Disney is officially expanding the story of Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace in a comic celebrating the film's 25th anniversary.
Revealed on writer Greg Pak's website, the comic is a one-off arriving in May but no specific release date was offered. May 19, The Phantom Menace's actual anniversary, is a likely candidate though, or perhaps Star Wars day: May 4.
"Big news! I’m writing a huge anniversary special for The Phantom Menace, drawn by Will Sliny, in stores this May," Pak said. "If you’ve been enjoying my Darth Vader series, you absolutely don’t want to miss this deep dive into the heart and soul of young Anakin."
This "huge" issue will tell "revelatory" stories according to its official synopsis. "Explore the earliest days and secret inner life of Anakin Skywalker with never-before-seen revelatory stories set before, after, and between the scenes of the classic movie," it said.
"Featuring the dream of a Jedi, the gift of a Tusken Raider, the heart of a Gungan, the ache of a mother, and the horror of a hero."
The Phantom Menace hit cinemas on May 19, 1999 but will return once again on May 3, 2024 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Though The Phantom Menace and the entire Prequel Trilogy has been a point of controversy among Star Wars fans, even Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor said there's now a "wave of positivity" about the three films.
Image Credit: GregPak.com
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.
