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On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate Halloween, Kristin Baver, Dan Brooks, James Floyd, and Jennifer Landa talk about their favorite frightening moments, how their fears have changed over the years of watching Star Wars, and why the villains of the galaxy were made for this spine-tingling holiday. 

Kristin Baver: We’re here to talk about scary Star Wars stories, which I’m very excited about. Halloween is [my favorite and Dan Brooks’s] favorite holiday, which I think shows on the website because there’s just a boatload of Halloween content. But also, I think Star Wars really lends itself to that. To start us off, I’m curious what you think: is Star

As the leader of Crimson Dawn, Qi’ra has proven to be a formidable part of the underworld. Now, she’s joined by a number of familiar faces united against a common enemy.

In an exclusive look inside Marvel’s Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1, first revealed on This Week! In Star Wars today, discover the former scrumrat’s new objective in the age of the Empire. Among her new allies are Ren and his knights, Ochi of Bestoon, and Imara Vex, who will also appear in the forthcoming Star Wars: Hunters game. The issue arrives in December, the second chapter in a trilogy that started with War of the Bounty Hunters, continuing the saga of Qi’ra and the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate.

Crimson Dawn #1, from writer Charles Soule and artist Steven Cummings, with a cover by Leinil

Being a Kowakian monkey-lizard means you don’t get much respect. But judge this creature by its size, you must not. Especially one that goes by the name of Salacious B. Crumb. It might seem odd to label Salacious as a creature worthy to be feared, especially when the galaxy is filled with scary beasts and villains. However, as Star Wars has shown us, it’s always the one cackling in the corner that we should be most afraid of. (We’re looking at you, Palpatine.) If you’re still not convinced of this creature’s prowess, here are some reasons why Salacious B. Crumb is scarier than you might think — just in time for Halloween!

1. He knows all the secrets.

Throughout his time as Jabba’s jester, Salacious saw a lot of

Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this installment, and in honor of both the Halloween season and Star Wars Reads, Emily breaks down various roles within the Nihil — the vicious marauders of the High Republic era…

Centuries before the rise of the Empire, the Republic and its noble guardians, the Jedi, protected the galaxy in the midst of a golden age referred to as the High Republic. During this era, the Republic worked to expand its diplomacy into the Outer Rim and the Jedi guarded the galaxy from threats, such as the Nihil. The Nihil, a