Shadow of Maul #1 drops — neon‑lit prelude to the Disney+ saga

A fresh Star Wars adventure lands on the law‑free world of Janix, where Captain Brander Lawson and his droid partner Two Boots must keep order amid neon shadows, ruthless syndicates, and the growing menace of the Dark Lord’s return.

Marvel’s newest Star Wars entry, Shadow of Maul #1, steps onto the back‑alley world of Janix, a planet drenched in neon and perpetual twilight. The setting alone feels like a pulse‑quickening riff on the classic space‑western, promising a tone that’s both gritty and cinematic.

In this opening chapter, Captain Brander Lawson finds himself policing a frontier that has long outgrown the Empire’s reach. He’s paired with Two Boots, a witty droid with a habit of quoting old holo‑films, as they confront rival crime lords while the looming silhouette of Darth Maul’s shadow grows ever nearer.

Writer Benjamin Percy brings his knack for morally complex storytelling, while artist Madibek Musabekov delivers sleek, high‑contrast panels that capture Janix’s electric haze. Derrick Chew’s cover art hints at the danger to come, and the series positions itself as a bridge to the upcoming Disney+ show, making this issue a must‑read for both comic fans and streamers.

If the blend of espionage and dark‑side intrigue catches your eye, you might also enjoy Marvel’s Star Wars: Darth Vader #1, where a lone enforcer navigates similar murky waters of power and redemption. Both titles explore the grayer corners of the galaxy.

Grab Shadow of Maul #1 while it’s fresh on the stack. It offers a compelling launch point for a story that promises to deepen the mythos before the show even begins.