The video discusses the backstory of two fictional characters, Tag and Bink, who are part of a limited-run Star Wars spoof comic book series. The series, created by Kevin Rubio, is a play on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, a satire of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Tag and Bink are two Rebel spies who appear in the background of various scenes in the original and prequel trilogies, influencing the events of the story. The comics are a tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted supplement to the original films, adding a new dimension of fun to the tale. The series includes bizarre cameos and Easter eggs, making it a delight for fans of comic book humor.
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1. Tag and Bink are two rebel spies in the Star Wars universe.
2. They are stationed on the Tantive IV, the star cruiser Princess Leia is on at the beginning of the first Star Wars film.
3. They are responsible for several key events in the original trilogy, including helping to bring about the destruction of the Death Star.
4. They are also responsible for several events in the prequels, including the deletion of the records of Kamino from the Jedi archives.
5. Tag and Bink's story is told through a series of comics, written by Kevin Rubio and published by Dark Horse Comics.
6. The comics are a play on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, a satire of William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
7. Tag and Bink's story is light-hearted and meant to be read as a tongue-in-cheek wink and nod supplement to the original films.
8. The comics include several Easter eggs and cameos, including Bob's Big Boy, Buzz Lightyear, and the Beatles.
9. Tag and Bink's adventures are not considered part of the official Star Wars canon, but are rather a fun and imaginative take on the universe.
10. A fourth entry in the Tag and Bink Adventure series is planned, which will tackle the story of Darth Plagueis.