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Creation & Design

Yoda was created by George Lucas and first appeared in 'The Empire Strikes Back'. His design was influenced by various sources, including the idea of a wise old sage.

Early Years

Yoda was trained as a Jedi and became one of the most powerful Jedi Masters in the galaxy, serving as a mentor to many Jedi, including Luke Skywalker.

Character Development

Yoda's character evolves from a wise mentor to a tragic figure as he witnesses the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Empire, ultimately becoming a symbol of hope for future Jedi.

Cultural Reception

Yoda is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars franchise, known for his wisdom and unique speech pattern.

Character Details

Real Name:
Yoda
First Appearance:
The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Empire Strikes Back #1
Aliases:
Master Yoda, Jedi Master, Grand Master
Species:
Yoda's species
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Jedi Order, Galactic Republic
Abilities:
Force sensitivity, Lightsaber combat, Telekinesis
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Jedi robes
Weight:
unknown
Height:
2' 2"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
white

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The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Empire Strikes Back #1
TPB ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1980
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The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Empire Strikes Back #1
 
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224-page adaptation of the Empire Strikes Back in trade paperback measuring 4 in. X 7 in.

In this edition, Yoda is depicted differently than how he appeared in the film because this publication was illustrated prior to Marvel creators knowing the final visual design of the character

Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Marvel Comics Super Special #16
 
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Adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in an oversized comic book magazine

1st appearance of Yoda

1st appearance of Boba Fett

1st appearance of Lando Calrissian

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1st appearance of Lobot

1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, Bossk, 4-Lom, Dengar and IG-88

1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron

📖 Reading Order: next read Star Wars Adventures #1 (2020 series)

The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #127
Marvel UK ⋅ 1980
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #127
 
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1st cover appearance of Yoda in a U.K. comic, first cover in the U.S. is Star Wars #50 one year later

Boba Fett appearance on intro splash page but not in-story

Star Wars #41
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #41
 
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1st cameo appearance of Yoda, in shadows

Cover art featuring the Millennium Falcon

5-page explanation of Yoda's initial goblin-like appearance illustrated in the Marvel paperback edition of The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars #42
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #42
 
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Standard-sized comic book appearances:

1st appearance of Boba Fett, a bounty hunter

1st cameo appearance of Dengar, Bossk, IG-88 and Zuckuss - bounty hunters

1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious

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Debut of Slave I, a pursuit craft

Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special Magazine, adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back

Uncanny X-Men #245
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Uncanny X-Men #245
 
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Parody issue of DC's 'Invasion' limited series

Cameo appearance of Chewbacca, Yoda, Jabba the Hut, 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

Star Wars Tales #6
Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Star Wars Tales #6
 
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Photo cover variant

Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2004
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Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda #1
 
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One-shot that takes place during the Clone Wars

âš  Misconception: a character named Cal makes a first appearance in this issue but he does not resemble the character Cal Kestis

Star Wars Tales #20
Dark Horse ⋅ 2004
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Star Wars Tales #20
 
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Cover art by Tony Millionaire

Stories by independent creators: Bob Fingerman, Peter Bagge, Rick Greary

Copies ordered by retailers: 18,503

Star Wars Insider #103
Previews Exclusive ⋅ Titan ⋅ 2008
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Star Wars Insider #103
 
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Cover art featuring Ahsoka Tano

PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor

Star Wars #66
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Star Wars #66
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher, limited to 1,000 copies

Available exclusively to customers who previously made a purchase from John Tyler Christopher's webstore

Negative Space cover

Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars - Battle Tales #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars - Battle Tales #1
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko, Store exclusive

Star Wars: The High Republic #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Star Wars: The High Republic #1
 
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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021
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Variant cover art by Yael Nathan

Star Wars: The High Republic #2
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Star Wars: The High Republic #2
 
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Variant cover art by Carlo Pagulayan

Star Wars: Yoda #1
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Star Wars: Yoda #1
 
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Origin of Yoda, revisiting lessons given during the times of the High Republic to the Clone Wars

1st appearance of Bree Menaren

1st appearance of Jedi Master Dijuka

1st appearance of Jedi Master Sutan

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