Mark Hamill shook the world of the Star Wars fandom this past weekend, taking to Twitter to reveal – nay, warn – everyone who is a fan of the massive sci-fi franchise to stay away from an old comic book released in 1981, a comic featuring a stor  titled “The Last Jedi.” The actor urged his followers to actively ignore the comic for fear of spoilers. “I'm begging you,” Hamill implored, “For your own good-DO NOT READ this spoiler-laden comic before Friday December 15th 2017,” which just so happens to be the official date of the theatrical release of the next installment in the Star Wars saga.

RELATED: Mark Hamill Says 1981 Star Wars Comic is Laden with Last Jedi Spoilers

Most took it as a joke, though a few news outlets thought the actor was being serious. “Hilarious!” the actor said in a following tweet. “If anyone thinks Rian used plot-points from an 80's #SW comic book doesn't know [Rian Johnson]!” Indeed, Mr. Hamill. Indeed.

But wait, what if this subsequent tweet was simply damage control? What if the entire plot of Episode VIII actually is hidden in the pages of a comic book released two full years before Return of the Jedi would come to theaters? What if neither Rey nor Luke is in fact the last Jedi? Joins us as we dive into the pages of this comic and unearth the crucial details everyone at Lucasfilm -- and Mark Hamill, obviously -- absolutely don't want you to know!

Star Wars comic book Denid

Star Wars #49 was written by famed comic writer Mike W. Barr and illustrated by legendary artist Walt Simonson during a simpler time. The Empire Strikes Back had been released only a year ago, so we were still a few years away from the Sarlacc Pit, Endor, Ewoks and a final showdown between Luke and Darth Vader. Luke and Leia didn't even know they were brother and sister, yet! Han Solo was still frozen in carbonite, while Luke had a metal hand and a newfound unwavering confidence in his abilities as a master of the Force and Jedi. And that is exactly where we found him in this comic book.

Following a distress signal through the galaxy, Luke, Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 traveled to an odd planet in the hopes of rallying an entire solar system to their cause, something that could prove to turn to the tide of the Rebellion's fight against the Empire. On this planet, our four heroes found exactly what they were looking for: a stranded prince by the name of Denid, rightful heir to the ruling throne of the planet Velmor. Betrayed by his Empire-friendly brother Anod, Denid was forced to flee his home planet before he could claim the throne, for fear of death.

Star-Wars-comic-Jedidiah

Page 2: [valnet-url-page page=2 paginated=0 text='Enter%3A%20The%20Last%20Jedi']



This is where we meet the fabled "Last Jedi." Only, he's not what anyone expected. The trusted friend and protector of Denid, by a twist of fate, is revealed to be named Jedidiah. While Denid simply took to calling him by the not-so-subtle moniker of Jedi, the alien was once a proud warrior, at one time even considered to be a Jedi Knight. However, falling debris took his mind and reasoning, and, reduced to a simpleton, the poor creature was left a pale shadow of what he once was. With no time to lose, Luke and his company quickly traveled to Velmor before Anod could become the people's rightful ruler. But with the Empire's strong presence on the planet, Luke and Leia had no choice but to hide who they really were, for fear of discovery.

RELATED: Why JJ Abrams Is The Perfect Choice To Direct Episode IX

Naturally, this meant that Luke had to disguise himself as a bounty hunter, complete with blue hat, eye-patch and mustache. For Leia, this meant wearing a blond wig. Their identities now a safe secret from the galaxy's most ruthless soldiers, killers and officers, the duo could now safely bring Denid back, with Leia posing as his long-lost wife. However, the characters returned to Velmor only to become pawns in a truly Shakespearan plot of monarchy and politics, of hateful brothers, royal hunts, ceremonial duels and bloody betrayals.

Star Wars comic disguises

Sure, Luke and Leia might appear to be a lot older in The Last Jedi film than they were in the comic, but we know for a fact that they will both be in the movie. Could we see them disguise themselves to protect their identities? Could we see Luke don an eye-patch to avoid suspicion? If you ask us, it's almost a certainty! And what about Denid, the rightful King of Velmor. He could very well be in the movie too. In fact, we don't know who Benicio Del Toro's plays in The Last Jedi, do we? All we know is that his name is DJ. Hm, which letter does the name Denid start with again? Oh that's right. It seems so obvious now. He is the long lost prince of the planet Velmor, and we will witness a fight for its throne.

But what of the last Jedi, Jedidiah? Is he the movie's titular character? In the final fight for the throne of Velmor, Luke finds himself in mortal danger and somehow, the simpleton alien manages to rush to his side and sacrifice himself to save Luke, a heroic act that left us all devastated. The comic book ended with Luke giving the fallen would-be-Jedi a proper burial in the vastness of space, apologizing for the way he had judged him, realizing that this hero truly had the soul of a Jedi. Wearing a space suit and standing atop his spaceship (as Luke does), lightsaber burning bright in his hand, Luke deemed his fallen friend “the Last Jedi,” and bade him farewell.

Star Wars comic the last Jedi

As we wiped our tears away, we saw the full picture of The Last Jedi puzzle come together. What's the point of even seeing the movie now that we know every detail of the story? Tried as though he may have, Hamill has only himself to blame for pointing us in the direction of this comic book, and only himself to blame for ruining the story of Episode VIII. The movie has no more secrets left, no more surprises to delight us with.

RELATED: Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals Who the Last Jedi Is

Forget about Porgs. Forget about Supreme Leader Snoke, the Knights of Ren and their leader Kylo. Forget about ace pilot Poe Dameron or defecting Stormtrooper Finn. Phasma? Never heard of her. Rey? A smoke screen. Luke Skywalker is not the last Jedi. Now, we know that that person is an alien named Jedidiah.