Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands #1 is the debut issue of a three-part canon comic miniseries published by Dark Horse Comics. It introduces a horror-themed story set in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the eerie Nightlands—a spectral realm from Twi’lek folklore on the planet Ryloth, where spirits are said to retire after death. The series blends supernatural elements with iconic Star Wars characters across generations, marking writer Cavan Scott’s annual «spooky» Star Wars tale, similar to his previous works like Tales from Vader’s Castle. This issue specifically explores themes of grief, the afterlife, and a malevolent entity known as the Nightlander, a boogeyman-like figure designed by legendary Star Wars concept artist Iain McCaig. The story is positioned as a Halloween special, emphasizing terror and despair in a galaxy far, far away.
The series spans the Skywalker Saga:
- Issue #1: Focuses on young Anakin Skywalker (prequel era).
- Issue #2: Features Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa (original trilogy era).
- Issue #3: Involves Rey and Finn (sequel trilogy era).
The Nightlander is depicted as a shadowy, possessing horror that seeks a powerful living host to spread chaos, drawing parallels to real-world boogeyman myths while fitting into Star Wars lore.
