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Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) (Single Issues)
Star Wars: Darth Vader #3
GHOSTS OF VADER’S PAST! In his quest to destroy everyone who hid the existence of his son, Luke Skywalker, from him, Darth Vader has formed an unlikely partnership with an eerie shadow from his previous life. Now they return to Naboo where a powerful new host of vengeful ghosts awaits them. Delve deeper into Vader’s past than you thought possible with this shocking tale of tragedy and revenge!
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 29, 2020
About the author
Greg Pak
1,711 books592 followersGreg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Lawful" for BOOM and "Sam Wilson: Captain America" (with Evan Narcisse) for Marvel. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "Darth Vader," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."
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August 3, 2020
3.5 stars.
If I had known that this issue would make this emotional I would read it with more care.
To say that this was a twist that I was most certainly not expecting is not enough. I mean, my heart ached, I was incredibly proud and happy, and salty, all at the same time.
The fact that this story is probably my favorite in the Star Wars universe just makes it more bittersweet. Because that's exactly what this is, extremely bittersweet. With the sad recollections of an age long gone and the love that was gained by too pure souls.
I was not expecting this Vader comics to deal with this but, hey, you won't see me complaining any time soon.
It may become of my faovrite pieces of Star Wars literature.
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Hearing the Amidalans trying to avenge both Padme and Anakin's deaths breaks my heart into a million little pieces.
This actually hurts a lot more than I was expecting.
RTC.
“That was Anakin. The Jedi that Typho mentioned. Even as a child, he served our queen. After she died, he vanished. We mourn his loss as we mourn hers.”
If I had known that this issue would make this emotional I would read it with more care.
To say that this was a twist that I was most certainly not expecting is not enough. I mean, my heart ached, I was incredibly proud and happy, and salty, all at the same time.
The fact that this story is probably my favorite in the Star Wars universe just makes it more bittersweet. Because that's exactly what this is, extremely bittersweet. With the sad recollections of an age long gone and the love that was gained by too pure souls.
I was not expecting this Vader comics to deal with this but, hey, you won't see me complaining any time soon.
It may become of my faovrite pieces of Star Wars literature.
“For Padmé… and for Anakin.”
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Hearing the Amidalans trying to avenge both Padme and Anakin's deaths breaks my heart into a million little pieces.
This actually hurts a lot more than I was expecting.
RTC.
July 30, 2020
Vader revisits the past and the prequels are given a bit more context, it makes you look at them in a different light. I really like how this story is unfolding and I’m really looking forward to the nest issue.
August 3, 2020
Gah! What a cliffhanger!!!
I waited so long for this comic! (sobs in Millennial)
Definitely worth the wait! I feel it's critical to have read The Queen's Shadow to understand some of the specifics regarding the Amidalans. It's nice to see the tie-in.
I waited so long for this comic! (sobs in Millennial)
Definitely worth the wait! I feel it's critical to have read The Queen's Shadow to understand some of the specifics regarding the Amidalans. It's nice to see the tie-in.
August 1, 2020
Well, this is really excellent work!
Pak's writing is fantastic and Ienco's art is fantastic. But what made this exceptional for me is how well it connects to Queen's Shadow. Which shouldn't be surprising considering that was very much Sabe's book, as much as it was Padme's, and this comic focuses on Sabe and her search for the truth about Padme's death.
Although, of course, she knows...or, at least, she thinks she knows who killed Padme...and Anakin...and thereby hangs the twist in this tale.
As much as I wondered what more there was to say about Vader, what new take Pak could possibly have, using this series to explore the fact that...well...it's Anakin in that black armour, the same guy from the Prequels and the Clone Wars...and just what that really means, is something that I didn't know I needed, but I'm very glad that Pak's giving it to us.
Pak's writing is fantastic and Ienco's art is fantastic. But what made this exceptional for me is how well it connects to Queen's Shadow. Which shouldn't be surprising considering that was very much Sabe's book, as much as it was Padme's, and this comic focuses on Sabe and her search for the truth about Padme's death.
Although, of course, she knows...or, at least, she thinks she knows who killed Padme...and Anakin...and thereby hangs the twist in this tale.
As much as I wondered what more there was to say about Vader, what new take Pak could possibly have, using this series to explore the fact that...well...it's Anakin in that black armour, the same guy from the Prequels and the Clone Wars...and just what that really means, is something that I didn't know I needed, but I'm very glad that Pak's giving it to us.
