Years after the conclusion of Ezra Bridger’s period in exile following the end of the series looks like – an open question that many fans are eager to know the answer to, in a story that would be a natural fit for Marvel Comics' expansion into the post-Return of the Jedi point in the franchise's timeline.
Ezra's live-action appearance in the Disney+ series Ahsoka was a huge next step for the fan favorite character, but there is still a decade worth of his time in between that and the end of Rebels that is uned for. His exile still remains one of the greatest mysteries of the Star Wars franchise right now – and fans believe a comic book series would be the perfect way to explore those ten years.
Often, the best Star Wars multimedia content does exactly this, answering questions raised in other mediums, and Ezra's time in exile is the perfect example.
The Burning Questions About Ezra’s Exile Left By Star Wars TV Shows Need Answers That The Comics Can Provide
"Bridging" The Gaps In The Hero's History
At the end of Star Wars: Rebels, Ezra trapped Thrawn in the villain's own ship, and drew on his strong connection with the Force to manifest his ability to relate to animals on a deep level. Using that connection, Thrawn into parts unknown. When Ezra was finally found in Ahsoka, almost a decade had elapsed, and all Ezra had to show for it was messy hair, a beard, and a clan of hermit crab aliens with whom he lived.
Ezra's time in exile, and his dynamic with Thrawn...have been fodder for speculation among the Star Wars fandom since Rebels concluded, but as much as the franchise might want to keep fans asking questions to a certain extent, at a certain point, it is vital to provide answers.
The entire decade when Ezra and Thrawn were missing is rife with tales to tell, which could be explored in a Marvel Star Wars comic, especially now that the franchise is exploring more undefined territory in its timeline. Ezra's time in exile, and his dynamic with Thrawn – two undisputed icons of the franchise – have been fodder for speculation among the Star Wars fandom since Rebels concluded, but as much as the franchise might want to keep fans asking questions to a certain extent, at a certain point, it is vital to provide answers.
Ezra Bridger Fans want More Than Just The Gaps In His Lore Filled – They Want To Witness His Emotional Journey
Ezra Has Become Essential To The Franchise
The emotional aspect to Ezra’s exile would be a fascinating topic for a comic series to explore. Again, he is only a young man when he makes a selfless sacrifice – just like his master, Kanan – to save his home planet. Ezra never found out how the Battle of Lothal ended; he only hoped that his gambit with Thrawn would pay off and give his friends the opening they needed to liberate Lothal. Sitting with that unknown outcome for a decade – not knowing whether his found family or home planet survived – would surely have taken a toll on Ezra mentally and emotionally.
iral Thrawn Knew Darth Vader Was Anakin Skywalker (But He Was Too Smart To it It)
While Thrawn deduced Darth Vader was once the Jedi Anakin Skywalker, he was far too smart to outright reveal the truth to the Dark Lord.
In his last message to Sabine, recorded via hologram, Ezra expresses his faith that she will find him and the Ghost crew can be a family again. While that certainly put pressure on Sabine to deliver for her best friend, it would be interesting to explore how Ezra held on to that same hope. In Ahsoka, Ezra expresses that he knew Sabine would find him. However, a decade is a very long time to be stranded in unknown deep space, meaning there are certainly moments of doubt, rife with dramatic potential, that an Ezra-in-exile comic series could highlight.
A Comic Exploring Ezra's Exile Is Also The Perfect Opportunity To Give Fans More Grand iral Thrawn
The Iconic Expanded Universe Villain's Story Isn't Over Either
Though Ezra managed to take Grand iral Thrawn out of the equation for his friends, giving the rebellion the tactical advantage they so desperately needed, Ezra also bound himself to isolation with Thrawn. It is unknown whether there was any sort of interaction between the two during the decade of exile; though it’s unlikely that the two sat down calmly to discuss their situation, it’s unclear how Ezra and Thrawn parted ways. Star Wars fans would be thrilled to find out exactly how this interaction went down, and what it could mean for both characters' future.
Thrawn Accidentally Predicted Anakin Skywalker's Fall to the Dark Side
Thrawn is a genius beyond even his own immediate understanding, as he predicted Anakin Skywalker would become Darth Vader completely by accident.
In Ahsoka, Thrawn is acutely aware of Ezra’s survival, considering him as much of a nuisance as ever. As Thrawn started to amass power, Ezra’s safety would be at stake, despite having an entire planet to hide away on. Ezra was never one to give into fear easily and was accustomed to protecting himself due to his life as an orphan before ing the Ghost crew. Yet ten years can change a person, especially a young man on the verge of adulthood. There are so many unanswered questions about Ezra Bridger's isolation that a Marvel Star Wars comic could explore.
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- Alias
- Morgan, Lando Calrissian, Jabba the Hutt
- Created By
- Dave Filoni
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Race
- Human
- TV Shows
- Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka
- Cast
- Taylor Gray, Eman Esfandi
Hailing from the planet Lothal, Ezra Bridger's Force potential was discovered by Order 66 survivor Kanan Jarrus. Ezra became Kanan's apprentice, working as a key asset in the Lothal rebel cell. He sacrificed himself in a desperate gambit to defeat Grand iral Thrawn, becoming stranded for years in a distant galaxy on the planet Peridea. Ezra has now returned, thanks to the efforts of his friend Sabine Wren.
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Star Wars Rebels
- Network
- Disney Channel
- Showrunner
- Dave Filoni, Simon Kinberg
- Directors
- Dave Filoni
Cast
David Oyelowo
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Tiya Sircar
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYSet between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars film franchise, Star Wars Rebels is a canon animated series that follows a group of ragtag heroes who band together to face the Empire. In an age where the Galactic Empire is hunting down the last of the Jedi, a teenage outcast named Ezra Bridger is discovered to be force sensitive by a surviving Jedi known as Kanan Jarrus. Agreeing to them and accept Jedi training, Ezra becomes a part of a small but growing crew of rebels determined to destroy the empire covertly.
