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Creation & Design

Darth Malak was created as a central antagonist in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game, later adapted into comic form. His design reflects the archetype of a fallen Jedi turned Sith Lord.

Early Years

Malak was once a Jedi Knight who fell to the dark side, becoming a Sith Lord under Darth Revan. His rise to power was marked by betrayal and ambition.

Character Development

Throughout the arcs, Malak evolves from a promising Jedi to a ruthless Sith Lord, showcasing the themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of the dark side.

Cultural Reception

Darth Malak has been well-received by fans of the Star Wars franchise, often praised for his complex character and role in the Knights of the Old Republic storyline.

Character Details

Real Name:
Malak
First Appearance:
Star Wars Tales #23
Aliases:
The Dark Lord of the Sith, Malak the Betrayer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sith Order, The Star Forge
Abilities:
Force Manipulation, Lightsaber Combat, Telekinesis
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Sith Armor
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
bald

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Star Wars Tales #23
Dark Horse ⋅ 2005
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Star Wars Tales #23
 
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Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Darth Malak, a former Jedi who turned to the Dark Side during the Mandalorian Wars

1st cameo appearance of Darth Revan, an ancient and powerful Jedi Master turned Sith Lord

1st cameo appearance of Bastila Shan, a Jedi Padawan and wife of Revan

[November 2020 - Revan is the front runner from Star Wars speculators to have a role in the Mandalorian although probably not season 2]

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #0
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #0
 
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1st appearance of Squint, later becomes Darth Malak

1st cover appearance of Jarael

According to writer John Jackson Miller (also the owner of comichron.com): Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42, which also has Revan’s origin story

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #31
Dark Horse ⋅ 2008
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #31
 
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Squint first uses the alias Malak

⚠ Misconception: listings on eBay claim this issue is the first appearance of Darth Malak but according to writer John Jackson Miller: Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #42
Dark Horse ⋅ 2009
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #42
 
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Key Facts

Origin of Revan, wages war against the Mandalorians and assimilates a Mandalorian mask

Squint permanently assumes the name Malak, later becomes Darth Malak

According to writer John Jackson Miller and owner of comichron.com: Malak does not fall to the Dark Side. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42, which also has Revan’s origin story

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