Iconic Insight

Star Wars Insider: Icons of the Galaxy (Titan Comics)

Think about the universe that was created and the characters that populate it that went into the making of the Star Wars franchise; is there anything in our lifetime that comes close to being as iconic as Star Wars?

To be clear upfront I was never a huge Star Wars fanatic, but I have always been intrigued by the drawings and designs that went into the development of characters in a high concept movie and what is a higher concept than Star Wars? It is the insider look at some of the drawings and designs that went into the development of costumes and uniforms and the characters that are collected in Star Wars Insider: Icons of the Galaxy.

This collection is a kind of best of, of the Star Wars Insider Magazine; it combines interviews with both the actors and those behind the scenes folks that developed this amazing franchise. My favorite section features some of the often rough drawings and the progressions that the characters looks, uniforms and even gear went through before finding their way to the big screen.

Even the minor characters are shown to go through multiple progressions and changes as they made their way through the development process. While everyone is surely aware of the iconic leading characters, this book serves a great reminder of the multitude of minor or supporting characters that went into the creation of this legendary movie series and the world that was created to support it. Perfect for Star Wars fanatics and anyone who is interested in concept design.