From Princess To General: New Star Wars Canon Examines Leia’s Journey

The power of the force is stronger than ever, and the heroes of the Star Wars Saga are on fans minds as they haven’t been in decades. In honor of International Women’s Day, let us turn our thoughts to one of our bravest heroes, the rebel that started it all, Leia Organa (played by Carrie Fisher in the films). While fans well know the fate of her twin brother, her story is only just now being told.

From all corners of the Star Wars extended universe Leia’s back story is being laid out like so many puzzle pieces. Fellow Disney property Marvel Comics released a five-issue comic last summer chronicling Leia’s own adventures just after she doesn’t give Chewie a medal in the closing scene of Star Wars: A New Hope.

New Star Wars The Force Awakens Character Posters Released

Disney and Lucasfilm continued their marketing barrage by releasing a series of character posters as we get closer and closer to the release of the Star Wars The Force Awakens. The posters feature characters new and old such as Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa. Take a look at the posters below.

Star Wars: Princess Leia Comic Shows Rebel Princess Some Love

For decades thousands of voices have cried out, and Marvel has felt the imbalance in the force.

Star Wars Rebels: Female Figures Bring Some Girl Power To The Force

With the holidays are right around the corner, parents and geeks everywhere are lining up to stuff their gift bags with the latest in Star Wars toys. And the success of Disney XD’s Star Wars: Rebels means that the toy shelves at your local toy store will be packed with our newest heroes.