July 31, 2020
WOW THIS ISSUE IS SOO GOOD! I really loved the part where Sabé said "You killed them..didn't you?" And they got a picture of Anakin and Padmé.I GOT GOOSEBUMPS
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July 31, 2020
This issue was really enjoyable!
January 7, 2021
Just as good as the issue before it! Will have to definitely get issue 4 eventually!
September 4, 2020
Just continuing a really good Darth Vader storyline. I missed this title for the few months it was not available. Nice to have it back!
August 26, 2020
As I've mentioned in my Podcast, I have been enjoying this run and how it ties back to the prequels and hopefully gives it a better light among fans.
August 10, 2020
This comic series is incredible, well worth the delay and wait.
I love that this fills in the gaps of the “Vader years,” giving us a look into what he does during this time. If you are a Star Wars fan this series is a much and I cannot wait until the 4th and final installment!
I love that this fills in the gaps of the “Vader years,” giving us a look into what he does during this time. If you are a Star Wars fan this series is a much and I cannot wait until the 4th and final installment!
July 30, 2020
The first couple issues didn't impress me much, and I did worry that the prequel nostalgia would feel too overwhelming. While there is a lot of it here, it felt more purposeful for the story. We get to see Captain Typho again, expressing his guilt over letting Padme go to Mustafar herself. And we get a little glimpse at the immediate aftermath of the Queen's Shadow novel. It looks like Jar Jar may have been with the Amidalans, if I'm not mistaken.
July 29, 2020
I love this story so far, a deeply fascinating plotline I'm glad is being explored
July 29, 2020
3,5/5. It was good to finally being able to go on with this series. Maybe not the best issue but a good one, entertaining even if not really original.
September 26, 2020
An exceptionally fun read. First off, fixes something I've had an issue with for this volume. Starts off with a splash page for which I would pay big bucks. Lots and lots of references to Phantom Menace and the Queen Amidala handmaiden books by EK Johnston. All the references made are done without feeling forced. If I'm honest, I was concerned about Greg Pak taking over this title. But I am now a believer.
February 24, 2021
Review for the series: I think this is pretty interesting. I like the idea that Vader was a little shaken after the events of ESB and would have delved a bit more into Luke's background, especially how he was hidden from him for so long. It did start to lose me at the end, however, as it got more into the Emporer's secret plans (been there, done that, saw the movie), but I did really enjoy the writing and the artwork a lot. Clearly a lot of effort and heart was put into this series.
May 14, 2025
adoro a dinâmica de flashbacks, não acho que seja repetitiva ou exagerada. o uso é justificado. simples e intuitivo, fácil de imaginar acontecendo.
vader é mais homem-bicho que máquina, muito pelo fato de ter experienciado coisas demais antes de se fechar pro/do mundo dentro da armadura. pro seu azar, é interno o maior labirinto.
vader é mais homem-bicho que máquina, muito pelo fato de ter experienciado coisas demais antes de se fechar pro/do mundo dentro da armadura. pro seu azar, é interno o maior labirinto.
September 26, 2020
Yaaaaass. All the Anakin and Padme drama please. More please.
October 17, 2020
More Darth Vader and his past
Well written and drawn... Thank you writers and artists! Looking forward to the next issues and how this all concludes.
Well written and drawn... Thank you writers and artists! Looking forward to the next issues and how this all concludes.
November 13, 2020
3.5 stars
April 10, 2021
È TUTTO COSÌ SPLENDIDAMENTE DOLOROSO
April 11, 2021
Just a synoptic of the series so far, very good, great art, great expansion on empire strikes back and awesome Vader action.
July 27, 2021
Los Amidalanos
August 11, 2021
Finally! A Star Wars comic that shows the galaxy (or at least some of it) reacting to the deaths of Padmé and Anakin Skywalker.
February 15, 2022
Ohohoho... Tertipuuuu...
March 13, 2022
Pak is killing it....
August 22, 2022
ok so some things don't work with Queen's Hope but well as long as Sabé's here i'm in
November 20, 2023
Fooling Vader, truly Sabé’s greatest triumph.
December 18, 2020
This cover is amazing
October 21, 2020
I am enjoying the story looking at things from a different point of view, I am not sure that I like where it is heading, something about it sits wrong with me, but I love Vader so more Vader is a good thing.
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