Star Wars: The Clone Wars retroactively made a character introduced in  Marvel Comics in the 1970s officially Star Wars canon; however, his story appears to have reached its conclusion. One of the many wonderful things about Star Wars’ TV series is their ability to reach far back into the ever expanding lore. Fan favorites like Grand Admiral Thrawn and the spirit of Darth Bane, for example, were given new life in animation after never having the chance to star on the big screen. Some characters, however, are far less popular but still have a chance – in this case, a humanoid rabbit smuggler named Jaxxon got the nod.

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Jax, as he was often referred, was a tall, green, lanky member of the Lepi species. First appearing in February 1978 in Marvel Comics’ Star Wars #8, the character was described as a wise-cracking smuggler and ally of Han Solo. He would go on to be a great asset to the Rebel Alliance despite his shady, criminal past. His exploits were extensive in Star Wars Legends, but in canon, he has only taken part in a small handful of adventures. He didn’t last long in either case, as he was seen sparingly in the decades beyond his initial appearances, but he never really did go away completely.

In Clone Wars season 5, episode 11, “A Sunny Day in the Void”, Colonel Gascon, R2-D2, and many of R2’s droid companions crash land on the desolate planet Abafar. Left to wander the barren landscape, the company comes across a shipwreck with no survivors. In fact, one of the skeletons looked quite familiar, from the skull structure to the tattered red jumpsuit. It was heavily implied that these were the remains of Jax, or at the very least another member of his species. The show is canon, disregarding its glaring retcons of the Star Wars movies, which would imply that the obscure smuggler is as well, including his grim fate.

Since this episode was released, Jaxxon has appeared in canon on a few occasions. He popped up in Star Wars Adventures 2018 annual during “The Lost Eggs of Livorno” story and during the “Hare-Brained Heist” arc in the 2019 edition. He’s worked alongside Rebellion era heroes, such as Lando Calrissian and Princess Leia, and has even been hinted at being in operation during the New Republic era. For the most part, Jaxxon’s characterization has remained consistent, and he does exist at the very least. He has yet to arrive on the big screen, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing given the popularity of extraneous Star Wars media. At any rate, his placement in the timeline is a bit of a muddled subject.

It is nice to step back from the often ridiculous seriousness the Star Wars franchise has been known to retain. In a world full of giant space worms, hyperspace travel, and the ability to lift up objects without actually coming into contact with them, why not toss in a human-sized green rabbit? Jaxxon is a relic of his time, and no matter how much of his story has been adapted into canon, it’s good to see references to him in all sorts of media. It’s unlikely fans will ever see the lippy Lepi on the big or small screen ever again, but never say never. After all it isn’t unlike Clone Wars to bring back minor side characters. It is at least reassuring to know Jaxxon got some time to shine, even if it was many years later.

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Shane started at Screen Rant in late 2019. From blockbusters to indie ventures, he’s there on opening night. He is currently attending the University At Buffalo for a Bachelor’s in Film Studies and has been studying film independently for years. He has also delved into the tedious world of stop-motion animation, putting together a handful of short films. When he’s away from movies, he can often be found in the gym. Of course, when he needs to wind down his Xbox controller is never far away. He can be found on all social media platforms @sheamus_oneill.

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