Marvel has released a 6-page Star Wars: Age of Republic – Darth Maul 1 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that hits stores this week!
RISE OF THE SITH! A living weapon of rage and bloodthirst, DARTH MAUL has stayed in the shadows of CORUSCANT waiting for his chance to strike against the JEDI ORDER! However, since tasting his first blood, the SITH lord struggles to contain his desire for destruction and questions the wishes of his methodically plotting master. Could Maul have had another path in life, or was he always fated to follow a dark road? Guest-starring DARTH SIDIOUS!
Writer: Jody Houser
Art: Luke Ross
Colorist: Java Tartaglia
Letterer: Travis Lanham
Cover Artist(s): Paolo Rivera
Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 12, 2018
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About Marvel:
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Funko has officially announced a couple of new Star Wars Vynl 2-packs. The 2-packs revealed are the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul pack based of The Phantom Menace, and the Chewbacca and C-3PO pack based on The Empire Strikes Back.
Check out all of the details below!
Join young Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sith Lord Darth Maul in an epic struggle between good and evil. Whichever direction the Force takes you, this Vynl. duo is eager to partake in your Star Wars collection. Each figure measures approximately 3 3/4-inches tall. They come packaged in a window display box.
Star Wars Darth Maul and Obi Wan Vynl. Figure 2-Pack
Celebrate the most stellar fandom with this Star Wars Chewbacca and C-3PO Vynl. Figure 2-Pack! Chewie’s confidence balances nicely with C-3PO’s fastidious, polite personality and make the perfect companions for any rebellion. Each figure measures approximately 3 3/4-inches tall. They come packaged in a window display box.
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About Funko:
Funko was originally conceived by Mike Becker and founded by Frank Malone as a bobbleheads company in 1998 and sold in 2005 to its CEO, Brian Mariotti, who significantly expanded the firm’s licensed lines. In addition to selling millions of its Wacky Wobblers, Funko has delighted the world with a broad range of playable and collectible merchandise that includes such diverse items as plush, Pop! Vinyl figures, vehicles, mugs, water bottles, key chains, lanyards, USB drives, lamps, and headphones inspired by a vast number of films, TV shows, video games, and more.
One of the best moments in Solo: A Star Wars Story (spoilers), was the appearance of everyone’s second favorite Sith, Darth Maul (or just Maul as he is called in the film, no longer a Sith). To celebrate the characters reemergence in the Star Wars film galaxy, Forbes sat down with Maul actor Ray Park to discuss him coming back to the Star Wars franchise.
In addition to the nice interview, we also got two amazing promotional shots of Ray Park as Maul for the film. We can clearly see the robotic legs and feet for the character as well as the awesome lightsaber he is seen with in the film.
A few days later a third promotional shot of Park as Maul appeared online as well. Enjoy the three detailed photos below!
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About Solo: A Star Wars Story:
A Star Wars Story: Solo: A Star Wars Story, or simply Solo, is a 2018 American space western film based on Star Wars character Han Solo. Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Lucasfilm, it is the second Star Wars anthology film following Rogue One (2016). Alden Ehrenreich stars as Han Solo alongside Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany. The plot takes place approximately ten years prior to the events of A New Hope, and explores the early adventures of Han Solo and Chewbacca, who join a heist within the criminal underworld and meet a young Lando Calrissian.
If you have anxiously awaiting the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story on digital or bluray to get your Darth Maul fix, then that waiting has ended. Lucasfilm has officially released the clip online via IGN. Check out the full clip above!
The Phantom Menace baddie returns in this climactic scene from the Han Solo prequel. Solo hits Digital HD and 4K Ultra HD and on Movies Anywhere on Sept. 14, and on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on Sept. 25.
About Solo: A Star Wars Story:
A Star Wars Story: Solo: A Star Wars Story, or simply Solo, is a 2018 American space western film based on Star Wars character Han Solo. Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Lucasfilm, it is the second Star Wars anthology film following Rogue One (2016). Alden Ehrenreich stars as Han Solo alongside Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany. The plot takes place approximately ten years prior to the events of A New Hope, and explores the early adventures of Han Solo and Chewbacca, who join a heist within the criminal underworld and meet a young Lando Calrissian.
One of my favorite modern Star Wars collectibles has to be Mystery Minis from Funko. Mystery Minis are basically figures packaged in a small box that looks exactly like every other box in the case. The idea is that the identity of the figures are kept secret until you open the box. While Funko POP have taken a nice section of my display room, the Mystery Minis are quietly building their case as my favorite Star Wars Funko product.
#Note – Funko provided a sample Smuggler’s Bounty box for the purpose of this review.
Upon opening the newest Smuggler’s Bounty box from Funko, I was pleasantly surprised to find another Mystery Mini in this box. Last month’s box contained a Star Wars: The Last Jedi Luke Skywalker Mystery Mini! Unlike last month’s box, there is only one available figure (there were two different versions of Luke).
We will review the entire box during next week’s podcast, but this piece was just too cool not to share. Darth Maul is one of fandom’s top Star Wars villains, even though his theatrical appearance lasted all of about six minutes. The overall look of the character immediately made him one of interest to collectors and fans.
The overall sculpt of the piece fits right in line with the rest of Funko’s Star Wars Mystery Minis. He comes with the same base that all of the figures come with, so he can interlock with the rest of your figures. The paint application is also spot on. My only complaint is one that I have with this entire line. Figures with lightsabers always seem to have them bent, due to the packaging process. I doubt this is something that can truly be fixed, but a little hot water will probably allow you to bend it back in place.
Check out the photo gallery below!
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This figure is well worth the price of the Smuggler’s Bounty box!
The only problem I have now, is deciding where to put him. To this point, Funko has only released Star Wars Mystery Minis based on Star Wars: A New Hope, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I guess he will be the official start of my Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mystery Minis collection.
About Smuggler’s Bounty from Funko:
Each box costs just $25. With that $25, you get $50 in value of exclusive, high-quality collectible products including but not limited to apparel, accessories, toys and memorabilia. No fluff, no filler! You can pre-order your box at smugglersbounty.com!
Marvel has released an 9-page Star Wars: Darth Maul 3 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that hits stores next week!
An evil crime syndicate is auctioning off a Jedi Padawan…that Darth Maul plans to take — and kill — for his own. Featuring: a band of bounty hunters including Cad Bane and Aurra Sing!
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Luke Ross
Cover Artists: David Lopez, Declan Shalvey, Jorge Molina, Rafael Albuquerque
Colors: Nolan Woodard
Letters: Joe Caramagna
Price: $3.99
Release Date: April 26, 2017
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If you are a Darth Maul fan, then you might find some of these items from our affiliate Entertainment Earth, to your liking:
Raised on hate, fear and anger — steeped in the ways of darkness — and trained to kill! Darth Maul’s time as apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows; now, at last, his tale of revenge is revealed! It’s a story of rage unleashed as Darth Maul prepares for his first encounter with the hated Jedi. But when a Jedi Padawan is captured by sinister forces, why is Maul so determined to find her? And what’s the role of the band of bounty hunters that includes Cad Bane and Aurra Sing? Get to know the galaxy’s deadliest Zabrak like never before! Collecting DARTH MAUL #1-5.
StarWars.com has a special preview of issue #3 below, including variant covers, in which our favorite Zabrak, some famous bounty hunters in tow, finally finds his Padawan. Written by Cullen Bunn with art by Luke Ross, look for the issue to hit stands and digital on April 26. Keep in mind that this is an unlettered preview. You only get to see the art on this one. The full preview should be available one week prior to the comics release date.
This series is set prior to the events of The Phantom Menace, it finds Maul, still Darth Sidious’ apprentice, looking to take — and kill — a crime syndicate’s up-for-auction Jedi Padawan.
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Marvel has released an 12-page Star Wars: Darth Maul 1 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that hits stores next week!
Bred on hate, fear, and anger…steeped in the ways of darkness…and trained to kill. Darth Maul’s time as apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows, but at last we will reveal his tale of revenge. From writer Cullen Bunn (DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, WOLVERINE) and artist Luke Ross (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, HERCULES) comes a tale of rage unleashed as Darth Maul prepares for his first encounter with the Jedi.
Marvel has just released their Star Wars April 2017 Solicitations. Among the releases is the third issue of the new Darth Maul mini, the sixth issue of Doctor Aphra, a new Star Wars: Rebellion TPB, the continuing saga in their Star Wars and Poe Dameron titles, and the first issue of the Rogue One adaptation. All of these books will be available in April!
Marvel’s Star Wars April 2017 Solicitations
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE: ADAPTATION #1 (OF 6)
JODY HOUSER (W) • EMILIO LAISO (A)
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Artist Variant by TERRY DODSON
Droids Variant JOE QUINONES
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
STAR WARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MAYHEW
MOVIE VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
BLANK VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
The Rebellion is here! The biggest movie of the year jumps from the big screen to the comic book page! All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super-weapon — the Death Star. New heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans to destroy the new super-weapon. Written by Jody Houser (MAX RIDE) and drawn by Emilio Laiso (STAR WARS ANNUAL; HERCULES), join as the story is set up for the epic saga to follow…
STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION: THE REBELLION VOL. 2 TPB
Written by BRIAN WOOD, RON MARZ, JEREMY BARLOW, RYDER WINDHAM, MIKE W. BARR & HENRY GILROY
Penciled by FACUNDO PERCIO, STÉPHANE CRÉTY, CARLOS D’ANDA, BRIAN CHING, TOMÁS GIORELLO,
ADRIANA MELO, BRANDON BADEAUX, JEFF JOHNSON, JOE CORRONEY, NICOLA SCOTT, GARY ERSKINE,
KEN STEACY, GLEN MULLALY & GLEN MURAKAMI
Cover by HUGH FLEMING
The rebels and the Empire — locked in conflict! When Leia announces plans to marry, will the Rebellion lose a princess, or gain a new safe haven? Darth Vader is on a mission to instill fear and discipline into the Imperial ranks using his elite stormtroopers! But as Obi-Wan Kenobi haunts the Dark Lord’s dreams, the name Skywalker dominates his mind! Meanwhile, Luke fights side-by-side with a veteran of the Clone Wars, and Han Solo flirts with an old flame. When Leia risks everything for a childhood friend, Han, Luke and Chewie must risk it all for her! Collecting STAR WARS (2013) #13-20, STAR WARS: EMPIRE #19-27 and material from STAR WARS KIDS (1997) #1-20.
