2020 was a time of upheaval for everybody’s favorite Dark Lord. Coming off a highly (and rightly) critiqued mini-series that seemed to revel in some dark fantasies, it seemed like fans weren’t so keen on yet another story featuring Darth Vader. Thankfully, a new creative team, led by writer Greg Pak, was able to steer Vader from the murky waters in which he was left and bring new life – and vision – to the series.
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The “Dark Heart of the Sith” makes its final beat in Darth Vader #5 (Vol. 3) as Vader brings his stomp through the prequels to a quick, maybe too quick, close. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #5 (Vol. 3)”
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If you thought the previous issue was a love-letter to the Prequel Trilogy and the handmaidens, then hold onto your helmets because Darth Vader #4 (Vol. 3) takes it to a whole different level. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #4 (Vol. 3)”
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After a nearly 5 month COVID-19 induced break, the third volume of the Darth Vader series returns with its third issue, picking up from one of the most compelling and intriguing cliffhangers in comics at the moment: Vader teaming up with Sabé, one of Padmé’s handmaidens, to avenge her death! And somehow, it gets even crazier and more exciting from there! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #3 (Vol. 3)”
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A familiar face returns in an unexpected, but compelling way in Darth Vader #2 (Vol. 3), propelling the story towards more trips down prequel trilogy lane. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #2 (Vol. 3)”
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I’ve never regretted my trepidations for a series more fully than after reading Darth Vader #1 (Vol. 3), a psychological deep-dive into Vader’s mindset after his son rejects him in the clouds. The creative team arrayed here, Greg Pak as writer, Raffaele Ienco as artist and Neeraj Menon on colors, with Joe Caramagna lettering, has provided something special in its own right, but also manages to honor the already amazing work of Vader series’ past…and we’re only one issue in! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Vader #1 (Vol. 3)”
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