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We’ve also got an early look at some interior pages from Ewoks #1.
Newsarama: Hi Steve!
Star Wars: Ewoks takes place soon after Return of the Jedi.
What challenges are the characters facing next now that the second Death Star has been destroyed?
Steve Orlando:One of the first is that very question - “what next?”
The Ewoks have met the Empire, they’ve met the rebels.
They know more outsiders could and likely will come from the stars.
So, should they be wary of them based on how the Empire treated them?
Should they be open to them based on how the rebels fought with them?
And no one seems to be able to agree.
It’s not Ewoks without Wicket, is it?
But as you said–there’ll be many more.
You’ll see Kneesaa, you’ll see Chief Chirpa, Logray, Teebo.
You’ll see our newly-debuting loner Ewok - Meedro.
And even with all that, we’ll be seeing more than just Ewoks in these pages.
Youve hinted that well learn more about Endor in this series.
What can you tease about that?
We’ll be seeing new parts of the Forest Moon - like the Endless Lake Village.
This is a celebration not just of the Ewoks, but of the Forest Moon as a whole!
In the movies the Ewoks speak in their own language rather than English/Galactic Basic.
How do you handle that in the comic?
They’ll be speaking Ewokese here, as well!
Much like in the cartoon series, Ewokese will also be united with basic in some idiomatic instances.
How has your collaboration been with Laura Braga and Alvaro Lopez on this book?
What do you love about their art?
Laura and Alvaro have been incredible to work with!
It would be enough to daunt any team, but Laura and Alvaro have leaned in.
They’ve hit that note of wonder and adventure perfectly!
And it’s great to see them, and our heroes, soar with every page.
The Ewoks are well loved these days, but at the time were a little bit controversial.
Were you always a fan?
And are they fun or difficult to write for?
I was absolutely a fan!
I was right in the strike zone for the Ewoks.
So, I know the appeal - and I know the criticisms!
What are you most excited about readers discovering in Star Wars: Ewoks?
It’s hard to choose!
But debuting Asha, the Red Ghost, has also been electric.
But then, there’s the monsters!
