What do you think?
Rate this book
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 4: Fortress Vader
Continuing the imperious rise of the Dark Lord! A Jedi makes a desperate deal. The Inquisitors' mission evolves. And Darth Vader discovers a theft... And when the thief faces the consequences of their crime, Emperor Palpatine rewards Darth Vader with three gifts: A thing, a choice...and a voice. Seeking the path to his destiny, Vader returns to the place of his birth. There, echoes from the past reach out to him - both his own past, and the dark history of the Sith! Be here for a story that could only be called "Fortress Vader"! COLLECTING: DARTH VADER 19-25
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 30, 2019
283 people are currently reading
1005 people want to read
About the author
Charles Soule
1,520 books1,691 followersCharles Soule is a #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist, comics author, screenwriter, musician, and lapsed attorney. He has written some of the most prominent stories of the last decade for Marvel, DC and Lucasfilm in addition to his own work, such as his comics Curse Words, Letter 44 and Undiscovered Country, and his original novels Light of the Jedi, The Endless Vessel, The Oracle Year and Anyone. He lives in New York.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 309 reviews
April 19, 2019
Charles Soule’s first Darth Vader book gave us the vitally important origin story of... his lightsaber. Great… his fourth book is the equally unnecessary origin story of Vader’s Fortress. The one that we briefly glimpsed in Rogue One? The very same. I know, FINALLY, right? What’s that sound? Oh, just the bottom of the barrel being scraped!
It’s pretty bad, and not just because it’s pointless, but because it’s not very entertaining either. The dull storyline of Vader polishing off the remaining Jedi-in-hiding wasn’t interesting, nor was how he turned on his Inquisitors – bad guy did bad thing? Didn’t see that coming!
Then we’re on Mustafar as Vader and his Sith artist/architect (of course) figures out what he wants in order for Vader to “bleed” his lightsaber’s “kyber crystal at the Dark Side Locus” or some such gibberish. The locals try to get rid of their new, unwanted neighbour – think they succeed? Exactomundo. Ho hum. Charles Soule, the wheel-spinning master!
If you’re a fan of the prequels, you’ll love this one as Soule takes us back to Sprawling City Planet, reintroduces Padme’s shiny silver spaceship, and the quasi-nightmare sequence at the end acts as a kind of “greatest hits” collection of scenes from those movies. That sequence unintentionally made me laugh when the quote “Now this is podracing!” cropped up. Wow, what a steaming pile of movie The Phantom Menace was, eh?
Giuseppe Camuncoli’s art is superb though. The nightmare sequence was beautifully executed and the panel showing young Anakin with the Vader mask moulded into his face was quite shocking! Momin, the Sith artist/architect, was an imaginative idea too – a possessed helmet! That’s, uh, different at least?
Fortress Vader is another flashy but superficial Darth Vader book – which accurately describes the character himself as well! Soule’s ironically soul-less writing is perhaps the most appropriate match for this series. Next up: the origin of the coloured buttons on Vader’s uniform!
It’s pretty bad, and not just because it’s pointless, but because it’s not very entertaining either. The dull storyline of Vader polishing off the remaining Jedi-in-hiding wasn’t interesting, nor was how he turned on his Inquisitors – bad guy did bad thing? Didn’t see that coming!
Then we’re on Mustafar as Vader and his Sith artist/architect (of course) figures out what he wants in order for Vader to “bleed” his lightsaber’s “kyber crystal at the Dark Side Locus” or some such gibberish. The locals try to get rid of their new, unwanted neighbour – think they succeed? Exactomundo. Ho hum. Charles Soule, the wheel-spinning master!
If you’re a fan of the prequels, you’ll love this one as Soule takes us back to Sprawling City Planet, reintroduces Padme’s shiny silver spaceship, and the quasi-nightmare sequence at the end acts as a kind of “greatest hits” collection of scenes from those movies. That sequence unintentionally made me laugh when the quote “Now this is podracing!” cropped up. Wow, what a steaming pile of movie The Phantom Menace was, eh?
Giuseppe Camuncoli’s art is superb though. The nightmare sequence was beautifully executed and the panel showing young Anakin with the Vader mask moulded into his face was quite shocking! Momin, the Sith artist/architect, was an imaginative idea too – a possessed helmet! That’s, uh, different at least?
Fortress Vader is another flashy but superficial Darth Vader book – which accurately describes the character himself as well! Soule’s ironically soul-less writing is perhaps the most appropriate match for this series. Next up: the origin of the coloured buttons on Vader’s uniform!
