The Sith assassin from Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker known as Ochi is the biggest improvement from the sequel trilogy in ongoing Star Wars comics. Although Ochi of Bestoon was a forgettable part of the movie, Darth Vader has given him a major upgrade, with a well-designed costume and a personality of his own.
In The Rise of Skywalker, Ochi is briefly seen in a flashback as Rey, Finn, and Poe search for a dagger that once belonged to him. Technically, the button-eyed alien played a huge part in the plot, even though he didn’t have any dialogue. It seemed inevitable that additional Star Wars media would expand upon his backstory and give him a greater purpose. Before the sequel trilogy, there was never a mention of a “Sith assassin.” With Ochi’s bland appearance, it didn’t seem like he fit the title. However, Darth Vader writer Greg Pak and artist Raffaele Ienco have taken advantage of the opportunity by making Ochi an interesting character in the Star Wars galaxy.
As a Sith assassin, Ochi of Bestoon required a costume upgrade to take on Darth Vader in combat. Following the orders of Emperor Palpatine, Ochi made his comic book debut with a cool new look that would make readers forget about his dull appearance in The Rise of Skywalker. His mask hides his plain face and provides a sense of menace for his adversaries, who are implied to be some of the galaxy’s most powerful Force users. Previously, it seemed like a stretch to imagine Ochi taking on a Sith. Now, his sleek and intimidating veneer fits his occupation, as he takes commands from the Emperor to fight Vader. The armor adds such a new tone to the assassin that it nearly feels like a retcon that he wears it.
Other elements from The Rise of Skywalker have been incorporated into Darth Vader, with the planet Exegol and the cult called “the Sith Eternal” which were expanded upon. However, both have been criticized for complicating the original trilogy and creating plot holes. In contrast, Ochi has a new lease on life that adds to his brief cameo in the film. He is a rare exception in the scheme of plot lines based on the sequel trilogy finale, as Pak and Ienco redefined Ochi by taking him in a new direction.
Additionally, it is a heavy task for creators to invent new characters who fit the look of Star Wars, while providing something new. Ochi’s new costume vaguely resembles traditional Mandalorian armor, homaging Boba Fett, the original bounty hunter who became famous for his design. It’s another challenge altogether to reverse-engineer an assassin who is set up to be integral to the saga. Recent comic tie-ins to Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker might have caused the fan base to be saltier than the mineral planet Crait, but Ochi of Bestoon is a major improvement.
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