Summary
IfThe Mandalorianhas you searching for moreStar Warsstories, you’re not alone. For years now,Star Warshas carefully explored the nuanced culture of the Mandalorians, and still fans want more. The warrior race has become a favorite with fans thanks to Pedro Pascal’s live-action take on the Mandalorian, and other popularStar Warstitles such asRebelshave toed into such lore. However, there are far more Mandalorian stories out there forStar Warsfans to enjoy, and we’ve found a few that demonstrate how important the people are to the franchise.
And no, not all of these stories have to do withStar Wars’most famous Mandalorian, Din Djarin. From Jango Fett to Boba Fett,Star Warshas expanded the Mandalorian culuture in ways fans never expected. From the culture’s earliest days to its founding rites and bloody wars,Star Warshas given fans an in-depth account of the Mandalorian culture through a number of comics. There are countless Mandalorians we’ve not seen grace the screen, and forStar Wars' key Mandalorians, there is more to their stories than casual fans could ever imagine. So if you want an extensive lesson on all things Mandalorian, no worries. Here are the10 best Mandalorian stories inStar Warscomics that we need to see adapted for the screen.
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10The Mandalorian Brings Star Wars' Most Popular Bounty Hunter to the Comics
Star Wars: The Mandalorianby Rodney Barnes and Georges Jeanty
ManyStar Warsfans interested in exploring the deeper lore surrounding the Mandalorians may have been inspired to do so by the hit Disney+ series,The Mandalorian. If that’s the case, then the comic book adaptation ofThe Mandalorianis the perfect starting point for those venturing into the (admittedly intimidating) realm ofStar Warscomics. Unfortunately, the thing that’s cool about this Mandalorian story is also its one shortcoming: it’s exactly like the show.
The Mandalorianis a true retelling of theStar Warsseries, making it an easy and fun read for those familiar with the storyline, and a great introduction to the comics. However, many fans might be more interested in a story that wasn’t first featured in live-action, which is whyThe Mandalorian- while a great Mandalorian comic story - is far from the best.
9The First Return of Boba Fett is a Piece of Star Wars History
Star Wars#81 by Jo Duffy and Ron Frenz
The return of Boba Fett following his supposed death inReturn of the Jediis a story that’s been told more than once, but it originated in the originalStar Warscomics series (which has since been relegated to Legends). This story shows Boba Fett surviving the Sarlacc Pit and being found by Jawas, at which point, fans learn that Boba suffered from amnesia, and only regained his memory after seeing Han Solo again.
Boba Fett is the original Mandalorian character inStar Warscanon, and the story of how he survived the Sarlacc Pit has become an integral aspect of his ongoing storyline(as shown inThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fett). Therefore, the original telling of that now iconic moment in Boba Fett’s life is immensely significant to his established lore, and by extension, Mandalorian lore as a whole.
8Boba Fett Delivering Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt is His Most Iconic Solo Star Wars Story
Star Wars: Shadow of the Empireby John Wagner and Kilian Plunkett
Boba Fett has arguably never been more badass than as he was portrayed inThe Empire Strikes Back, as he was a bounty hunter who Darth Vader himself called upon to do his bidding, and he actually succeeded in nailing his target. Unfortunately, his screen-time was far too short. That’s whyShadow of the Empireis an epic continuation of Boba Fett’s coolest era, showing him delivering that high-bounty target that is Han Solo to his employer, all while fighting off other bounty hunters looking to claim that prize as their own.
There is a lot of empty space in Boba Fett’s personal history in terms of why he’s considered one of the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunters. However, this storyline remedies that brilliantly, as it shows exactly why this fearsome Mandalorian bounty hunter is, indeed, one of the best.
7Star Wars Reveals Boba Fett’s Heartbreaking Origin with His Father, Jango Fett
Star Wars: Blood Ties#1 by Tom Taylor and Chris Scalf
WhileAttack of the ClonesandThe Clone Warsdo a great job at giving fans a comprehensive origin story for Boba Fett, those stories still leave much to be desired - and that’s whereStar Wars: Blood Tiescomes in.Star Wars: Blood Tiesnot only shows Jango Fett training his son, Boba - which includes taking Boba on missions with him - but it also conveys the toll being a bounty hunter has on someone even as seemingly heartless as Jango Fett.
Blood Tiesshows the humanity underneath the cold armor worn by both Jango and Boba Fett, giving these characters depth that otherwise wouldn’t exist. It’s easy to view these two Mandalorians as little more than set decorations depending on the stories in which they’re featured, butBlood Tiesgives fans a deeper look into who they are as people, which retrospectively enhances all their otherStar Warsstories.
6Mandalorians Have Never Been More Badass than When they Worked for Darth Maul
Star Wars: Darth Maul - Son of Dathomirby Jeremy Barlow and Juan Frigeri
Darth Maul famously became the leader of the Mandalorian faction known as Death Watch inThe Clone Warsanimated series, and when Death Watch conquered Mandalore, Maul became the official Mand’alor (or supreme leader of the Mandalorians). Therefore, when Maul was beaten by Darth Sidious and taken into custody (also as shown inThe Clone Wars), Maul’s Death Watch didn’t hesitate to rescue him before engaging in an all-out battle with General Grievous' droid army.
Maul’s Death Watch represents a major part of Mandalorian history, one with ties to the pre-Clone Wars Mandalorian Civil War, yetStar Warsfeatures them very little in both the cartoon and the comics. That’s whySon of Dathomiris a standout Mandalorian story, as it’s just as significant for the Mandalorians as it is for Darth Maul himself. Plus, the armor design of Maul’s Death Watch and the action sequences featured in this comic are truly incredible, and a lot of fun to read.
