Anakin Skywalker

Born a slave on Tatooine with an unprecedented connection to the Force, young Anakin Skywalker was discovered by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, who believed him to be the prophesied Chosen One. He was granted training by the Jedi Order, becoming a prodigiously gifted pilot, warrior, and Force user.

Few characters in the Marvel Comics catalog carry the mythic weight of Anakin Skywalker, who made his four-color debut all the way back in 1977's Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars #1, adapted by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin at the very dawn of the Bronze Age — when Star Wars was electrifying popular culture and comics were right there to capture the lightning. Across nearly five decades of publication (1977–2026), his presence has proven remarkably enduring, accumulating 465 catalog appearances and eight key issues that serious collectors keep a close eye on. His story unfolds most deeply across Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, and Darth Vader, and the company he keeps tells its own story — sharing pages with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, R2-D2, and C-3PO, the very heart of the saga. Whether you're a longtime reader or just discovering how rich the Marvel Star Wars universe runs, Anakin Skywalker is absolutely essential.