Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 1 was the first issue in the Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace series of comics. It was released May 5, 1999 and tells the approximant the first half-hour of the film up to Darth Sidious introducing Darth Maul to Nute Gunray (which is depicted as taking place after Qui-Gon Jinn announces heading towards Tatooine).

Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages.