2022 is almost here and as we look ahead to what’s sure to be an incredibly busy year with The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, season two of The Bad Batch, Star Wars Celebration and much, much more now’s a good time to look back at a packed 2021 and our highlights of the year.
First off, here are the thoughts of some of the Fantha Tracks team:
Best of ’21: War of the Bounty Hunters. A well crafted multi-comic crossover that was such an enjoyable read.
Best of ’22: Kenobi is the easy choice, so I will go with Star Wars Celebration. Been far too long since the last one.
Matt Booker, Social Media Guru, co-host Canon Fodder
2021: Ordering my Leia Organa Force FX Elite lightsaber
2022: It’s imminent arrival in 2022!
Clair Henry, co-host Planet Leia
The best Star Wars part of 2021 was the news that Dark Horse Comics is returning to regular Star Wars publishing. For 30 years they lead the publishing platform with challenging and interesting storytelling, and whilst they have continued with the occasional Star Wars tome since Marvel took over the Star Wars license, this is the first time they will return to original storytelling.
What I’m most looking forward to in 2022 from Star Wars? Dark Horse Comics returning…
Brian Cameron, co-host Canon Fodder
Apart from the fact that 2021 whizzed by faster than a speeding Jedi Vector, my fave Star Wars things from 2021 were the satisfaction of a consistently solid first season of The Bad Batch which delivered some excellent adventures, great world-building and IMHO the best voice work of any Star Wars animated series so far and the double-whammy of War of the Bounty Hunters (fuelling my love of the ESB to ROTJ era) and The High Republic, which has been a fascinating dip into a new age.
As for 2022, there’s a LOT of great things to choose from, but I’ll plumb for the joy of catching up with friends old and new at Celebration Anaheim in May and the start of the run up to Scarif and Yavin in Andor, which I’m convinced will be a truly sensational series. And of course the contributions of the Fantha Tracks team, which I’m eternally grateful for no matter what year it is.
Mark Newbold, Daily Content Manager and co-host Making Tracks
Best Star Wars thing of 2021 for me is Star Wars Visions. It was like a breath of fresh air and so different yet still familiar. Kurosawa influenced George Lucas, and it was excellent seeing that influence going deeper in Visions.
What I’m looking forward to in 2022 is Obi-Wan Kenobi show and seeing Ewan back in the role, but also celebrating 15 years of Darth Elvis and hopefully getting back out there for some shows. Oh, and recording more Desert Planet Discs with my brother Carl Bayliss!
Greig Robertson, co-host Desert Planet Discs
The best thing from 2021 was The Bad Batch, and getting Droids & Ewoks on Disney Plus, and the subsequent Droids 6″ Hasbro figure announcement.
2022 I’m looking forward to both Kenobi and Andor equally. It’s also Elstree Base’s 20th Anniversary so looking forward to celebrating that with the Rebels and of course the Fanthas will be invited too!
Mark Mulcaster, CO of the Rebel Legion UK and co-host Making Tracks
Best Star Wars moment of 2021- Star Wars event at Croydon. Had a great chat with Ackbar pupeteer Tim Rose, and voice actor Lewis McCleod – Sebulba from TPM.
Most anticipated thing for 2022? If I don’t say Start Your Engines podcast, Brian will!! 😎
Paul Naylor, co-host Start Your Engines (eventually)
Crosshair’s story was my favourite in The Bad Batch. I am looking forward to Andor the most, I hope it will be way more kickass than most of the fans anticipated. Favorite thing of 2021 was to watch great Star Wars shows like The Mandalorian and now The Book Of Boba Fett.
I am looking forward to seeing as many of my online friends @SW_Celebration in May right after my Birthday!
Patty Hammond, Planet Leia panelist
Best thing for 2021 – tie between Bad Batch and Visions.
2022 – Andor
Carl Bayliss, co-host Desert Planet Discs
Here’s what some of our fellow bloggers, website runners, podcasters and friends from across the galaxy thought.
2’1: The growing THR fan community. The enthusiasm has been a shot in the arm every time I’ve come online and have seen everyone’s joy and creativity. Star Wars fans are the best.
As for ’22: CELEBRATION. Nuff said.
