Star Wars: Darth Maul - Schwarz, Weiss und Rot Deluxe

Star Wars: Darth Maul - Black, White & Red #1-4

by Greg Pak, Benjamin Percy, Will Sliney (Illustrator)

DARTH MAUL IST ZURÜCK! Wer könnte sich besser in die düstere "Schwarz, Weiß & Rot"-Serie einreihen als Darth Maul, der berüchtigte Sith-Lord mit den schwarzen Tätowierungen auf seiner roten Haut? Und deshalb bekommt Maul nach Darth Vader nun auch seine eigene schaurige Anthologie. Unter anderem schickt Imperator Palpatine seinen Schüler aus, um auf einem Gefängnisschiff nach dem Rechten zu sehen, das eine Fehlfunktion hat – und eine gefährliche Sekte transportiert. Was er an Bord vorfindet, ist der Stoff, aus dem Albträume sind! Dieser Band enthält US-STAR Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #1-4

Genres: Star Wars, Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy

Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025

About the author

Greg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Lawful" for BOOM and "Sam Wilson: Captain America" (with Evan Narcisse) for Marvel. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "Darth Vader," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."

Reviews

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the way Darth Maul should be. This is the pre Phantom Menace bad@$$ Darth Maul. I say this because when I first saw Darth Maul, he was the stuff of nightmares. He had the skills, power, and mystery to back it up. Since his "death" subsequent returns and beatings, some of the mystery and aura has disappeared. This book is a reminder of what a force of nature Darth Maul actually was.

This book is different in format from the other Black, White, and Red books. instead of having each issue/chapter split into three or four mini stories, this book is four missions Darth Maul is sent on. He is to take out the targets and leave no witnesses.

This is a quick, easy read. In fact, I don't think any words are necessary. This is Darth Maul at his best doing what he does best. What more could anyone want. The book finishes with a varient covers gallery with both full page and thumbnail (four to a page) covers.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars, rounded down.

[Adam Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This brief Darth Maul mini-series excels at the one issue format, and plays well with the color scheme that this comic trope is known for. Here, Maul does what Maul does best: brooding and TONS of killing violence. These adventures are all in the pre-TPM era, so easily fit into canon with no worries.

Overall, a really fun read and definitely recommend for Maul fans. Looking forward to seeing what more Maul material is to come.
Recommend.

[Bryan Shepard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firstly, the artwork in this was great. I loved the juxtaposition between the monochrome and Maul's red. The storyline was alright but nothing special. It was a fun look into a few of Darth Maul's training missions for those who are interested in his character.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nearly nodded off while reading the first two issues. Fortunately, the back two had somewhat more interesting ideas.

If you read the Darth Vader version, you're in familiar territory here. Famous Star Wars villain tears up enemies with his red lightsaber, is basically invincible. Never for a second are you concerned that Maul will "lose" in any way, shape, or form.

There are some vague attempts at expanding Star Wars lore, particularly in Benjamin Percy's ambitious and ultimately forgettable opener. Mostly, though, we just meet some meat puppets, soon to be torn apart by Maul. The oversize art doesn't add much.

[kesseljunkie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Neat Concept

The concept got me on board, but the execution doesn't deliver. One of the stories feels like it have a quarter the space it needs while two of the stories feel too long for the underlying idea. The artistic idea of black and white only, with the exception of judiciously using red, is brilliant. Sadly the art never takes advantage of the new rules for the medium and just comes across as half a finished effort. Black and white should mean more than an absence of color; lean into things and experiment with it.

Ah well.

[Keef Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read with some fun stories and good artwork. Not much to say outside of that. It would be a cool thing to leave out on a coffee table or bookshelf.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, Maul is a badass and I love that there are stories focused around him

[Joey Nardinelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I read the Darth Vader BW&R Marvel collection, I think the novelty and the fun of some of the shorter stories really clicked for me. There’s more to do with Vader though. The Alien series was similar to Maul in terms of lack of variety (though the one continuing narrative throughout each quarter was interesting), and also in terms of Maul essentially being turned into a scary, lurking predator in the hunt in 3/4 stories. Thankfully the last issue upends this a hair by edging toward a comedy of errors. I just feel like few authors have much meaningful to say about the prequel era of Maul at this point and Filoni/Witwer are kind of the only ones left doing anything interesting with the character. I also think the colors here had a chance to be really something, but they only really pop in a few instances where a massive cloak or background in black is offset by the red of Maul’s features.

