"Mission to Maz" represents a canonical short story authored by S.T. Bende, finding its publication within the pages of 5-Minute Star Wars Stories Strike Back.
Prior to this, the story appeared as "Chaos at the Castle" inside 5-Minute Star Wars Villain Stories, utilizing illustrations that were also featured in the book of the same title. Upon its re-release in 5-Minute Star Wars Stories Strike Back, minor alterations were made to the accompanying artwork.