Cavan Scott (author) @CavanScott
Favorite thing of 2021 Podathon, and I am looking forward to meeting all of my friends at Star Wars Celebration in 22!
Pete Fletzer @ATGcast
Favorite thing was definitely the launch of The High Republic Era. It’s been an incredible journey!
I’m looking forward to Celebration next year (hopefully). Chicago was a life changing experience and I can wait to be surrounded with like minded people who love Star Wars.
@JG_Carse
My favorite thing of Star Wars was probably The Rising Storm, and I’m looking forward to Shadows of the Sith!
@sliceofkatie
Favourite thing of ‘21 @FanthaTracks and I’m just looking forward to @starwars in 2022
@LoweryNeil
My fave thing was how the Star Wars comics made use of the medium to tell interlocking and connected tales arising out of the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event and beyond into Crimson Reign and in 2022, Hidden Empire. Also liked how The High Republic lore was seeded throughout the comics, too.
To me, it shows the positive aspects of tying the lore together without giving away too much of what’s to come.
Matt More (Star Wars Splash Page podcast) @SWSplashPagePod
Fave thing of 2021: being part of @starwarsawakens and @swpodcastnl
Looking forward to in 2022: all the new Star Wars shows and hope to meet some of you!
Rob van der Werf (Star Wars Awakens) @RvdW1982
#MakeSolo2Happen Day was a lot of fun. Fans coming together to show love for ‘Solo’, and just how communal and fun everyone always is about it.
Really looking forward to SWCA in May, seeing old friends, making new ones, and having an overall blast celebrating Star Wars!
John Hoey (The Resistance Broadcast / SWNN) @JohnnyHoey
Fav of 2021 was getting to speak to the voice of Hondo, Jim Cummings – Farthest From – appearing on Making Tracks at FF and of course having a go at podcasting with Star Wars Spins – looking forward to more spins – the Disney Plus Star Wars stuff and adding to the Zuveum.
Martin Keeler (Zuveum, Star Wars Spins) @Zuveum
Crosshair’s story was my favourite in The Bad Batch.
I am looking forward to Andor the most, I hope it will be way more kickass than most of the fans anticipated.
Ben Foldi (Ziro.hu) @BenFoldi
My favourite thing was the start of The High Republic and the fact that it made me get into comics and connected us even more as fans of expansive and unique storytelling.
I’m looking forward to more of these stories in 2022 and more conversations about them!
Patricia Beiten (@JediBibliothek and @swbooks) @patriciabeiten
The ‘Rising Storm’ novel, ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ and ‘Terrifying Tales.’
Maggie Lovvit (@wealthofgeeks and @Collider) @Maggieofthetown
Really difficult to just pick one thing! Content wise I’ve loved The High Republic & Visions and I’m looking forward to Andor & Kenobi series.
But I’ve also had a great time running my blog, meeting fellow Star Wars fans online & IRL, so I hope that continues into 2022. MTFBWY
Starbird Files (Starbird Files Blog) @StarbirdFiles
Andor.
Loved this character in Rogue One and I’m looking forward to discovering what made him so dark.
Richard Astill @therichastill
My favorite part of 2021 was the way Claudia Gray challenged what it meant to be a Jedi when your view of the Force clashed with what the Jedi Order preached in Into the Dark.
Although I love Kenobi, the Andor series is what I’m looking forward to the most in 2022
Radio Rebellion @RadioRebelPod
Easily The Book of Boba Fett premiere. I was shocked to see some of the reactions too it. I thought it was a solid, and compelling pilot. Couldn’t look away.
The thing I’m looking forward to most is Kenobi!
Kredik @TheKredik
As a Star Wars fan, my favourite thing of 2021 was visiting Galaxy’s Edge for the first time and in 2022 I’m really looking forward to receiving the Razor Crest from @Hasbro
Neil Livesey (Star Wars Fan Fun Day) @unclenezzer
Favorite thing was the High Republic, it’s a brand new era of Star Wars that feels new and is giving us interesting new conflicts and views on the Jedi.
I’m most looking forward to the Obi-Wan show and finally getting to go to Celebration.
