Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Summary
Star Wars’Jar Jar Binks get some much - needed redemption for his office inThe Phantom Menace . Having been saved by Qui - Gon Jinn during the Trade Federation ’s initial intrusion of Naboo , Jar Jar becomes the surprise fellow traveller of the Jedi Master and his apprentice Obi - Wan Kenobi , citing the sacred Gungan life debt as his obligation to remain by Qui - Gon ’s side . While this solvent in Binks becoming a germ of ongoing comedic easing throughout the moving-picture show , a new basic news report does help redeem the controversialStar Warscharacter .
As seen in Marvel Comics ' newPhantom Menace twenty-fifth Anniversary Special # 1by Greg Pak and Wil Silney features never - before - seen and canonical moment in theStar Warstimeline which take place before , during , and after the events of the first prequel trilogy film . To that end , a Modern fundamental interaction between Jar Jar and young Anakin Skywalker is bring out follow the son ’s testing by the Jedi Council . Discouraged by the Jedi Council ’s concern and caution to permit his Jedi training , Binks provides some earnest encouragement with a scene even the biggest Jar Jar hater would have a hard time knock :
Because the Jedi Council could sense the fear and emotional attachments already present within untried Skywalker who was much previous than the eld when Jedi education typically set about , Anakin trust he might never become a Jedi . However , Jar Jar encourage Anakin , confirm that the boy ’s fears are foretoken that he finally has a good heart .
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Jar Jar Gets To Have A Heartfelt Moment With Anakin
Not Just Comedic Relief For Phantom Menace
At the end of the day , Jar Jar Binks did exactly what the character was intended for when George Lucas make him forThe Phantom Menace . Jar Jar was meant for jr. viewers , a beginning of slapstick funniness as the clunky Gungan detect himself in one mishap after another . To that end , thespian Ahmed Best deliver this in nigga with his portrayal of Binks , dead nailing exactly what Jar Jar was mean to provide . However , Binks certainly became a stop of contention for many fan follow the 1999 release ofThe Phantom Menace .
It ’s very exciting to see a uncommon and more serious moment where Jar Jar is shown furnish fundamental boost to the movie ’s most significant character . He offers keep when Anakin needs it most , his total life trajectory having become completely upended and very unsettled . In many room , the same was true for Binks himself who only a few days prior had been an outcast living in the swamp of Naboo . As such , this new issue show a rare side of Jar Jar Binks , offering volumes in the agency of redeem his fictional character . He ’s not always just the comic relief ( or someone who ’s later manipulated by the Sith ) .
Jar Jar Binks May Have Done More For The Jedi Than We Realize
Did He Save Grogu?
It ’s also worth note that Jar Jar ’s buyback may go beyond this exclusive present moment in this newPhantom Menacespecial issue . The Mandalorianseason 3 boast a fundamental Holy Order 66 flashback where the youngster Grogu was preserve by Jedi Master Kelleran Beq ( played by Ahmed Best ) . Fleeing the besieged Jedi Temple , the duo were pursued by clone troopers before they go up aboard a royal Naboo cruiser , sent by unknown contacts of Beq ’s .
Seeing how Padmé was preoccupied with Anakin ’s corruption to the obscure side , it ’s been theorized that Jar Jar himself may have helped save Grogu by offering assistance to Beq , albeit off - screen . Hopefully , Star Warswill one day confirmJar Jar ’s involvement in Grogu ’s delivery , further cover his redemption in theStar Warstimeline as get word here in this new publication .
The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special # 1is available now from Marvel Comics .
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The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special # 1(2024 )
Star Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a extragalactic nebula facing political convulsion , as Jedi Knights Qui - Gon Jinn and Obi - Wan Kenobi look for serenity while encountering Anakin Skywalker , a slave with keen potential in the Force . Meanwhile , the Sith begin their revivification , threatening the stability of the Republic .
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.
