Star wars comic book brian wood

This is the first arc of brian woods run on the dark horse star wars title that takes place between a new hope and empire strikes back. Dark horses star wars ongoing series by brian wood the massive, conan the barbarian and carlos danda character designer of batman. Jan 09, 20 so i said yes to the job, thinking that if i were ever to write a star wars comic, this would be it, one set in the original trilogy using these characters i knew, dealing with continuity i was comfortable with, and would have the simple and iconic title of star wars. He also worked as a staff designer for the video game developer rockstar. Sold by tj collectibles online and fulfilled by amazon. I personally actually like the prequel trilogy and choose to view star wars as a saga of six films, telling the story of skywalkers not just luke or annakin. After a battle with the empire, it is a time of reunions, departures, and reassessments. Brian wood was born on january 29, 1972 in essex junction, vermont. Leia assembles her strike force to root out a spy in the rebel alliance ranks, which gives the book a deeply ingrained opening mystery. Now that i am an old guy i still love star wars and i have seen all the movies, as well as read several regular novels, including this graphic star wars. The series takes place between star wars episode iv. Brian wood s star wars comic debuting this week puts princess leia in the role of fighter pilot. Brian wood born 1972 is an american writer, illustrator, and graphic designer.

Also marvel comics, star wars, aliens, robocop, and lord of the rings. Star wars is a comic book series published by dark horse comics that began in january 20. Dark horses new star wars series got a lot of hype. As the doors to comiccon 2012 were opened this evening, fans rushed to the dark horse booth for their first glimpse at alex rosss stunning new art for the brian woodwritten series star wars, launching in january of 20. The assassination of darth vader written by brian wood and published by dark horse comics.

I have always love the original trilogy of the star wars saga. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic series published by marvel comics since january 14, 2015. Brian wood writes characters with the names han, luke, and leia, but i dont recognize them. Arkham city and artist of its spinoff comics, a continuitylite title that takes place in the timeframe between the end of a new hope and the empire strikes back. His work on licensed properties includes star wars, marvel comics, dc comics, and aliens. It was easily one of the most hyped star wars comics since the original dark empire. Brian wood born january 29, 1972 is an american author who wrote the comic series star wars published by dark horse comics. They behave very differently from anything else weve seen before.

Nowadays, brian wood mostly writes aliens comic books for dark horse and robotech for titan, while tess fowler after a high profile stint on rat queens. Dark horse comics announced their lineup of comic books for free comic book day 20, and, of course, theres a star wars title. 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. Writer brian wood the massive, conan the barbarian. The panel featured some of the best talent that dark horse has to offer including john jackson miller, jan duursema, doug wheatley, dave marshall, and randy stradley and was hosted by expert in all things star wars, pablo hidalgo. Dark horse comics started publishing comic books for star wars in 1991. This is the first arc of brian wood s run on the dark horse star wars title that takes place between a new hope and empire strikes back. Writer brian wood dmz, northlanders takes the reins for this scifi excitement and oh yeah, princess leia is totally going to be an xwing pilot. In honor of comic con taking place this week and next months conclusion of the star wars comic book monthly series published by dark horse comics and scripted by author brian wood, ibooks. Brian wood has done an excellent job of fleshing out luke, leia and han. Dark horse claimed that this would be a comic for people who had only seen the original star wars movie not even the movie as released with the a new hope subtitled. In the wake of the death star s destruction, the empire seems to anticipate and thwart all moves by the struggling rebel alliance which smells a spy among the ranks. Star wars tpb 202014 dark horse by brian wood comic books. Not just any star wars book, this will be called star wars, and will be set in the original trilogy, using the classic characters, and will pretend like its 1977 and no other films were every made or books ever written aside from a new hope.

On january 9, dark horse comics kicks off a brandnew star wars monthly series. Brian is a multiple eisner award nominated comic book creatorwriter based in new york. In the shadow of yavin by brian wood and carlos danda another recentish dark horse star wars comic. Published prior to disneys acquisition of star wars, this series predates and served as the template for the current marvel comics series. You can check out elijah wood s twitter take on the rise of skywalker storytelling. Not only these characters but that storyline of those original. More importantly, how long with the upcoming brian woods series last. Running for 20 issues between january 20 and august 2014, the series was cancelled after wood s contract was not renewed after disney jettisoned the expanded universe into the legends continuity. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. Im schatten yavins wood, brian, danda, carlos, eltaeb, gabe, nagula, michael isbn. The official site of brian wood, writer of comic books, graphic novels, television, and video games. A comic book writer, illustrator, and graphic designer living in brooklyn, new york. Meanwhile, darth vader sends a spy into his own ranks to find out the same thing.

Were taking you back to those heady, adventurefilled days following the destruction of the death star when the empire ruled, the rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen. He is known primarily as a comic book creator, and has also written for television and video games. He is best known for his work on the heroes online graphic novel and alias. He also wrote the free comic book day oneshot star wars.

This years free comic will feature a story by brian wood and art by ryan odagawa, and will star darth vader and boba fett. W brian wood a carlos danda ca gabe eltaeb, alex ross this is star wars as you remember it. Elijah wood tweets out a major fail in the rise of skywalker. This issue has all the original players of the first star wars episode. He relocated to new york city in 1991 and graduated from parsons school of design in 1997. Wood is most well known as a writer for the vertigo imprint of dc comics and dark horse comics. Comicsalliance founder laura hudson has issued new accusations of predatory behavior against comic writer brian wood. After the destruction of the death star, the rebels are hounded by the empire. It ends with a bunch of stuff up in the air, so youll probably want to read the second volume, if you read this one. From the ruins of alderaan brian wood, randy stradley, carlos danda, ryan kelly on. Laura hudson talks about brian wood, sexual harassment and. Each week ibook selects a great book and provides it for free as its book of the week. Leia is a hotshot xwing pilot, luke flirts with a fellow pilot, han seems totally unconcerned with the bounty on his head, and vader says may the force by with you.