Paul De Paola @PaulDePaola
The best thing about 2021 was the amazing response to Boba Fett’s return in The Mandalorian. And then to cap it all off – the announcement of #TheBookOfBobaFett. Three decades of hopes and dreams coming to fruition!
Phil Roberts (Future of the Force) @philthecool
‘21 was the year I joined @Broaxium I absolutely love my fellow Bro-Hosts, & I’m so grateful to be able to work with them.
‘22 will be the year I get to actually meet a lot of them AND so many other friends in person at Celebration…and I’m literally counting the days.
Jaxxon the Lepi (@Broaxium) @JaxxontheLepi
Favorite thing of 2021 was The Rising Storm.
In 2022, I’m most looking forward to see how wave 2 of THR begins (if we get it later in the year) and to see what chaos Doctor Aphra causes.
Gios Reviews @StellanGios1
Favorite @starwars bit from 2021: #TheBookofBobaFett. Solid first episode, definitely pumped for more.
For 2022: Kenobi and I will be finally diving head first into all of The High Republic books, plus continuing my show and loving the Star Wars life.
The Book of Bright Suns Podcast @BrightSunsMedia
Certainly The High Republic! I’ve always loved Star Wars books, but THR made me more obsessed with Star Wars publishing than I’ve been in quite some time!
And I guess I’m most looking forward to more THR as well. And all the D+ series. Especially Andor (and Kenobi, obviously)
Tobias Raum/TobiThrawn @tobias_raum
Best 2021 #StarWars is definitely The High Republic comics and books! @cavanscott & @arioanin made Jedi badass again! And in 2022 I can’t wait to see what @DarkHorseComics does with their new graphic novels in the works.
Haven Huth @HavenHuth
2021 – The Bad Batch – I will always be on the side of the Empire, so this has everything for me, was I slightly supporting the Batch (Maybe!!)
2022 – Looking forward to seeing the “Emperor” cameo in all the TV series!! (“I Have Died Before.”)
Darth Fuss @DarthFuss
Favorite thing from ’21 was probably the premiere of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT.
In ’22, I’m most looking forward to either KENOBI or @ghostfinder book SHADOW OF THE SITH.
Jacob and Eli (Star Wars: In a Galaxy) @InaGalaxyPod
Favorite thing(s) of ‘21: In terms of storytelling we experienced? I’d say the relationships in The Bad Batch. In terms of fandom? Expanding @AhchToRadio to include its second & third shows.
Thing I’m most excited for in ‘22: Getting back to Star Wars Celebration.
Alden Diaz (@AhchToRadio) @ThatAldenDiaz
Favorite thing: War of the Bounty Hunters – so many unanswered questions were answered, great stories were told and woven together, and the return of Crimson Dawn was the icing on the cake
Looking forward to: Kenobi and hopefully the return of Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon in it!
Robby Weidemann (SW Shot by Shot) @robby_weidemann
The Bad Batch and Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil were both fantastic additions to the Star Wars universe in 2021. And while there’s a lot to be excited about in 2022, by far my most anticipated release is the Obi-Wan Kenobi series!
William Devereux (Ion Cannon podcast) @MasterDevwi
I loved The Bad Batch and Lesser Evil and cannot wait to see Kenobi! I have been waiting for that for so long!
Matt Rushing (@The602Club) @mattrushing02
2021 was such a fun Star Wars year! Our highlights: The High Republic & The Book Of Boba Fett!! As far as 2022, I think everyone is more than ready for Obi, but also ANYTHING that leads to THRAWN!!
Chiss Ascendancy Podcast @ChissPodcast
Favourite thing this year was The Book Of Boba Fett Part 1, most looking foward to Kenobi!
Terry Cooper @TerenceRCooper
Favorite thing of 2021: seeing the active fandom become bigger and even more diverse with so many new voices out there.
2022: there’s so much with all the new shows, books & comics … but I know we’re hopefully looking forward to a safe and fun Star Wars Celebration in May!
Blast Points Podcast @blast_points
2021: All of the new SW content on Disney Plus.
2022: Celebration Anaheim hands down!
Marcus Dohring (@501stLegion and @The501stCast co-host) @TK14057
2021: Page 300 of Light of the Jedi, the Council interlude that ends up being the thesis statement for the entire era, especially regarding the competing narratives of Jedi self-understanding.