July 1, 2022
“You think the dark side serves you. Obeys your every childish whim. But if the greatest power in the galaxy is actually yours to control...why are you a stub of charred meat in a cape? Even more, if you had that power...wouldn’t your wife be alive?”
Okay wow, what an ending to this run. That final issue was fucking nuts. This volume is the longest one of this run so far, coming out at a total of 8 issues. While this conclusion could have easily been too bloated or overlong, Soule & Camuncoli somehow manage to make it the most consistent volume yet. 7 of those issues are part of the “Fortress Vader” arc, which are all done by the main creative team of Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli. That story follows Vader after he has been given a planet of his choice to do with as he pleases by Palpatine after successfully killing most of the Jedi that the empire knows survived Order 66. He decides to build a fortress for himself on a world where he can properly meditate and hone his abilities, which he feels is necessary after almost destroying his last meditation chamber in a rage back in Volume 2. Vader chooses Mustafar, the site of his greatest defeat, as his site and he immediately begins constructing a castle for himself over an old Sith cave. And yes, this is the same castle/fortress of Vader’s that we see in Rogue One and the Kenobi show. There’s also an annual issue that closes out the book called “Technological Terror”, which is done by the guest creative team of Chuck Wendig & Leonard Kirk. This story sees Vader investigating who exactly is behind the constant sabotages of the construction of the Death Star being done on Geonosis. This leads him to the office of Galen Irso and ends up explaining Irso’s motivations for what he ends up doing in Rogue One. It’s not as strong as the main collection, but it works well enough as an annual to close out the volume.
I don’t wanna spoil too much for anyone who hasn’t read this, but anyone who at least somewhat enjoys the prequels NEEDS to read this run. The final issue is the best Darth Vader issue I ever read, and having read this volume after watching ROTS, Rogue One, and the recent Kenobi finale was immensely satisfying. I’ve already gushed about Soule’s ability to balance badass Vader moments with the quieter ones, but this is his best volume of doing that. As mentioned before, the final issue is the strongest one of the entire series, with Soule & Camuncoli working in tandem perfectly to create the best Vader comic, along with the most emotionally resonant issue of any Vader comic ever. Yes, it’s that good. There is less action in this volume than in the other 3, but I think it works since all the character work in here is so great. Some of the lightsaber duels could have gone a little longer, but Soule did have a lot of ground to cover in 7 issues so I can’t blame him for rushing some things along. It also helps that all the action we do end up seeing in this volume is fucking awesome, with Giuseppe Camuncoli doing some of the most amazing and innovative work of his already impressive career. The way he fully utilizes Mustafar as an environment throughout every action scene this volume is great too. We truly get some of the most incredible Vader action yet, even if it is more sparse in this volume compared to others. Camuncoli’s panel layouts are also better than ever, and even though he already has been amazing on every other volume of this title, this is probably the best volume of his Vader work so far, which is saying a lot. Soule also does interesting work with Darth Momin in here, a Sith lord he introduced back in his Lando miniseries with Alex Maleev, and it’s pretty cool to see him finally pay that story off.
There is just nothing I can say bad about this series. It’s not perfect by any means and probably isn’t nearly as engaging for people who think the prequels or Clone Wars era sucks, but as someone who grew up with that era, this hits all the right spots for me. Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli somehow topped Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca’s already fantastic Vader series with a wholly unique vision for the character that felt like nothing else we had seen with Vader beforehand. Some incredible character work for Vader along with some of his most terrifying moments yet solidify this Vader run as a must-read for any fan of this franchise. I wish Greg Pak all the luck in the world because he has some big-ass shoes to fill after reading these two runs back to back. The easiest recommendation for any and all Star Wars or Darth Vader fans, especially those who enjoy Clone Wars/Prequels.
