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Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015) (Single Issues)
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015-2016) #4
On Geonosis, Darth Vader, Aphra, Triple Zero, and BT-1 explore a droid factory, and a bounty hunter returns with news for Vader] the Emperor plans on replacing him!
22 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2015
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Kieron Gillen
1,487 books1,950 followersKieron Gillen is a comic book writer and former media journalist.
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December 26, 2024
I am starting to pity Kieron, how the fuck do you write a story about a nine verbal like Darth Vader?
Aphra is talking away, and he isn't even commenting on her entire rant, bloody hell.
And the issue he is the lead of this comic.
If Aphra sticks with him, and triple zero we might have some hope at remaining in the loop about the happenings of this story.
At one point I was going to give this 2 stars, but by the end I felt better about it, honestly I could probably still give it 3 stars but whatever, I like the events enough to remain entertained.
Aphra is talking away, and he isn't even commenting on her entire rant, bloody hell.
And the issue he is the lead of this comic.
If Aphra sticks with him, and triple zero we might have some hope at remaining in the loop about the happenings of this story.
At one point I was going to give this 2 stars, but by the end I felt better about it, honestly I could probably still give it 3 stars but whatever, I like the events enough to remain entertained.
November 2, 2016
Betrayal unravels as the plot thickens in Star Wars: Darth Vader!
The (nostalgic) trip to Geonosis proved one thing: the BT blastomech is scary as hell, packing one serious firepunch that would literally fry its targets. The Triple zero droid is insane too, it is capable of torture and sarcasm! They, my friends, are not R2-D2 and C3PO.
We also get some serious conversation between Vader and Aphra, the droid archaeologist. I know, in Vaders heart, he doesn't want to kill this charming girl. But let us see, let us see.
Dialogue was a bit clunky at times in this issue. That is an unfortunate thing since I am liking the series very much. But overall, issue four is a satisfying read.
The (nostalgic) trip to Geonosis proved one thing: the BT blastomech is scary as hell, packing one serious firepunch that would literally fry its targets. The Triple zero droid is insane too, it is capable of torture and sarcasm! They, my friends, are not R2-D2 and C3PO.
We also get some serious conversation between Vader and Aphra, the droid archaeologist. I know, in Vaders heart, he doesn't want to kill this charming girl. But let us see, let us see.
Dialogue was a bit clunky at times in this issue. That is an unfortunate thing since I am liking the series very much. But overall, issue four is a satisfying read.
April 12, 2015
Vader is a bad-ass and 3-0 is a sadist. I like it :)
January 23, 2020
Just finished an incredible comic...
¡Feel the dark side through your mind!
¡Feel the dark side through your mind!
April 8, 2015
This issue cleared up a lot of questions that I had after issue two.
Aphra is a droid archaeologist and is forced to help Vader build a droid army. So she suggests going to the droid factory on Geonsis, which is run by the hive queen.
And then we find out that Triple Zero is SCARY.
Aphra is a droid archaeologist and is forced to help Vader build a droid army. So she suggests going to the droid factory on Geonsis, which is run by the hive queen.
And then we find out that Triple Zero is SCARY.
April 12, 2015
Compared to the sparse character they painted in the original movies, and the angsty teen in the prequels, Vader comes around in these. He's further explored in this one, and it only gets better.
May 5, 2015
Quite an interesting relationship developing between Dr. Aphra and Darth Vader. Although this issue isn't as good as it could have been, it's still pretty good.
August 28, 2017
Loves me the colorful personalities.
February 4, 2021
the sass radiating off this comic 😌👌
May 17, 2017
This was good, not great. Lots of backstory to get Vader a robot army and set up the last two issues of this series. I like where this is going, hoping for a worthwhile payoff. Looks to be a solid story arc.
April 12, 2015
This story keeps getting better.
December 24, 2015
artwork 4
story 4
Lord Vader sets out to find a forgotten droid factory. His plans are to build his own droid army.
story 4
Lord Vader sets out to find a forgotten droid factory. His plans are to build his own droid army.