2022: Celebrating Attack of the Clones at 20, when we finally get that it’s a masterpiece.
Matthew Neugebauer @neug485
The biggest thing for us was the continued growth of our shows and content creators. We’ve forged unbreakable bonds here and we’re proud of not only our shows but appreciative of the folks that follow, listen, watch and interact with 33 ish #Red5Family of creators. #WeAreRed5
Your Red 5 Network @Red5Network
The #MakeSolo2Happen day for me was the highlight of my fandom year, a day of supreme positivity. It just felt awesome to be part of the day celebrating something that we all share a love for. A clear highlight. Thanks @JohnnyHoey @Mirahtrunks @laceygilleran
Likeable Rogue @lanken99
Favourite thing from 21: The Bad Batch totally exceeding expectations. I was in a fetal position on the floor by the end of that season one finale. Looking forward to in 22: Seeing the Andor scenes shot at Winspit in Dorset that I got to go to on the day of filming.
collect ’em all! @liamcollects
Bad Batch, Thrawn and you have to add the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett.
Kal_Skirata_II (co-host Ion Cannon podcast) @Kal_Skirata_214
Fav of 2021. We get more Boba Fett! Looking forward to more Star Wars movies. #bringthem
Stacey Bertran @Real_RacyStacey
Mike from #YavinRadio: Favorite thing in ’21 was The Rising Storm. Just absolutely riveting.
Most looking forward to in ’22: The Fallen Star is probably my most anticipated, but I have a feeling something is going to surprise me this year.
The Ace of Geeks @aceofgeeks
My favorite thing was meeting all of the amazing people in the Star Wars community! What I am looking forward to is seeing all my new friends at celebration in may celebrating Star Wars!
The Podwans podcast @podwans
Really enjoying The High Republic content and of course the final book of the new Thrawn trilogy. The Book of Boba Fett off to a great start, so looking forward to that playing out as well as Obi-Wan and Andor.
Mephitsu Archives @Mephitsu
The LFL 50th Anniversary collections Hasbro produced this year were a lot of fun! Visions was a gem which is under-appreciated! And while I believe Andor will be a sleeper hit in 2022, Kenobi will be the milestone of the year for OT and PT fans!
From4-LOMtoZuckuss @4LOMKUSS
Lucasfilm games is the fav thing of ’21, new era of Star Wars video games is something to look forward to!
In ’22, most looking forward to the Kenobi Series
Chatooine @ChatooineShow
The growth of the #SWTOR community and in welcoming in new players! It’s crazy how much the unofficial Discords, Reddit, Twitter community, streaming community, and player-created guilds have grown this year compared. Lots of new players connecting and forming friendships online!
Swtorista @swtorista
The best things of 2021 were The Book Of Boba Fett and the confirmation that Hayden Christiansen was returning to the Star Wars universe alongside Ewan McGregor in the Kenobi series.
CarlKakaFOTF (Future of the Force) @CarlRoberts2
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the THR series – it exceeded my expectations and generated some great new characters and stories. 2022? Kenobi all the way!
Paul John Nicholls @PaulJTN
Favorite thing of 2021: The introduction of a new era in Star Wars, The High Republic. Looking forward in 2022: Hands down, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Thanks for doing this. #HAPPYNEWYEAR #MTFBWY
Inside The Force @InsideTheForce
2021: The High Republic was (and still is) the best thing that’s happened in Star Wars this year.
2022: I can’t wait to see Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen’s return in the Kenobi show!
Tatooine Times @tatooine_times
It’s been a steady year for SW content topped off by the Premier Episode of The Book of Boba Fett in Dec 2021.
As for 2022 looking to get out and visit more Star Wars Places and help other fans do so…restrictions permitting.
Liam Ball (Star Wars Places) @Wookiee1138
2021: Our top is definitely the Thrawn novels with The Bad Batch coming in a close second! We love the community that both media pieces fostered and getting to meet and interact with so many people!
2022: The Kenobi series and getting even more involved with the community!!
Sith Faced Podcast @sithfacedpod
2021: Visions and The High Republic have both brought new perspectives and stories into the galaxy far far away.
