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Art Roundup: Finn/Poe of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Jon Erik Christianson

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Welcome to Art Roundup, where we pick a comics character Star Wars ship and spotlight its awesomeness with rad fan creations. In honor of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this spotlight is dedicated to its most popular ship: Finn/Poe a.k.a “Stormpilot” a.k.a “Puffin.”

What better way to start than with this piece by Phil Noto? And sure, it’s not super romantic, but consider: Phil Noto.

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Here’s an adorable “prom pose” illustration by Iledra.

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Poe Dameron’s jacket is no doubt an-indemand cosplay item. What exactly is it made of? Luckily, Tumblr user Lava-Alley has the answer.

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Oscar Isaac sings and plays the guitar to “Star Wars”; it only makes sense that Poe should share his talent. Thanks to Noelle Stevenson for this piece.

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[Edited] When trouble strikes, Finn runs, as seen in this Daryl Toh piece.

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In response, Poe takes Finn for a fast-paced ride in this piece by Leaf Puppy!

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Ugly sweaters are a cultural force that span all universes—at least these, in this piece by Tumblr user Deadpai, are especially cozy.

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If someone breaks out the mistletoe for Life Day (Is there mistletoe in the Star Wars universe? Can there be?), it’ll look a lot like Cquaer‘s very adorable piece.

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Disney, I need you to contract Reed Black for a BB-8 Has Two Daddies all-ages picture book NOW.

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