Okay wow, what an ending to this run. That final issue was fucking nuts. This volume is the longest one of this run so far, coming out at a total of 8 issues. While this conclusion could have easily been too bloated or overlong, Soule & Camuncoli somehow manage to make it the most consistent volume yet. 7 of those issues are part of the “Fortress Vader” arc, which are all done by the main creative team of Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli. That story follows Vader after he has been given a planet of his choice to do with as he pleases by Palpatine after successfully killing most of the Jedi that the empire knows survived Order 66. He decides to build a fortress for himself on a world where he can properly meditate and hone his abilities, which he feels is necessary after almost destroying his last meditation chamber in a rage back in Volume 2. Vader chooses Mustafar, the site of his greatest defeat, as his site and he immediately begins constructing a castle for himself over an old Sith cave. And yes, this is the same castle/fortress of Vader’s that we see in Rogue One and the Kenobi show. There’s also an annual issue that closes out the book called “Technological Terror”, which is done by the guest creative team of Chuck Wendig & Leonard Kirk. This story sees Vader investigating who exactly is behind the constant sabotages of the construction of the Death Star being done on Geonosis. This leads him to the office of Galen Irso and ends up explaining Irso’s motivations for what he ends up doing in Rogue One. It’s not as strong as the main collection, but it works well enough as an annual to close out the volume.
I don’t wanna spoil too much for anyone who hasn’t read this, but anyone who at least somewhat enjoys the prequels NEEDS to read this run. The final issue is the best Darth Vader issue I ever read, and having read this volume after watching ROTS, Rogue One, and the recent Kenobi finale was immensely satisfying. I’ve already gushed about Soule’s ability to balance badass Vader moments with the quieter ones, but this is his best volume of doing that. As mentioned before, the final issue is the strongest one of the entire series, with Soule & Camuncoli working in tandem perfectly to create the best Vader comic, along with the most emotionally resonant issue of any Vader comic ever. Yes, it’s that good. There is less action in this volume than in the other 3, but I think it works since all the character work in here is so great. Some of the lightsaber duels could have gone a little longer, but Soule did have a lot of ground to cover in 7 issues so I can’t blame him for rushing some things along. It also helps that all the action we do end up seeing in this volume is fucking awesome, with Giuseppe Camuncoli doing some of the most amazing and innovative work of his already impressive career. The way he fully utilizes Mustafar as an environment throughout every action scene this volume is great too. We truly get some of the most incredible Vader action yet, even if it is more sparse in this volume compared to others. Camuncoli’s panel layouts are also better than ever, and even though he already has been amazing on every other volume of this title, this is probably the best volume of his Vader work so far, which is saying a lot. Soule also does interesting work with Darth Momin in here, a Sith lord he introduced back in his Lando miniseries with Alex Maleev, and it’s pretty cool to see him finally pay that story off.
There is just nothing I can say bad about this series. It’s not perfect by any means and probably isn’t nearly as engaging for people who think the prequels or Clone Wars era sucks, but as someone who grew up with that era, this hits all the right spots for me. Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli somehow topped Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca’s already fantastic Vader series with a wholly unique vision for the character that felt like nothing else we had seen with Vader beforehand. Some incredible character work for Vader along with some of his most terrifying moments yet solidify this Vader run as a must-read for any fan of this franchise. I wish Greg Pak all the luck in the world because he has some big-ass shoes to fill after reading these two runs back to back. The easiest recommendation for any and all Star Wars or Darth Vader fans, especially those who enjoy Clone Wars/Prequels.
June 28, 2025
Oh my god those final chapters were EVERYTHING! The art! The tragedy! The emotion! So amazing.
June 28, 2019
We start out this volume with Vader once again killing another Jedi. He is wiping this out. He returns to the Emperor and the Emperor agrees to give him a planet as home base. Of course, Vader chooses Mustafar as his home base, the planet he became what he is today. He has also gathered up secrets with a helmet of Momin, an ancient Jedi from the beginning. I don't know exactly how it works.
Momin has plans to build a building that will open a gateway into the dark side of the force. It takes a few tries before they get it. This is a fascinating story and I know I keep saying this, but this whole series about Vader after Star Wars 3 is amazing. It really would be great on screen.
I saw another reviewer named Peace call Vader a drama queen and I could not agree more. Total truth. Made me laugh.
I am interested if this story will continue. If there are more, than I am excited to read them. This is so much fun and a little sad too.
Momin has plans to build a building that will open a gateway into the dark side of the force. It takes a few tries before they get it. This is a fascinating story and I know I keep saying this, but this whole series about Vader after Star Wars 3 is amazing. It really would be great on screen.
I saw another reviewer named Peace call Vader a drama queen and I could not agree more. Total truth. Made me laugh.
I am interested if this story will continue. If there are more, than I am excited to read them. This is so much fun and a little sad too.
April 19, 2019
The new Star Wars canon has not been very impressive, but this Darth Vader graphic novel series is really excellent. Charles Soule has consistently written Vader in such a way that you can really see Anakin struggling inside of him—but he's also captured the angry, Dark Lord of the Sith side of Vader, mercilessly destroying anything that stands in his way. Or anything that even mildly annoys him. Few writers have been able to accomplish all of that, or to sustain it through an entire series.
The art matches the writing perfectly. Giuseppe Camuncoli's illustrations are fresh and original, never looking like Photoshop tracing of frames from the films (a problem that has plagued Marvel's main Star Wars series). The visuals include fun references to other parts of the SW universe—a mask that brings us ever closer to the return of Durge in the new canon; the teaser poster for The Phantom Menace; and even (perhaps?) a bizarre homage to the Vader and Son cartoons.
This final volume of the series brings Vader to another "face the mirror" test, one that connects all the parts of his previous life and leaves him devastated, knowing that there truly is no way to bring back all he has lost. At the end of this book, Vader believes that Anakin is gone forever—and this makes Luke's "there's still good in him" assertion even more powerful, thinking now about the many years Vader had lost all hope in himself. I love how Soule has expanded and deepened the mythology, not just adding new bits and pieces for the fun of it, but really understanding the deeper story and making it all more beautiful and complete.
I'm very sorry that this is the last book of the series. This era, the time period between Episodes 3 and 4, is my favorite part of Star Wars so far, and Soule has made it even richer. I'd love to see this series made into an animated film, in the same way that DC has brought some of the classic Batman graphic novels to life on screen.
The art matches the writing perfectly. Giuseppe Camuncoli's illustrations are fresh and original, never looking like Photoshop tracing of frames from the films (a problem that has plagued Marvel's main Star Wars series). The visuals include fun references to other parts of the SW universe—a mask that brings us ever closer to the return of Durge in the new canon; the teaser poster for The Phantom Menace; and even (perhaps?) a bizarre homage to the Vader and Son cartoons.
This final volume of the series brings Vader to another "face the mirror" test, one that connects all the parts of his previous life and leaves him devastated, knowing that there truly is no way to bring back all he has lost. At the end of this book, Vader believes that Anakin is gone forever—and this makes Luke's "there's still good in him" assertion even more powerful, thinking now about the many years Vader had lost all hope in himself. I love how Soule has expanded and deepened the mythology, not just adding new bits and pieces for the fun of it, but really understanding the deeper story and making it all more beautiful and complete.
I'm very sorry that this is the last book of the series. This era, the time period between Episodes 3 and 4, is my favorite part of Star Wars so far, and Soule has made it even richer. I'd love to see this series made into an animated film, in the same way that DC has brought some of the classic Batman graphic novels to life on screen.
February 8, 2019
ANAKIN IS A DRAMA QUEEN
October 30, 2025
Great series!
December 19, 2018
The entirety of the new Disney/Marvel Star Wars comic catalogue hasn’t been exactly consistent. The titular series has had its ups and downs, Dr. Aphra has devolved into a mess that probably y wont ever be fixed, and, while mostly enjoyable and at least one of the better series, Poe Dameron kind of fizzled out and left the conclusion to be somewhat lacking.
Thankfully Soule’s other work, Darth Vader has been one constant bright spot and always delivers a thrill ride.
Fortress Vader is no exception. Not since the first collection has Vader been such a Force to be reckoned with. In this last and final volume, Soule really cranks up the volume, so to speak, and takes Vader down one really dark and violent path. We’ve all seen Vader be a badass and slaughter his fair share of enemies, but I don’t think any other author has done such a succinct job of really nailing the character and doing his actions and motivations justice. Plus, Soule is master of weaving in other plot lines front other comic series and novels, probably being the most well read, and well rounded author out there.
It’s too bad that this iteration of Vader has come to close. There was the announcement that Chuck Wendig (who I dont especially enjoy anyways) was attached to do his own version of dark Anakin, but his removal from the project has me wondering when we get to see Vader in his own spin off series again. And I doubt whatever Marvel chooses to do, and which direction they decide to take, will ever be as good as Soule’s vision.
At least it was a fitting end to a great run. Can’t say I’m disappointed...which is a rarity when it comes to Star Wars these days.
Thankfully Soule’s other work, Darth Vader has been one constant bright spot and always delivers a thrill ride.
Fortress Vader is no exception. Not since the first collection has Vader been such a Force to be reckoned with. In this last and final volume, Soule really cranks up the volume, so to speak, and takes Vader down one really dark and violent path. We’ve all seen Vader be a badass and slaughter his fair share of enemies, but I don’t think any other author has done such a succinct job of really nailing the character and doing his actions and motivations justice. Plus, Soule is master of weaving in other plot lines front other comic series and novels, probably being the most well read, and well rounded author out there.
