In an interview with StarWars.com, creator, Cavan Scott, shared his inspirations behind the brand new guide Tales from the Death Star. Just a few pages from the comedian, showcasing its horror-inspired artwork, had been additionally proven following the official launch of the anthology comedian as we speak. It is being marketed as a “enjoyable for all ages” comedian for everybody to take pleasure in. In the interview, Scott mentioned how the anthology collection took place and why he selected the Death Star because the central location.
When requested to elaborate on a few of the collection’ authentic inspirations, Scott drew consideration to the horror connections that had been already established in Star Wars from actors with such traditional horror roles of their resume as Peter Cushing’s (Tarkin) Frankenstein and Christopher Lee’s (Count Dooku) Dracula, amongst others:
“The authentic concept for the Halloween specials got here from a lunch with [Lucasfilm Publishing creative director] Mike Siglain manner again in, I feel it was 2017? We talked in regards to the hyperlinks between the horror movies we liked and Star Wars, the largest being the 2 grandmasters of Hammer Horror, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. We began riffing on creepy Star Wars tales we might create for his or her galaxy far, far-off characters. Grand Moff Tarkin as Baron Frankenstein? Yes, please. Count Dooku as Dracula? I imply, it wrote itself. And the Halloween anthologies had been born.”
Scott was additionally requested why the Death Star was chosen for this anthology. His response highlights how he wished to make the situation the central character most of all:
“In previous anthologies, the person tales haven’t had a lot to do with the situation, aside from possibly just a few tales set in Vader’s fort. For this, I wished to inform solely tales that associated to the Death Star…or reasonably, Death Stars! The battle station grew to become crucial character.”
The article additionally showcased a collection of pages straight from the comedian. Check out the pages beneath:
Tales from the Death Star is out as we speak as a hardcover guide or a digital comedian. Be certain to verify again right here at Star Wars News Net for our evaluate of Tales from the Death Star coming quickly.
Jay Goodearl’s earliest reminiscence is of his father studying out to him the opening crawl to The Phantom Menace when he was simply two years outdated. He has been a Star Wars fan ever since.
