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The Jedi series of comics was written by John Ostrander and Jeremy Barlow, and was published by Dark Horse Comics from 20 August 2003 to 21 July 2004 as a series of one-shots chronicling the actions of five Jedi during the Clone Wars.
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The Jedi series of comics was written by John Ostrander and Jeremy Barlow, and was published by Dark Horse Comics from 20 August 2003 to 21 July 2004 as a series of one-shots chronicling the actions of five Jedi during the Clone Wars.
| Jedi: Mace Windu | |
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| Publication information | |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Release date(s) | 26 February 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of pages | 48 |
| Expanded Universe | |
| Galactic Year | 22 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Creative team | |
| Script writer | John Ostrander |
| Cover artist(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Penciller(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Inker(s) | Dan Parsons |
| Colorist(s) | Joe Wayne |
| Letterer(s) | Digital Chameleon |
Mace Windu is a male human from the planet Haruun Kal. Mace Windu was a senior member of the Jedi High Council since the age of 28, second only in authority to Yoda. He served as leader of the clone armies as a peace-keeper, known for his fierce dedication, rigorous example, and steady discipline. He is very knowledgeable of Jedi philosophy and history. A good and faithful friend of Yoda. He spent most of his time at the Jedi temple in Coruscant. It is notable that Mace Windu never trusted Anakin Skywalker. He saw Anakin's potential, but also realized his danger something that Yoda was not as able to sense. Mace Windu is portrayed in the Star Wars films by Samuel L. Jackson in Episodes I, II, and III.
| Jedi: Shaak Ti | |
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| Publication information | |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Release date(s) | 14 May 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of pages | 48 |
| Expanded Universe | |
| Galactic Year | 21 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Creative team | |
| Script writer | John Ostrander |
| Cover artist(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Penciller(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Inker(s) | Dan Parsons |
| Colorist(s) | Joe Wayne |
| Letterer(s) | Digital Chameleon |
Shaak Ti is a female Togruta, a colorful and exotic alien species, from the planet Shili. Shaak Ti is a member of the Jedi High Council and a Jedi General during the Clone Wars. She is a very well respected warrior, known for slaying Artel Darc and surviving an encounter with General Grievous. Shaak Ti is portrayed in the Star Wars films by Orli Shoshan in Episodes II & III.
| Jedi: Aayla Secura | |
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| Publication information | |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Release date(s) | 20 August 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of pages | 48 |
| Expanded Universe | |
| Galactic Year | 21 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Creative team | |
| Script writer | John Ostrander |
| Cover artist(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Penciller(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Inker(s) | Dan Parsons |
| Colorist(s) | Brad Anderson |
| Letterer(s) | Sno Cone Studios |
Aayla Secura was first brought into the Star Wars saga by Dark Horse Comics. [1] George Lucas took a liking to the character and decided to use her. Aayla Secura is a female Twi'lek, a bluish alien species, from the planet Ryloth. Aayla is very skilled in lightsaber combat. She was a Jedi Knight and Clone Wars General. Aayla caved to the Dark Side for a period when she was involved with Volfe Karkko. She died in the tragedy of Order 66 on Felucia. Aayla Secura is portrayed in the Star Wars films by Amy Allen in Episodes II & III.
| Jedi: Count Dooku | |
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| Publication information | |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Release date(s) | 3 December 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of pages | 48 |
| Expanded Universe | |
| Galactic Year | 21 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Creative team | |
| Script writer | John Ostrander |
| Cover artist(s) | Jan Duursema Brad Anderson |
| Penciller(s) | Jan Duursema |
| Inker(s) | Dan Parsons |
| Colorist(s) | Brad Anderson |
| Letterer(s) | Michael David Thomas |
Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus or Count Dooku, is a male Human from the planet Serenno. Padawan of Yoda and Master of Qui-Gon Jinn. Dooku was a master swordsman known throughout the galaxy. He served as a combat instructor in the Jedi Temple. It is said that only Mace Windu and Yoda are considered on equal terms. Dooku was a Jedi Master turned Sith Lord. He was brought to the dark side by Darth Sidious replacing Darth Maul. Dooku is portrayed in the Star Wars films by Christopher Lee in Episodes II & III.
| Jedi: Yoda | |
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| Publication information | |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Release date(s) | 21 July 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of pages | 48 |
| Expanded Universe | |
| Galactic Year | 21 BBY |
| Canon | C |
| Creative team | |
| Script writer | Jeremy Barlow |
| Cover artist(s) | Hoon |
| Artist(s) | Hoon |
| Letterer(s) | Michael David Thomas |
Yoda is of an unknown species from an unknown planet. He stands just 66 cm tall, yet he is the most renowned and powerful Jedi Master in all galactic history. Known for his mastery of the force, lightsaber combat skills, and his unparalleled wisdom. He is a member of the Jedi High Council reigning Grand Master of the Jedi Order. Some of Yoda's biggest mistakes in judgment were Supreme Chancellor Palpatine (Dark Lord of The Sith, Darth Sidious) and Anakin Skywalker (Lord Darth Vader). Yoda's voice is portrayed in the Star Wars films by Frank Oz in Episodes I, II, III, V, & VI
Jedi, Jedi Knights, or collectively the Jedi Order are fictional characters, and often protagonists, featured in many works within the Star Wars franchise. Working symbiotically alongside the Old Galactic Republic, the Jedi Order is depicted as a religious, academic, meritocratic, and military-auxiliary (peacekeeping) organization whose origin dates back thousands of years before the events of the first film released in the franchise. The fictional organization has inspired a real-world new religious movement and parody religion: Jediism.
