Payin’ his dues
Chewbacca and Lando were a bit of a missed opportunity as a team up. I’m sure the Expanded Universe material has made up for this (or has it?), but as many of our readers are casual Star Wars fans, simply seeing the two together during their pursuit of Boba Fett is a rare and refreshing opportunity for fun.
I have actually had more fun than I expected with these two characters. Obviously, Shadows of the Empire never bothered to do anything with this angle, even though it was offered right up for the taking at the end of Empire Strikes Back. Although we’ll be getting back to the Shadow’s parody on Monday, I can’t rule out future strips focusing on the domestic “flat mates” relationship between the two. Let us know what you think!
Have you ever wanted to support an artist you like? Now is a great time to help out Leanne. As you know this talented girl illustrates Blue Milk Special and her quirky cartoon style inspired the project. Well, we don’t want to infringe on LucasFilm so we rely on the occasional donation or sketch card season to help us out. However, Leanne, a big fan of Baltimore sports teams, illustrated this cute Raven and Oriole “Your Turn” pic a month ago, but now it’s available as a T-shirt officially through PressBox. Whether you’re a fan of the teams or not, chances are you know someone who will appreciate it. In that case we ask that you help Leanne out by letting those people know. Share the PressBox store page on Facebook, Twitter, email, phone… or just good old face-to-face conversation with your friends. There’s a good chance that by doing so, you’ll help have a positive impact on Leanne’s little heart. 🙂
In the future, Leanne will once again take sketch card commissions for a limited time. It’s a way that we can give you something that you can own which is a piece of BMS without actually mass producing a collected book, which will never happen because it will infringe on LucasFilm copyright. So, from one fan to another, if you like what we’re doing, and if you like following Leanne’s illustrations, then helping us spread the word would be deeply appreciated!
We will also be appearing together at the ANS Sci-Fi & Comic-Con in La Plata, Maryland on Saturday May 11. Guests include Frank Cho and the 501st Legion’s Old Line Garrison. If you are in the region and a fan, then you might want to think about making the journey to the show. Doors open at 10am and close at 5pm. Between ourselves and the Old Line Garrison we will ensure that there is a strong Star Wars presence at the show. Sketches, a panel with Leanne, a special 501st / BMS ceremony and more! It will be a lot of fun!
There were three novels written way back in the day with Lando Calrissian showing him with the Falcon before he lost the ship to Han Solo. I’m trying to remember if Chewbacca was with him in those books, but I think it was just a ‘droid. However, his greeting of Chewbacca at the landing of Cloud City suggests that they did have some history, but that may just be in association with Han.
Will Han be pissed when he notices that all his razor blades are dull?
A clogged shower would be bad, but it would completely suck to have a backed up toilet, and no paper, in deep space. 🙂
@Elderac:
Are you thinking of L. Neil Smith?
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Lando-Calrissian-Adventures
I only read the first one, but Chewie wasn’t in that one.
Which reminds me… a pity it’s too late to do Daley’s “Han Solo Adventures” for BMS
Yes, those are the ones and the descriptions mention a droid and not Chewbacca.
Chewie is in the Han Solo books, with not one droid, but two droids in one.
As for the Lando books, I have only read Mind Harp, and that was a little trippy. I have one or both of the others, though.
She shaved just in time for her slave dress. 😉
Did she foresee it? Yes she did. 🙂
I love this comic. So. Much.
Chewie washes himself like a cat!
As long as he doesn’t lick his [CENSORED] like a dog!
Jealous much? 🙂
No comment but, on a lighter side, maybe that’s why dog breath is always so bad?
We say the same thing about Human Breath. Yuck!
So is Lando disturbed because Leia’s so hairy, or because Chewie doesn’t shower?
I think it’s a little of both.
“without actually mass producing a collected book, which will never happen because it will infringe on LucasFilm copyright.”
Won’t the parody laws prevent the infringement? That’s how Weird Al avoids problems. well that and asking permission before he does something.
We’ve invested too much into the project already to chance rocking the boat. Just want to get to the end of the journey for now.
Maybe spring just started in the galaxy, and Leia decided to finally shave her legs for it? 🙂