It’s too bad that this iteration of Vader has come to close. There was the announcement that Chuck Wendig (who I dont especially enjoy anyways) was attached to do his own version of dark Anakin, but his removal from the project has me wondering when we get to see Vader in his own spin off series again. And I doubt whatever Marvel chooses to do, and which direction they decide to take, will ever be as good as Soule’s vision.
At least it was a fitting end to a great run. Can’t say I’m disappointed...which is a rarity when it comes to Star Wars these days.
March 4, 2019
Overall this was good the final issue in this series was absolutely unreal. Charles Souls serves up a more than worthy conclusion to a great run. A series I consider in the upper echelon of SW comics.
The first issue in this volume was kinda standalone-ish where Vader's inquisitors find and destroy the last of the known jedi, having concluded there mission for now Vader does what he does best at this troubling stage of his life, he finds someone else to kill. After a full day of shenanigans on Corucant Emperor Palpatine decides to hook Vader up with a planet of his own to keep him out of his hair I suppose. This leads to the construction of Fortress Vader. Which I keep seeing around. The perfect design is required to open a door to the dark side. When perfection is finally obtained we are in for one doozy of a finale.
What a great series, phenomenal art throughout, Soule was able to really flesh out Vader's character post episode 3. I'm really happy with the end product and would happily recommend this series
The first issue in this volume was kinda standalone-ish where Vader's inquisitors find and destroy the last of the known jedi, having concluded there mission for now Vader does what he does best at this troubling stage of his life, he finds someone else to kill. After a full day of shenanigans on Corucant Emperor Palpatine decides to hook Vader up with a planet of his own to keep him out of his hair I suppose. This leads to the construction of Fortress Vader. Which I keep seeing around. The perfect design is required to open a door to the dark side. When perfection is finally obtained we are in for one doozy of a finale.
What a great series, phenomenal art throughout, Soule was able to really flesh out Vader's character post episode 3. I'm really happy with the end product and would happily recommend this series
December 26, 2020
Pues aquí está, el último volumen de la serie de Darth Vader - Lord Oscuro del Sith de Charles Soule. Y con un tomo final que vuelve a ser de gran calidad. Tenemos al principio una pequeña historia de Vader y sus Inquisidores cazando a otro jedi (otro mas) pero que concluye con una curiosa historia de amor entre dos Inquisidores... que Vader debe erradicar de inmediato. Muy buena introducción.
Luego ya llega la historia en sí de la creación del castillo de Vader en Mustafar y la aparición de Lord Momin, uno de los nuevos Sith "canon", que aunque no decepciona y se aleja del estereotipo de Sith promedio (cosa que agradezco), no cumple totalmente y sigue sin superar a la gran mayoría de Sith que teníamos en el antiguo UE. Curioso eso de que haya mantenido su "espíritu" vivo durante siglos, cosa que Palpatine desea y acabara consiguiendo (si tenemos en cuenta el antiguo canon, Imperio Oscuro. Si tenemos en cuenta el nuevo... el Episodio 9... buaj, prefiero no recordar esa herejía). El cómo se crea el castillo de Vader creo que se acaba alargando mucho y la historia vuelve a lo mismo una y otra vez, pero claro, lo bueno de esta historia es el número final. Ese espectacular número de Darth Vader abriendo el Velo del Tiempo y recorriendo su vida con muchos simbolismos y frases sacadas de toda la saga, observando como Anakin Skywalker estaba destinado a esto y que al final... habrá luz. Nada nuevo... pero muy bueno igualmente.
Recuerdo que en su día cuando salió este número, medio Internet se corrió porque se revelo algo importantísimo para el Universo y bla bla bla, que SPOILER Anakin era hijo de Palpatine, porque se ve como en una visión, Sidius usa el Lado Oscuro dentro del embarazo de su madre FIN DEL SPOILER. Y bueno... realmente no es algo nuevo, técnicamente en el Antiguo Universo Expandido en la novela de James Luceno "Darth Plagueis", se cuenta más o menos que Palpatine y Plagueis intentaron hacer un experimento en la Fuerza (en sus búsquedas de poder ilimitado) y la Fuerza respondió con la creación de Anakin Skyalker, el que traería el equilibrio a la Fuerza, que los Sith estaban intentando desestabilizar. Así que no entiendo tanto entusiasmo en su día por esa revelación que por lo que he leído la misma Disney ya ha desmentido.... xDDDDDDDDDDDD Publicidad supongo, mayormente en la liga que juega Disney con casi todos sus productos. Hateos aparte, es un muy buen comic.
También leí el Annual 2 de Darth Vader, aunque no aparezca en esta ficha. Un número escrito por Chuck Wendig, el escritor de la trilogía de novelas "Consecuencias" el cual leí los dos primeros y solo puedo decir que era algo mediocres aunque con buenas ideas.
En este Annual tenemos una historia relacionada con la pelicula "Rogue One: Una historia de Star Wars", pues salio por aquella epoca y claro... la publicidad. No cuenta nada nuevo, un sabotaje en el proyecto Estrella de la Muerte en Geonosis, y las rivalidades entre Tarkin y Krennic. Wendig va a lo seguro y hasta copia frases exactas de las películas... original... y usa una de las frases más controversiales de la saga "Son como animales, y los he matado como animales" JAJAJAJAJA Maldito Wendig, eres diabólico. No quiero imaginar esa frase pronunciada por Vader, deja los pseudo memes para Twitter Wendig.
Hay que decir que este autor ya fue cancelado por Disney y LucasArt porque en su día en Twitter respondió y se picó mucho con un grupo de fans, y claro, Disney es mucha publicidad y la negativa no le interesa, y el autor fue "exiliado" por así decirlo de la franquicia. Una pena, por mucho que critique a Chuck Wending. Y que haya soltado estupideces en su día para defenderse, nadie debería ser cancelado por sus palabras en público, nadie. Además tenía buenas ideas, aunque no era el mejor desarrollándolas, hay otros autores en la franquicia actualmente que tiene menos que eso. En conclusión, 4 estrellitas galácticas, ni más ni menos.
Luego ya llega la historia en sí de la creación del castillo de Vader en Mustafar y la aparición de Lord Momin, uno de los nuevos Sith "canon", que aunque no decepciona y se aleja del estereotipo de Sith promedio (cosa que agradezco), no cumple totalmente y sigue sin superar a la gran mayoría de Sith que teníamos en el antiguo UE. Curioso eso de que haya mantenido su "espíritu" vivo durante siglos, cosa que Palpatine desea y acabara consiguiendo (si tenemos en cuenta el antiguo canon, Imperio Oscuro. Si tenemos en cuenta el nuevo... el Episodio 9... buaj, prefiero no recordar esa herejía). El cómo se crea el castillo de Vader creo que se acaba alargando mucho y la historia vuelve a lo mismo una y otra vez, pero claro, lo bueno de esta historia es el número final. Ese espectacular número de Darth Vader abriendo el Velo del Tiempo y recorriendo su vida con muchos simbolismos y frases sacadas de toda la saga, observando como Anakin Skywalker estaba destinado a esto y que al final... habrá luz. Nada nuevo... pero muy bueno igualmente.
Recuerdo que en su día cuando salió este número, medio Internet se corrió porque se revelo algo importantísimo para el Universo y bla bla bla, que SPOILER Anakin era hijo de Palpatine, porque se ve como en una visión, Sidius usa el Lado Oscuro dentro del embarazo de su madre FIN DEL SPOILER. Y bueno... realmente no es algo nuevo, técnicamente en el Antiguo Universo Expandido en la novela de James Luceno "Darth Plagueis", se cuenta más o menos que Palpatine y Plagueis intentaron hacer un experimento en la Fuerza (en sus búsquedas de poder ilimitado) y la Fuerza respondió con la creación de Anakin Skyalker, el que traería el equilibrio a la Fuerza, que los Sith estaban intentando desestabilizar. Así que no entiendo tanto entusiasmo en su día por esa revelación que por lo que he leído la misma Disney ya ha desmentido.... xDDDDDDDDDDDD Publicidad supongo, mayormente en la liga que juega Disney con casi todos sus productos. Hateos aparte, es un muy buen comic.
También leí el Annual 2 de Darth Vader, aunque no aparezca en esta ficha. Un número escrito por Chuck Wendig, el escritor de la trilogía de novelas "Consecuencias" el cual leí los dos primeros y solo puedo decir que era algo mediocres aunque con buenas ideas.
