So now we know how c3po got his red arm in the force. C3p0 is on the stands, though, the shroud has been lifted and we can finally find out where that arm came from. Theres a star wars comic book that came out recently chronicling the adventure c3p0 went through to end up with that red arm hes sporting in force awakens. Lucasfilm has announced a new comic book that will explain how c3po gets his mismatched red arm in star wars.
The c3p0 comic book is being written by james robinson and tony harris, two people that have a lot of experience in working with one another. While it had previously been revealed that c3p0 took his red arm in memory of a fallen comrade, the circumstances surrounding that droids demise and what happened to c3p0s own arm were shrouded in mystery. Built by anakin skywalker, c3po was designed as a protocol droid intended to assist in etiquette, customs, and translation, boasting that he is fluent in. You probably dont recognize me because of the red arm know. Despite this, certain variant covers of the comic still display the journey to star wars. So now, marvel have released a oneshot c3po solo comic, revealing the astonishing secret origin behind his red arm and what happened to his old one. Along with his counterpart, the astromech droid r2. The force awakens publishing program in december 2015, but was delayed multiple times. Apr 17, 2016 the long anticipated answer to the question of why does c 3p0 have a red arm in star wars.
I know this is rmovies but, given that star wars has an extremely large ip base including television, i think it is necessary to bring that into the discussion jarjar binks features quite often in star wars. Theres plenty of returning characters in star wars. Being the director he said youre gonna have a red arm. C3pos red arm in force awakens explained cinemablend. The clone wars not the one animated by genndy tartakovsky and every. Apr 24, 2016 anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration. At one point threepios arm is ripped off by a giant creature, and soon afterwards the. Rather than holding breath for years till episode viii is released, the protocol droid will be the focus of a canon comic book piece. Jar jar is a jester styled fool and while you can laugh at the fool, its harder to empathise with them. The force awakens left unanswered was the mystery of c3pos red arm, a peculiar decision which was a source of major contention between jj abrams and c3po.
Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris of dcs starman reunite for the first time in nearly two decades. He has been in multiple adventures, almost always with his friend r2d2 by his side. Although i have yet to read the comic, im pretty sure the story has nothing to do with him riding around on a my little pony, but i drew this image for my friend reagan age 4 and a. The force awakens, and an upcoming comic book will explain why marvel announced star wars special. He was fluent in over six million forms of communication, and developed a fussy and worryprone personality throughout his many decades of operation. Origin of the red arm as featured in the force awakens. A comic book has finally revealed why c3po has a red arm in star wars. Marvel have released a new teaser image for the star wars special. Sep 02, 2019 k2so was a reprogrammed empire droid for the rebel alliance, and darth vader famously had his own evil droids in his recent comic book run. Ladies and gentlemen, our global nightmare is over. Follow everyones favorite protocol droid as he journeys to star wars. Apr 15, 2016 the comic is ostensibly about why c3po shows up with a red arm in the force awakens. How did c3po get his red arm how did he lose his original left arm. At one point threepios arm is ripped off by a giant creature, and soon afterwards the tie fighter is within reach.
C3po was originally activated on the cybot galactica foundry world of affa in 112 bby. While it had previously been revealed that c 3p0 took his red arm in memory of a fallen comrade, the circumstances surrounding that droids demise and what. K2so was a reprogrammed empire droid for the rebel alliance, and darth vader famously had his own evil droids in his recent comic book run. Our main purpose is to include rumors, news, leaks, and anything else that might be considered a spoiler. Star wars actor anthony daniels argued with jj abrams over. C3po ditches red arm for original gold one in star wars 8. Find out the answer to the following question how did c3po get his red arm in star wars. It explains how protocol droid c3po obtained his red arm, which was. Apr, 2016 a comic book has finally revealed why c3po has a red arm in star wars. The comic is ostensibly about why c3po shows up with a red arm in the.
