Star Wars reveals the basic history of Wookie Jedi Kelnacca

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Acolyte – Kelnacca #1!Master Kelnakka A Wookie is a Jedi who debuted in the Disney+ original Star Wars series Acolyte. During his time Star Wars As the universe has a short life on screen, Kelnacca gets another chance to shine with a brand new comic book series. occurs during High Republic the period before the events AcolyteKelnakka's comic series will reveal the basic history of the Wookie Jedi.




in preview for Star Wars: Acolyte – Kelnakka #1 by Cavan Scott and Marika Cresta, a Jedi named Yarzion Vell dies and expresses concern about who will complete his training after his Padawan is gone. Vell tells his young Padawan not to worry as he was once in their position when he lost his first master before his training was complete. Wells says that his Padawan should simply trust in the will of the Force, just like Wells did when he met his new master, Kelnakka.


Master Kelnakka took charge of Yarzion Vell's training, and he did so at a particularly tumultuous time in the Star Wars canon. This preview reveals that Master Vell actually died when the Starlight Beacon was destroyed at Nihil's hands, and Master Vell met with Kelnakka as part of a relief mission sent to Jedi Master Eyram (a planet heavily affected by the destruction of the Starlight Beacon). From Coruscant. In other words, the Jedi were at war and it was an interesting time for Vell to get a new master and prepare a Padawan for Kelnacca.


Star Wars reveals Kelnakka's role in the Jedi conflict with Nihil

The Jedi go to War against the Nihils Star Wars: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight

Star Wars' Starlight Beacon is destroyed.


“Nihil” is an interplanetary bandit terrorizing the republic High Republic period. Given their penchant for general lawlessness and anarchy, they were always a concern for the Jedi, but the Nihil didn't become a legitimate threat until the group's numbers and influence reached a point where they could actually strike down the Jedi and the Republic. damage: the destruction of the Starlight Beacon, an event known as the Great Cataclysm.

The Great Catastrophe cost the lives of many Jedi stationed at Starlight Beacon (a Republic outpost meant to offer more resources to the Outer Rim) and was the catalyst for the Jedi's war with Nihil. during Star Wars: The High Republic comics – including and especially Shadows of Starlight – readers see the aftermath of this war from a number of different perspectives. And now that includes Kelnakka and his new Padawan perspective.


Kelnacca Gets The Recognition It Deserves During High Republic's Best Chapter

Wookie Jedi Kelnacca from Star Wars The Acolyte.

It is no secret that there are so many Star Wars fans were not happy with Kelnakka's screen time (or lack thereof). Acolyte. He was the franchise's first live-action Wookie Jedi, and it's fair to say that the series didn't give him the recognition he deserved. But now, Star Wars it makes up for this deficiency in a big way as it not only clears Kelnakka's story but also does so in one of the most moving chapters of the film. High Republic period.


From what fans can see from this preview alone, it's clear that there's a lot to be excited about with Kelnakka's new comic series. From the Wookie Jedi capturing the new Padawan, the entire story will be told during the Jedi's conflict with Nihil after the destruction of the Starlight Beacon. And no matter what this series turns out to be, one thing is abundantly clear: a full understanding will be absolutely essential. Star WarsWookie Jedi Master, Kelnakka.


Star Wars: Acolyte – Kelnakka #1

Available September 4, 2024 by Marvel Comics.

Star Wars: Acolyte – Kelnakka #1 (2024)

Star Wars: Acolyte - Kelnacca #1 cover featuring the Wookie Jedi.

  • Author: Cavan Scott
  • Artist: Marika Cresta
  • Colorist: Jim Campbell
  • Correspondent: Ariana Maher
  • Cover Artist: Phil Noto


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