2022: CELEBRATION! So I can meet all kinds of old friends and new friends and enjoy Star Wars together.
Jenna Thompson @jennathompson01
Loved chapter one of The Book Of Boba Fett and cannot wait for Kenobi. Serious Star Wars chills just thinking about it!
shenman @shenman
The Rising Storm was probably my favorite Star Wars story in 2021. I’m actually most looking forward to Andor in 2022.
Matthew Rudoy (Dork Side of the Force) @MatthewRudoy
2022… I think I’m looking forward to all of it. I can’t pick one thing. I think I enjoy looking forward to Star Wars more than I enjoy any single Star Wars release. So, this is my favorite part.
Magnus: Icelandic/Albanian/American agender @GeekFurious
2021:@thecanonjunkie came to Baton Rouge for a visit & it reinvigorated our love for making Star Wars content!
2022: Looking forward to seeing everyone I love at SWCA in May!
Scotty Jayro (The Bombadcast) @TheScottJayro
Finally meeting my co-host and friend @TheTreyinator and exploring Galaxy’s Edge together.
And for 2022, I’m looking forward to all the Star Wars Disney Plus shows we’re gonna get! We’re in a golden age of Star Wars stories and I can’t wait to see ’em all!
Bill Sheehy (Skywalking Through The League) @StarWarsBill
2021: The introduction of The High Republic
2022: More The High Republic!!
Ari (The Millennium podcast) @millenniumpod_
I really enjoyed the nod to Harryhausen in Ep 1 of The Book of Boba Fett. As far as 2022 is concerned…..it’s all about Kenobi for me.
Adam Gradwell @adamgradwell
Seeing Luke Skywalker at the end of Mandalorian S2. Looking forward to Kenobi!
Bossk’s Bounty @bossksbounty
2021: Star Wars Visions!
2022: Hopefully enjoying a safe Star Wars Celebration! Oh — and Obi-Wan Kenobi
Skytalkers @skytalkerspod
So many things, but the standouts were Visions: The Duel, Stranger in a Strange Land from The Book Of Boba Fett.
For 2022, the Obi-Wan series and season 3 of The Mandalorian!
clonearmyradio @clonearmyradio
Definitely Star Wars Visions for me, and I’m most looking forward to the third season of The Mandalorian. Although, I can’t speak for my co-host @thecandidclark
John Wintroub (Nerdsplosion podcast) @TheToxic35
I’m most looking forward to Kenobi and my favorite thing from 2021 was The Bad Batch premiere.
Sean Clark @thecandidclark
Fav thing of ’21 has to be The Rising Storm, but also The High Republic in general, my new favourite era of Star Wars. Most looking forward to in ’22 the next phase of THR (already had the chance to read Fallen Star so that’s counting as ’21) and obviously KENOBI
Live From Vaders Castle @VadersCastlePod
Some much new representation in the books and among pods and others. Plus of course we’ve had a blast introducing a new fan to the world.
First Steps: A Star Wars Pod @FirstStepsSW
Just the High Republic and being welcomed by this amazing community
Starlight Beacon Transmissions @SBTransmissions
On May 4th, I got a billboard put up in the middle of Times Square, New York for a Rey Skywalker spin off show. As silly as it may be, it was one of the most fun things I’ve done in my life! pic.twitter.com/a45eD09AsQ
— 👻Palpamemes (@PalpamemesYT) December 31, 2021
We had so much amazing Star Wars content in 2021, but for me personally it was the year of The High Republic, and especially The Rising Storm by @cavanscott
For 2022, I cannot wait to see @diegoluna_ return as Andor but also phase 2 of THR, “Quest of the Jedi”.
Albert Padilla (Canrina Cast) @albertmpadilla
For me, 2021 will always be about The High Republic, and 2022 is the return of Kenobi!
Eye On Canon @eyeoncanon
I’m shocked by how much I immediately bought into The Book Of Boba Fett. Also I don’t remember if it was this year or last, but The Bad Batch left me going “There’s a season 2 coming, right? RIGHT?”
Author Jennifer Quail @jenniferquail
2021 was the year of the High Republic and 2022 is, we hope, bringing another great season of The Mandalorian!
