Comic Review: Jedi Knights #4 – The Great Hutt Caper!
Qui-Gon and Shaak Ti are recruited to hunt down a hoard of stolen credits, but not just for anyone.
Jun 4, 2025
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Writer: Marc Guggenheim
Artist: Madibek Musabekov
Colors: Luis Guerrero
Publisher summary:
The galactic chase to end all chases! Phaedra (from Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca) has stolen thousands of credits from Jabba the Hutt and now Aurra Sing, Zam Wesell, Bane Malar, and the entire galaxy is after her... including Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak Ti! Guest-starring: Jango Fett!
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Why it matters: For fans of Attack of the Clones, this issue brings back a wonderful duo that does not get much storytelling in A Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Key moments:
Phaedra’s Return: Originally from Guggenheim’s Han Solo & Chewbacca series, the scoundrel is back and after a big prize: a veritable score of Hutt credits.
An Unlikely Request: Jedi are sent after Phaedra, but in a peculiar way. The request came from the Banking Clan and will stand to help out the Hutt Cartel.
The Smuggler’s Moon: It’s not every day we visit Nar Shaddaa, but for Phaedra, she needs a place to make a deal.
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The big picture: For the first time, Jedi Knights explores the criminal underworld. Guggenheim plays with a lot of fun, favorite characters in this one, but none are more notable than Zam Wesell. Zam is rarely brought up in canon storytelling, so it is great to see her team up with Jango. Plus, it’s fun to have Guggenheim throw in some of his own original creations, like Phaedra. From a storypoint, it was super interesting to see the Jedi interact with the power centers of the galaxy around them. We get to see Qui-Gon and Shaak Ti struggle with their relationship to the Senate, take a request from an ostensibly future Separatist faction, and help out Jabba the Hutt. As the Jedi approach the Clone Wars and their fall, it’s a great peak into their internal struggles.
Our rating: Incredible
What’s next: Jedi Knights returns on July 2nd as Yaddle and Dooku face the Trade Federation.
For a deeper discussion of this issue, be sure to check out this week’s episode of The Cosmic Force podcast!
Jacob Boesch is a Content Creator at Youtini and host of The Cosmic Force and Bounty Hunt. With a legal career as his day job, he loves using the rich world of Star Wars as a creative outlet and escape. Jacob is passionate about sharing his love for Star Wars through writing, podcasting, and more, while connecting with fans and exploring the franchise's many facets. You can follow him at @JacobBoushh.