En este Annual tenemos una historia relacionada con la pelicula "Rogue One: Una historia de Star Wars", pues salio por aquella epoca y claro... la publicidad. No cuenta nada nuevo, un sabotaje en el proyecto Estrella de la Muerte en Geonosis, y las rivalidades entre Tarkin y Krennic. Wendig va a lo seguro y hasta copia frases exactas de las películas... original... y usa una de las frases más controversiales de la saga "Son como animales, y los he matado como animales" JAJAJAJAJA Maldito Wendig, eres diabólico. No quiero imaginar esa frase pronunciada por Vader, deja los pseudo memes para Twitter Wendig.
Hay que decir que este autor ya fue cancelado por Disney y LucasArt porque en su día en Twitter respondió y se picó mucho con un grupo de fans, y claro, Disney es mucha publicidad y la negativa no le interesa, y el autor fue "exiliado" por así decirlo de la franquicia. Una pena, por mucho que critique a Chuck Wending. Y que haya soltado estupideces en su día para defenderse, nadie debería ser cancelado por sus palabras en público, nadie. Además tenía buenas ideas, aunque no era el mejor desarrollándolas, hay otros autores en la franquicia actualmente que tiene menos que eso. En conclusión, 4 estrellitas galácticas, ni más ni menos.
February 5, 2020
El número empieza con la caza de más jedi, en este caso del retirado Eeth Koth quien trata de salvar a su esposa y a su hijo de las manos de Vader y de los inquisidores. Fue una historia interesante y lo que sucede después con los inquisidores.
Luego de este interludio el Emperador le da a Vader el casco de Lord Momin, el único Sith del canon actual que ha logrado volver a la vida. Lo que promete esta nueva aventura en el nuevo planeta que el Emperador le regala a Vader por pedido del mismo (Mustafar) es de gran interés para Vader pues le permitiría obtener el conocimiento que siempre anheló.
En este volumen también nació la errónea leyenda que Anakin es hijo de Palpatine, cosa ya desmentido por Disney.
Luego de este interludio el Emperador le da a Vader el casco de Lord Momin, el único Sith del canon actual que ha logrado volver a la vida. Lo que promete esta nueva aventura en el nuevo planeta que el Emperador le regala a Vader por pedido del mismo (Mustafar) es de gran interés para Vader pues le permitiría obtener el conocimiento que siempre anheló.
En este volumen también nació la errónea leyenda que Anakin es hijo de Palpatine, cosa ya desmentido por Disney.
January 31, 2019
This Darth Vader line from Soule deserves endless praise. Not only does this story add depth to the character, but it also digs deep into Star Wars lore and expands the universe in a way that others do not. Not only was the story brilliant, so was the artwork. I think most readers were hanging on to see where this went and it wrapped up beautifully in the end. This should serve as a model to what we are looking for in Star Wars comics when stories are character driven. Vader truly has to cut ties with his former self in order to embrace his new identity and this series illustrates that process brilliantly.
December 10, 2025
This was the best Star Wars run so far, this last volume, while not the best of the bunch, was still quite strong, with the introduction of Momin, a powerful Sith lord that shows Darth Vader a way to bring Padmé back from the dead, the last issue was unforgettable.
January 19, 2021
That ending that ending THAT ENDING
Ohh man, I love Vader comics.
Well, most of them. That Dark Visions one was weird. But that's not what we're talking about here.
This comic is the final one in the Dark Lord of the Sith tetralogy. It takes place directly after RoTS... so there are some fantastic Vader/Anakin moments throughout.
And this one, holy crap.
The beginning, first. I was surprised by how much I got attached to those two Inquisitors in so short a time.
There is some other stuff going on from that point, but what I really want to focus on - what made me love this book so much - was that final volume. That was everything I love in Star Wars.
You can see how this is the last book in this series, as it's the last of Anakin Skywalker. You see him finally let the past die, finally step up as a Sith lord. My goodness, I'm still not over that ending... so amazing.
I really want to check out the Dark Heart of the Sith comic, because that one takes place before RotJ and it sounds like a good pair with this one. Ahh, that ending. 5/5 stars.
Ohh man, I love Vader comics.
Well, most of them. That Dark Visions one was weird. But that's not what we're talking about here.
This comic is the final one in the Dark Lord of the Sith tetralogy. It takes place directly after RoTS... so there are some fantastic Vader/Anakin moments throughout.
And this one, holy crap.
The beginning, first. I was surprised by how much I got attached to those two Inquisitors in so short a time.
There is some other stuff going on from that point, but what I really want to focus on - what made me love this book so much - was that final volume. That was everything I love in Star Wars.
