Star Wars

Star Wars

Creation & Design

Created by George Lucas, the Star Wars universe was designed to blend elements of science fiction and fantasy, drawing inspiration from various mythologies and classic storytelling.

Early Years

The original trilogy introduced audiences to the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith, the Rebel Alliance's fight against the Galactic Empire, and the rise of iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader.

Character Development

Over the years, the Star Wars universe has expanded significantly, introducing new characters, planets, and storylines, while maintaining its core themes of good versus evil, redemption, and the importance of hope.

Cultural Reception

Star Wars has received critical acclaim and has a massive fanbase, becoming a cultural phenomenon that has influenced countless other works in film, literature, and beyond.

Character Details

Real Name:
Star Wars Universe
Aliases:
The Force, Jedi, Sith
Species:
Various
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
Jedi Order, Sith Order, Rebel Alliance, Galactic Empire
Abilities:
The Force, Lightsaber Combat, Starship Piloting
Equipment:
Lightsabers, Starships, Droids
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies
Marvel Jul 1977

Star Wars #1

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Marvel Jan 1978

Star Wars #7

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First original Star Wars story in a comic book, preceded by the first part of a serialized story in Pizzazz Magazine #1
1st appearance of Crimson Jack, a Pirate Master
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Adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in an oversized comic book magazine
1st appearance of Yoda
1st appearance of Boba Fett
1st appearance of Lando Calrissian
1st appearance of Lobot
1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, Bossk, 4-Lom, Dengar and IG-88
1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron
📖 Reading Order: next read Star Wars Adventures #1 (2020 series)
Marvel Dec 1980

Star Wars #42

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Standard-sized comic book appearances:
1st appearance of Boba Fett, a bounty hunter
1st cameo appearance of Dengar, Bossk, IG-88 and Zuckuss - bounty hunters
1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious
Debut of Slave I, a pursuit craft
Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special Magazine, adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back
Marvel Nov 1986

Ewoks #10

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Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Dark Horse Comics Feb 1993

Dark Horse Comics #7

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1st appearance of Nomi Sunrider, a Jedi Master
1st appearance of Vima Sunrider, daughter of Nomi
Part one of a three-part story told in Dark Horse Comics #7 - #9 and later collected in Tales of the Jedi #3
Dark Horse Comics May 1999

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

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1st appearance of Darth Maul in a graphic novel
1st appearance of Mace Windu in a graphic novel
1st appearance of Sabe in a graphic novel
1st appearance of Depa Billaba in a graphic novel
1st appearance of Plo Koon in a graphic novel
1st cameo appearance of Mas Amedda in a graphic novel
The trade paperback went on sale the same day as Star Wars: Episode I -The Phantom Menace #1 with issues #2 through #4 published each week thereafter
📖 Reading Order: next read Age of Republic - Obi-Wan Kenobi
1st appearance of Savage Opress, brother of Darth Maul
1st appearance of Aang in standard comic book format
Flip book with The Last Airbender on the opposite side
Free Comic Book day 2011
Prior to Dark Horse, The Last Airbender was published in Nickelodeon Magazine in comic book form and Tokyo Pop Manga editions
[August 2021 - the live-action Avatar Netflix series has been cast]
Dark Horse Comics Mar 2013 Vol 2

Star Wars: Legacy #1

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1st appearance of Ania Solo, a junk dealer and great-great granddaughter of Han Solo
1st appearance of Darth Wredd, a renegade Sith Lord - Wredd is identified as a Sith in Star Wars Legacy #5
1st appearance of Yalta Val, an Imperial Knight
Dark Horse Comics May 2014

Star Wars: Darth Maul - Son of Dathomir #1

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Final Star Wars series published by Dark Horse and the only canon story that carried over to Marvel
1st appearance of Gar Saxon, commander of the Mandalorian Super Commandos
1st appearance of Rook Kast, a Mandalorian leader of the Shadow Collective
Introduction of the Darksaber in a standard comic book
📖 Reading Order: read Darth Maul - Son of Dathomir #1 - #4, then read Age of Republic - Padme Amidala #1
Independent Jun 2015

Green Leader

Ashcan
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11-page self-published "fan fiction" comic book by Daniel Warren Johnson and distributed at NYCC 2015
The textless story provides a glimpse into the backstory of Arvel Crynyd, a commander of the Green Squadron from Return of the Jedi whose A-Wing crashed into Vader's Executor causing its destruction
Johnson also created Ashcans Old Man Skywalker and Martok from Star Trek Deep Space Nine

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