Since its theater debut in 1977, Star Wars has become a global cultural phenomenon, spawning 12 saga films and numerous spin-offs from George Lucas' original creation. In the 48 years since the ...

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros ...

At its core, Star Wars is a fantasy story in space, a series of joyful, thrilling, and hopeful adventures. And what’s a good fantasy saga without a magical sword? They’re integral parts of these ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook While lightsabers are undeniably iconic for their role in epic duels and their distinct hum, the ...

The lightsaber is a weapon wielded by Jedi and Sith alike in the Star Wars franchise and comes in many different variations. At a base level, it's a sword, albeit one that can cut through almost ...

Despite pop culture’s ongoing obsession with them, the original “Star Wars” trilogy did not feature a lot of lightsabers, at least in the grand scheme of things, especially in relation to other “Star ...

Shayna Josi is a Features Writer from South Africa. Shayna has always been passionate about stories, and has dedicated her life to learning how to tell them. Aside from writing about her favorite ...

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #11 Star Wars has surprisingly revealed a brand-new lightsaber wielded by Kylo Ren amid one of his most intense dark side trials. As ...

Remus is a writer, editor, journalist, and author with an eye for detail and an extremely active imagination. He is an enthusiast of everything to do with the graphic medium, whether it's Western ...

Darth Vader’s almost casual severing of Luke Skywalker’s hand in The Empire Strikes Back has traumatized countless Star Wars fans across several generations. And part of the reason why that moment was ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook No weapon in cinema history is as iconic as Star Wars‘ lightsaber. As soon as old Ben Kenobi opens ...

"Andor" is about regular people rising up against an evil government, no Jedi-wielded weapons required. That's not only a first for live-action "Star Wars" properties, it may also hold the key to what ...