Todays video is a real tear jerker, it covers just how c3po got his red arm in canon before the force awakens and the last jedi, as we go. Tidbits concerning the red appendage were dropped, but fans were told that theyd have to wait for an upcoming comic about threepio to get the full story. Jan 01, 2015 find out here as the blockbuster creative team of james robinson and tony harris of dcs starman reunite for the first time in nearly two decades. The comic is ostensibly about why c3po shows up with a red arm in the force awakens. Marvels oneshot comic, revealing just why c3po has a red arm for. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. He is a protocol droid designed to serve humans, and boasts that he is fluent in over six million forms of communication. In the film itself, c3po just explains the incongruous paint job with a single, typically feeble oneliner. Originally solicited to go on sale december 2, the issue was delayed without a stated reason with. Originally solicited to go on sale december 2, the. Sep 05, 2015 c3po is sporting a shiny new red arm in star wars. The story behind c3pos red arm is a minitragedy about droids. C3po 1 is a oneshot marvel comic book that was published on april, 2016.
In an announcement on disneys official star wars website it is revealed that readers will be able to find out how c3po received his new limb in a special oneshot comic book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In it, omri, a protocol droid who has suffered incomplete memory wipes, is tortured by the idea that droids makers dont care about them, and because of this, they will never be conscious of their role in the grand scheme. The story behind c3pos red arm is a minitragedy about.
In a special oneshot from marvel, well learn just how and why he got it. C3po diecast star wars action figures for sale ebay. The comic book takes place in between return of the jedi and the. Dec 26, 2015 c3pos red arm in force awakens explained. He is generally seen with his longtime counterpart and friend, r2d2. The drone steps outside and the rain strips away its body, reveals. Great deals on c3po diecast star wars action figures. Thankfully, a new star wars comic came out about threepios adventures prior to the newest star wars film which revealed the. His more wellknown incarnation, however, was born on.
How c3po got his red arm revealed in star wars comic book. This subreddit is for leaks, spoilers and news concerning the new star wars films and television media. One of which, 000, looked a lot like c3po minus his. In addition, back in 2016, marvel already presented fans with the incredibly artistic star wars. The force awakens, but theres a story behind it thats finally been. His more wellknown incarnation, however, was born on tatooine around 32 bby, when he was. In case you havent ever noticed, c3po is maimed or crippled in every star wars movie. Nov 23, 2015 these stories are in the forms of novels, comic books and, to a lesser point, video games. How c3po got his red arm canon star wars comics explained. Apr, 2016 c3pos red arm goes undiscussed in star wars. Luckily, disney is happy to fill in the gaps with their marvel comics series. The comic was originally to be published as part of the journey to star wars.
As curious as i am about c3p0 s new arm, im not getting my hopes up too high. Anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration. Why did c3p0 work as a comic relief character but not jar. Fans of the galaxys greatest protocol droid have noticed that in star wars. Apr 14, 2016 the red arm is what makes this comic almost sublime. But have you noticed, because he listened to me, that the last frame of c3po waving at the millennium falcon was with a gold arm. The rise of skywalker footage shown at d23 expo is now online, and is as epic as first reports described. The biggest buzz about the new trailer is the final shot of daisy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. After monthsnearly five of them in factof waiting, marvels oneshot comic, revealing just why c3po has a red arm for most of the force. The force awakens, but some have changed after 30 years. Star wars comic book to explain c3pos red arm screen rant. These stories are in the forms of novels, comic books and, to a lesser point, video games.
You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication. How did c3po get his red arm find out this march as the burning question is answered in star wars special. That extends to protocol droid c3po, who is sporting a mysterious red arm in the force awakens that fans will learn about thanks to a marvel comic. A new comic revealed why c3po had a random red arm in. The force awakens, in this special oneshot leading up to his appearance in the film. Apr 20, 2016 how did c3po get his red arm how did he lose his original left arm. Although i have yet to read the comic, im pretty sure the story has nothing to do with him riding around on a my little pony. The only movie where he hasnt been severely altered in some form is the last jedi. C3po is seen with a red left arm, but gets a gold arm at the end of the film. Much speculation has been made about the origins of c3pos red arm, and disney answered the mystery in a 2016 comic book set before the events of the force awakens.