whole skywalker. The rise of skywalker vfx supervisor details the challenge of the luke and leia duel.
In a special star wars themed episode of foxs hit series lego masters, host will arnett and guests bb8, c 3po, and r2d2 will challenge the remaining contestants to build their own droids and replicate iconic scenes inspired by the star wars saga. The comics are released on the service six months after theyre released for individual purchase either physicallydigitally. It was a boring story to explain the red arm in ep7. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. Apr 05, 2020 legendary star wars actor anthony daniels has revealed that c 3po was originally set to play a much larger role in the rise of skywalker, and sheds some light on what exactly that was going to. The rise of skywalker seemingly brought a number of characters journeys to an end, which includes anthony daniels c 3po, though when the actor was asked if c 3po. Anthony daniels on his new memoir and journey as c 3po read an exclusive excerpt from star wars insiders indepth chat with the star wars icon. New listing star wars comic book dark horse mixed lot 16 books tpb jedi. A new star wars comic book will reveal how c 3po received the red arm he has in star wars. Star wars confirms c3pos memory encompasses the entire. Star wars comic book to explain c3pos red arm screen rant.
Dec 16, 2019 in a recent interview, star wars franchise icon anthony daniels addressed the issue of c 3po s presence in the prequels and original trilogy, and why obiwan kenobi doesnt seem to recognize the. The highly anticipated new oneshot marvel comic book hit stores yesterday star wars. Revenge of the sith, c 3po has his memory wiped, hence why he had no memory of his creation or the events of the prequels by. Droids was an eightissue comic book series published by star comics, an imprint of marvel comics, from 1986 to 1987. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine. Only the most impressive builds, to quote darth vader, will please the judges and. Anthony daniels recording c3po dialogue for future star. Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris of dcs starman reunite for the first time in nearly two. This short comic story addresses the reason that c3po showed up in the force awakens with a red arm. The rise of skywalker star wars fans petition to put clone wars final episodes into theaters. It explains how protocol droid c 3po obtained his red arm, which was prominently featured in the film. The phantom limb is a one shot comic book set in between return of the. The phantom limb is a one shot comic book set in between return of the jedi and the force awakens, showing us why c3po has a red arm for the majority of latter film.
The rise of skywalkers junior novelization reveals that c 3po now has all of his memories from the prequel trilogy back, thanks to r2d2. Lucasfilm has announced a new comic book that will explain how c 3po gets his mismatched red arm in star wars. In a recent interview, star wars franchise icon anthony daniels addressed the issue of c 3po s presence in the prequels and original trilogy, and. Droids television show, which aired in the 198586 season and was canceled shortly after this series began. C3po 1 is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april, 2016. Get the full story and discover the origins of his new appendage when star wars special. Star wars c3po actor has a warning for baby yoda fans.
To start with it takes the most unlikeable subject from marvels star wars comics franchise and makes him the hero. C 3po, however, is a wonderful surprise that proves you can take any element of the star wars legacy and tell an interesting story. Nobody has ever gone to the toy store and looked for a c 3po action figure, or waited for him to show his shiny. Get the best deals on c 3po star wars comic book hero action figures when you shop the largest online selection at. Star wars c 3po actor has a warning for baby yoda fans star wars.
C3po ditches red arm for original gold one in star wars 8. When the tantive iv came under attack by darth vaders star destroyer devastator, c3po and r2d2 were launched in. Fans of the galaxys greatest protocol droid have noticed that in star wars. The droid duo of c 3po and r2d2 are everpresent throughout the original star wars trilogy, from the moment princess leia records her famous message to obiwan to the jubilant celebrations on endor. Follow everyones favorite protocol droid as he journeys to star wars. Anthony daniels recording c 3po dialogue for future star wars animation project by josh rausch april 24, 2020 it seemed fairly evident that the rise of skywalker would be anthony daniels final appearance as c 3po, at least in liveaction. Its a complete and believable story so if youre a star wars fan and were curious as to why c 3po had a red arm then you will like it. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. The force awakens publishing program in december 2015, but was delayed multiple times. Sonic the hedgehog star ben schwartz wrote some of c3pos. C 3po subtitled the phantom limb is a oneshot star wars comic book, set immediately before the events of the 2015 film star wars.
In their on way they have personalities like human. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. This comic features an interesting cast, intriguing philosophical ideas for the star wars universe and a well told, heartfelt story. The oneshot c 3po, released in april 2016, intended to tell the story behind threepios red arm in the force awakens. How did c 3po get his new red arm seen in star wars. Star wars legend mark hamill cant explain one of the.
I just wish droids stop being the default carriers of important location information. Like me, he grew up with the original star wars trilogy and the toys that came with it. The force awakens left us with a lot of burning questions, but one of the more peculiar ones is about c 3po. Now, it turns out we will soon find out how c3po got that new red arm in star wars special. C3po 1 is the only place to learn the shocking truth behind how c3po lost his original arm and the exciting origins of how he gained a new red one. It explains how protocol droid c3po obtained his red arm, which was prominently featured in the film. In the latest film of the star wars saga, the force awakens, c 3po made a reappearance. The story features many character favorites, including darth vader, luke skywalker, c 3po, r2d2, ben kenobi, han solo, chewbacca, princess leia, and stormtroopers. The phantom limb is a oneshot of the canon comic book series, set in the sequel era. C3po star wars comic book hero action figures for sale ebay. If there is any questions about this item, message us, there might be other flaws to the comic, we can only list what we can see. People are wondering why the droid has a red arm this time around, and answering that question in a medium outside of film is simply more economical. Bartlett, again, like so many others, was building his own star wars costumes and decided to do a character not many others had done. Get the best deals on c 3po star wars action figures when you shop the largest online selection at.
After the events of return of the jedi, he continues to serve leia organa in several novels including bloodline. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The force awakens publishing program coming in december. The rise of skywalker, c 3po now remembers the entirety of the skywalker saga. C 3po 1 is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april, 2016. During his time on the show, the topic of star wars came up and schwartz explained his unique connection to c 3po and the rise of skywalker. Think of it as like netflixspotify but for marvel comics. Legendary star wars actor anthony daniels has revealed that c 3po was originally set to play a much larger role in the rise of skywalker, and sheds some light on what exactly that was going to. Please ask questions picture is a stock photo of item. The phantom limb is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april, 2016. Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris of dcs starman reunite for the first time in nearly two decades. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c 3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. Personality wise, he was the same threepio that kids had grown up to love.
Saturday morning animation in 1985 was a kaleidoscope of candycoated rainbows and saccharine sweetness designed to be. Overall, its a cute little story that i dont mind reading every once in a while. This, along with the brilliant writing, beautiful artwork, and compelling story make this comic a must read for any star wars fan. Apr 09, 2020 playing c 3po in anthony daniels place is a daunting task. We got the exclusive chance to talk to star wars actor chris bartlett about just that, and more.