It takes place just after Revenge of the Sith and concurrently with Dark Lord-The Rise of Darth Vader. Originally conceived as a graphic novel, Kenobi was created in response to a challenge by Miller's editors to do something never before attempted- Star Wars as a Western, with Obi-Wan as The Drifter, Determined Homesteader moisture farmers, and Tusken Raiders subbing for Indians. Star Wars: Kenobi ( Wookieepedia ) is a Star Wars Legends novel by John Jackson Miller, concerning Obi-Wan 'Ben' Kenobi's first weeks in exile on Tatooine.

But hiding is difficult for one accustomed to action, and even desert Tatooine has those who require the help of a Jedi. Unaware of that event-and still believing that he killed Anakin in their desperate duel-Kenobi settles into a new role, watching over the child and his adoptive family, the Larses, from a distance. Kenobi flees with the baby to the remote world of Tatooine, where years earlier Anakin's fall truly began when he vengefully massacred a native clan of Tusken Raiders. Having fallen to the dark side of the mystical Force, Anakin lives on as the Emperor's ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader.īut hope also lives in the form of Anakin's infant son-protected by Anakin's friend and former mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Emperor has taken control of the Galactic Republic, aided by Anakin Skywalker, once one of the brightest of the Jedi Knights, charged with protecting the helpless.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.ĭarkness has fallen on the galaxy.

Star wars kenobi john jackson miller