Haden Blackman

Haden Blackman is an American writer best known for his extensive work on Star Wars comics, where he crafted stories that expanded the galaxy far, far away. Born William Haden Blackman, he entered the comics industry in 2002 and remained active through 2015, with his most credited titles including *Star Wars*, *Star Wars: Republic*, *Star Wars: Obsession*, and *Star Wars: Jango Fett – Open Seasons*. His writing often focused on the Clone Wars era, exploring the motivations of characters like Jango Fett and the Jedi. Blackman also contributed to *Master of Kung Fu* and the *Star Wars Comic Pack* series. He frequently collaborated with artists such as Brian Ching and Tomás Giorello, bringing a cinematic, action-oriented style to his scripts. Beyond comics, Blackman is a noted video game designer, having worked on titles like *Star Wars: The Force Unleashed*. His later career saw him return to game development, but his comic work remains a touchstone for fans of the franchise. He has not received major industry awards for his comics, but his contributions to the *Star Wars* expanded universe have left a lasting impact on the medium.