[Ya Boi Be Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, a fun enough anthology for what it is. It's my first Marvel Black White and Red book. I know this isn't one of the original ones and a newer one but I was sort of expecting more. It is does run on mood and vibes and can do good on it with the enigmatic Darth Maul as he grimly executes the orders of the always testing him Palpatine. But some fell flat while others did better. The art style was often a bit too cartoony for me as well which sort of took me out of this “grittier” and moodier anthology. The color choices were a bit weak for me too. I can appreciate a limited palette comic but the use here was often sort of weak and didn't work well with the looser artstyle and made it come off more kiddie or simplistic than atmospheric at times. I also sort of expected something more mature and gorier. I know it's not a Marvel MAX thing but from what I heard about the Black White and Red line I did sort of expect something more.

[Tyler Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved loved loved this!! Love seeing some younger Maul and what his relationship with Palps was. Seeing how secretive he had to be to hide his identity and what his personality was like when he was just an apprentice. He doesn’t speak much in episode one so it’s just interesting to see him speak and have personality in that era. The art is crazy and the lack of colors really works for this one.

[Jayden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the Windu run, this was just okay. Didn’t delve into Mauls character near to the extent of CW/rebels but also did more than TPM 😭. The second issue was phenomenal and the others were just fine. I will say that the art in this is great, reminding me a lot of The Walking Dead.
5.5/10

[Sam Nicholson · Rating 4 out of 5]

8/10

[Jake Vosters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better, in my opinion, than the Vader BW&R series. Had some better stories, better art, and was just overall interesting.

[Raul Fernandez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty fun but not terribly important, Darth Maul mini-series. I was skeptical of the black, white, and red theme, but the art is stunning.

My rating: 3.0 Stars

[Michael Colglazier · Rating 3 out of 5]

First two were great last two were not

[Jordan Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It feels like forever, but finally, Disney Star Wars does something right. Darth Maul: Black, White, and Red is one of those rare moments that makes being a fan of Star Wars not feel like a waste of time.

There are 4 distinct vignettes of Maul’s career as Palpatine’s secret Sith apprentice, each offering a unique glimpse into the psyche and sheer ferocity of one of Star Wars’ most compelling villains. This comic is not just a love letter to Darth Maul fans—it’s a reminder of why he remains one of the most iconic characters in the galaxy far, far away.

Each story, penned by 4 different authors, brings something fresh to the table while staying true to the essence of Maul. Whether he’s carving his way through insurmountable odds, questioning his place as an apprentice, or facing true eldritch horrors from beyond the galaxy, Maul is at his absolute best here.

The different voices and styles ensures there’s never a dull moment, yet every tale is united by its intense focus on Maul’s ruthlessness, cunning, and undeniable badassery.Sure, it’s a bit of a gimmick but using just the 3 colors of black, white, and red enhances the tension and violence, capturing Maul’s world as one drenched in shadow and blood. This collection doesn’t just showcase Maul as a warrior but also as a character defined by his rage, determination, and the scars of his past. It’s a great medium for adding more to a character that was sadly underutilized in Episode I.

The opening issue, “Ghost Ship”, by Benjamin Percy is the winner of the whole batch, as it takes Maul, and Star Wars in general” to places we haven’t seen before, and opens up possibilities for new ideas, but the other 3 stories are worthy additions as well. All 4 together make up one of the best Star Wars related releases in years.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

40-32 BBY

This graphic novel collects four special issues featuring missions given to Darth Maul by his master, Darth Sidious. The colors of the collections are only featured in black, white, and red, as the title suggests, making for a dark, Sith aesthetic. Issue #1, "Ghost Ship," follows Maul as he is sent to a ship with strange beings, those sentients being dubbed enemies of the Empire. Issue #2, "The Remainders," tests Maul against different types of fighters and their style. Easy enough for a Sith apprentice. Issue #3, "The Mission," has Sidious sending Maul to kill someone very specific. Maul finds the target easy prey and wonders why Sidious would see someone so weak as a threat. Not wanting to seem weak, Sidious just explains it off as another test, while in reality, the target had found out his secret.... Issue #4, "Peace and Quiet" has Maul going to a once-quiet planet to visit old Sith temple ruins, but there is a settlement there now, disrupting the peace and quiet of the once natural place. Maul takes matters into his own hands, though still under a mission from Sidious the whole time.