October 23, 2020
I think i cracked the code on why people like Darth Vader in spite of him being a genocidal monster- it's gotta be the confidence. Same can be said of Batman and Dracula and any other badass in a black cape. They're good at what they do and impossibly suave while doing it. It's when you look into the implications and his dark history where he starts to just be scary.
But that probably plays into too. When someone scary is on YOUR side there is something kinda comforting about it.
But I digress. This issue was 🔥 👌
From the ominous opening to the amazing fuckin art. (Best art in the series so far i do declare motherfucker).
That and it was really damn interesting to watch Aphra call Vader out on his casual insistence on murdering all the people who help him when he's done using them...
Character growth may not come to pass as a result of this interaction, but damn if it wasn't satisfying to watch Vader take pause.
But that probably plays into too. When someone scary is on YOUR side there is something kinda comforting about it.
But I digress. This issue was 🔥 👌
From the ominous opening to the amazing fuckin art. (Best art in the series so far i do declare motherfucker).
That and it was really damn interesting to watch Aphra call Vader out on his casual insistence on murdering all the people who help him when he's done using them...
Character growth may not come to pass as a result of this interaction, but damn if it wasn't satisfying to watch Vader take pause.
January 25, 2018
Its always kind of interesting when they have Vader fall back on locations from the prequels to showcase his previous life as Anakin. Although the action segments/cells/frames/scenes in this were quick and not too descriptive/easy to make out, I thought it was kind of lacking. Did like the follow up to how Geonosis was sterilized, but that apparently it didn't work on the "immortal" hive-queens hidden far below ground. The idea of hybrid Battle Droid-Geonosians was kind of.... 'eh'.
Not sure where they go with the cliff-hanger ending, hopefully its not just another "Emperor's Hand" or some such thing. Never particularly cared for the "Emperor's backup plan to Vader" type storylines that proliferated in the old-canon and sadly has even reappeared (in a couple of places) in the new canon as well.
Not sure where they go with the cliff-hanger ending, hopefully its not just another "Emperor's Hand" or some such thing. Never particularly cared for the "Emperor's backup plan to Vader" type storylines that proliferated in the old-canon and sadly has even reappeared (in a couple of places) in the new canon as well.
August 29, 2017
This review will be the same for Darth Vader, Volumes 1-6 & Skywalker Strikes, Volumes 1-6.
I picked up these comics at the library. I spent about 30 minutes with each one. They are fun. I think the stories mesh well with the films. These volumes need read in order as Vader and Luke are characters in each and the timeline only makes sense if they are read chronologically. I enjoyed most of the artwork, the one exception being Han, the artist just didn't quite capture Harrison Ford. Right now our library only has these volumes, when and if more arrive I will read them as well.
I picked up these comics at the library. I spent about 30 minutes with each one. They are fun. I think the stories mesh well with the films. These volumes need read in order as Vader and Luke are characters in each and the timeline only makes sense if they are read chronologically. I enjoyed most of the artwork, the one exception being Han, the artist just didn't quite capture Harrison Ford. Right now our library only has these volumes, when and if more arrive I will read them as well.
October 10, 2017
Book 4 in this graphic novel series about Darth Vader, follows the period after the ending of "A New Hope".
Vader, Aphra, and the droids are on the planet Geonosis exploring an old droid factory to see if there is anything there they can utilize. While there, a bounty hunter informs Vader that the Empire is planning to replace him.
28 page comic. Illustrations are appropriately dark. Star Wars fans will enjoy.
Vader, Aphra, and the droids are on the planet Geonosis exploring an old droid factory to see if there is anything there they can utilize. While there, a bounty hunter informs Vader that the Empire is planning to replace him.
28 page comic. Illustrations are appropriately dark. Star Wars fans will enjoy.
September 18, 2022
Best of the Darth Vader (2015) comic series thus far.
I really love Dr. Aphra and her droids. Lord Vader is just the cherry on top here, and he is actually behaving like the Vader I've come to admire, respect, and expect.
Amazing issue, but you do need the backstory of the 4 to the left (Vader Down counting as one of those). Definitely not something you could just jump in to without missing a ton of understanding.
