Even more, Disney has thrown quite a few bones to dedicates fans like us. To me, doing so comes across as biting the hand that feeds you. Simply put, I don't refer to the Disney films in mocking tones. While I have a few misgivings about The Last Jedi, I would be hard-pressed to declare it objectively 'bad.' It's a fun romp for a new generation, and the minds in charge of the franchise should be allowed to experiment with the series' formula. However, and I lament we have to address this matter before continuing, I do not despise the current batch of Disney movies. For fans of the original Expanded Universe, it was an exciting announcement, and one met with universal praise. Some of the most popular story arcs include the Thrawn trilogy, Operation Shadow Hand, the Yuuzhan Vong Wars, Jacen Solo's fall to the Dark Side, and Natasi Daala's rise to power. For those 'not in the know,' the term ' Legends' applies to all formerly canonical storylines before Disney purchased LucasArts.

The impetus for this blog is simple, a few weeks ago Disney announced they were launching a new batch of Star Wars comics set in the 'Legends' timeline. This week I elected to tap into one of my ' true' obsessions in life, the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Hello everyone, and this week we are doing something ' different.' Instead of continuing my self-flagellation with the Final Fantasy franchise, I decided to take a much-needed break.

Old republic at war