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Lucasfilm Is Building Hype for Maul’s Return With a New Official Look Back at His Darkest Moments

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Lucasfilm is turning up the heat on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with a new official StarWars.com feature that revisits some of Darth Maul’s most devious moments across the saga. The piece, titled “Maul’s Most Devious Moments,” looks back at the former Sith apprentice’s most important battles and appearances in film, animation, and comics ahead of the new Disney+ series. It is clearly part of the bigger push toward Maul – Shadow Lord, which premieres on April 6, 2026. StarWars.com Is Framing Maul as More Than Just a Villain One of the more interesting things about the official feature is how it presents Maul not as a one-note bad guy, but as one of the most persistent and unpredictable figures in Star Wars history. StarWars.com highlights Maul’s journey through The Phantom Menace, The Clone Wars, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rebels, and Marvel’s new Star Wars: Shadow of Maul…

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Maul – Shadow Lord Was Shot More Like Live-Action — But Lucasfilm Still Knows Maul Works Best as a Mystery

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

One of the fastest ways to ruin Darth Maul would be to explain too much. That might sound strange for a character who has gone from “cool horned Sith guy with a double-bladed lightsaber” to one of the most layered villains in Star Wars animation, but it is true. Maul only really works if there is always something jagged left in him — something you cannot fully smooth out, decode, or reduce to neat lore bullet points. That is why the most interesting takeaway from the new Animation Magazine feature on Maul – Shadow Lord is not just that the show was shot “much more like live-action.” It is that Lucasfilm seems to understand the balancing act here. The series wants to get closer to Maul without stripping away the mystery that makes him compelling in the first place. A More Live-Action Style Actually Fits Maul Really Well Animation supervisor…

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StarWars.com Just Reminded Everyone That Maul’s Leg Lore Is Completely Absurd — and That’s Exactly Why It Works

Soeren Kamper

One of the weirdest and best things Star Wars ever did was take Darth Maul from “cool guy with a double-bladed lightsaber” to “broken nightmare cyborg fueled entirely by rage and bad decisions.” That whole gloriously deranged evolution is back in focus now, because StarWars.com has published a feature all about Maul’s many mechanical legs ahead of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, which premieres on Disney+ on April 6, 2026 with a two-episode debut. And yes, that sounds ridiculous on paper. It is also completely on-brand for Maul. Maul Survived Because Star Wars Refused to Waste Him Back in The Phantom Menace, Maul was basically pure menace. He barely spoke, looked incredible, killed Qui-Gon, and got cut in half by Obi-Wan. End of story, right? Not even close. The Clone Wars turned him into something much stranger and much better: a shattered, obsessive, rage-fueled survivor who rebuilt himself out…

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Disneyland’s Star Wars Nite 2026 Is Basically a Buffet of Maul, Phasma, Oga’s, and Questionable Financial Decisions

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Disneyland has once again looked at Star Wars fans and decided the correct response was: “yes, all of it.” Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2026 is set for April 28, April 30, May 4, and May 6, with the actual event running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. inside Disneyland Park and ticket holders allowed in as early as 6 p.m. without a separate park reservation. As of the official announcement, April 30 and May 4 are sold out, while April 28 and May 6 still have tickets available, starting at $174 per guest. So yes, this is very much one of those “special ticketed experiences” where Disney invites you to feel the Force and also feel your bank account leave your body. Darth Maul, Captain Phasma, and a Suspicious Amount of Fan-Service To be fair, Disney is not exactly being subtle about what it thinks will get people…

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Maul: Shadow Lord — The Complete Guide to the Upcoming Star Wars Series

Soeren Kamper

For more than two decades, Darth Maul has remained one of the most intriguing characters in Star Wars. Introduced as a terrifying Sith assassin in The Phantom Menace, Maul quickly became one of the saga’s most visually iconic villains. What began as a short-lived movie appearance eventually turned into one of the franchise’s most fascinating character arcs across animation, comics, and games. Now that journey is about to enter a new chapter. Maul: Shadow Lord is an upcoming Star Wars animated series that will explore the dark and chaotic years of Maul’s life following the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. The series promises to dive deeper into Maul’s transformation from Sith apprentice into a shadowy power broker operating within the galaxy’s criminal underworld. This guide collects everything currently known about the show, including production details, trailers, interviews, and lore connections that help place the…