I really love Dr. Aphra and her droids. Lord Vader is just the cherry on top here, and he is actually behaving like the Vader I've come to admire, respect, and expect.
Amazing issue, but you do need the backstory of the 4 to the left (Vader Down counting as one of those). Definitely not something you could just jump in to without missing a ton of understanding.
September 27, 2026
Now, I think I’m very bias when it comes to Vader. Watching the original movies as a kid, I formed a rather large soft spot for him. This graphic novel has enforced that spot massively. He’s such a beautifully complex character.
The artwork in this is incredible. I love the dynamic between Vader & Aphra. I love seeing the internal struggles of this extremely damaged Sith Lord.
What a masterpiece.
The artwork in this is incredible. I love the dynamic between Vader & Aphra. I love seeing the internal struggles of this extremely damaged Sith Lord.
What a masterpiece.
June 1, 2020
Guillen y Larroca demuestran aquí por qué son el tándem perfecto para Darth Vader. Y ojo, que sólo serán veinticinco números. Una maravilla del entretenimiento con un Vader desatado y una Aphra que todavía ha de demostrar todo su potencial. Potencial que le llevará a tener serie propia en el futuro. Aquí se palpa el inicio de una gran historia.
November 7, 2017
Star Wars – Darth Vader #4 –
Dr Aphra asks Vader a personal question.
“Cease your probing.” - Vader
“I'm a rogue archaeologist. You have to expect a little digging.” - Dr Aphra
Dr Aphra asks Vader a personal question.
“Cease your probing.” - Vader
“I'm a rogue archaeologist. You have to expect a little digging.” - Dr Aphra
December 29, 2017
Rated 4 stars
Ages 12/13+
Ages 12/13+
January 4, 2019
Muy buena historia.
April 24, 2019
51/100
March 7, 2024
A solid ending to the limited series, I am glad I stuck with it. BT and 3 O are the real MVPs!
December 2, 2024
a good one!!
January 14, 2025
3.9 - Geonosian flashback, getting more intresting page by page
March 25, 2025
3-0 is hilarious.
Read
March 12, 2026Yup. This also exists.
It's fun. Short. But fun.
It's fun. Short. But fun.
September 13, 2015
The group of Vader, Dr. Aphra, Triple Zero, and BT-1 head to Geonosis in search of an army. Once there, they discover a little resistance, which BT-1 handles very quickly.
We discover that the group came in search of a brood Queen who is connected to a giant sack, similar to the xenomorph queen in the Alien series. However, what comes out of this sack are functional robots.
Vader makes quick work of cutting off the sack and having it airlifted out before the brood queen can really start to resist and they are on their way.
Later, Dr. Aphra is tweaking the output of the sack to the exact specifications that Vader has listed when Vader is made aware that Black Krrsantan has returned with the requested man.
He tells Vader that he can hold up to anything, however, a quite chipper Triple Zero is happy to test the hypothesis. Later, he emerges with good news and bad news.
The good news is that he was able to get all the intel the needed from the man. The bad news is that he perished in the process. Again, he is quite happy about everything overall.
This is a really fun issue where everyone gets a little room to flesh out their characters a bit.
Now that all the major characters are in play and setup to go, the next couple of issues could be something special. We shall see.
We discover that the group came in search of a brood Queen who is connected to a giant sack, similar to the xenomorph queen in the Alien series. However, what comes out of this sack are functional robots.
Vader makes quick work of cutting off the sack and having it airlifted out before the brood queen can really start to resist and they are on their way.
Later, Dr. Aphra is tweaking the output of the sack to the exact specifications that Vader has listed when Vader is made aware that Black Krrsantan has returned with the requested man.
He tells Vader that he can hold up to anything, however, a quite chipper Triple Zero is happy to test the hypothesis. Later, he emerges with good news and bad news.
The good news is that he was able to get all the intel the needed from the man. The bad news is that he perished in the process. Again, he is quite happy about everything overall.
This is a really fun issue where everyone gets a little room to flesh out their characters a bit.
Now that all the major characters are in play and setup to go, the next couple of issues could be something special. We shall see.
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