Around the Web

June 10, 2016 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, Interview, Marvel, Regular Feature, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Tags: charles soule, dennis muren, heather antos, joe caramagna, mike mayhew, timothy zahn

Here is this week’s Around the Web roundup of Star Wars news and beyond.

Book News

• Christie Golden‘s novelization of Warcraft came out this week.
• Edelweiss has updated their entry on Star Wars: Complete Locations. It will be written by Jason Fry with artwork by Kemp Remillard.

Comic News

• There’s only 2 days left to back John Ostrander and Jan Duursema‘s comic project Hexer Dusk.
• Marvel.com has an interview with Mike Mayhew covering his work on Star Wars.
• StarWars.com talks with Charles Soule, Joe Caramagna and Heather Antos about Poe Dameron.
• Buzz Comics has a preview for Star Wars #20 and Han Solo #1.

Convention & Event News

• Origins Game Fair is June 15 to 19 in Columbus, OH. Star Wars guests include author Timothy Zahn.
• Comicpalooza is June 16 to 19 in Houston, TX. Star Wars guests include authors Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Martha Wells and comic writer John Ostrander.
• Denver Comic Con is June 17 to 19 in Denver, CO. Star Wars guests include authors Terry Brooks and Kevin Hearne.
• Koelbel Con is June 25 at the Koelbel Library in Centennial, CO. Star Wars guests include author Kevin Hearne.
• Star Wars Celebration Europe is July 15 to 17 in London, England. Guests so far include Mark Hamill and hosts Warwick Davis and David Collins.
• ArmadilloCon is July 29 to 31 in Austin, TX. Star Wars guests include author Martha Wells.
• MidAmeriCon II is August 17 to 21 in Kansas City, MO. Star Wars guests include authors Kevin J. Anderson, William Dietz, Rebecca Moesta, Martha Wells and Walter Jon Williams.
• Dodeca Con is September 16 to 18 in Columbia, MO. Star Wars guests include author John Jackson Miller.
• New York Comic Con is October 6 to 9 in New York City, NY. Star Wars guests include author Chuck Wendig, actress Carrie Fisher, artists Mark Brooks, Katie Cook, Adi Granov, Alex Maleev and comic writer Charles Soule.
• Star Wars Celebration Orlando is April 13 to 16, 2017 in Orlando, FL.

Fandom News

• Tosche Station has the audio of Timothy Zahn‘s Awesome Con panel.
• Here’s the latest episode of The Star Wars Show.

• And last week The Star Wars Show interviewed Dennis Muren but they only show part of the interview. You can now catch the full interview.

• Plus if you’re looking for some new wallpaper, Star Wars: Battlefront released some cool new key art for Bespin.
• Wrapping up fandom news, Galactic Empire has a kickstarter out to support a tour. Make sure to watch the video, not only do they jam, but there’s some comedy in there too.

Toy & Collectible News

• Sideshow teased their upcoming IG-88 Sixth Scale figure.
• Toyark has a look at the Attack of the Clones S.H. Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• And they have a look at the Hot Toy Gold Stormtrooper.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.