C 3po is far more than a pointless tiein comic that reveals an inconsequential secret about the star wars universe. Why c3po has a red arm in the force awakens business insider. Abrams explains the key part he plays with regard to luke skywalker. Few details except that it describes the 30 year time gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens from c 3po s browse ign. Anyone who believes that the force awakens was a good movie is either in denial or is a paid disney shill. The comic reunites the awardwinning team of writer james robinson and artist tony harris for the first time in two decades and will be part of the journey to the force awakens line of publications thats filling in the 30year gap between.
Totally not ripping off the time r2d2 and c3po had. Star wars comic reveals origin of c3pos red arm photo. Marvel will be releasing a one shot comic book covering the story of c 3po coming into the world of star wars the force awakens. The force awakens has finally been solved marvel has released the comic book star wars. Its been three decades since the rebel alliance destroyed the death star and toppled the galactic empire but now, on the remote planet jakku. Sep 06, 2017 marvel comics announces c3po journey to star wars. A bright red left arm to be precise remember this its important for the puns later. It was one of the seven multifigure boxed sets released around the world as multiple companies launched their product lines based on the force awakens. Star wars c3po and r2d2 statue set 2016 artfx comic books.
In an announcement on disneys official star wars website it is revealed that readers will be able to find out how c3po received his new limb in a special oneshot comic book. This lover of comic versions of the saga sincerely hopes future contributors to these projects strive to produce works of better quality, worthy of the legend that is star wars. No one knows why the red arm is there but disney has announced that the explanation will be coming via a comic book sometime in december. Why c3po has a red arm in the force awakens business. It explains how protocol droid c 3po obtained his red arm, which was prominently featured in the film.
C3po is far more than a pointless tiein comic that reveals an inconsequential secret about the star wars universe. The force awakens, one of which featured the famous droids r2d2 and c3po. The force awakens available for download and read online in other formats. The comic was originally to be published as part of the journey to star wars. C3pos red arm in force awakens explained cinemablend. Few details except that it describes the 30 year time gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens from c3pos perspective. The first hint as to the origin of c 3po s arm came in the force awakens visual dictionary, which explained that he wears it in. The force awakens involves the galaxys most seasoned astromech droid. The character in question is everyones favorite protocol droid, c 3po, who apparently has undergone some repairs in the 30 years between return of the jedi and the force awakens. 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. Many fans have questions about the role of r2d2 in the force awakens, and director j. Artoo and threepio are updated to reflect their appearance in the latest film. As a comic companion to the film beginning the new era of the star wars saga, marvel comics s the force awakens adaptation hardcover falters on multiple levels.
A series of books and comics that feature content related to the film star wars episode vii the force awakens. The story behind c3pos red arm is a minitragedy about droids. The force awakens, the addition of the red arm to 3po s body is the result of an untold story of another droid, something which c 3po does. In a special oneshot from marvel, well learn just how and why he got it. Star wars the force awakens adaptation 2016 marvel comic books.
Pdf the force awakens download full pdf book download. How c 3po got his red arm revealed in star wars comic book. 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. 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. Making star wars shared a photo twitter user marc zachacki took of a star wars themed soda can thats allegedly in mexico grocery stores. Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris reunite for the first time in nearly two decades. The force awakens, in this special oneshot leading up to his. Marvel to reveal how c3po got his new look hollywood. Matt dracula owns a six foot c 3po s cereal standee. Lucasfilm has announced a new comic book that will explain how c3po gets his mismatched red arm in star wars. Apr 14, 2016 to many peoples surprise, in star wars. C 3po subtitled the phantom limb is a oneshot star wars comic book, set immediately before the events of the 2015 film star wars.
You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication. Last time we saw him, in return of the jedi, he had two golden arms. C 3po, r2d2, and bb8 kotobukiyas lineup of amazing figures from star wars episode vii. A few weeks ago, new photos were released for star wars. Taking place between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the oneshot will tell the story of why c3po suddenly has one red arm in the latter film, episode vii.
The comic is ostensibly about why c3po shows up with a red arm in the force awakens. Star wars comic reveals origin of c 3po s red arm in the force awakens photo j. The force awakens continues with fan favorites c 3po, r2d2, and bb8. Overall, its a cute little story that i dont mind reading every once in a while. C 3po doesnt get a lot of screen time in star wars. Abramsdirected sequel does not explain why venerable droid was sporting colorful new appendage. Its a wellcrafted story of survival, one that treats threepio and his fellow droids as real characters with real motivations, and it offers a much different visual interpretation of the star wars franchise than weve seen from marvels other star wars comics. Next, gentle giant ltd will have a pair of convention exclusive 1. The force awakens, one that stood out was a prequel comic book.
Lucasfilm is already letting us know through books and comics how c3po got his red arm as seen in star wars. The force awakens will be revealed in marvels new oneshot comic book star wars special. The force awakens publishing program in december 2015, but was delayed multiple times. Follow everyones favorite protocol droid as he journeys to star wars. Wonderworld comics exclusive variant by john tyler christopher. But since none of us have seen the movie, the importance of those tieins loses a lot of their value. D23 expo kicked off in anaheim last week and revealed tons of exciting news about disneys various properties, including star wars. W james robinson aca tony harris follow everyones favorite protocol droid as he journeys to star wars. The image confirmed that the latter droid will have a red arm in. C 3po s red arm in force awakens explained corey chichizola.
