Darth Vader is the baddest man in a galaxy far, far, away. His adventures have made billions at the box office. And his comics have been must-reads for the last couple of years. Ever since Marvel took the baton (and licensing) for Star Wars comics, the greatest Sith Lord has been a focal point for the publisher. And rightfully so. Now, we get to explore a new period of personal history for the most fearsome villain of all time. Want to learn the secrets behind the helmet? Pick up the first volume of his new series this week!
Picking up where Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Darth Vader as he receives his legendary red lightsaber and begins his ruthless rise! The man that was Anakin Skywalker is now more machine than human. Believing everything he held most dear is dead or eternally lost, he will explore the dark side of the Force. Follow him on his trek to become a Dark Lord of the Sith! Follow his learning he first lessons of Darth Sidious and the newly formed Empire. Experience his first mission, when Vader sets his sights on a Jedi who avoided 66, a Master that has lived a solitary life. Indeed, Vader will come helmet to face with an adversary more powerful than any he has faced before.
Everyone loves a good story about the bad guy. Universally we’re fascinated by their mystery. What made them? What motivates them? Is there anything redemptive there? And there’s a bit of wish fulfillment, because there’s a temptation to act like a villain sometimes. Except most us rarely succumb to those urges. Rarely. At least me. Because I’m never going to be as badass as Darth Vader. But man, we can all enjoy living vicariously through his journey.
Collecting DARTH VADER (2017) #1-6.
Be the first to comment