However, lucas didnt quite know how to plot out a massive franchise. Jan 28, 2020 however, while many star wars fans are excited about obi wan s triumphant return to liveaction, there are also a few skeptics out there. Obiwans future as a jedi knight hangs in the balance as he battles his anger with his peer. Age of republic obiwan kenobi 1 wookieepedia fandom.
Ewan mcgregor talks about the obi wan kenobi series comic. Well this comic book series might just answer that question. Ewan mcgregor gives a little insight into the obiwan kenobi tv series delay and downplays all the doom and gloom about the show getting rewritten. The only thing standing between obiwan kenobi and jedi knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his jedi master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war. The atat walkers are mired in mud, the opposition leader eludes capture, and muchneeded reinforcements will not arrive in time. Star wars books and comics about obiwan kenobi what to read. Would love to see more stories of young anakin and kenobi. Though all eyes are on the boy anakin skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. Episode i the phantom menace and focuses on jedi knight obiwan kenobi and his padawan, anakin skywalker. Ewan mcgregor addresses obiwan kenobi tv series delay film. Obiwan kenobi is sent to the rainsoaked world of jabiim, where the war is going badly for the republic forces. However, while many star wars fans are excited about obiwans triumphant return to liveaction, there are also a few skeptics out there.
Now join them a few years into the chosen one anakins. But obi wan cant stand idly by when luke is in danger. A wordy comic without much to say, it doubles down on the shortcomings of previous age of republic oneshots and lacks the inspired artwork that elevated qui. Among the numerous influences behind george lucas star wars saga. Star wars deep fake replaces alec guinness obiwan kenobi with ewan mcgregor star wars why the first jedi war in star wars. I didnt expect action, space battlesor even a lightsaber, considering that obiwan is supposed to be keeping a low profile. Nov 16, 2019 furthermore, it appears this influence may have been one of the primary reasons why alec guinness signedon to become obi wan kenobi in the first place. In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. In the making of star wars which, coincidentally has a foreword by peter jackson the influence comes up when guinness discusses his own interest in the role. Although it really does just seem like a star wars western thats really what it was meant to be, its a great book. It began publication on january 06, 2016, and concluded on may 25, 2016. The journals of ben kenobi were first introduced in the marvel comic book star wars 6.
Mar 25, 2020 few characters on the series suffer again, and again, and again like obi wan kenobi suffers, but thankfully prequelera obi wan is a sassmaster general. Back in the days of the prequels, obiwan kenobi could flip around and swing his lightsaber read more. Obiwan star ewan mcgregor says pushing back star wars. The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm, disney and marvel comics. Aug 17, 2019 the obiwan tv show should lift from this star wars comic. Theres been some concern and speculation surrounding the obi. No matter how bad things get and no matter how hard his heart gets ripped out, kenobi keeps on going with a quip and the strength of a true believer. Path to truth is not a numbered entry in the series, it should probably be considered book 1. The only thing standing between obi wan kenobi and jedi knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his jedi master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war. Aug 03, 2018 the jedi council and palpatine both noticed this and both sought to use it as leverage, playing obiwan and anakin against one another in revenge of the sith.
This weeks star wars comic gives us a badass old ben kenobi. Disneys obiwan kenobi tv show could lift from this star wars comic. Obiwan kenobi is star wars truest believer and more. Episode i issue obiwan kenobi comic online free and high quality. Star wars books and comics about obiwan kenobi what to. It is set between the phantom menace and attack of the clones and deals with the early years of anakins training in the jedi order jedi knight obiwan kenobi and his young padawan anakin skywalker travel to the distant world of carnelion iv to.
For a novel set on tatooine, particularly during obiwans exile, i didnt walk into this book expecting, well, traditional star wars. The comic book issues tell the particular story of the great. Jan 01, 20 the book, set in the universe of star wars, takes place between the movies revenge of the sith and a new hope and tells the arrival of obiwan kenobi on tatooine with the little luke. At the time of the initial announcement, kathleen kennedy stated all of the obiwan scripts had been written and production would begin in summer 2020, but things have drastically. Following the wishes of his master, obiwan has taken on anakin skywalker as an apprentice. The fiveissue series is set three years after star wars. Obiwan kenobi series on hold as calls go out for new. There are so many obiwan kenobi quotes that can help you when you are tired of being in the same old rut, and all you need is a little push, a little inspiration, a smile on the face, change of mood, bring you out of. But it would take a little longer than expected as the series has been delayed due to some creative problems. The obiwan tv show should lift from this star wars comic. Jul 07, 2018 this is the story of the time that obiwan kenobis padawan, anakin skywalker, almost abandoned the jedi order.
The comic book issues tell the particular story of the great drought of tatooine, and how ben kenobi found himself saving the day while. Disneys obiwan kenobi tv show could lift from this star. As far as wise mentor characters go, you really cant get more iconic than obiwan kenobi. He was the apprentice of jedi master, quigon jinn, and later. Feb 27, 2020 the obi wan kenobi tv show gets a new, more plotaccurate working title. Star wars architect george lucas knew how to utilize classic archetypes to create strong, interesting characters. Ewan mcgregor who has recently come out of the iconic role of black mask in birds of prey is more than ready to get back into another iconic role of obi wan kenobi. The author has written the story as a classical western, also supported by the desert environment in which most of the scenes take place.
Obiwan kenobi was originally created to be a star wars version of gandalf. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. Theres been some concern and speculation surrounding the obiwan kenobi series that. Star wars was never as mapped out as george lucas wanted fans to think, and the result makes obi wan look like a baldfaced liar. Disney has already given us a canonical taste of obiwans days in exile on tatooine, having published two separate comics through marvel that. He and fellow hopeful padawan bruck chun provoke each other to anger, threatening their futures with the jedi. Obi wan is also the deuteragonist in the tv show star wars. The jedi council and palpatine both noticed this and both sought to use it as leverage, playing obiwan and anakin against one another in revenge of the sith. Age of republic obiwan kenobi 1 is the third oneshot in the comic book anthology series star. These obiwan kenobi quotes are from the legendary jedi master.
Both kenobi and anakin fought in the clone wars which led to anakin turning to the dark. Obiwan kenobi was a jedi knight who was instructed by quigon jinn and he himself taught anakin skywalker. Before their military heroism in the clone wars, before their tragic battle on mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the death star, they were master obi wan kenobi and his young padawan, anakin skywalker. Before their military heroism in the clone wars, before their tragic battle on mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the death star, they were master obiwan kenobi and his young padawan, anakin skywalker. A marvel comic showed what obiwan kenobi did before star wars. Star wars actor anthony daniels addresses why obiwan didn. In the start to this series written for audiences ages 912, jedi student obiwan kenobi competes for the attention of jedi master quigon jinn. Kenobi by john jackson miller goodreads share book. A comic book released by marvel in 2015 brought some clarity to what ol ben was doing at that time. Few characters on the series suffer again, and again, and again like obiwan kenobi suffers, but thankfully prequelera obiwan is a sassmaster general. Obiwan kenobi comic that the movie could be based on. During the age of the empire, he went by the alias of ben kenobi in order to hide from the regime that drove the jedi to near extinction in the aftermath of the clone wars.
Obi wan kenobi is supposed to be keeping a low profile on tatooine while he watches over young luke skywalker, but owen lars gets tired of his meddling in their affairs. Star wars by john jackson miller, paperback barnes. Obi wan kenobi was a forcesensitive human male and a legendary jedi master and member of the jedi high council during the fall of the republic. He is a jedi master who helped train luke skywalker in the ways of the force in the original trilogy, while becoming the deuteragonist of the prequel trilogy. Collider reports the obiwan series has been put on hold, as the crew that had assembled at pinewood studios was sent home. James arnold taylor on the clone wars obiwan and the kenobi. Obi wan kenobi also known as ben kenobi is one of the protagonists of the star wars franchise. Star wars obiwan and anakin 2016 marvel comic books. Jedi knight obiwan kenobi made a promise to his dying master to train anakin. And who else is after the ancient holocron that they seek. Plus, quigot jinn, jawas, tusken raiders, and jabba the hutt.
The obiwan kenobi tv show gets a new, more plotaccurate working title. A new report details that the obiwan kenobi disney plus series starring ewan mcgregor has sent the entire crew home and the shows production has been put on hold. Tatooinea harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding tusken raiders. No matter how bad things get and no matter how hard his heart gets ripped out, kenobi keeps on going with a quip and the strength of a. This weeks star wars comic reveals why uncle owen hated. The fiveissue series was published monthly by marvel comics. In a recent interview, star wars franchise icon anthony daniels addressed the issue of c3pos presence in the prequels and original trilogy, and why obi wan kenobi doesnt seem to recognize the. Before their military heroism in the clone wars, before their tragic battle on mustafar.
Kenobi by john jackson miller is one of my favorite novels, i have to say. Star wars deep fake replaces alec guinness obi wan kenobi with ewan mcgregor star wars why the first jedi war in star wars. Obiwan kenobi also known as ben kenobi is one of the protagonists of the star wars franchise. Instead, it primarily sets up the story for upcoming issues, but even then most of what was contained in this comic could have been condensed into three or four pages. Obiwan kenobi was originally created to be a star wars. Jun 24, 2019 these obiwan kenobi quotes are from the legendary jedi master.