George Lucas, the renowned creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones sagas, made a milestone at the San Diego Comic-Con by participating for the first time in more than 50 years of the convention’s history. Before more than 6,500 enthusiasts, Lucas, 81, chose to focus on an unconventional aspect of his career: his extensive comic book collection, which exceeds 40,000 works. This interest in comics reflects a personal facet of the director, shaped throughout his life and career in film.
May the vignettes accompany you!
During the panel, Lucas was joined by renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and production designer Doug Chiang. Moderated by the famous host Queen Latifah, they discussed the creation of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a museum that will open in Los Angeles in 2026. The museum, which is considered a tribute to popular art, will house works by iconic comic artists and painters, as well as a special selection from the Lucas archive, which includes models and costumes from his most emblematic projects.
Lucas assured that the museum seeks to give recognition to comic art, which, in his youth, was not valued as it should have been. “When I was a child, comic art was not taken seriously. I was always told: ‘Doug, someday you’ll get over it.’ And I’m very glad I didn’t”, stated Chiang, highlighting the cultural importance of this medium. Del Toro added a historical perspective, pointing out that “comics were the first to hit the Nazis”, emphasizing their social impact.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will not only be a space to admire art, but it also seeks to educate and promote the history of comics and their influence on modern culture. With its opening scheduled for 2026, the museum promises to be an important new cultural destination in Los Angeles.