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MAUL – SHADOW LORD Timeline Revealed — And It Starts Right After The Clone Wars

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We finally know exactly when MAUL – SHADOW LORD takes place. According to Star Wars Insider #236, the upcoming Maul story is set immediately after The Clone Wars Season 7 — placing it right in one of the darkest and most chaotic moments in the entire Star Wars timeline. For fans who have followed Maul’s long and brutal journey across the galaxy, that timing is a big deal. Picking Up Right After Order 66 The final episodes of The Clone Wars showed the Republic collapsing, Order 66 unfolding, and the galaxy transforming almost overnight into the early Empire. Maul survived — but just barely. Now we know Shadow Lord begins right after those events. That means the story will likely explore: This is one of the most unstable periods in Star Wars history, where former Sith, Jedi survivors, and crime syndicates were all trying to find their place in a…

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Sam Witwer Reveals New Insights Into Maul: Shadow Lord — Filoni’s Mandate, Maul’s Motivations, and Savage Opress’ Role

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

Fans of Star Wars are getting a deeper look at one of the franchise’s most complex villains. Sam Witwer, the voice and live-action performer associated with Darth Maul for years, has opened up in a new interview about the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord series — and what makes this version of Maul so different. In an expansive interview with Star Wars: Insider, Witwer went into detail on everything from Dave Filoni’s mandate for the show to Maul’s evolving motivations, his experience filming live-action scenes, and the role his brother Savage Opress will play. Here’s what we learned. “Filoni’s Mandate Was Clear” When asked what Dave Filoni’s mandate was for Maul: Shadow Lord, Witwer didn’t hold back. “Filoni’s thing was always centering Maul in his own story but in a way that feels earned and connected to the larger mythology.” Unlike earlier appearances where Maul was a secondary antagonist or a…

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Maul – Shadow Lord Shows a Galaxy Tightening Under Imperial Control

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

As Maul – Shadow Lord takes shape, new comments from executive producer Matt Michnovetz offer a clearer picture of the political and psychological landscape the series will explore. According to Michnovetz, the galaxy at this point in the timeline is not yet fully crushed by the Empire — but it’s well on its way. The Empire is expanding, quietly and relentlessly Rather than depicting a galaxy already living in open rebellion, Maul – Shadow Lord is set during a period of consolidation. The Empire is spreading outward from the core worlds, tightening its grip system by system. Many in the galaxy don’t yet fully understand what the Empire represents. Some see it as stability. Others view it as distant authority. That uncertainty is part of the tension the series aims to explore. Power is growing — but not always visibly. The Inquisitorius operates in the shadows A major element of…

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Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner confirmed as composers for Maul – Shadow Lord, the upcoming Star Wars animated series.

Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner Confirmed as Composers for Maul – Shadow Lord

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Lucasfilm has confirmed that Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner are composing the score for Maul – Shadow Lord, the upcoming animated Star Wars series centered on Darth Maul. The announcement immediately signals a familiar musical direction for longtime fans of Star Wars animation, as the Kiners have been responsible for much of the franchise’s modern animated soundscape. A familiar musical signature for Star Wars animation Sean and Deana Kiner’s previous work spans nearly every major animated Star Wars project of the past decade. Their credits include: Across those series, the Kiners developed a musical identity that blends orchestral Star Wars tradition with darker, more modern textures — an approach that feels particularly well-suited to a Maul-centered story. Why the score matters for a Maul series Darth Maul has always been a character defined as much by mood as by action. From his silent menace in The Phantom Menace to his…

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How George Lucas’ Original Vision Influenced MAUL – SHADOW LORD

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

When MAUL – SHADOW LORD was first announced, one of the most frequent questions from fans was: What kind of story will this animated Star Wars series be? Now we’re getting an answer — straight from executive producer Matt Michnovetz. In a recent interview, Michnovetz explained how George Lucas’ original inspirations — the thrill-heavy serials that guided the creation of Star Wars itself — helped shape the tone and pacing of MAUL – SHADOW LORD. “We wanted to create an action-packed thrill ride, something that had the rush of a roller coaster, so we do a lot of homages to the classic serials of the day, which gave George Lucas the inspiration for Star Wars. And we’ve got the perfect character to drive us through this in Maul.” This insight offers an important piece of context: MAUL – SHADOW LORD isn’t just another animated project. It’s intentionally channeling the same…

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Matt Michnovetz, writer of MAUL – SHADOW LORD, with artwork of Darth Maul from the animated series

MAUL – SHADOW LORD has a writer with some serious Star Wars pedigree.

