Despite its controversy,Star Wars: The Acolyteintroduced several interesting and captivating characters to theStar Warsuniverse. These characters added a fresh and compelling element to the narrative, even if they deviated from fans’ traditional expectations. While some of these characters may not return to the small screen, they have found a place in the space opera’s comic book franchise.
In celebration of Black History Month — observed every February in the United Staes — select titles fromMarvel Comics’Star Warslinewill feature variant covershighlighting Black heroes from the Star Wars universe. This initiative includes characters fromThe Acolyteseries, such as the twin protagonists/villains Osha and Mae, as well as their mother and coven leader, Mother Aniseya.
Osha and Mae will appear on a variant cover ofStar Wars:The High Republic– Fear of the Jedi#1 by Mateus Manhanini, while Mother Aniseya will be featured on a variant cover ofStar Wars:Legacy of Vader#1 by Karen S. Darboe. These covers also mark the ten-year anniversary of theStar Warscomic franchise’s return to Marvel Comics.
Marvel’s Star Wars Black History Month Variant Covers Dazzle
Star Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jedi#1 Variant Cover by Mateus Manhanini
Both artists are renowned for their dazzling cover art, which leaps off the page. This trend continues with these two stunning covers. Fans familiar withThe Acolytewill instantly recognize the characters' vibes, captured with remarkable accuracy by the artists. While opinions about Osha and Mae - the two extremely powerful Force users whose bond threatened the Jedi Order - were divided, one aspect everyone agreed on was the excitement of their fight scenes.Manhanini perfectly captures that electrifying energy, and Darboe masterfully conveys the mystery and awe inspired by Mother Aniseya in the series.
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Although details about the characters are limited to their appearances on variant covers, the cancelation of the show makes itimprobable that fans will see them explored in detail on screen. Therefore, theStar Warscomic book franchise could be an ideal medium to further develop their stories, along with those of other characters from the series.
Star Wars: The AcolyteWould Make an Interesting Comic Series
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader#1 Variant Cover by Karen S. Darboe
Indeed, although Mother Aniseya died in the show, it would be interesting to shed more light on her background and that of the coven, particularly regarding their known ability to create life through the Force. On the other hand, Osha and Mae’s story is just beginning, and there’s ample room for expansion of whatThe Acolytestarted, especially in terms of how their existence may have influenced the Sith in theStar WarsSkywalker Saga.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader#1is available February 5th, 2025, andStar Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jedi#1is available February 19th, 2025, both from Marvel Comics.
The Acolyte
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
