Fans of Star Wars are a passionate bunch, and we’re not shy about expressing our opinions regarding the franchise. Have you ever took part in a Star Wars conversation with multiple die-hard fans? When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, the floodgates for picking apart the Sci-Fi universe once again opened with a roar. Following The Last Jedi, it was more like a tsunami.
Despite the growing negativity found on Twitter and in forums, making fun of Star Wars isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It points out obvious flaws within the franchise, which can eventually lead to improvements — if the higher-ups in Lucasfilm are paying any attention. To which we hope they are. Which is why we’ve tapped into the greatest fandom comics that have crossed the line since Star Wars first appeared on the big screen in 1977.
No film or television series is ever perfect. Fandom will always perceive what happened and what should have happened differently, although, at some point, a common ground is usually met upon. With Star Wars, it’s a bit more complicated. And that’s because of how the franchise has been run over the last 40 years. At first, it was all about George Lucas. And while he might be perceived as a god, at one time he was the laughingstock of fandom due to films like Attack of the Clones. Once Disney relaunched the franchise out of obscurity, the focus of fandoms rage got pointed at Kathleen Kennedy and the various directors of the newer movies.
But rage is so unnecessary when humor is always an alternative outlet. So, put aside those angry feelings and have a good laugh instead as we give the best Star Wars comics that have crossed the line.
25 Mouse Power
It’s easy to throw stones at Disney regarding the direction and storytelling taking place in Star Wars films. But is this epidemic only occurring in the movies, or has it spread throughout the SW universe like a force plague? The answer is no. And the solution regarding these issues is quite simple.
Thanks to insight from Kristian Harloff of Collider Jedi Council, the mouse power issue is all about micromanagement. Kathleen Kennedy is the president of Lucasfilm, which she should be due to her impeccable producing portfolio. What she is missing, however, is a strong creative team leader. Putting Dave Filoni (creator of the animated Clone Wars and Rebels series) in this slot would resolve many of the storytelling issues that have divided fandom. This move would free up Kennedy to do what she does best (produce and lead) while giving fans the continuity they deserve through Filoni’s take on George Lucas’ character-driven style.
24 Get A Room
While not the most popular ship in Star Wars fandom, Kylux (Kylo Ren and General Hux) make an interesting couple. When they’re not trying to take each other out. What makes this Star Wars comic special is that this spectacle is playing out in front of Poe Dameron as opposed to Rey, who would be the obvious choice. Poe is often shipped with Finn (unofficially by Disney), whereas Rey is often shipped with Kylo. Perhaps this scene took place prior to Finn breaking Poe out. It would explain Poe’s heightened feelings towards Finn. But let’s be honest, Kylux wouldn’t last long due to them constantly trying to take the other one out. Hux was seconds away from doing so in TLJ, and he might try again in episode IX.
23 Princess Lessons
Disney Princesses have often come under fire for being terrible role models, shallow characters, and bad examples of feminism. These tropes aren’t that far off base, which is why adding Princess Leia into the mix changes the game.
Leia Organa is a sharp-witted warrior who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
Not only is she outspoken, but Leia is strong and purposeful in everything she does — even when the outcome costs her more than another path might have. Princess Leia stands up to those who are oppressed, giving them a voice and a role-model to look up to. Despite her views concerning Alderaan's values of pacifism, Princess Leia believed in fighting for the galaxy's freedom no matter the personal cost. Even if that meant battling against her own child.
22 Genetic Whining
There’s a game (which involves strong beverages) in which the audience must take a drink every time Luke Skywalker whines in the original trilogy. It’s not an official game, just something a few high school buddies created in the 80s. Good luck making it through all three films. The same game can be played with the Prequels regarding Anakin instead of Luke, but look out — because Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones will put your endurance to the test. Much like Naruto’s shouting, Luke and Anakin’s whining was a way to show their immaturity due to their rough upbringing. While the point hits home, there’s no arguing how annoying it is. And it’s obviously in the genes because Kylo Ren is prone towards his own bratty spats too.
21 Anything But Sand!
Anakin Skywalker was by far the worst Padawan ever in the history of the Jedi Order. Others have rebelled and gone off to the dark side, but at least they didn’t whine and moan like a spoiled child while doing so. He never listened to Obi-Wan and his response of “yes Master,” was like a millennial saying, “I know.” Anakin only thought of himself, making him a total brat.
Disciplining Anakin through his fear of sand.
This Star Wars comic might not be so far off base, especially concerning Ahsoka’s attitude towards the two Jedi. How else could Obi-Wan Kenobi keep Anakin in line? It’s easy to criticize Obi-Wan for failing to train Anakin properly, but the reality is that he did everything he possibly could.
20 Disney Invasion
Upon Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012, fans knew changes were on their way for the beloved franchise. Not all change is bad, but the fear of what is presented within this Star Wars comic is justified. And if we’re going to be completely honest, the fear remains. Disney is notorious for removing details and characteristics from a character within their stories. Take The Prince, featured above in this comic. He never had a name in Snow White, he was simply known as The Prince. It wasn’t until Once Upon a Time that his name was revealed to be David. Will the future of Star Wars be full of empty characters going through the motions of a fairytale style story? Only time will tell.
