Star Wars

Star Wars is a space opera series consisting of two trilogies. The first trilogy was ‘’Star Wars (1977)’’, ‘’The Empire Strikes Back (1980)’’, and ‘’Return of the Jedi (1983)’’. The second prequel trilogy was ‘’The Phantom Menace (1999)’’, Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). In addition to the films, various forms of merchandise connected to the franchise have been released.

References to Star Wars in Gargoyles

In Her Brother's Keeper Brooklyn told Lexington to use the Force while piloting the helicopter.

In Puck’s “Future Tense” vision, Brooklyn told Goliath that Thailog was killed in the Clone Wars. Puck may have seen Star Wars[1]

In The Gathering Part One, Oberon used magic on the security guard at the Eyrie Building that seemed very similar to a Jedi mind trick. Oberon may have seen Star Wars and thought Obi Wan was a tribute to him. [2]

The cover to “Phoenix” is an homage to the original Star Wars movie poster. [3]

Tidbits

Star Wars and Gargoyles have shared some of the same talent. Stephanie Lostimolo was an artist and colorist on ‘’Revenge of the Sith’’ film and was a colorist on the SLG Gargoyles comics.

Series writers Michael Reaves and Steven Perry have written Star Wars novels individually and in tandem.

Greg Weisman listed ‘’Star Wars’’ and ‘’The Empire Strikes Back’’ among his favorite films. [4] He has a low opinion of ‘’Return of the Jedi’’ and ‘’Attack of the Clones’’. [5] [6] [7] [8]