Originally written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film star wars and its 1980 sequel, the empire strikes back. Im writing an ongoing star wars book for dark horse. Splinter of the minds eye is our book club book for janfeb. Channel zero remains an influential, forwardthinking work that combines art, politics, activism, and graphic design in a unique way. Prior to that he experimented with his specific style of graphic narrative and sociopolitical messaging as a student at parsons school of design. Bria from tosche station joins us and brings some impressive comic book knowledge to the discussion. Brian wood released his first comic book, channel zero in 1998. In this episode of star wars bookworms we talk mostly comics and answer some listener emails. Notable titles include dmz, channel zero, the massive, starve, and northlanders. These comics are solid, gently read, collectible copies. He has also written xmen and generation x for marvel, star wars and conan the. Brian wood launched an allout assault on the comics medium in 1997 with channel zero, a blistering look at a repressive future america that hits on themes of freedom of expression, hacking, cuttingedge media manipulation, and police surveillance.

Aug 30, 2019 comicsalliance founder laura hudson has issued new accusations of predatory behavior against comic writer brian wood. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. When he and chewbacca are cornered by imperials, han solo resorts to. In the wake of the death star s destruction, the empire seems to anticipate and thwart all moves by the struggling rebel alliance which smells a. Yesterday marked the 88th birthday of john williams, the legendary composer known for star wars, indiana jones, jurassic park, harry potter, and many more. In the disney acquisition of the star wars property, dark horse lost the license to produce sw comics and this volume brings the collection of the 20 issue dark horse title to a close. Its very focused on the rebellions search for a new base and a secret task force led by leia to uncover. New star wars comic will feature princess leia as a pilot. This is another post new hope comic, though with an alternate take on what the trio is up to after the battle of yavin. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. In a series of tweets, hudson recalled an event where wood forced him to kiss her, though he was married at the time. He has written comics and graphic novels for many different publishers and also does. Our goal is to assemble the best run of a series in its most complete and collectible form. Star wars is a 20 comic book series written by brian wood and published by dark horse comics.

With disney buying lucasfilm, i wonder how long dark horse will own the rights to publishing star wars comics. On august 14, 20, author brian wood announced on social media that he was contracted to continue writing for star wars through issue twenty. Brian wood is a twentyyear veteran of the comic book industry, and the creatorcocreator and writer of numerous titles, including dmz, the massive, channel zero, demo, northlanders, rebels, and starve. On august 14, 20, author brian wood announced on social media that he was contracted. Wood, who also writes conan, star wars and the massive for dark. The rebels covert ops go on the offensive as princess leia sends.

In the shadow of yavin for free on apples ibook platform. This story reads like a part of the empire strikes back. The force stays strong for star wars on page, screen. He has worked on demo, local, generation x, dmz and supermarket. Their run of dozens of titles set within the star wars expanded universe sweu came. In the shadow of yavin by brian wood and carlos danda. Script, brian wood art, carlos danda colors, gabe eltaeb.

Star wars is a comic book series published by dark horse comics that began in. Expect more to be revealed about dark horses star wars plans this weekend at san diego comic con. Books, comics and cartoons keep star wars thriving while on the cusp of a new film trilogy. Jul 10, 2012 brian wood posted the news on his blog as well, saying, oh yeah, leias an xwing pilot.

Ryan odagawa born november 15, 1975 is a comic book artist who pencilled the free comic book day 20 oneshot star wars. While the rebels were the victors at yavin iv, with alderaan gone, the alliance is in search of a new base. The title of brian wood s xmen comic book is a bit of a misnomer since it stars an allfemale cast. Sure, there are some cool moments, but it just doesnt feel like star wars. Wood created several comic book series, such as demo, channel zero, dmz, northlanders, and the massive. If you are a fan of star wars comics, the panel to be at on thursday of star wars celebration was the dark horse comics panel. In the wake of the death stars destruction, the empire seems to anticipate and thwart all moves by the. On august 14, 20, author brian wood announced on social media that he. This issue comes with a code to download a free digital issue of the comic. As part of an interview with nerdist, star wars writer brian wood debuted three new pages of art from the upcoming series, which debuts in january and takes place between a new hope and the empire. Wood is a fan of star wars and truly didnt know any of the exegol history, which goes for a lot of other fans.

Brian wood accused of predatory behavior by comicsalliance. Writer brian wood the massive, channel zero, dmz, conan the barbarian and artist carlos d anda batman. While that isnt normally anything groundbreaking dark horse has been publishing expanded universe stories for. Star wars comic for free comic book day 20 announced the. Brian is probably best known for creating the critically acclaimed series dmz, northlanders, local and the massive. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. New comic book series to expand the classic trilogy the new star wars comic by writer brian wood, artist carlos danda and dark horse comics, is displayed at fat jacks. A new star wars ongoing by brian wood published by dark horse comics from january 20. W brian wood a ryan kelly, dan parsons ca gabe eltaeb, david michael beck luke skywalker and wedge antilles intentionally allow themselves to be captured by the empire to discover how colonel bircher is tracking the rebels movements. I especially enjoyed the scenes with darth vader and obi wan kenobi. Brian wood continues to tell an amazing star wars story in this volume.