This is a much later page today, possibly c.1982. More better-quality work! I reckon the graphic effect behind the Stormtrooper must have been lifted from another comic - not the Marvel version. I can't imagine it was my own concept.

Art Notes: Cor... Girls!

Paralysis-Ray? Looks pretty severe to me! (Chaykin/Marvel 1977)

It's been interesting to see how the early artwork of 1977-79 or so makes no attempt - at all - to depict the feminine charms of Leia or any of the women. I was 9-11 thereabouts and girls weren't really that much of an issue. Obviously I fancied Farrah Fawcett - but what boy didn't? I even had her picture in my Warlord Secret Agent Wallet. But no, Leia looks absolutely hideous on most of the early stuff.

Then we get to the 1980s and I'm obviously beginning to really appreciate the female face and form. For the first time in this comic we see an attempt to do Carrie Fisher some sort of Justice! Her beauty is extolled by Luke in the film after all.

"Apparently there are no nipples in space (laughs)"

Carrie Fisher

Apparently the image above-left is famous - is it called the 'Leia Boob Shot'? She isn't shot in the boob! I tell you what though, the blue concentric circles effect in the film works very nicely. Howard Chaykin however, appears to be trying to blast her arm off. I'll tell you another thing too, she looks very nice indeed.

Film Notes

Carrie Fisher says she had to very uncomfortably bind her chest down under her outfit to keep things stationary. This was important to George, it seems. Because, she says "Apparently there's no underwear in space (laughs)". She's a funny lady.

Above: An incredible cinematic moment - worth highlighting all over the web (yeah, right)

Incidentally, you won't believe the stuff that you can find on the internet (Please don't ask me what I typed into Google to find this clip. Ok, it was 'leia boob shot marvel').

Warning: the above clip is somewhat amusing - but also, somewhat... well,     creepy.

Carrie 'roasts' George Lucas. A must-see stand up comedy piece!

Next: Leia - she's a bit rough!

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