Pope in Carbonite?

"Oh, they've encased him in carbonite. He should be quite well protected.  If he survived the freezing process, that is."
 -C3PO

 

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On the left, the cover art from the Spring 2011 Ignatius Press Catalog. On the right, something rather familiar.  I wonder if the artist is a Star Wars fan?  The resemblance is too funny.


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Update: Looks like I'm not the only person to find this little art piece amusing.