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Matt Michnovetz, who is writing the upcoming animated series, has quietly been one of the franchise’s most influential storytellers for over a decade. If his résumé feels familiar, that’s because many of Star Wars’ darkest, most character-driven arcs trace back to his work. A Legacy Built on the Dark Side and Moral Gray Areas Long before Maul – Shadow Lord entered development, Michnovetz helped shape some of the most unsettling and memorable moments in Star Wars animation. One of his earliest and most talked-about contributions was the Pong Krell arc in Star Wars: The Clone Wars—a storyline still debated today for its brutal look at authority, loyalty, and betrayal inside the Republic’s army. It’s an arc that didn’t offer easy answers, and that tone has followed Michnovetz ever since. The Star Wars Game That Almost Was Michnovetz was also attached to Star Wars: 1313Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a title…

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MAUL – SHADOW LORD Trailer Drops (And the Disney+ Premiere Date Is Set)

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It’s official: the first trailer for MAUL – SHADOW LORD is here. Lucasfilm just released the very first look at the upcoming animated series, and it’s already clear what kind of ride this is going to be: darker tone, sharper edge, and Maul doing what Maul does best — building power through pure menace. Even better: the trailer also confirms the premiere date. ✅ MAUL – SHADOW LORD premieres on Disney+ on April 6. Trailer: The First Trailer Is Out — And It Looks Like “Dangerous Star Wars” This isn’t a cute side-story. The trailer sells MAUL – SHADOW LORD as a series that lives deep in the post-Clone Wars chaos — the era where the galaxy is reorganizing under the Empire, and the people in the shadows are making their moves. Which, let’s be honest… is where Maul always shines. April 6 Premiere Date Confirmed The big headline for…

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Brad Rau Will Supervise MAUL – SHADOW LORD (And That’s Actually Huge)

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

If you needed one more reason to take MAUL – SHADOW LORD seriously, here it is: Brad Rau is officially the supervising director of the series. And if that name rings a bell, it’s because Rau was also the supervising director of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. That’s not just a nice trivia fact — it’s a real creative signal about what kind of show Lucasfilm Animation is building here. Brad Rau Is One of Lucasfilm Animation’s “Trust This Person” Names Brad Rau isn’t new to Star Wars. He’s been one of the steady hands behind the modern animated era, with credits across multiple Lucasfilm Animation projects — but The Bad Batch is the big one, and the one that matters most here. If you watched The Bad Batch, you know the vibe: That’s exactly the kind of storytelling DNA you’d want in a Maul-focused series. Maul’s Timing Matters (And…

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First Look at MAUL: SHADOW LORD — and It’s Recreating Obi-Wan vs Maul’s Rebels Duel

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Star Wars animation is about to get dangerous again. The first official promotional material for MAUL: SHADOW LORD is now out in the wild — and it’s already doing something that instantly grabbed fans by the collar: It appears to recreate the iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Darth Maul duel from Star Wars Rebels. And here’s the kicker: The official trailer debuts tomorrow. So yeah… the hype window is open, and it’s not subtle. The Teaser Image Is a Direct Callback to “Twin Suns” If you’ve seen Star Wars Rebels Season 3 Episode 20 (Twin Suns), you already know why this matters. That duel wasn’t just “fan service.” It was: It’s brief, almost blink-and-you-miss-it — but that’s what makes it powerful. This first MAUL: SHADOW LORD promo image clearly echoes that exact vibe: two silhouettes, tension, motion frozen at the moment before impact. It’s not just a reference. It feels like…

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How Many Seasons and Years Will Maul: Shadow Lord Run For?

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

When Maul: Shadow Lord was announced, the excitement wasn’t just about seeing Darth Maul return to the spotlight—it was about how Lucasfilm plans to tell his story this time. With the animated series set to debut on Disney+ in 2026, one question keeps surfacing among fans who’ve followed Star Wars animation closely: how long will this show actually last on Disney+? Not in terms of hype cycles or wishful thinking, but in the practical, story-driven sense that determines whether a series feels complete or overstays its welcome. Looking at how Lucasfilm has handled recent animated projects, Maul’s established place in canon, and the realities of modern streaming production, there’s a surprisingly clear answer hiding in plain sight. Will it be a tight, prestige-style run?A longer, Clone Wars–style epic?Or something deliberately limited? Let’s break this down properly—based on how Lucasfilm actually treats animated Star Wars, not wishful thinking or hype cycles….

