Marvel Comics has announced that it will set the stage for LucasFilm’s upcoming Disney+ animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with the five-issue prequel series Star Wars: Shadow of Maul from writer Benjamin Percy (Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red) and artist Madibek Musabekov (Star Wars: Jedi Knights).
“I’ve said it before: I’m a giant Star Wars nerd,” said Percy. “My previous experience writing in a galaxy far, far away—Darth Maul – Black, White, and Red, Boba Fett – Black, White, and Red—was an absolute delight. But those were one-shots. Flirtations with the franchise. With Shadow of Maul, I’m able to share a more expansive story about one of my favorite characters, while also exploring a fresh angle on the Star Wars universe.”
“This is a sci-fi story, but it’s also a crime story,” Percy continued. “It’s a story about cops, criminal syndicates, a neon-lit, shadow-alleyed city that hides many sins and secrets. I’m teamed up with an artist who’s already a Star Wars veteran and legend: Madibek Musabeckov. His art is gritty and grounded and perfectly matches the noir tone. We’ve been in close contact with Lucasfilm—reading scripts and watching episodes of this fantastic new animated series—and our story will serve as a prelude to what viewers will see play out on the screen.”
Check out a sneak peek at Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 here…
Welcome to Janix, a neon-lit, shadow-soaked maze of a planet that lies beyond the reach of the Empire. Captain Brander Lawson is doing his best to navigate the law in a lawless territory. He’s joined by his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they face off against scheming crime bosses…and as the looming threat of the shadow lord, Maul, nears!
Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 will go on sale on March 4th 2026.
