Biggs Darklighter pays a sensitive tribute to a fallen comrade.
from Star Wars #6, reprinted in Marvel Special Edition featuring Star Wars #2
by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Rick Hoberg and others
Dude, he’s already an overweight guy saddled with the name “Porkins.” And he’s dead. Why pile on with the “Piggy?”
Anyway, like all things Star Warsian, major or minor, there’s an involved backstory for Porkins — in particular the various names and nicknames, insulting and otherwise — which you can read about at Wookieepedia. I should also note that I’m a bad person for laughing at the transcript of Porkins’ death, which you can find in the article under the heading “Battle of Yavin.”
In conclusion…Lucas. You had to call the fat guy “Porkins.” Really.
