For mostStar Warsfans,Jabba the Huttis far from sexy—and if you disagree, no judgment here. However,Star Warsdid make an attempt to give the slug-like yet iconic character some sex appeal. Did it work, though? Well, that’s up to you to decide.
Given thatJabba the Huttresembles an overgrown slug, it’s safe to say he’s not likely to top anyone’s“Sexiest Star Wars Characters”lists anytime soon. However, even the most die-hard Jabba fans might be surprised to learn thatStar Warsdid make an attempt to give the Hutt some visual appeal… kind of.
InStar Wars: Legacy#0, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Dan Parsons introduced Queen Jool, the female counterpart to Jabba.While it’s unclear what the primary goal was for Queen Jool—beyond being a memorable character and playing a small role in theLegacynarrative—there’s no denying that she is essentially Jabba if he got a makeover, a visual no one asked for but one that’s undeniably entertaining.
Who Is the Diva Known as Queen Jool inStar Wars?
Panel Comes FromStar Wars: Legacy#14 (2007) – Art by Jan Duursema
Queen Jool was first mentioned inStar Wars: Legacy#0, but her in-narrative debut didn’t come untilStar Wars: Legacy#14. In her introduction in issue #0, her character design makes it immediately clear that she belongs to the Hutt species, with a striking resemblance to Jabba. Like Jabba, Jool has the appearance of an oversized slug with a yellowish-green skin tone. However, this is where the similarities end—Jool is presented in a far more glamorous fashion, adorned with jewelry, a red corset, and a bejeweled eyepatch over her left eye.This eyepatch also doubles as a cybernetic enhancement, enabling her to monitor her cantina.
As detailed inStar Wars: Legacy#0, Jool is the owner of a notorious cantina—Rik’s—located in the underworld of Coruscant. Like Jabba, she is entrenched in the criminal world, not only as a bar owner but also as an information broker. In many ways,Jool embodies the female counterpart to Jabba, and with her glam-inspired appearance, she is perhaps the closestStar Warshas ever come to offering a"sexy"version of the iconic character. While she may not be part of the mainStar Warscanon, she remains memorable for her unique portrayal.
Queen Jool May Only Be a Part ofLegendsCanon, But Don’t Discount Her Character
To clarify, Jool is part of theLegendscanon, which encompasses allStar Warsmedia published before June 07, 2025, excluding the six original movies andStar Wars: The Clone WarsTV series. As such, Jool is not part of the mainStar Warscanon, and even withinLegends, her presence is limited, appearing only in several issues ofStar Wars: Legacy. However, this doesn’t mean Jool is a throwaway character—much ofLegendsis still considered an integral part of theStar Warsuniverse’s legacy. And there’s always a chance thatJabba the Hutt’sfemale counterpart could one day be introduced into officialStar Warscanon.
