What artists want from The Force Awakens

"Please, no Death Star 3!" cries official Star Wars comics artist, Hugh Fleming. Image ©Lucasfilm Ltd

"Please, no Death Star 3!" cries official Star Wars comics artist, Hugh Fleming. Image ©Lucasfilm Ltd

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." marked the introduction to an iconic franchise that's captivated the imaginations of millions for generations. From the harsh deserts of Tatooine to the sinister Death Star, a fleet of X-wings to a motley collection of droids, it's fair to say that the imagery of Star Wars has shaped the world of science fiction since the release of Episode IV in 1977.

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Alice Pattillo

Alice Pattillo is a freelance journalist with a passion for heavy metal, horror, science fiction, fantasy and comics. She has over seven years experience in magazines, formerly working as a staff writer at Creative Bloq, Imagine FX, Computer Arts and 3D World, as production editor for Guitar World and Guitar Player and online editor of Metal Hammer.