Ahmed Best takes creative control of the most controversial character in the galactic saga
Maybe the name of Jar Jar Binks continue to raise eyebrows among fans of Star Warsbut the truth is that the most misunderstood Gungan in the galaxy is about to have his revenge. Ahmed Bestthe actor who gave him voice and movement, he was billed as co-writer of the new official Marvel comic, Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks #1scheduled for February 2026.
The announcement was made during the panel Lucasfilm at New York Comic-Conconfirming what few would have imagined ten years ago: Jar Jar will have his own solo comic, with Best helping him shape his story and redemption.
Jar Jar Binks returns with his comic
The unique number, written by Marc Guggenheim and his Ahmed Bestwill present the art of Kieran McKeown Yes Laura Bragaand a main cover of Taurina Clarke. The plot will put Jar Jar facing the consequences of one of the most controversial moments of the saga: when, inside attack of the clonesproposed to grant emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatinepaving the way for the Empire.
This comic will explore How does Jar Jar live with this sense of guilt? and what role it could play in the first steps of Rebel Alliance. Additionally, it will include a special appearance by Kelran Beach.the Jedi Knight played by Ahmed Best on the show Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge and who was later canonized The Mandalorian.
The redemption of the most hated Star Wars character
When The Phantom Menace released in cinemas in 1999, Jar Jar Binks was a revolutionary technical experiment: The first fully computer-generated character with a supporting role in a live-action film. However, The public reception was brutal.. Many fans found him irritating, and some critics accused the character of having a cartoonish tone that was out of place in the series.
As time passed, the figure of Jar Jar became re-evaluated by a new generation of followersthose who grew up with the prequels and remember it fondly. Even figures like Simone Peggwho came to ridicule him, recognized that they had been too harsh. Today Jar Jar is seen as a symbol of innocence and empathy in a universe dominated by war and darkness.
From mockery to myth
Ahmed Best has come a long way since the days when he was unfairly criticized for his role. In recent years he has spoken about it openly emotional impact What was the initial rejection and how the fan community, over time, he returned the affection. His participation as a screenwriter marks a historic moment: the actor who played Jar Jar now has the chance to rewrite his destiny inside the canon.
Best himself has hinted in past interviews that he would like to see a more mature version of the character, and even he toyed with the idea of turning him into a Sithsomething that Robot chicken already explored in a parodic tone. Will this comic be the right time to make that madness a reality?
The more human side of Jar Jar
Marvel described the comic as a blending story guilt, hope and redemptionwhere the former Gungan ambassador tries to find his place in a galaxy that despises him. “It’s the journey of someone who made a colossal mistake and tries to do the right thing,” Guggenheim said during the panel.
The art of Braga and McKeown searches capturing the mix of innocence and melancholy of the character, moving away from the exaggerated comedy of his first appearances. Readers can expect a story with emotional weight, which expands the universe of the prequels and connects directly to the origins of the Rebellion.
A return that few expected
With this new work, Marvel and Lucasfilm prove that no character comes from Star Wars is condemned to oblivion. Yes Jar Jar Binks #1 manages to hit the fan as promised, Ahmed Best could have achieved the impossible: transform the most ridiculed character of the saga into a symbol of redemption and second chances.