The Star Bros Podcast @starbrospodcast
Publishing had such a strong year! A superb start to The High Republic, great conclusions to the Thrawn Ascendancy and Alphabet Squadron trilogies, War Of The Bounty Hunters. All of it has been top tier stuff.
Most looking forward to more High Republic and Queen’s Hope.
JournalsOfTheWhills @JournalsWhills
Kenobi!!!!!
ScottSummers2020 @cyclops2022
Max Rebo surviving the Battle of Carkoon.
Victoria (Vics Cantina on YouTibe) @VicsCantina
My favorite thing of 2021 has definitely been the High Republic, and what I’m most excited about is either the High Republic or Andor
astra @astra_em
My favorite thing of 2021 was Disney and Disney Parks officially acknowledging LIFE DAY with books, ornaments and merchandise!!!!
William Magalio @DarthTuba
The absolute fave thing has been the High Republic, not just the story itself but the fandom. I’ve never met a nicer group of both fans and authors who love to have conversations and joke with us about their works. In 2022, definitely looking forward to more of that
Anni @anansoka
2021 – Starting this podcast!
2022 – Kenobi, no doubt. #ObiWan 4 life!
Beneath Twin Suns Podcast @BeneathTwinSuns
My favorite thing was getting vaccinated and going to a con with @CollectorsHutt and @DorkLair (Pre Delta) and in 2022 I’m really looking forward to 2020 ending so this Star Wars extended family can get together again!
RetroZap @RetroZapped
The High Republic!
Darryl Cooper @dc22957
Loved the amazing team up that was @ThePodAThon (raised $8375 for @MakeAWish) and looking forward to seeing this community use the power of the light to crowd out the darkness in 2022!
Podcast of the Whills @WhillsPod
My fave thing of 2021 is each of my found Star Wars family that smiled/laughed at or felt uplifted by one of my silly comedy, parody, or satire bits. I love entertaining, but it’s nothing without the resulting joy!
For 2022, I want to reflect an even brighter positive light!
Cam Ray Semiproductions @camray
I started a small Legends podcast and got to interact with some awesome folks!
Aaron Moats @AaronMoats2
2021: The launch of the High Republic
2022: Andor
Chicago Force (Chicago’s largest Star Wars fan club) @chicagoforcesw
2021: Watching The Mandalorian, especially the finale, with my family.
2022: Watching Book of Boba Fett with the family and hopefully, cracking open the Haslab Razor Crest.
Mike MacDonald (Sandcrawler podcast) @MikeTarkin
@RuleTheGalaxySW our 100th episode. Looking forward to so much new Star Wars content to talk to my brothers about and making new connections and friends with new guests.
Alfie Mulinaro (Rule the Galaxy podcast) @amulinaro
Surprisingly Visions. I am not an “anime fan” by any stretch of the imagination, but I love what Visions brought us as far as concepts, imagery, and music.
Blue Milk Latte @bluemilklatte
This is hard, but here it goes!
Favorite Star Wars thing of 2021 would be The High Republic and all the authors and creatives involved.
What I’m looking forward to in 2022…Kenobi series and Shadows of the Sith!
Becca Benjamin (Kanata’s Castle, Tarkin’s Top Shelf) @urangelb
— Kelly Knox (@kelly_knox) January 1, 2022
Favorite #StarWars thing from 2021: S2 Finale of #TheMandalorian
Thing I’m most looking forward to in 2022: The Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
CollectorsCantina @CollectCantina
For 2021 it was High Republic and Visions.
It was great seeing the franchise doing something new instead of trying to chase nostalgia.
For 2022, all the new shows. Hoping they’re stellar.
The Slade @Saeide87
2021 – Launch of The High Republic
2022 – Episodes from up to four – 4!!! – different live action Star Wars shows
Star Wars 7×7 @SW7x7podcast
Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in their thoughts (far more than we hoped for or anticipated), and to everyone else out there in the galaxy here’s to a happy 2022 and we’ll see you on the other side!
- Hardcover Book
- Older, Daniel José (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 496 Pages - 02/01/2022 (Publication Date) - Random House/Star Wars (Publisher)
