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Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1: Vader (Darth Vader (2015-2016)) Kindle & comiXology
The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader's first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture's most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures — showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! But when a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? As Vader pursues a very personal vengeance against the Rebels and investigates the Emperor's secret machinations, he clashes with weapons scavenger Aphra and deadly Battle Droids, and returns to Geonosis to build an army. But some very powerful people don't want him to learn the truths he seeks! Guest-starring Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and more!
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMarvel
- Publication dateOctober 7, 2015
- File size405641 KB
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Salvador Larroca is a Spanish comic book artist, primarily known for his work on various X-Men titles.
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- ASIN : B0153WYYOM
- Publisher : Marvel (October 7, 2015)
- Publication date : October 7, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 405641 KB
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- Print length : 142 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,284 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
Kieron Gillen is a British writer, journalist and critic best known for his work in comics and his previous work in entertainment journalism.
Gillen's first graphic novel, PHONOGRAM (with artist/co-creator Jamie McKelvie), was published through IMAGE COMICS in 2006. Since then he's found work writing for MARVEL, AVATAR, BOOM, TOKYOPOP, DYNAMITE and more that don't spring to mind right now.
At Marvel, he's written runs on books including THE UNCANNY X-MEN, THOR, YOUNG AVENGERS, IRON MAN, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA and DARTH VADER.
Books he's created included UBER, MERCURY HEAT and THREE, but is best known for the ongoing gods-as-popstar series with long time collaborators Jamie McKelvie and Matt Wilson THE WICKED + THE DIVINE launched to both huge critical and commercial success in 2014. It will conclude in 2019.
He is working on other things.
In his previous life as a critic, his work has appeared in WIRED, THE GUARDIAN, PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE UK, PC GAMER, EDGE and far too many others to count. In 2007 he was one of the founders of ROCKPAPERSHOTGUN.COM, what is now the world's premier PC-centric games blog.
He once played records for DMC to rap over.
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Focusing solely on Darth Vader following the events of A New Hope, the dark lord must learn who destroyed the Death Star even as the Emperor seemingly seeks to replace him. Vader must build his own army separate from the Empire as a safety net, but how does a villain of even his caliber go about doing so?
This volume introduces new, interesting characters while utilizing favorites like Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt. It references previous movies and may even offer hints to The Force Awakens. It will satisfy even the most devout of Star Wars fans.
The art is fantastic. Pay no attention to the fact you can’t see Vader’s face, Salvador Larroca masterfully conveys Vader’s every emotion through a tilt of the head or the power of a stance. Salvador delivers visually the Vader we all love — regal, menacing, and powerful.
The author, Kieron Gillen, clearly understands Darth Vader, and he clearly understands why we are drawn to the villain. Vader says little in this volume, because he doesn’t have to say much at all for both the other characters and the audience to perfectly understand his position on matters. The story itself is captivating and important in that it informs us as to how Vader discovered Luke Skywalker’s identity. It establishes the tension between the Emperor and Vader, and it even offers glimpses into the man trapped inside the machine.
This is the Darth Vader you’ve always wanted. This is the Darth Vader with whom you fell in love. This series gets everything right.
Here are the collections--
DARTH VADER (that's this book that you are reading about)
SHADOWS AND SECRETS
VADER DOWN (this is a cross over story with the main Star Wars series)
THE SHU-TORUN WAR
END OF GAMES (this ends the first Darth Vader series--hope that there is a second!)
What's the tale about? Basically, Palpatine is not too happy with Vader after the Death Star is destroyed. The Emperor feels as if a Dark Lord of the Sith should have been able to prevent its destruction (and he damn near did, if you saw Rogue One). These stories take place just after that first Rebel Victory (the stealing of the plans and the mechanical moon's destruction), and it follows Vader as he tries to regain face in the eyes of his Master.
Now, it should be said that this series runs concurrently with the main Marvel Star Wars series, too. And, the books do intertwine, especially at the beginning. In fact, in some cases, you'll see the same event from two different perspectives: First from the Rebel perspective in the Star Wars book, then from Vader's or the Empire's point of view in the Vader books.
If you are reading both series, here's the reading order that I would suggest....
SKYWALKER STRIKES! (the first SW book)
DARTH VADER (this book)
SHOWDOWN ON THE SMUGGLER'S MOON
VADER DOWN (the crossover between the two series)
REBEL JAIL
THE SHU-TORUN WAR
END OF GAMES
The first Vader series ends in END OF GAMES, but the main Star Wars series continues with...
LAST FLIGHT OF THE HARBINGER (Published in January 2017)
YODA'S SECRET WAR (Published in July 2017)
The red undertones, even when Vader wasn't in a scene, was perfect for a Sith-based comic.
The action scenes are pure Vader. I actually enjoyed there being less dialogue at times, even though Palpatine is less verbose than Vader. Again, it adds to the dark feeling of the comic.
I enjoyed this, even though you are required to read the first two new Marvel Star Wars (Skywalker Strikes) comics before this as it ties into it. It's a bit irritating in case people care more about Vader than of the Big Three. OTOH, it is a great show of continuity and it adds more to the overall story.
The fact that the Rebels put a bounty on Darth Vader's head was pretty hilarious.
The Emperor and Vader hiding things from each other is perfect. Their attitudes are also on point. I was actually glad to see the fact that they're at odds with each other at times - and that Vader feels resentment towards Tarkin and Tagge - carry over from "Legends."
And Palpatine's treatment of Vader almost makes you feel bad for the guy.
Tagge's graphs are pretty and fantastic.
It takes a bit to realize Dr. Aphra isn't a medical doctor but a scientific one (a rogue archaeologist). It's a bit odd to see that in the SW 'verse, but I'll take it. Because she is fascinating. She brings humor to a comic where you don't expect there to be much beyond Vader's dark snark.
She's also weird because she fawns over Vader.
Yet she knows his methods and is aware from the start that she will likely not survive her, erm, employment (for lack of better word) with him.
The fact that Triple Zero states that it specializes in "etiquette, customs, translation, and torture" made me chuckle - and probably more than I should have.
His humor is eerie though because he's a fanatic about torture. It's a very troublesome balance.
The cyborg (ish) non-Force users are WEIRD for Palpatine. Maybe it's because I prefer the Legends "Hands," but I don't feel like these types of characters are what Palps would be after. Especially because of the number of aliens (I know, I know - Palpatine employed aliens and didn't shun them all. but he wasn't so...blatant about them, and used them as a means to an end, not as a possible replacement for Vader. His Hands in Legends were all human).
They are what bring my rating down.
The very end, the last page of issue 6, is breathtaking.