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Maul – Shadow Lord Gets an Official Plot Description — and It’s Exactly as Dark as It Sounds

Soeren Kamper

Darth Maul has never really fit into neat boxes. Sith apprentice, crime lord, survivor, symbol of unfinished business. Now, Star Wars is finally putting a clear frame around his next chapter — and it lands in one of the franchise’s most volatile eras. An official plot description for Maul – Shadow Lord has been revealed, and it confirms a story rooted firmly in chaos, power struggles, and the moral vacuum left behind after the fall of the Republic. What’s been revealed The new official description reads: “Maul – Shadow Lord explores Maul’s quest for power in the gritty and merciless underworld following the aftermath of The Clone Wars and Order 66.” That’s it. No character list. No timeline specifics beyond the obvious. And that restraint matters. This isn’t about spectacle or legacy cameos. It’s about positioning Maul exactly where he thrives: in the shadows, fighting for relevance in a galaxy…

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New Details Revealed for Maul: Shadow Lord — Setting, Characters, Prequel Comic & Plot

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Exciting new information has emerged about Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the upcoming animated series centered on the iconic villain Darth Maul — and it includes its setting, new characters, a tie-in comic, and a clearer plot direction as the show builds toward its 2026 release. Here’s everything you need to know based solely on the latest official Marvel announcement. A Prequel Comic Sets the Stage Marvel Comics is releasing a five-issue prequel series titled Star Wars: Shadow of Maul in March 2026, timed to lead directly into the television show. This comic serves as an official narrative bridge, introducing the world and characters that audiences will encounter in the animated series. The series is written by Benjamin Percy, who previously contributed to Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red, and illustrated by Madibek Musabekov, known for his work on Star Wars: Jedi Knights. Those creative talents…

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Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland Just Got Way More Powerful: Darth Vader Joins the Roster

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Some mods feel logical.Some mods feel cursed.And then there’s this one — a mod so perfectly unhinged that it circles back around into brilliance. Yes, Darth Vader — Sith Lord, galaxy terrorizer, chronic force-choker — has officially landed in Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland. Thanks to a creator who clearly understands the power of chaos, you can now ollie, grind, and Darkslide across LA as the most iconic villain in cinema. This is the kind of crossover that makes the modding community truly unstoppable. Mod Download “You Don’t Know the Power of the Darkslide.” The creator knew exactly what they were doing with that tagline — and honestly, it’s perfect. Vader shows up in full armor, cape, and helmet, ready to unleash galactic domination on halfpipes, rails, and unsuspecting NPC skaters. Sure, he can duel Jedi.Sure, he can command starfleets.But can he drop into a bowl cleanly? Absolutely.He’s Darth Vader. This…

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Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017) – ISB Director Maul Brings Sith Style to Imperial Intelligence

Novara Skuara

Darth Maul is one of the most visually iconic characters in the Star Wars galaxy—those horns, the red-and-black tattoos, the double-bladed lightsaber. But in the ISB Director Maul mod for Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017), he trades his usual savage Sith aesthetic for something far more… corporate. And by “corporate,” we mean the deadly, black-uniformed corporate of the Empire’s Imperial Security Bureau. This mod reimagines Maul as a high-ranking ISB Director—clean, calculated, and dressed for the kind of behind-the-scenes power plays that can topple governments without a single lightsaber swing. You can download ISB Director Maul here and give your matches a more sinister bureaucratic edge. What the ISB Director Maul Mod Changes Gone are the flowing robes and martial-arts-ready layers—Maul now wears the crisp, officer-style uniform of the ISB, complete with rank insignia, sharp tailoring, and a presence that screams “your entire family is under investigation.” Key features include:…

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Darth Jar Jar Mod Is Here to Ruin Everything Beautiful (and It’s Perfect)