19 Bad Chewie
Chewbacca’s name comes from the Russian word Sobaka (собака), which means dog. Mel Brooks apparently did his research, which is why Barf was a dog-human hybrid played by John Candy. Whereas Brooks made fun of this by having Barf eating dog treats, this Star Wars comic pokes fun at chewie’s origins through more anatomical means. Since bathrooms aren’t shown within the Star Wars universe, having Chewie perform his business like a dog isn’t that farfetched.
The term Wookiee came about because of a joke told by voice actor Terry McGovern. McGovern worked with George Lucas, doing voice-over tracks, for THX 1138 (Lucas’ first film). During one of the takes, Terry McGovern improvised by saying, “I think I just ran over a Wookiee.”
18 Deleted Scenes From TLJ
Never in the history of Star Wars have fans ever been this divided over a single movie. The Prequels touched the hearts of millennials, but even they can agree with the old heads that Jar-Jar Binks was a bad idea. But in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, fandom either loves or hates what Rian Johnson brought to the table. Disney continues to tease fans by saying the Special Edition Blu-ray will contain over 20 deleted scenes, and we can’t help but wonder if one of those beats looks like this comic. If J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson put their ideas together, this fandom comic strip would likely be the result. It has Johnson’s style of humor combined with Abrams technique of trying to copy the format of the original trilogy.
17 The Real Han Solo
There are two versions of Han Solo. The ruthless arrogant smuggler pre-rebel days, and the arrogant rebel who returned to smuggling. This Star Wars comic gives fans a taste of the real Han Solo. No matter where Han was in his life, he was a scoundrel deep down inside. Which makes this comic funny and plausible. Perhaps Han made Leia keep the gold bikini outfit for extracurricular activities not shown in the films. Heck, he could have teased her for days by hiding her clothes, forcing her to wear the ridiculous outfit while aboard the Millennium Falcon. While we’ll likely never know, this comic easily takes the number one spot on our list of Star Wars comics that crossed the line.
16 Force Ghosts
Yoda once stated to Qui-Gon Jinn, “Eternal life — the ultimate goal of the Sith, yet they can never achieve it; it comes only through the release of self, not the exaltation of self. It comes through compassion, not greed. Love is the answer to the darkness.” Force ghosts have become a hot-topic since Disney announced they were reviving the Star Wars films. But their execution in bringing this concept back has driven the discussion into one of total mayhem. Like Yoda returning as a ghost in The Last Jedi, only to light a tree on fire with force lightning. Or not having Anakin return as a force ghost to confront his grandson Ben. Considering Harrison Ford’s joy regarding his character being taken out, it’s unlikely audiences will see his force ghost anytime soon.
15 Clouded Mind
Kylo first attempted to tap into Rey’s head in The Force Awakens, and a similar scenario was played out in The Last Jedi. This brilliant Star Wars comic taps into the repeated beats of Kylo and Rey being able to read one another’s minds. While some are against this use of the force, it was actually one of the more enjoyable plot points within both films. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t willing to make fun of it either. Kylo’s mind must look like a Labyrinth Cardinal Game, full of holes along with tight turns (props to those who get the reference). Rey’s mind, however, is more like a Pac-Man game — also full of twists and turns but easier to play. You can thank Disney for depriving these characters of any relevance.
14 Padawan Love
Now that (Spoilers!) Ahsoka Tano had been brought back from the nether force regions, thanks to the creative genius of Dave Filoni, shipping Ahsoka is once again a possibility. Barriss Offee’s fate after being taken away as a prisoner was never developed upon. Despite Barriss’ betrayal towards Ahsoka, she understood what drove Offee on a level that no one else could.
“There was something wrong with them, and we were too locked into our traditions to see what it was. Barriss should've done something else. She shouldn't have eliminated anyone, and she definitely shouldn't have framed me for it, but if we'd listened to her — really listened — we might have been able to stop Palpatine before he took power.” Thank you Filoni for bringing back one of the best characters in the Star Wars universe. Let the shipping begin.
13 Episode IX
The direction of episode IX now resides in the hands of Abrams, and no one knows what to expect. Johnson’s creative take on The Last Jedi had a good two dozen "f-orget you" moments towards Abrams.
Will J.J. Abrams strike back?
Fans hope not, but if he did, taking a shot Kylo and Rey’s relationship would be a good starting point. Discussing hairstyles might be a bit extreme, but seriously — why is Adam Driver’s hair always perfect? There must be a force ghost barber. This would explain Luke Skywalker’s modeled look during his force projection. Since Rey skipped training, she likely missed Force Hair Styling 101. Hence why Kylo should be the one to train her — in styling hair, not actual force stuff.