I love love love all of the artwork. The color palate is so fitting for the Sith apprentice. The stories are okay. "Ghost Ship" has some more unique beings that left me wondering more about what or who they were and where they came from. My favorite was "Peace and Quiet." It had sort of a dark humor to it, as not only does Maul seek Peace and Quiet and kills those who disturb him, but this little old lady who owns the local inn wants nothing more than peace and quiet herself. There is an interesting dark comedic dynamic between the two and their desire for tranquility.

[Dustin Fultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darth Maul has long been my favorite fictional character, but because of the nature of his original story arc anything that happens before his dual with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon has more of a "side-quest" vibe. This gives four separate quests that he does in his training for Sideous, so it's not able to get too deep into any of them. That said, the art and the dark feel, particularly of the first one, felt very satisfying to me. It won't give you any deeper understanding of the Star Wars Universe, but if you want more content for the sake of more content this is probably some of the better side stuff.

[Peter Derk · Rating 2 out of 5]

Darth Maul and I have a lot in common: We're both great-looking, but maybe not all that compelling.

Wait, no, that's not right. It's reversed: He's a great-looking character who's not the compelling, and I'm the opposite.

Wait, no, that's not right. If I was the opposite, I would be compelling.

Darth Maul: Great-looking, not compelling.

Pete: Not-Great-Looking, not compelling.

I'm still awaiting the comics revival of Jar-Jar. Either he'll be some kind of gun-totin' badass or he'll be some sort of secret hero who was hiding behind the veil of doofus all along.

[Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marvel goes back to the well for another 'B, W, R' anthology, and this time it's in the Star Wars universe...

Darth Maul gets the treatment and we get a verybrief glimpse of how guarded Maul was during his training. Got to remember that he hadn't been under Sidious' guidance for long (or Palpatine).

...just don't get me started on the metal legs he gets AFTER being sliced in half in SW:PM

[Ahdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume offers a thrilling horror twist on the tale of one of the galaxy's most infamous villains. In this collection, Darth Maul is sent by Palpatine to investigate a prison ship gone dark, only to uncover a terrifying force. Maul must also conquer unexpected foes at a mining colony and face challenges that push him to his limits, all while remaining loyal to his master. This volume dives deep into the darkness of Maul’s character, with intense battles and sinister threats.

[Logan Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10:
A very solid anthology of stories with the black/white/red art style that has become popular in recent years for brief comic runs. This color scheme is tailored perfectly for a being that uses a red weapon, has red skin, and is covered in black tattoos. I look forward to more anthologies like this one!

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Star Wars Darth Maul - Black White Red (2024)
#1 - Ghost Ship - "Master.. I AM such a weapon."
#2 - The Remainders - "But we are experts at survival. It's living that usually kills us."
#3 - The Mission - "These tasks are to prove my loyalty AND my mettle."
#4 - Peace and Quiet - ".. this is what I've TRAINED you for. To EXTERMINATE every opponent. But even a SITH must learn.."

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stories, and a longer form than the usual B/W/R format in that each issue is only one tale. The only drawback is that each of the entries is a hack and slash, there is no insight or revelation about Maul in any of the issues,.

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 2 out of 5]

The problem with any Darth Maul stories set in this era is the fact that he can't be revealed to the galaxy just yet. Basically, everyone dies (well, there was one exception this time...). There is no tension whatsoever. No excitement. I will say that the art was pretty cool, though.

[Erik · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dumb stories and the most mediocre art of any book in this line so far. There really was no reason to stretch these stories out from 8 pages of most others in the series to full issue 20-25. It just watered down already bad ideas.

[Stano Várady · Rating 3 out of 5]

And so Darth Maul speaks...

[The_J · Rating 2 out of 5]

All violence and no real exploration of Maul as a character. Just seemed wasted, but a spectacular Frank miller alternative cover.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

An oversized edition with beautiful black, white, and red art. Each of the four short stories are fun, seeing Darth Maul do his thing.