Tag: Burning Seas (comic arc)

Canon Comic Retrospective: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith Series

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith Complete Series Retrospective

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How does a Jedi Knight turn into a Dark Lord? Well, if you’re newly christened Darth Vader, it’s not the way that you think. First, you have to get a Sith blade, but you can’t use an existing lightsaber that has been sequestered from fallen Jedi. No, you’re going to have to get your own. Oh, and you’ll have to find a list containing your own potential replacements from the galaxy’s second baddest ass librarian. While baby-sitting the newly formed Inquisitorious, which may also be your potential replacements. You’ll also have to put up with attempted assassination attempts from fellow Imperials. And bounty hunters. And Jedi. And an ancient Sith Lord who stabs you in the back. Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith Series”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith “Burning Seas” Arc (Issues #13-18)

Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith Burning Seas Arc Review

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith‘s “Burning Seas” arc (issues #13-18) lives up to its name thanks to Vader and Tarkin attempting to bring Mon Cala to its knees, whom uncover another Jedi survivor with a few tricks up his sleeves, while the consequences of the arc are felt throughout the Saga in surprising, fun ways, making this another unforgettable arc for the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith “Burning Seas” Arc (Issues #13-18)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #18

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #18

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Grand Moff Whilhuff Tarkin is hunting… Darth Vader?? Find out why in Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #18, “Bad Grounds,” an electrifying coda to the “Burning Seas” arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #18”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #17

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #17

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The name of his arc, “Burning Seas,” was not a misnomer, as Mon Cala feels the wrath of the Empire due to a Jedi’s meddling, setting into motion events which will reverberate across time and space, ending this latest story with true epic flair in Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue #17. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #17”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #16

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #16

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The Mon Cala’s home planet advantage is keeping the Empire from squashing them, but things don’t look as fortunate for King Lee-Char’s Jedi advisor, as death, aka Vader and the Inqusitiors, comes for him and his followers in Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #16…but he seems to have a surprising trick up his sleeve. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #16”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #15

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #15

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In issue #15, after a devastating counter-attack by the Mon Cala leaves both sides reeling, readers get another astounding issue of Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith and its “Burning Seas” arc. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #15”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #14

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #14

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The war for Mon Cala brutally begins in Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith issue 14, though the side which causes hostilities leading to the “Burning Seas” might not be the one you think. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #14”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #13

Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith #13

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Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #13 is an excellent beginning to the “Burning Seas” arc, where Vader visits Mon Cala to bring it to heel for the Empire, and is part of a era-spanning crossover with the mainline Star Wars series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith #13”