Apr 14, 2016 but no, they just glossed over it, which was fine, because we can all just assume that shit happened between return of the jedi and the force awakens where c3po lost an arm and they ran out of. The force awakens since the last time we saw them, but how will the past 32 years have treated the franchises beloved droids. How c3po got his red arm revealed in star wars comic book. Apr 26, 2017 in star wars the force awakens, kylo ren executes order 37 unknown to us. On the other hand, it does tie into the force awakens with the inclusion of sarco, hoggsquattle aka happabore and a red armed c3po recounting the entire tale. Anthony daniels teases c3pos final scene in star wars. The force awakens 2015 anthony daniels reprised the role of c3po in star wars.
Actually, to be fair, weve actually known ever since the force awakens visual dictionary guide book came out why threepios arm is red. A new star wars comic book will reveal how c3po received the red arm he has in star wars. C3po 1 is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april. The biggest movie of the year jumps from the big screen to the comic book page.
The force awakens, in this special oneshot leading. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. The force awakens and reveals what led to this change in appearance. C3po may have red arm in the force awakens star wars. First clue hints mystery behind c 3po s red arm in the force awakens brendan mcguirk dec 28, 2015 fans can at least begin to solve one the force awakens mystery, as the story behind c 3po s arm begins to come to light. 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. Among the 20 titles that will consist of the newly announced journey to star wars.
C3po 1 is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april, 2016. It explains how protocol droid c3po obtained his red arm, which was prominently featured in the film. The comic reunites the awardwinning team of writer james robinson and artist tony harris for the first time in two decades and will be part of the journey to the force awakens line of publications thats filling in the 30year gap between return of the jedi and episode vii. Dec, 2016 as a comic companion to the film beginning the new era of the star wars saga, marvel comicss the force awakens adaptation hardcover falters on multiple levels. Find out the answer to the following question how did c3po get his red arm in star wars. The force awakens, the first installment of the sequel trilogy, which was released on 18 december 2015.
The force awakens and more coming to san diego comiccon 2015 the force is strong this summer in downtown san diego. Check out three essential books on the new villains, new aliens, and new everything of star wars. These stories, part of the official star wars canon, will be told throughout the final months of 2015, leading up to the release of the force awakens on december 18. The power of the force is coming to san diego comiccon, and has your opening crawl for the megaevents star wars programming. This short comic story addresses the reason that c3po showed up in the force awakens with a red arm. So now we know how c3po got his red arm in the force awakens. Star wars comic book to explain c3pos red arm screen rant. How did c 3po get his new red arm seen in star wars. The book was written by james robinson with art by tony harris and published by marvel comics on april, 2016. Dec 20, 2015 one of the enduring questions fans have after watching star wars. The force awakens merchandise appears to reveal that c3po has had an arm transplant since audiences saw him last.
These 110 scale figures assemble easily and quickly with snapfit assembly. We know luke skywalker, han solo and princess leia will be more gray and wrinkled in star wars. The comic is ostensibly about why c 3po shows up with a red arm in the force awakens. C 3po has always been cobbled together by random parts, so itll be interesting to find out about his swanky new arm which should reveal his adventures between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Last week, the increasingly annoying droid had his own standalone comic.
C3po is seen with a red left arm, but gets a gold arm at the end of the film. The drone steps outside and the rain strips away its body, reveals that under. A new photo of seemingly legitimate star wars licensing suggests c3po, at least, has undergone a noticeable change. The force awakens is a series of 19 books and comics that feature content related to the film star wars. The story behind c3pos red arm is a minitragedy about. The complete isolation of the story was a bit of a drawback for me. These stories, part of the official star wars canon, were released throughout the final months of 2015, leading. So now we know how c3po got his red arm in the force. The force awakens, and at a swift two hours and sixteen minutes, there really isnt a moment to spar in giving it over to the droid in. C 3po is seen with a red left arm, but gets a gold arm at the end of the film. This metal star wars lunchbox is a great way to carry your lunch and it will also stimulate your imagination thinking about the star wars universe. The force awakens, in this special oneshot leading up to his appearance in.
Fans of the galaxys greatest protocol droid have noticed that in star wars. The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic book page. Anthony daniels on bb8, c3po, and returning to star wars this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Star wars comics are published by marvel comics, which is a subsidiary of. There are currently ten published or announced comic series in the star wars canon. Disney one of the biggest headscratchers from star wars. The force awakens have revealed a prevalence of the color red where it didnt used to be on tie fighters, and also on c 3po, who now sports a. Force awakens c3po, classic luke get jumbo treatment as. Anthony daniels reprised the role of c 3po in star wars. Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris of dcs starman reunite for the. C3po subtitled the phantom limb is a oneshot star wars comic book, set immediately before the events of the 2015 film star wars. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.