
The conflict between good and evil is central to the Star Wars story. This struggle often plays out as direct battles between the Jedi and the Sith, with lightsabers clashing. But more frequently, it’s a personal battle within a Jedi, as they grapple with the temptation of the dark side and decide whether to give in or resist. Throughout both the official Star Wars timeline and the older ‘Legends’ stories, we’ve seen many Jedi fall from grace, and sometimes find redemption – characters like Kylo Ren, Jacen Solo, and even Luke Skywalker in the Dark Empire comics. However, I was particularly invested in seeing a Jedi struggle with this internal conflict in the Maul – Shadow Lord story.