Brian Adigwu

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Podcast host: @Earth16GeekTalk & @demonslayplanet Contributing Writer for @dailyplanetdc Also a Cosplayer

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This is where the fun begins...

1 week ago | substack.com | Brian Adigwu

“This is where the fun begins…” Anakin Skywalker once said during the Battle of Coruscant in “Star Wars: Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith.” That phrase is something that resonates with me. It’s like a mantra that keeps me grounded and in the zone whenever I am taking on what I feel is a gargantuan task. Such as writing a personal blog. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
New Star Wars manga to be set during sequel trilogy

Feb 11, 2025 | dailyplanetdc.com | Brian Adigwu

A new Star Wars manga taking place during the sequel trilogy is set to be released this year. According to an article on Screen Rant, “Star Wars: The Path of the Lightsaber” is written by Kenny Ruiz and will have a new ensemble of characters. Set between “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “The Rise of Skywalker,” the manga will be centered on a character named Nioka, who is a young tinkerer and an aspiring Jedi who idolizes the legendary Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #7 Revisited

Jun 29, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

For Star Wars Rebels 10th anniversary, we revisit the comic book origins of Kanan Jarrus. By Brian Adigwu | 12:07 PM EDTKanan Jarrus, formerly the Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume, has been returned to the planet he’d thought he never set foot on: Kaller. The planet is an evocation of bad memories of Order 66 when he saw his Jedi Master, Depa Billaba, fall at the hands of the Clone Troopers.
Stolen valor and political campaigns: The case of Steve Slaton and Kari Lake

Jun 5, 2024 | dailyplanetdc.com | Brian Adigwu

When one thinks of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, images of bravery, honor and respect are evoked. A veteran has volunteered to put his or her life on the line for our country and our freedom. Many have survived conflicts, and many have lost their lives in the name of securing our liberty. These special groups of heroes deserve all the recognition for their service. However, another group of people tried to deprive that recognition.
Tales of The Empire episode 3

May 14, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

Fear and anger fuel hate, leading Morgan Elsbeth down a dark path of hate. By Brian Adigwu | 9:24 AM EDTTales of the Empire continues Morgan Elsbeth’s story before the events of The Mandalorianand Ahsoka. The third episode, “The Path of Hate,” tells a story of Morgan’s iron fist rule over the city of Colodan on the planet Corvus. In this episode, we see Morgan’s path of fear and anger culminate in her path to hate.
Tales of The Empire episode 2

May 13, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

As we delve more into the Tales of the Empire, we continue to see Morgan Elsbeth’s story unravel. In episode 2, "The Path of Anger," we see her rise to power as Magistrate of the planet Corvus. The “Path of Anger” is a story about Morgan’s brilliance and ambition being unacknowledged by the powers that be of the Empire. It is also a story about how the people of Corvus view her as a failure of a leader while she feels otherwise until one sees her vision and acknowledges her talents and brilliance.
Tales of the Empire episode 1

May 5, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Tales of the Empire episode 1, "The Path of Fear."Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is finally here! Half of the anthology series is told from Morgan Elsbeth's perspective, who was introduced in the second season of The Mandalorian. At the time, little was known about Morgan. She was introduced as the dictatorial Magistrate of Corvus, a forest planet in the Outer Rim. It wasn’t until the first season of Ahsoka that we learned that she was a Nightsister.
Street Fighter 1994 Documentary Part 1 — How Street Fighter 1994 Began - Daily Planet

Apr 24, 2024 | dailyplanetdc.com | Brian Adigwu

Brian of Earth-16 is a podcaster for the Geek Talk with Brian of Earth-16 and a contributing writer/journalist for the Daily Planet. You can also hear Brian on the DC Comics Geeks Nation podcast. When not writing, Brian enjoys going to the world of comic books, TV shows, video games, and pro-wrestling. He also loves listening to other podcasts and having a philosophical conversation.
Will Star Wars: Outlaws tie in to the War of the Bounty Hunters comic arc?

Apr 12, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

The comic arc saw the return of Qi'ra and Crimson Dawn, which was featured in the Outlaws trailer. By Brian Adigwu | 12:00 PM EDTThe premiere of the trailer for the video game Star Wars: Outlaws showcased many revelations, including the appearance of criminal organizations like the Pykes, Crimson Dawn, and the Hutts conspiring with a new criminal organization called Zerek Besh led by a man named Sliro to get rich during the Galactic Empire’s war against the Alliance to Restore the Republic.
Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #6 Revisited

Apr 11, 2024 | dorksideoftheforce.com | Brian Adigwu

For Star Wars Rebels 10th anniversary, we revisit the comic book origins of Kanan Jarrus. By Brian Adigwu | 12:00 PM EDTKanan Jarrus, formerly Caleb Dume, has returned to the one place he’d never thought he’d return: Kaller. Kaller is the planet where his Jedi Master, Depa Billaba, died at the hands of the Clone Troopers they had fought alongside.