Saturday, May 01, 2010

30 Years of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - part 1

Three years ago I celebrated 30 years of Star Wars by posting a new post for thirty days highlighting some aspect of what we now call "Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope" or it's tie-in merchandising. 

Since "Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" turns 30 later this month, I thought I'd do the same.  Starting today, and for the next 30 days, you'll find a new post here pertaining to "The Empire Strikes Back." 

Today brings you one of the earliest images connected to the movie seen by fans.  This logo called "Vader In Flames" was created by Star Wars conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie and was later adapted as a cloth patch sewn onto the jackets worn by the crew. 

If you were a member of the Official Star Wars fan club you could obtain a replica of the patch for $3.00.  I still have mine. 

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John Rozum is best known for writing supernatural themed comics aimed at adults such as XOMBI, MIDNIGHT, MASS.,  THE X-FILES, and THE HANGMAN featured in THE WEB, or for writing supernatural themed comics for children such as SCOOBY-DOO or THE SECRET SATURDAYS in CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK. 
He's written many other comics as well as magazine articles, television episodes and even trading cards.  He also does occasional illustration work, and accepts commissions.