Star Wars: C-3PO
Star Wars Special: C-3PO | |
---|---|
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
Format | Limited series |
Genre | |
Publication date | April 2016 |
No. of issues | 1 |
Creative team | |
Written by | James Robinson |
Artist(s) | Tradd Moore (cover) |
Penciller(s) | Tony Harris |
Letterer(s) | Joe Caramagna |
Editor(s) | Jordan White |
Star Wars Special: C-3PO (subtitled The Phantom Limb) is a
Plot
Goodness! Han Solo! It is I, C-3PO. You probably don't recognize me because of the red arm.
— Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
The story opens with the crash landing of a ship on an unknown planet. The only survivors are six droids, who emerge from the wreckage just as it explodes: C-3PO, VL-44, PZ-99 (a security droid), CO-34 (construction), 2-MED2 (medical), and Omri (First Order protocol). Omri is being held prisoner as it knows the location where Admiral Ackbar is being held captive. The comic book details the droids' journey to a homing beacon 87 kilometres (54 mi) distant, which they hope to activate to alert rescuers, despite having ordeals with the planet's impending hazards, including its droid-eating predators.
Publication
In March 2015,
Reception
Reviewing for IGN, Jesse Schedeen wrote it "was a story worth telling" and praised Robinson's deft portrayal of C-3PO's relationships and memories.[5]
In other media
In an interview,
The story told in the comic was later made into a playable level for the video game Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, available as a free download exclusively for PlayStation 3 and 4 users.[10]
References
- ^ Breznican, Anthony (March 9, 2015). "Star Wars to release 20 books in journey to The Force Awakens". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- StarWars.com. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "How did C-3PO get his red arm? Find out in Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1". StarWars.com. September 4, 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ "The mystery of Threepio's red arm revealed in Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1 – Exclusive preview!". StarWars.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (13 April 2016). "Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1 Review". IGN. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ J.J. Abrams (November 2015). "Lucky VII: Superfan J.J. Abrams on directing The Force Awakens". Wired (Interview). Interviewed by Scott Dadich. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Mahmood, Sikandar (27 January 2016). "Hideo Kojima Was Mentioned in Star Wars Episode VII, Did You Catch It?". SegmentNext. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Tailford, Scott (5 July 2016). "LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 10 Easter Eggs, Secrets & References You Must Find". WhatCulture. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Avendano, Yamila (21 December 2015). "Star Wars: The Force Awakens Unintentionally Makes a Reference to MGSV". Twinfinite. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ McMillan, Graeme (9 August 2016). "New 'Lego Star Wars' Update Lets Gamers Help C-3PO Get a New Arm". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
External links
- Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1: The Phantom Limb on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
- PenzeyMoog, Caitlin (14 April 2016). "The traumatic reason for C-3PO's red arm has been revealed". AV News. The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- Keithly, Dennis (April 2016). "C-3PO: The Phantom Limb review". Retrozap. Retrieved 10 July 2018.