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There’s more to Obi-Wan Kenobi than you might think.

We’re all familiar with the wise hermit from the Dune Sea who comes to Luke Skywalker’s rescue. But how much do you know about Obi-Wan’s life before the dark times? Reacquaint yourself — or learn something new! — about the life of the venerable Jedi Master before he takes center stage in the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series on Disney+.

Obi-Wan’s Early Years

When asked by Celebration V stage host Jon Stewart in 2010, George Lucas said Obi-Wan Kenobi was born on the planet Stewjon. But Kenobi had no memories of his life before the Jedi, he said in Age of Republic: Obi-Wan Kenobi #1. “I was very young when I left my homeworld,” he remarked. “I was identified as

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 will be held May 26-29, 2022, and StarWars.com will be your virtual command center to experience almost everything from home. Here’s what you need to know.

Tune into Star Wars Celebration LIVE! on the StarWars.com homepage or YouTube.com/StarWars. Lucasfilm’s official live stream, Star Wars Celebration LIVE! will feature select panels, along with celebrity guests on the LIVE! stage, and much more. StarWars.com will publish panel recaps along with breaking news throughout Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. You can find these on the StarWars.com homepage and in the News + Blog section. Want to see more from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022? You’ll find continually updated photo galleries of panels, cosplayers, and more on the StarWars.com homepage.

Whether you join us in Anaheim or on

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 is almost here. But even if you’re a Celebration or convention veteran, knowing what to bring with you is always important. Anaheim will be my eleventh Star Wars Celebration, and even I sometimes forget to pack something for when I travel to the biggest gathering of galactic fans. (One time I forgot pajamas.) But we here at StarWars.com don’t want that to happen to you. So here’s a list of essentials you’ll want to consider bringing.

Bags

You are likely going to be carrying a bunch of stuff with you, and probably acquiring even more goodies as you enjoy the show, so let’s talk about bags and backpacks. Most folks like to use backpacks to haul their gear as it keeps your hands free.

The first two all-ages Star Wars comics from Dark Horse are arriving later this year.

StarWars.com is excited to reveal art and details about the two titles: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories and Star Wars: Tales from the Rancor Pit.

Available this summer, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories is a new anthology comics series featuring tales set in every era of the Star Wars timeline and starring fan-favorite heroes and villains. With stories from a variety of all-star creators including writers Cecil Castelluci, Michael Moreci, and Amanda Deibert, issue #1, from Deibert and Star Wars Tales artist Lucas Marangon, kicks off the run with a story set during the Clone Wars. When members of a Republic mission led by Senator Padmé Amidala are abducted by the ruthless Separatist General Grievous, Jedi Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi leap to the rescue. But the operation

Lucasfilm and Marvel are teaming up to celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to uplifting, honoring, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community’s impact in the world. StarWars.com is thrilled to showcase 2022’s Pride Month variant covers coming to Star Wars comics beginning in June; each cover has been created by LGBTQIA+ artists and showcases LGBTQIA+ characters of the Star Wars galaxy, featuring trade dress with a rainbow burst and a classic Star Wars logo with a rainbow trail. Check out most of the covers below — with the final cover to be revealed on This Week! In Star Wars later today — along with commentary from several artists!

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #24, featuring T’onga and Losha (On Sale June 15)

Artist: Jan Bazaldua

Star Wars: Obi-Wan #2, featuring Kho Phon

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 will be strong with the Force…and exclusive merchandise! With the highly-anticipated fan event just days away, StarWars.com is excited to offer a first look at some of the galactic treasures awaiting you. From Celebration exclusive collections to collectibles available first-to-market on the show floor, these are the exclusives you’re look for…

American Tourister

First-to-market 20″ Spinner featuring Darth Vader, $199.99

Bandai Co., Ltd.

R2-D2 Tamagotchi Platinum Celebration Exclusive, $35.00

Citizen

Star Wars x Citizen Star Wars Celebration Watch Collection featuring styles inspired by the X-wing, Darth Vader, and Yoda, $275 each

Del Rey

Limited-edition Star Wars: The High Republic Signed Boxed Set, $250, available only at the official Celebration store

Disney Lucasfilm Press

First-to-market Stories of Jedi and Sith with a convention-exclusive cover,