Since then, Lucasfilm (and most recently Disney), have continued to expand on the legacy of the ruthless Sith. In 2012, the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series revealed that Darth Maul had survived the duel with Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. We learned that Sidious took Maul as a child when he recognized Maul’s potential. From Halloween costumes to action figures and T-Shirts, Darth Maul’s distinctively devilish face continued to inspire fan loyalty. And after a lengthy duel, Darth Maul appeared to meet his end, resurfacing only in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.ĭespite his convincing death scene, Darth Maul’s many fans clamored for his return. For one thing, Maul was a foe of far too few words, uttering a handful of lines in the entire film. Unfortunately, fans were treated to something far less than the dangerous Sith Darth Maul appeared to be. Maul’s ninja-like fighting style only added to his mystique. His look alone was meant to inspire fear his many horns, as well as his red and black skin and tattoos, suggested a demonic origin. The early promotions for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace hinted at a new legacy, a Sith lord as legendary as the fearsome Darth Vader.
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