Novara Skuara

Let’s be honest: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is already a beautifully chaotic ride. You’ve got hundreds of characters, flying bricks, absurd slapstick comedy, and more Easter eggs than a casino in Coruscant during Life Day. But just when you thought it couldn’t get any more ridiculous, someone went ahead and unleashed the most cursed legend the galaxy has ever memed into existence—Darth Jar Jar. Yes, it’s real. And it’s glorious. Thanks to one bold modder who decided that the world wasn’t ready—but needed—this Force-fueled fever dream, Darth Jar Jar is now a fully playable Sith Lord in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. If you’ve ever wanted to Force choke someone while screaming “Meesa gonna destroy da Jedi,” well… now’s your moment. What Is the Darth Jar Jar Mod? The Darth Jar Jar mod replaces—or rather, elevates—the original Jar Jar Binks character with a brand-new, dark-side-infused Sith Lord…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Darth Vader Mod: When the Dark Side Takes Over Midgar

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Darth Vader Mod: When the Dark Side Takes Over Midgar

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Midgar has always been a dark, brooding city—towering structures, corporate greed, and the constant threat of destruction. But now, thanks to the Darth Vader Mod, that darkness just got a little more…Imperial. If you ever wondered what it would be like if Sephiroth ditched the Masamune for a lightsaber and traded in his silver locks for a polished black helmet, this mod is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. The Darth Vader (Sephiroth) Mod takes one of the most iconic villains in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and replaces him with the Dark Lord of the Sith himself. And it’s not just a simple reskin—this is a fully detailed character swap with upgraded mesh and texture improvements that make it feel like Vader was always meant to stroll through the slums of Midgar. What is the Darth Vader (Sephiroth) Mod? The Darth Vader (Sephiroth) Mod is a complete character replacement for…

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Star Wars Battlefront II: Crimson Dawn Maul Mod – Star Cards and Text With a Side of Dark Side Sass

Star Wars Battlefront II: Crimson Dawn Maul Mod – Star Cards and Text With a Side of Dark Side Sass

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Darth Maul didn’t just survive The Phantom Menace. He thrived. Spider legs, Mandalorian alliances, and eventually, a glow-up into the stylish crimelord of Crimson Dawn. So naturally, it was only a matter of time before a mod brought that dark swagger to Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017). Enter the Crimson Dawn Maul – Star Cards and Text Overhaul, a mod that swaps out the Sith assassin’s original content with a fresh coat of “Syndicate Boss Realness.” This one doesn’t change Maul’s outfit or animations, but instead retools the star cards and all related text elements to match his Crimson Dawn persona—just in case you wanted to pair lightsaber violence with mafia-level cool. It’s sharp. It’s slick. And it’s surprisingly immersive for a text-based mod. What Does the Crimson Dawn Maul Mod Actually Do? Let’s get into the meat of it. This mod replaces Darth Maul’s in-game star card names, descriptions,…

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Darth Maul in Star Wars: A Case of Overuse Diminishing Impact

How Old Is Maul? A Complete Timeline of the Sith Apprentice’s Age

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He’s been cut in half, rebuilt with robot legs, and fueled by vengeance ever since. Maul—formerly known as Darth Maul—is one of the most enduring characters in Star Wars, both literally and narratively. But between his dramatic debut in The Phantom Menace, his resurrection in The Clone Wars, and his quiet, emotional end in Rebels, a lot of people are asking the same thing: How old is Maul during his journey through the Star Wars timeline? Let’s break it down. 🍼 Maul’s Birth and Early Life Maul was born on Dathomir in 54 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin). That makes him a Dathomirian Zabrak, a hybrid species from a planet known for its witches, warriors, and general bad vibes. As a child, Maul was taken by Darth Sidious (a.k.a. Palpatine), who raised and trained him in secret as a Sith apprentice. Even by Sith standards, his upbringing was brutal—engineered…

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Maul Returns in Star Wars: Shadow Lord — A Dark Chapter Begins Again

Maul Returns in Star Wars: Shadow Lord — A Dark Chapter Begins Again

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

Because being cut in half, abandoned by the Sith, and surviving on sheer rage wasn’t quite enough character development, Darth Maul is back in the upcoming novel Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. And this time, it’s personal. Again. Announced on StarWars.com, this new adult novel is written by Delilah S. Dawson and is set to hit shelves on November 12, 2024. It picks up after Maul’s last known appearance in Star Wars Rebels, charting the dark, twisty path of one very persistent Zabrak who just can’t let the Sith dream die quietly. A New Era of Maul Maul – Shadow Lord is set in the post-Rebels period, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Which is an especially awkward time to try rebuilding your dark side legacy, but if anyone’s going to try turning vengeance into a business model, it’s Maul. This is the Maul who has seen…

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