
Until Disney gives us the definitive Darth Plagueis story, this novel is the best resource we've got. and well into the original run of The Clone Wars, it still works as an exploration of the history of the titular Sith Lord and the rise of Emperor Palpatine. But because it was published shortly before Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Star Wars: Darth Plagueis (2012) Technically, this novel is no longer part of the official Star Wars canon. It also fills in some crucial gaps in the Maul timeline and shows us more of what unfolded in-between Maul's apparent death in The Phantom Menace and his return in The Clone Wars. Fortunately, Lucasfilm has a strong track record when it comes to publishing YA books that can still appeal to adult readers.This book provides a cohesive look at Maul's story, from his Sith training to his relationships with pivotal characters like Mother Talzin and Savage Opress.

The Wrath of Darth Maul is one of a series of YA novels recounting the history of various Star Wars icons. We might as well start with the one book every Darth Maul fan should read if they want a fuller understanding of his origins and place in the larger Star Wars saga. Star Wars: The Wrath of Darth Maul (2014) Warning: some basic plot spoilers for Darth Maul's story ahead! Not all of these tales are still part of official Star Wars continuity, but each of them will help you better appreciate his surprisingly complex character arc. Read on for a more or less chronological breakdown of the essential Darth Maul stories. The Essentials: Stephen King's Dark Tower MultiverseIf you need to brush up on all things Darth Maul, especially with the character making a return appearance in the final season of The Clone Wars, we can help. Not only did he survive what seemed like his certain death in Episode I, but that was really just the beginning of a long and tragic story.

But Maul has taken on a brand new life over the years thanks to animated series like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and various spinoff novels and comics. At least, not if you're only watching the movies. While Maul immediately won a fan following in The Phantom Menace thanks to his cool look and nifty, double-bladed lightsaber, he's not a character who plays a heavy role in the Skywalker Saga.

This time we're taking a closer look at Star Wars villain Darth Maul.
