Obi-Wan Kenobi

Creation & Design

Obi-Wan Kenobi was created by George Lucas as a central character in the Star Wars saga, representing the archetypal wise mentor.

Early Years

Obi-Wan was trained as a Jedi by Qui-Gon Jinn and became a key figure in the Clone Wars, eventually taking Anakin Skywalker as his Padawan.

Character Development

Throughout the saga, Obi-Wan evolves from a young Jedi apprentice to a wise mentor, facing personal loss and the burden of his responsibilities.

Cultural Reception

Obi-Wan Kenobi is widely regarded as one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise, praised for his wisdom and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Aliases:
Ben Kenobi, Old Ben
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Jedi Order, Galactic Republic, Rebel Alliance
Abilities:
Lightsaber combat, Force sensitivity, Telekinesis, Mind control
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Jedi robes, Starfighter
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 11"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Issues #1 - #6 are an adaptation of 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

1st appearance of Darth Vader

1st appearance of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Princess Leia

1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2

1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin

1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars

Introduction of Stormtroopers

1st cover appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi and Han Solo (not in story)

📖 Reading Order: read Star Wars (1977) #1 - #6, then Princess Leia #1

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1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story

1st appearance of Han Solo, in story

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1st appearance of Greedo, a bounty hunter

1st appearance of the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star

1st appearance of a character named Jabba the Hutt but visually different from the movie due to a change in the character's design. Later it is explained to have been a different character named Mosep

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1st appearance of Darth Maul in an original story, specifically, the events that occured in Episode I, from the perspective of Obi-Wan, related to Yoda

Star Wars: Episode I - Obi-Wan Kenobi #1

Dark Horse 1999 Vol. 1
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Star Wars Insider #103

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Star Wars #7

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The journal of Ben-Kenobi stories are also in issues: #15, #20, #26 and #27

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Premiere issue of a five-issue limited series featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi during the time he served as Master to the Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, the future father of Luke Skywalker who would even later become Darth Vader

📖 Reading Order: read Obi-Wan and Anakin #1 - #5, then Age of Republic - Count Dooku #1

Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin #1

Marvel 2016 Vol. 1
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Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin #1

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Star Wars #26

Marvel 2017 Vol. 2
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Star Wars: Darth Maul #2

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Origin of Anakin Skywalker as he is being trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi

📖 Reading Order: next read Obi-Wan and Anakin #1

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1st appearance of Nodrus Cay

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1

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