5The Mandalorians' First Star Wars Appearance Presented Boba Fett as Their Leader
Star Wars#68 by David Micheline and Gene Day
The first timeStar Warsfans ever saw the word ‘Mandalorian’ associated with the armor worn by Boba Fett was inStar Wars#68, when a team of them save Leia and C-3PO from Stormtroopers. At first, Leia mistakenly thinks that the first Mandalorian she sees is Boba Fett himself, but after seeing a few more of these Supercommandos (as they’re originally known) and then speaking with the one in charge, Leia learns that Mandalorians are an entire race of people, and that each Mandalorian Supercommando has the same armor as Boba Fett.
Not only that, but Leia learns thatBoba Fett was actually the leader of the Mandaloriansbefore the Empire attacked their homeworld, and Boba decided to abandon his people to become a bounty hunter. While this is firmly set inStar Wars Legendscontinuity (as practically everything about it contradicts the established canon), it’s interesting that the original origin of the Mandalorians featured Boba Fett as their leader, while also showing some awesome first-gen Mandalorian action that everyStar Warsfan needs to see.
4Jango Fett Fought in the Mandalorian Civil War (& Became Mand’alor for a Time)
Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasonsby Haden Blackman and Ramon Bachs
Jango Fett was born on a world under Mandalorian rule called Concord Dawn where he and his family were caught in the middle of the Mandalorian Civil War, fought between the Mandalorians and members of their race fighting to usurp the establishment of power: Death Watch. Jango’s family was murdered by Death Watch, at which point, he was taken in by the Mandalorians as a foundling. Fett was raised by the Mand’alor, from whom he received his armor and training. Years later, when the Mand’alor died in Fett’s arms, Jango himself became the Mand’alor, and led his people in combat.
Jango Fett wouldn’t abandon Mandalore until after a group of Jedi murdered his closest friends and fellow soldiers, and Fett murdered six of the Jedi in return (which is why he was chosen as the clone template).Open Seasonsnot only firmly establishes Jango Fett as a Mandalorian(both a warrior and leader),but it also features some of the greatest Mandalorian action inStar Warshistory, with immense lore significanceregarding the Mandalorian Civil War as well - and the majority of this Legends story was carried over into canon.
3Star Wars Introduces a Badass Mandalorian During Its Most Hardcore Era: Hondo Karr
Star Wars Legacy#4, 20, & 41 by John Ostrander, Travel Foreman, Omar Francia, and Kajo Baldisimo
Star Wars Legacyis famously one ofStar Wars' most hardcore eras, with its grungy style, mature content, and badass characters. One such character is a new Mandalorian named Hondo Karr, whose storyline is chronicled in the 4th, 20th, and 41st issues ofStar Wars Legacy. Karr was a Mandalorian who fought during the Sith-Imperial War. The dark Empire ruled by the One Sith invaded Mandalore, and in the end, succeeded in conquering it. However, after Karr disguised himself as a Stormtrooper, he put a plan into motion that saw him trying to take down the Empire from the inside.
This story is a chapter in Mandalorian history that takes place at the latest point in theStar Warstimeline, making it incredibly significant to the wider Mandalorian lore. Not only that, but it also gives fans anawesome new Mandalorian character in Hondo Karr, complete with a truly badass new take on Mandalorian armor.
2Star Wars Details the Origin of the Mandalorians' Deep-Seated Hatred of the Jedi
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Sith Warby Kevin J. Anderson and Dario Carrasco, Jr.
When the newly-established Dark Lord of the Sith, Exar Kun, and his fellow fallen Jedi, Ulic Qel-Droma, were attempting to usher in a new Golden Age of the Sith, Ulic challenged the Mand’alor to single-combat, which - if he won - would mean the Mandalorians would fight on behalf of the Sith against the Jedi and the Galactic Republic. Ulic won the match, which made the Mandalorian army the Sith’s to control.A great war broke out across the galaxy that saw the Mandalorians battling countless Jedi, something which helped establish the two groups as mortal enemies.
Given that it takes place roughly 4,000 years before theSkywalker Saga, this story is the earliest known chapter of Mandalorian lore, which alone is significant enough to mention, but it’s the fact that they were fighting Jedi that really makes this story noteworthy. Plus, the Mandalorian action shown inTales of the Jedimixed with the biomechanical nature of their armor and technology makes this storyline even more interesting, and absolutely essential.
1Star Wars' Mandalorian Wars Cements Their Hatred of the Jedi (& Introduces the First ‘Jedi Mandalorians’)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Warby John Jackson Miller and Andrea Mutti
WhileThe Sith Warfeatured the Mandalorians' first conflict with the Jedi, it wasn’t until the Mandalorian Wars of the Old Republic era that they’d truly come to hate the Jedi Order as a society.The Mandalorian Wars details the Mandalorians making a play for galactic control(which was secretly influenced by the Sith). The Jedi join the war to defend the Galactic Republic, which began with a legion of Jedi led by Revan (who would later become Darth Revan). However, there were other Jedi that agreed with the Mandalorians' crusade, and they became known as the Mandalorian Knights.
Centuries before Tarre Vizsla would bring tenuous peace between the Jedi and the Mandalorians, the Mandalorian Knights were made honorary Mandalorians that fought for Mandalore supremacy across the galaxy. This storyline is incredibly lore-heavy, and is easily one of the most significant moments, not just for the Mandalorians, but in allStar Warshistory - not to mention the most epic. That’s whyKnights of the Old Republic - Waris the bestMandalorianstory inStar Warscomics.
The Mandalorian
Cast
Released on August 25, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