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was first introduced in the original film trilogy as one of the leaders of the Galactic Empire. The prequel trilogy chronicles his transformation from the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker into the Sith Lord Darth Vader. His metamorphosis begins when he is lured to the dark side of the Force by Chancellor Palpatine, who later becomes the Emperor. After a lightsaber battle with his former mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, Vader is severely injured and is transformed into a cyborg. He serves Palpatine for over two decades, hunting down the remaining Jedi and attempting to crush the Rebel Alliance. When Palpatine tries to kill Vader's son, Luke Skywalker, the Sith Lord turns against his master and destroys him. Vader is the husband of Padmé Amidala, the father of Luke and his twin sister Leia Organa, and the grandfather of Ben Solo.
Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi is a character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, he is a Jedi Master who trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force. In the prequel trilogy, he mentors Luke's father, Anakin Skywalker. Obi-Wan is portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel films. McGregor also plays the character in the television series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Guinness' performance in Star Wars (1977) earned him the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Count Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the prequel film trilogy, first appearing in Attack of the Clones (2002) and then returning in Revenge of the Sith (2005). He is portrayed by Christopher Lee in both films, and is voiced by Corey Burton in most of the video games and animated productions in which he appears. The animated productions include the series Clone Wars (2003–2005), The Clone Wars, and Tales of the Jedi (2022). Lee voices Dooku in the 2008 animated film The Clone Wars. Dooku also appears in novels and comics.
Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced as a Jedi Master in the prequel film The Phantom Menace (1999), and is portrayed by Liam Neeson. He appears in the series Tales of the Jedi, and is featured as a Force spirit in the animated series The Clone Wars (2008) and the live-action miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). Qui-Gon also appears in novels, comics and video games.
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a small, green humanoid alien who is powerful with the Force. He first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back, in which he is voiced and puppeteered by Frank Oz, who reprised the role in Return of the Jedi (1983), the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and the animated series Star Wars Rebels. Other actors who voice Yoda are Tom Kane, Piotr Michael, John Lithgow, Tony Pope and Peter McConnell. In addition to films and television series, Yoda appears in comics, novels, video games and commercials.
The Clone Wars, also known as the Separatist Crisis, is a fictional conflict in the Star Wars franchise by George Lucas. Though mentioned briefly in the first Star Wars film, the war itself was not depicted until Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). The Clone Wars are also the setting for three eponymous projects: a 2D animated series (2003–2005), a 3D film (2008), and a 3D animated series. They have featured in numerous Star Wars books and games.
"The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" is a musical theme present in the Star Wars franchise. It was composed by John Williams for the film The Empire Strikes Back. Together with "Yoda's Theme", "The Imperial March" was premiered on April 29, 1980, three weeks before the opening of the film, on the occasion of John Williams' first concert as official conductor-in-residence of the Boston Pops Orchestra. One of the best known symphonic movie themes, it is used as a leitmotif throughout the Star Wars franchise.
General Grievous is a character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. He was introduced in the 2003 animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars, before appearing through computer-generated imagery in the 2005 live-action film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Wood reprised the role in the 2008 animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the 2024 anthology series Tales of the Empire.
Quinlan Vos is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Vos was voiced by Al Rodrigo in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series. The character also appears in various canon and non-canon Star Wars media like books and comics.
Star Wars: Clone Wars is an American animated television miniseries developed and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and produced by Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network Studios for Cartoon Network. Set in the Star Wars universe, specifically between the Star Wars prequel trilogy films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, it is amongst the first of many works to explore the Clone Wars. The show follows the actions of various prequel trilogy characters, notably Jedi and clone troopers, in their war against the droid armies of the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Sith.
Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil is a 2005 novel by James Luceno set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The novel serves as a lead-in to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and was loosely adapted into Volume Two of the Star Wars: Clone Wars microseries.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is a novelization of the film of the same name, written by Matthew Stover and published on April 2, 2005, by Del Rey Books.
Star Wars: Republic is an American comic book series set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics from 1998 to February 2006. The series was originally titled simply Star Wars, but acquired its Republic title at issue 46. The entire series comprises 83 issues. After issue 83, the series was replaced by Star Wars: Dark Times, which continued the Republic numbering on its inside covers. The Republic series is one of a number of comic book series set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
The Sith are the main antagonists in the fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise. They are the antithesis and ancient enemies of the Jedi. The Sith Order is depicted as an ancient cult of warriors who draw strength from the dark side of the Force and use it to seize power by any means necessary, including terrorism and mass murder; their ultimate goals are to destroy the Jedi and rule the galaxy.
Sheev Palpatine is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back as The Emperor. He is also known by his Sith name, Darth Sidious, which was first used in the novelization of the 1999 film The Phantom Menace.
Asajj Ventress is a character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. She was introduced in Genndy Tartakovsky's 2003 animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars. The character later appeared in the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the 2008 television series of the same name, and the 2021 Disney+ series Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Mace Windu is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the prequel trilogy as a Jedi Master who sits on the Jedi High Council during the final years of the Galactic Republic. He is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in all three prequel films. Windu also appears in the 2008 animated film The Clone Wars, the television series of the same name, and in novels, comics, and video games.
Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. She first appeared in the 1999 film The Phantom Menace as the teenage queen of the fictional planet Naboo. In the following two films of the prequel trilogy, Padmé becomes a member of the Galactic Senate and secretly marries Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight. Anakin's fear of losing Padmé drives him toward the dark side of the Force, which results in his transformation into Darth Vader. Padmé eventually dies after giving birth to the twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Natalie Portman portrays Padmé in all three prequel films. In addition to films, Padmé appears in animated series, novels, comics and video games.