488 PGS./Rated T …$39.99
ISBN: 978-1-302-90696-2
STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION: THE REBELLION VOL. 2 TPB
New York, NY – January 9th, 2016 – This February, hatred has a new face. But first, Marvel Entertainment & Lucasfilm Ltd. are pleased to present your first look inside STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL 1 – the next thrilling Star Wars limited series comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere! Blockbuster writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Monsters Unleashed) and artist Luke Ross (Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation) take you inside the mind of Darth Sidious’ star pupil as he embarks on a personal quest – with deadly consequences!
Bred on hate, fear, and anger. Steeped in the ways of darkness…trained to kill. Darth Maul’s time as an apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows, but at last we will reveal his tale of revenge. His master tells him to embrace his anger, but to stay hidden and bide his time. Maul has waited long enough – his patience growing ever thinner. His moment to step into the light has finally come. Prepare for a tale of unbridled rage as Darth Maul readies one of his first encounters with his mortal enemy…with the Jedi.
Go inside the mind of the fan-favorite character as Bunn and Ross bring you the highly anticipated STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1 – available February 1st
STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1 (of 5) (DEC161069)
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by LUKE ROSS
Cover by ROD REIS
Variant Covers by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (DEC161071)
And MARK BROOKS (DEC161072)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (DEC161073)
Star Wars 40th Anniversary Variant by TERRY DODSON (DEC161074)
Movie Variant (DEC161076) and Animation Variant (DEC161075) Also Available
Reis Sketch Variant Also Available (DEC161070)
FOC – 1/9/17, On-Sale – 2/1/17
Darth Maul (or just Maul actually) made his return to Star Wars Rebels Season 3 this past weekend in ‘Visions and Voices’. ComicBook.com sat down with Maul actor Sam Witwer to discuss the character’s motivations for season 3.
“He’s nearing 50. If he’s not smarter and wiser, then boy, he really hasn’t been doing anything. He’s been screwing up,” actor Sam Witwer, who portrays Maul on Rebels and before on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, told Comicbook.com. “He’s smarter than perhaps anyone knew. Darth Maul is a smart guy, he was trained quite well by Sidious with the intellectual threat rather than just the physical threat; going forward from there to meet Darth Maul later, he had to be even smarter than that because just the fact that he survives that 16 years with the Empire coming to power, he had to be even more careful than he was before.”
He goes on to say that, “Maul is actually a real threat, but at the same time, you’ve got Darth Vader, you have The Emperor, you have the resources of the Empire. Darth Maul is in dire straits.”
If you watched the mid-season finale of Star Wars Rebels Season 3, then you know that both Maul and the Rebels team are now searching for Obi-Wan Kenobi. It seems that he is the key to destroying the Sith (for the Rebels) and the “answer” that Maul is looking for.
Check out the link at the bottom of the page as Sam Witwer talks Star Wars Rebels season 3 in greater detail.
Order your copy of Star Wars Rebels Season 1 and Season 2 on Blu-ray today from Amazon!
About Star Wars Rebels Season 3:
Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before. In season three, Ezra and Sabine take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.
New York, NY – November 15, 2016 – This February, hatred has a new face. Marvel Entertainment & Lucasfilm Ltd. are pleased to announce STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1 – the next thrilling Star Wars limited series comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere! Blockbuster writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Monsters Unleashed) and artist Luke Ross (Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation) take you inside the mind of Darth Sidious’ star pupil as he embarks on a personal quest – with deadly consequences!
Bred on hate, fear, and anger. Steeped in the ways of darkness…trained to kill. Darth Maul’s time as an apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows, but at last we will reveal his tale of revenge. His master tells him to embrace his anger, but to stay hidden and bide his time. Maul has waited long enough – his patience growing ever thinner. His moment to step into the light has finally come. Prepare for a tale of unbridled rage as Darth Maul readies one of his first encounters with his mortal enemy…with the Jedi.
“Darth Maul was, as you might imagine, my favorite character in The Phantom Menace,” says Cullen Bunn in an interview with Marvel.com. “I loved that we were seeing a new kind of Sith. Though he was only in the movie for a few short scenes, he left his mark. I couldn’t help but wonder what had driven his brash, impatient anger. That’s part of what we’re exploring with this book.”
The fan-favorite character takes center stage this February as Bunn and Ross take you inside the mind of the Sith in the can’t-miss STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1!
STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1 (of 5)
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by LUKE ROSS
Cover by ROD REIS
On Sale in February!
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