12 Choke Hold
Where to even begin on this one? Darth Vader is the most iconic villain in the Star Wars franchise. And he’s one of the most recognizable characters in the world. Stormtroopers are likely just as recognizable as Vader but on the opposite end of the spectrum. While Vader is either loved or hated as a villain, Stormtroopers are unanimously the laughingstock of all things Star Wars (with Jar-Jar sliding in at 2nd place).
In a Mel Brooks-like way, this artist has captured the supreme essence of Darth Vader choke holding a Stormtrooper. This Star Wars comic didn’t hold back, raising a very important question. Did Darth Vader ever encounter a situation like this one during his adventures? And if so, did it look something like this comic?
11 Kylo's First Scar
Kylo’s childhood has intentionally been emitted from the storylines coming out of the Star Wars franchise. Most likely has occurred because audiences are in for a giant shock come episode IX, or it's due to laziness. It’s still too early to judge either way. But for fun, this Star Wars comic takes a sneak peek into what Kylo’s childhood may have looked like. And the results are somewhat disturbing.
Did Leia and Han have extracurricular role-playing time?
That Leia still has the golden bikini outfit worn during Return of the Jedi is weird. Her only reason for keeping it would be to remind her of what she was willing to do to save Han. But what if it went deeper than that? Kylo discovering it hanging in his mom’s closet would explain a bunch regarding his feelings towards women. Just one more scar in a long procession of them.
10 Force Feelings
Chirrubaze is the shipping name of Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen) and Baze Malbus (Wen Jiang) from Rogue One. They honestly make a good couple, and not just because Rogue One didn’t have a lack of romance. And it’s not just us who feel this way. Twitter blew up with Chirrubaze comments following the release of Rogue One. “The @MTV Movie Awards better nominate Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus for best couple,” was a classic tweet by @geekgirldiva, and @perpetua wrote “Ok so for real, are Chirrut and Baze meant to be a couple? I'm just gonna go with yes.”
This positive reaction towards Chirrut and Baze eventually led to mems, fanfiction, and fanart Star Wars comics. Even with Disney stepping out by announcing its first gay storyline in the television series Andi Mack, it seems unlikely they’ll ever admit to this ship.
9 Vegetarian Bounty Hunter
It would figure that Boba-Fett would be a vegetarian. With a father like Jango, anything is possible. Or it could be that the Kaminoans were vegetarians and Fett likes food that reminds him of the good old days. Either way, Lando’s recommendation for a Respin steak won’t likely change his mind. A nerf steak, however, might do the trick. As Lieutenant Chiron once said to a group of Imperial cadets, “Beautiful morning, isn't it, gentlemen? But then every morning in the Emperor's service is beautiful! Every ration square's the finest nerf steak! Every bunk's a featherbed!” But even a nerf steak has the potential to be butchered and cooked improperly. Like the time Luke Skywalker botched it when he tried to make it for Nakari Kelen.
8 Yoda Lineage
Yoda’s lineage has never been officially announced by Lucasfilm, listing his home planet as a “mysterious planet.” Which is why this Star Wars comic made it in on our list. It’s simple and hilarious. Kermit the Frog’s origins, however, have been identified as a swamp. But not a specific swamp per say. Which leaves the door wide open for Yoda and Kermit to be related. Having Yoda telling Kermit he is his father, is a jab at George Lucas and Jim Henson. While having the potential to be true. Both speak in unnatural ways and they prefer a good swamp over a 5-star Hilton suite. Most importantly, they are both originally puppets created by artistic genius’. Since Yoda is technically older, he becomes the father.
7 Fatherhood Life
What would have Leia and Luke’s childhood been like if Anakin Skywalker had stayed on the path as a Jedi? Assuming he would have overpowered the Emperor, this Star Wars comic gives us a behind-the-scenes glance at what might have been.
Anakin is ironically playing on a Sony PSP instead of helping the kids with their homework. No wonder Luke is so scatterbrained. He definitely gets that from his father. In the second clip, Leia is checking out his lightsaber — not so much playing, as studying it. Much like her mother Padme, Leia is curious. Drawing the short straw on brains (while being a typical boy), Luke stares down the barrel just like he did in A New Hope. You can change the course of history, but some things will always remain the same.
6 Rebels Blues
Given the recent events within Star Wars (Spoilers Ahead!), it’s not surprising that Kanan Jarrus would be complaining about having a boring old basic lightsaber. Not only does Ezra Bridger come up with a better lightsaber (blaster-Lightsaber hybrid), but he also discovered how to alter and manipulate time. Ezra’s hybrid lightsaber could be used as a blaster or a sword. Early in his career, this weapon suited him well. Despite the Inquisitors having their Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsabers, they were weak when combating a skilled user of the force like Kanan. Although, there’s no arguing that their laser swords were one of the coolest lightsaber inventions in the history of Star Wars. The Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsaber consist of a duel blade with an emitter ring that can fold into a crescent mode. The blades rotated along the emitter ring and could spin fast enough to lift the user off the ground if necessary.