Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into dark power and cultural identity with two bold stories from very different worlds. First up is Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+, the latest Star Wars series centered on one of the saga’s most dangerous and compelling villains. Following Darth Maul as he consolidates power in the criminal underworld, the show explores the rise of Crimson Dawn and the cost of control in a galaxy ruled by fear. With intense action, layered storytelling, and a deeper look into Maul’s psyche, we are breaking down whether this series delivers on the promise of one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters. Then we turn to Death to Pachuco, from writer Henry Barajas and artist Rachel Merrill, with colors by Lee Loughridge. Blending Chicano culture and historical tension, the story follows Private eye Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez. He needs to find the Sleep Lagoon Killer before the racist mob kills him in the Zoot Suit Riots. We are discussing whether it lands as one of the standout indie