New Disney+ Series “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” Spin-Off Comic Announced

December 11, 2025 Roger Palmer

In 2026, Disney is releasing a brand new animated series, “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” on Disney+, which is set after the events of the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

This new series will see Sam Witwer return to reprise his role of Darth Maul, and the show will see Maul rise again to lead the underworld factions.

Today, Disney has announced that Marvel Comics will be releasing a brand new five-issue prequel series called “Star Wars: Shadow Of Maul” in 2026, which will reveal Maul’s plan to rebuild his criminal syndicate on Janix, a planet untouched by the Empire.

This comic book series will introduce this new setting and cast, including Captain Brander Lawson and his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they investigate shadowy dealings on Janix.

Welcome to Janix, a neon-lit, shadow-soaked maze of a planet that lies beyond the reach of the Empire. Captain Brander Lawson is doing his best to navigate the law in a lawless territory. He’s joined by his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they face off against scheming crime bosses…and as the looming threat of the shadow lord, Maul, nears!

The comic has been written by Marvel superstar Benjamin Percy, who wrote the Sith Lord in last year’s “Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red” series, and drawn by Madibek Musabekov, known for his acclaimed work on the recent “Star Wars: Jedi Knights” series. Percy said in a statement regarding the new comic book:

“I’ve said it before: I’m a giant Star Wars nerd. My previous experience writing in a galaxy far, far away—Darth Maul – Black, White, and Red, Boba Fett – Black, White, and Red—was an absolute delight. But those were one-shots. Flirtations with the franchise. With Shadow of Maul, I’m able to share a more expansive story about one of my favorite characters, while also exploring a fresh angle on the Star Wars universe.

This is a sci-fi story, but it’s also a crime story. It’s a story about cops, criminal syndicates, a neon-lit, shadow-alleyed city that hides many sins and secrets. I’m teamed up with an artist who’s already a Star Wars veteran and legend: Madibek Musabeckov. His art is gritty and grounded and perfectly matches the noir tone. We’ve been in close contact with Lucasfilm—reading scripts and watching episodes of this fantastic new animated series—and our story will serve as a prelude to what viewers will see play out on the screen.”

Disney has also released a look at some of the covers, along with a sneak peek at interior artwork: