Unveiling the Mysterious Sith Eternal in Star Wars

A refreshing and impressive Star Wars cosplay has brought an obscure character to life, deviating from the typical cosplays of popular characters like Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. While these cosplays are undoubtedly impressive, it's refreshing to see artists step outside the norm and bring lesser-known characters to life. One such example is the cosplay of Albrekh, the Symeong metalsmith who briefly appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, brought to life by Karrver Studio - a studio that specializes in "Creature FX and Fabrication" - and shared on Instagram.

The attention to detail is astounding, as is their decision to make "a character nobody asked for or remembers!!!" Several comments praise the texture on the face and express appreciation for cosplaying an obscure character.

Star Wars Is Gradually Exploring Palpatine's Sith Eternal

While Palpatine's return in The Rise of Skywalker received mixed reviews, the Sith Eternal has been gradually explored in new Star Wars stories. The issue with The Rise of Skywalker was not the concepts presented, but rather the last-minute introduction of too many ideas. However, the Sith Eternal and Palpatine remain fascinating concepts that have been brilliantly presented in Star Wars books and comics. Greg Pak's 2020 Darth Vader comic delves into Palpatine's activities on Exegol during the original trilogy, while Adam Christopher's Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith focuses on Rey's parents in the pre-sequel trilogy years.

's Albrekh cosplay showcases the creativity found within The Rise of Skywalker, despite some imperfections in its execution. The Star Wars universe has the potential to expand upon the concepts introduced in the film, particularly with regards to Palpatine and Snoke and their connection to cloning, through future television shows. Additionally, the franchise should continue to introduce unique and dynamic characters for cosplayers to bring to life.