Episode #290 -- Get the Party Started Star Wars Splash Page

No comics this week but plenty of new information about upcoming Star Wars comics as we discuss Star Wars Celebration Anaheim (May 26-29) and what we sort of comics-related news we're hoping might be revealed.

There's also secret catch phrase and, if you bump into Jeff at SWCA and are the first to say it to him, you've just won yourself Marvel's three-volume omnibus collection of the 1977-86 Star Wars series. We'll even cover the shipping and handling. (For real!)

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ None

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ None

The news?
_ Dark Horse Comics will launch a 12-issue, all-ages maxi-series -- Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, on Aug. 10, as the publisher begins its second round with the Lucasfilm license in earnest.
_ Due out Oct. 18, also from Dark Horse, is the Vader's Castle-inspired horror graphic novel, Star Wars: Tales From the Rancor Pit. It'll be a hardcover graphic novel and retail for $19.99.
_ The seven Pride variants for Marvel's Star Wars comics have finally been revealed. They'll be out during June and July.
_ If you're in need of a four-day pass to this month's Star Wars Celebration, send us a line via Twitter, Facebook or email. We have one for sale at face value.

Star Wars Celebration and comics:

Comics Creatives Attending SWCA
_ Adam Christopher
_ Alyssa Wong
_ Amanda Deibert
_ Cavan Scott
_ Charles Soule
_ Christopher Cantwell
_ Claudia Gray
_ Daniel Jose Older
_ Delilah S. Dawson
_ Ethan Sacks
_ Jody Houser
_ Justina Ireland
_ Phil Szostak
_ Rodney Barnes
_ Sam Maggs
_ Tommy Stella!

Panels of interest to Star Wars comics readers and fans

_ Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Thursday, May 26, 1-2 p.m., Twin Suns Stage)
From adult novels to kids comics, from the time of the High Republic to the rise of the First Order, this is the place to dive deeper into the stories from a galaxy far, far away. Featuring details on new and upcoming titles from Disney Lucasfilm Press, Del Rey, Dark Horse, and more! Including all-new announcements and reveals from a galaxy far, far away! Moderated by Lucasfilm's Michael Siglain.

_ The High Republic: For Light and Life (Thursday, May 26, 3-4 p.m., The Galaxy Stage)
Centuries before the Skywalker saga there was The High Republic! Join moderator and The High Republic Show host Krystina Arielle, along with luminous authors Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule, along with Lucasfilm's James Waugh and Michael Siglain, for an in-depth conversation about the golden age of the Jedi. Including all-new announcements and reveals from Phase II: Quest of the Jedi!

_ Exploring the Universe: The Books & Comics of Star Wars (Saturday, May 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Fan Stage)
Join Youtini for an exciting discussion about the past, present, and future of Star Wars books and comics. Look back at the importance of Legends and celebrate the excitement of continuity in Canon. Have a look at the Star Wars timeline and the overarching eras ripe for exploration. If you’re a new reader, enjoy a discussion about some of the best content to pick up first and where to go once you get on your feet. If you’re a veteran, revisit your favorites and approach some of the lesser known gems hidden in the vast galaxy of media. It's a huge universe out there. Let’s explore it together.

_ Marvel Star Wars Comics (Saturday, May 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Twin Suns Stage)
Make mine Star Wars, and make mine Marvel! Join Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski and some of Marvel's top talent for a comics conversation unlike any other. Including all-new announcements and reveals from a galaxy far, far away!

_ Heroes, Hutts and Hoojibs;...