Have you checked your calendar lately? It’s Thursday and that means time for some mash-uppy goodness!
I’m dipping back into the Star Wars theme this week.
For those of you who don’t know the story, I cast Zoë as Han because she’s a pilot of sorts and with Nektara playing Luke, it made more sense for Han to be a girl as well. Here she is wearing Han’s blue jacket from The Empire Strikes Back. The pose is from when Han arrives on Cloud City and holds his arms out to greet Lando. It’s a simple pose but it allows to see the whole costume which is a plus. I tried adding a few more wrinkles to the clothing to mimic the style I remember from the old Galaxy Guides from West End Games. I wanted to say it was Al Williamson, but Wookieepedia only credits Ralph McQuarrie. I just went upstairs to check my copy and Al Williamson was indeed one of the artists along with Michael Manley. Al Williamson is THE artist I think of when I think Star Wars comics. He’s one of the few comic artists whose work I can easily recognize. If I learned anything from him it would be a good thing!
Here’s the comparison with the original mash-up. Poor Zoë always seemed to get the worst of the early mash-ups. Her ears and nose were big problems. I’ve gotten a better handle on her now.
That’s all for this week. Next Friday Nektara is back in black! There are a couple of past costumes that fit that description. Find out which one she’ll be wearing next Friday!