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Creation & Design

General Grievous was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series before being integrated into the broader Star Wars canon.

Early Years

Originally a warlord on Kalee, Grievous was severely injured and transformed into a cyborg by Count Dooku, becoming a key figure in the Clone Wars.

Character Development

Over time, General Grievous evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character representing the horrors of war and the consequences of cybernetic enhancement, ultimately becoming a symbol of the dark side of the Force.

Cultural Reception

General Grievous has been received as a memorable villain in the Star Wars franchise, praised for his unique design and combat skills.

Character Details

Real Name:
Qymaen jai Sheelal
First Appearance:
Free Comic Book Day 2004: Star Wars - Clone War Adventures #1
Aliases:
The Supreme Commander of the Droid Army, Grievous
Species:
Cyborg
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Separatists, Confederacy of Independent Systems
Abilities:
Expert lightsaber duelist, Enhanced strength and agility, Tactical genius
Equipment:
Lightsabers, Droid army, Cybernetic enhancements
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none

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Free Comic Book Day 2004: Star Wars - Clone War Adventures #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2004
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Free Comic Book Day 2004: Star Wars - Clone War Adventures #1
 
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1st appearance of General Grevious, a cyborg and Supreme Commander of the Confederacy of Independent Systems

1st cover appearance of Barriss Offee

Star Wars: Obsession #4
Dark Horse ⋅ 2005
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Star Wars: Obsession #4
 
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Cover art featuring General Grievous

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Star Wars: Age of Republic - General Grievous #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Star Wars: Age of Republic - General Grievous #1
 
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One-shot featuring General Grievous, the cyborg Supreme Commander of the Confederacy of Independent Systems

📖 Reading Order: next, read 'Intermission Part I' in Star Wars Adventures #12 (2017 series)

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