Showing posts with label HEIR TO THE EMPIRE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HEIR TO THE EMPIRE. Show all posts

Sunday, 2 July 2023

THE ART OF WAR: CELEBRATING THE THRAWN LEGACY!

The enigmatic power and skills of that truly alien servant of the Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn, is well captured in this excellent art by Chris Trevas.

Being the Star Wars franchise equivalent of the ultimate calculating and resourceful villain (within the fragmented Galactic Empire in the saga era post Return of the Jedi), in a similar and effective way that the alien warrior Thanos was to The Avengers film series for Marvel, Grand Admiral Thrawn's live action debut in the upcoming Ahsoka mini-series, played by Lars Mikkelsen, is hugely awaited by fans. And, as well now know, this is just the beginning for Thrawn's ambitions, what with his eventual cinematic debut in Dave Filoni's all-action, multi-series character assemblage that will be Heir to the Empire. I wonder where he got that great title from...? 

Star Wars: Dave Filoni Says Thrawn Is "Definitely" the Big Threat in The New Republic Era

Thrawn reaction at Star Wars Celebration made Lars Mikkelsen cry | EW.com

Ahsoka Star Reveals If Thrawn Has Changed Since Star Wars Rebels' Finale

AHSOKA Star Lars Mikkelsen Talks "Ruthless" Take On Thrawn, Books Vs. TV, And His Unexpected Return


The live-action Thrawn makes his debut albeit briefly in the recent Ahsoka teaser trailer.

As played in live-action by Lars Mikkelsen.

In honour of Thrawn's well deserved and enduring success, and continued kudos to his creator in the acclaimed writer Timothy Zahn, enjoy this visual celebration of his key multi-media/Expanded Universe appearances as we head towards Ahsoka this August, 2023, airing exclusively on Disney+


The Star Wars saga returns to huge success with the first all-new books from Timothy Zahn in 1991: the Heir to the Empire series, of which Grand Admiral Thrawn is such an important part of the galactic drama. Art by Tom Jung.

Gorgeous first issue cover for the Dark Horse cover adaptations of Heir to the Empire, by Mathieu Lauffay.

More great art by Mathieu Lauffay for the Dark Horse Comics adaptation.

One of the recent all-new covers for Heir to the Empire's 2021 paperback Legends series re-printing. Art by Tracie Ching.

Atmospheric full face version used for promotion of the Thrawn origins book series.

The well-executed Thrawn saga trilogy covers.


Thrawn, seemingly 'discovered' by Imperial forces on a remote jungle world. Soon enough, his tactical skills are of great service to the Empire and becomes a critical asset. Art by Joe Corroney (?).


Promo art for Thrawn: Alliances, which saw the return of Anakin and Padme in an accomplished tale from Timothy Zahn. Cover art: Two Dots.

Potent combinations in different eras, during the Thrawn saga.


The popular books that revealed Thrawn's origins as a warrior of the Chiss Ascendancy and the threats that will lead to his encounters with the Empire.


In loyal service to the Chiss, but soon feared and hated by many of his rivals and superiors. Art by Magali Villeneuve.


Thrawn and his key Chiss naval comrades-in-arms within the Ascendancy series.

A figure of power with destinies linked to both his native Chiss and the Galactic Empire. Art by Two Dots for the Thrawn: Treason San Diego Comic Con variant book cover.


In consultation with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Art by Joe Corroney.

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Thrawn mini-series comics compilation - Spanish edition cover, 2018. Art by Paul Renaud.

Making the welcome transfer to animation and in holographic contact with the cruel Governor Pryce, during the later seasons of Star Wars Rebels.

Searching out the potential base/s of the building Rebel Alliance.


Not seen yet in the live action saga, a clever representation of the Force defying Ysalamiri, created by Timothy Zahn for the Heir to the Empire saga. 


Character image used for a TOPPS card.

A memorable and chilling encounter involving Rebel pilot Hera Syndulla in the Star Wars Rebels episode, Hera's Heroes.

With his loyal alien bodyguard Rukh (voiced by Warwick Davis) during Season Four.

Thrawn and his long serving Fleet Admiral, Gilad Palleon, recently played on screen by actor Xander Berkley during Season Three of The Mandalorian.

Sunday, 18 December 2022

CLASSIC ART: DARKNESS FALLS, AS AN 'HEIR TO THE EMPIRE' IS REVEALED...


Deservedly acclaimed sci-fi novelist Timothy Zahn's epic relaunch of the Star Wars saga post ROTJ with The Thrawn Trilogy back from 1991 onwards hasn't diminished either in its imaginative and thrilling storytelling power or via its enduring fan popularity. The thrilling tale of the Empire's fight back, led by iconic alien tactician Grand Admiral Thrawn, certainly made for a great transfer to comic book series adaptation, from Dark Horse, back in 1996. Here's one of the great cover spreads for the Heir to the Empire compilation, featuring stunning art by Mathieu Lauffay.

Lucasfilm, isn't it about time that The Thrawn Trilogy was finally made into a (non-canon if necessary) animated mini-series for Disney+? In general, what is stopping the two companies from making the kind of exciting animated adventures for the Classic Trilogy era that we all want to see? Or is the upcoming Ahsoka series, with our main hero's search for Grand Admiral Thrawn, planning some kind of alternate live-action version of Heir?

Sunday, 1 May 2016

CLASSIC ART: IMPERIAL PUPPETEER!

Mastermind of evil: Grand Admiral Thrawn. Art by Steve Argyle.

Quite likely the greatest war tactician in the Empire after the Emperor and Darth Vader, the enigmatic and truly alien humanoid Grand Admiral Thrawn soon proved himself the most dangerous threat yet to the fledgling New Republic after the destruction of the second Death Star at Endor. Making the most of a small but powerful Star Destroyer fleet with skilled efficiency and clarity of purpose, getting to know the enemy he would attack specifically and uniquely through their art, and finding a new threat to the powers of the Jedi Knights and the Force with the Ysalamir creatures of the planet Myrkr, Thrawn's plans to reestablish the vision and glory of the Empire were very nearly successful, as revealed in the epic first trilogy that restarted the STAR WARS Expanded Universe of books, on this day (confirmed by the official SW site) celebrating the 25th Anniversary of popular sci-fi author Timothy Zahn's supreme Heir to the Empire, part of The Thrawn Trilogy- a superb adventure series that, for the most part, still hasn't been surpassed and also remains the author's best work within this franchise, with Thrawn going on to make a tremendous mark and impression on STAR WARS fans, and its fiction history, in the year's ahead.

Original collected cover art by Tom Jung.

Echo Station: Interview With Tim Zahn
How Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire Turned Star Wars into Science Fiction | Tor.com
Who Is Thrawn? | StarWars.com