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Jabba the Hutt

Jabba the Hutt
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Creation & Design

Jabba the Hutt was created by George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise, first appearing in the original 1977 film. His design was inspired by various influences, including the idea of a crime lord.

Early Years

Jabba was introduced as a powerful crime lord in the Outer Rim Territories, controlling various illegal activities and maintaining a reputation of fear and respect.

Character Development

Over the years, Jabba has evolved from a mere villain in the original trilogy to a complex character with a rich backstory, appearing in various media including comics, animated series, and novels.

Cultural Reception

Jabba the Hutt has been received as one of the most iconic villains in the Star Wars franchise, known for his unique design and memorable quotes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jabba Desilijic Tiure
Aliases:
Jabba, The Hutt
Species:
Hutt
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Jabba's Palace, The Galactic Empire, The Bounty Hunters Guild
Abilities:
Intimidation, Negotiation, Wealth Manipulation
Equipment:
Throne, Palace Guards, Bounty Hunters
Weight:
1,000lbs
Height:
5' 6"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none
Marvel Aug 1977

Star Wars #2

Star Wars #2
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1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
1st appearance of Greedo, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star
1st appearance of a character named Jabba the Hutt but visually different from the movie due to a change in the character's design. Later it is explained to have been a different character named Mosep
Marvel May 1983

Marvel Comics Super Special #27

Marvel Comics Super Special #27
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64-page movie adaptation of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
1st appearance of Jabba the Hutt as he appears in the film - a previous version of the character was used in Star Wars #2 (1977) before the movie design of Jabba had been revealed
Princess Leia disguised as Boushh
📖 Reading Order: next read Shattered Empire #1
Marvel Jun 1989

Uncanny X-Men #245

Uncanny X-Men #245
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Parody issue of DC's 'Invasion' limited series
Cameo appearance of Chewbacca, Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, an Alien Xenomorph, E.T. and Alf
Jean Grey appears full-frontal nude in this issue but it is at a slight distance so that specific detail is absent
Marvel Sep 2018 Vol 2

Star Wars #51

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Star Wars #51
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Variant wraparound cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action Figure cover featuring Jabba the Hutt

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