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Darth Nihilus
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Creation & Design

Darth Nihilus was created for the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game and later adapted into comic form, representing a unique embodiment of the dark side of the Force.

Early Years

Little is known about Darth Nihilus's early life, but he became a powerful Sith Lord after the devastation of the Mandalorian Wars, which left him scarred and hungry for the Force.

Character Development

Darth Nihilus's character evolves from a mere shadow of a Sith Lord to a central figure representing the destructive nature of the dark side, illustrating the consequences of unchecked power and hunger.

Cultural Reception

Darth Nihilus has been well-received by fans for his unique design and tragic backstory, becoming a popular character in the Star Wars expanded universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Star Wars Tales #24
Aliases:
Lord of Hunger, The Lord of Pain
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sith, The Sith Triumvirate
Abilities:
Force Drain, Telekinesis, Force Speed
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Sith Robes
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Red
Hair Color:
None

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Star Wars Tales #24
Dark Horse ⋅ 2005
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Star Wars Tales #24
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Darth Nihilus, a Sith Lord whose consumption of power was so fierce, he became a wound in the force that consumed life simply by being in his presence

1st appearance of Darth Traya, a female Sith Lord who became a Dark Lord of the Sith Triumvirate

Star Wars: Legacy #5
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #5
 
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2nd appearance of Darth Nihilus

Darth Bane appears in Orbalisk armor that make him impervious to lightsaber attacks

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