When did Timothy Zahn introduce Mara Jade in the Star Wars franchise?
Timothy Zahn introduced Mara Jade in the 1991 novel Heir to the Empire. This character appeared before the conclusion of the Thrawn trilogy with The Last Command in 1993.
Questions about Mara Jade
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who killed Mara Jade and in which book does this event occur?
Jacen Solo kills Mara Jade in Sacrifice after discovering his own Sith allegiance. This death happens during the Legacy of the Force series when Jacen sends Ben on ethically-dubious missions.
What year did Disney reclassify all novels featuring Mara Jade as non-canon Star Wars Legends material?
Disney reclassified all novels featuring Mara Jade as non-canon Star Wars Legends material in April 2014. This decision affected nearly all post-1977 film content and changed the status of most licensed novels and comics.
How does Mara Jade die and what role does she take after her physical death?
Mara Jade dies when Jacen Solo kills her in Sacrifice during the Legacy of the Force series. She returns as a Force ghost first to Ben then to Luke in Revelation to guide future generations.
In which graphic novel do Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade get married?
Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade wed in Michael A. Stackpole's graphic novel Union. They deliver a son named Ben during The New Jedi Order series following their marriage.