The Starwars universe would be introduced to one of the coolest baddies in Starwars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Under the influence of Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul would seek to faithfully serve the interests of his evil Sith Master. Maul is also known for his appearance. His devilish red skin tone and the horns that protrude from his head are native to the Iridonian Zabrak race.

The sith character that appeared only in Episode 1 of the Starwars movies was played by actor Ray Parks. Ray Parks is also known for his other acting roles, including his role in X-Men. His background in martial arts made Parks perfect for the role of the ferocious and acrobatic Darth Maul. Peter Serafinowicz voiced the brief dialogue heard from his character.

Also making its first big screen appearance in Episode 1 is the double-bladed lightsaber used by Darth Maul. This is probably the most intimidating element for the character. The use of it in dueling included the ability to go into personal mode or single blade mode. This dangerous weapon made the Sith extremely dangerous and versatile for many forms of attack.

The one big complaint I have along with many other Starwars fans is that Darth Maul’s role in the Starwars universe was short-lived. I would rather see it evolve within the plot of the movies. Darth Maul, in my honest opinion, was a much better villain than Count Dooku. After episode 1, it was rumored that Darth Maul would end up being cloned. That idea was rumored and never materialized in the movies.

That being said, Darth Maul remains one of the most remembered villains in the Star Wars universe. You can add him to the long list of amazing characters to come from the series.