The Phantom Menace
Attribution
Writer	Henry Gilroy
Penciller	Rodolfo Damaggio
Inker	Al Williamson
Letterer	Steve Dutro
Colorist	Dave Nestelle
Cover artist	Hugh Fleming
Publication information
Publisher	Dark Horse Comics
Publication date	May 5, 1999
Pages	122
General information
Era	Rise of the Empire era
Timeline	32 BBY
Series	Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Preceded by	None
Followed by	Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

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The Phantom Menace collects all four issues of the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace series of comics. It was released May 5, 1999.

Publisher's summaryEdit

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is the seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never before seen and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode I is a must-see film experience, and this comics adaptation is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by master filmmaker George Lucas and illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson. On December 27, 2011 the comics were re-released by Dark Horse Comics in honor of the re-release ofThe Phantom Menace in 3-D.

Differences from the filmEdit

• Sebulba is shown to die after his podracer crashes and explodes, in the film he survives.
• The Gungan bombs are pink, in the film they're blue.
• The laser walls that separte Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Darth Maul are instead dipicted as two horizontal beams.
• The end celebration shows Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Jar Jar walking up the steps as they are being awarded, not Boss Nass.

Collected issuesEdit

• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 2
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 4