In this installment of Marvel’s ongoing Star Wars: Jedi Knights series—set in the prequel era between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones—the focus shifts to the enigmatic villain Corlis Rath. Having relentlessly pursued Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn across the galaxy, Rath’s deadly motivations are finally unveiled in the first chapter of his origin story. The narrative explores Rath’s dark past, blending high-stakes Jedi action with deeper lore on the Force’s shadowy side. Adding to the intrigue, Count Dooku makes a guest appearance, hinting at connections to larger Sith machinations and Qui-Gon’s fateful path.
This issue builds on the series’ emphasis on Jedi lore, featuring familiar faces like Qui-Gon Jinn alongside new threats, and continues Guggenheim’s exploration of «infinite Jedi Knights» crises in the prequel timeline.
