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Summary
Star Warsjust let out thatAnakin Skywalker’spath to the dark side could have easily started before his Jedi path thanks to the death ofQui - Gon Jinn . Having taken the unseasoned boy from his female parent and place and Tatooine to be train in the ways of the Force as a Jedi , losing Qui - Gon Jinn was profoundly traumatic for Anakin Skywalker . To that end , a new especial comic celebrating the 25th anniversary ofThe Phantom Menacereveals just how deeply was impacted , revealing canonic never - before - date moment from the firstStar Warsprequel motion-picture show .
InPhantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special # 1by Greg Pak and Will Silney , Anakin is excited to tell Qui - Gon about his adventure in Naboo ’s orbit , helping take down the Trade Federation ’s command ship and its droid armies on the planet ’s surface . However , Anakin sensed Qui - Gon ’s death at the custody before it was affirm by Obi - Wan Kenobi . Struggling with the loss of the mentor he ’d only foregather a few days prior , this novel takings confirms that Anakin ’s dream of returning to Tatooine and release the hard worker darkened , now tinged red and teasing his good turn to the dark side .
As a solution , this newStar Warscomic help cement the idea thatObi - Wan ’s decision to honor Qui - Gon ’s dying wishfor Anakin to be take was ultimately what helped keep Anakin ’s darkness from overpower him . He was still set on his Jedi path , learning how to handle the light side of the Force up until his eventual putrefaction 13 year lateras seen inRevenge of the Sith .
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Qui-Gon’s Death Was Deeply Traumatic For Anakin Skywalker
His Future Was Uncertain Before Obi-Wan
Set before , during , and after the events ofThe Phantom Menace , this raw issuing is incredibly dynamic as a canonical addition to theStar Warstimeline . To that end , the most notable element are Anakin ’s cerebration and recollections of the past times , show what he was think after Obi - Wan confirmed Qui - Gon was no more . Obi - Wan ’s doubts , the indisposition of the Jedi Council to cultivate Anakin , and their concerns that he could be dangerous are all demonstrate and tinged with a red background signal , an indication of Skywalker ’s inner upheaval .
alike , Skywalker ’s thoughts climax with this corrupted image ofthe idealized grownup Jedi version of himself Anakin dreamed he ’d beas seen at the beginning of the issue . It ’s proof that without Qui - Gon , darkness threatened to overwhelm and lay claim this 9 - year - older boy whose integral life had already been upended . Before Obi - Wan prognosticate to prepare him in Jinn ’s place , Qui - Gon was all Anakin had and the only one who believed in him . As such , it makes good sense the disconfirming impact of fall behind Qui - Gon could have get Anakin to the dark side were it not for Kenobi .
Anakin Could Have Gone To The Dark Side Years Too Early
Driven By The Loss Of Qui-Gon Jinn
Had the Jedi Council decided that Anakin would not be groom , it ’s almost certain he ’d have been driven to the dark side years originally than he was intend to in theStar Warstimeline . Anakin require Obi - Wan and the stability of the Jedi itinerary to keep his turmoil and emotions in substantiation , and his grooming help keep him in control for years until he was seduce to the sinister side by Palpatine inRevenge of the Sith . As such , this issue is a major piece of grounds that confirms how easily thing could have plump defective forAnakin Skywalkerfollowing Qui - Gon Jinn ’s dying .
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The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special # 1(2024 )
Star war : Episode I - The Phantom Menace is localise in a Galax urceolata facing political upheaval , as Jedi Knights Qui - Gon Jinn and Obi - Wan Kenobi seek peace treaty while take on Anakin Skywalker , a striver with great potential in the Force . Meanwhile , the Sith begin their revivification , jeopardise the stability of the Republic .
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.