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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Star Wars #1
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
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
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
Star Wars #2
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
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
1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
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
Star Wars #24
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Solo story featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star Wars: Episode I - Obi-Wan Kenobi #1
Dark Horse
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1999
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1999
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Vol. 1
Photo Cover
Variant photo cover featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star Wars: Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan - Last Stand on Ord Mantell #1
Dark Horse
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2000
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Vol. 1
Photo Cover
Photo cover
Cover art featuring Ahsoka Tano
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Cover art featuring Ahsoka Tano
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi
The journal of Ben-Kenobi stories are also in issues: #15, #20, #26 and #27
Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi
The journal of Ben-Kenobi stories are also in issues: #15, #20, #26 and #27
Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 1
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
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
Photo cover
Variant cover art by Siya Oum
Cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action Figure cover featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action Figure cover featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Variant cover art by Paul Renaud
40th Anniversary cover
Photo cover
Star Wars: Age of Republic - Obi-Wan Kenobi #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Origin of Anakin Skywalker as he is being trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi
📖 Reading Order: next read Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Origin of Anakin Skywalker as he is being trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi
📖 Reading Order: next read Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Star Wars: Age of Republic - Count Dooku #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Action Figure
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action figure cover featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action figure cover featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nodrus Cay
1st appearance of Gehren
Origin of Obi-Wan Kenobi
1st appearance of Nodrus Cay
1st appearance of Gehren
Origin of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Variant photo cover
Variant cover art by Ario Anindito
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