You can see how this is the last book in this series, as it's the last of Anakin Skywalker. You see him finally let the past die, finally step up as a Sith lord. My goodness, I'm still not over that ending... so amazing.
I really want to check out the Dark Heart of the Sith comic, because that one takes place before RotJ and it sounds like a good pair with this one. Ahh, that ending. 5/5 stars.
September 15, 2022
The series comes to a close with yet another amazing volume.
The volume shows how Fortress Vader was built on Mustafar, while also exploring the psyche of Darth Vader.
The volume shows how Fortress Vader was built on Mustafar, while also exploring the psyche of Darth Vader.
June 17, 2021
Vader at its FINEST ^_^ (not the "finest" you think tho)
June 2, 2022
excellent ending!!!!!
August 16, 2019
Spectacular. I could not put this book down. Charles Soule without a doubt has to be a Star Wars fan. This book as everything I want in a Star Wars story, great action, great visuals, and great dialogue. I am curious about what input Soule got from Lucasfilm for this volume of this incredible series. All I can say that there are some things that go down in this story that have the potential to effect Stars Wars storytelling of the past, present, and future. Vader is hunting the Jedi and nothing is going to stop him from getting what he wants not even the Emperor. This volume has one of the best endings to a comic I have ever read. I don't want to spoil anything so all I will say is you may have to read the climax of this book a couple times. It might be just me but as I read this book I could hear the iconic voice of James Earl Jones. The colors and inking is pretty good in this volume as well. Soule and the artists were definitely enjoying the creative process on this book. This volume is some of the best Vader stories I have read to date. I think Star Wars: Vader Down & Star Wars, Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes had some incredible Vader moments as well. All I can say is that Lucasfilm needs to greenlight a Vader film asap & let Soule write the script. It is a bit sad that I have been enjoying the Star Wars comics and animated shows more than the movies. I have always been a fan of the Jedi mythology in Star Wars and this book gives the reader that mythology in spades. To me the "Force" is the central element to these stories. Although Vader is a villain Soule puts into the character that which effects us all "GREED". Its not money, power, nor lust that Vader craves he just wants the love that he lost, Padme. Vader is a man who has lost much but surprisingly he still doesn't understand that the most important thing he is throwing away is his humanity. A Jedi has to have compassion but they must be careful to not fear the lost of others. As Yoda would say its the fear of lost that's the shadow of greed.
October 9, 2019
Wow, Fortress Vader is near-perfect Star Wars comic book deliciousness. The volume begins with another Jedi takedown and, more intriguingly, a dollop of insight into the world of the Inquisitors. This is what I asked for in my review of the last volume! If you're gonna have all these semi-powerful dark Jedi roaming around, give them a little life at least.
The scene then shifts to Mustafar, the molten planet from the conclusion of Revenge of the Sith. It's been gifted to Vader to do with as he sees fit. Charles Soule does a spectacular job of portraying Vader's singularity of purpose while also shading in notions of uncertainty and fear. For a character who speaks little, Fortress Vader speaks volumes about Vader's mental state.
Of course, it helps when a dark Jedi from the past arrives on the scene to psychoanalyze our "hero." Momin is a very welcome addition to the Star Wars universe, a dark side user who finally feels unique and not just pure evil for evil's sake. Honestly, I hope he comes back in future volumes/series.
And then we arrive at the final issue in the volume. Vader takes a wild trip through the dark side, examining his past, present, and future. It's totally out there and unexpectedly awesome. . This whole volume is just excellent. Why not five stars? Giuseppe Camuncoli's art veers weirdly between fantastic and sloppy. Pick it up, man, you're letting down a great piece of work!
The scene then shifts to Mustafar, the molten planet from the conclusion of Revenge of the Sith. It's been gifted to Vader to do with as he sees fit. Charles Soule does a spectacular job of portraying Vader's singularity of purpose while also shading in notions of uncertainty and fear. For a character who speaks little, Fortress Vader speaks volumes about Vader's mental state.
Of course, it helps when a dark Jedi from the past arrives on the scene to psychoanalyze our "hero." Momin is a very welcome addition to the Star Wars universe, a dark side user who finally feels unique and not just pure evil for evil's sake. Honestly, I hope he comes back in future volumes/series.
And then we arrive at the final issue in the volume. Vader takes a wild trip through the dark side, examining his past, present, and future. It's totally out there and unexpectedly awesome. . This whole volume is just excellent. Why not five stars? Giuseppe Camuncoli's art veers weirdly between fantastic and sloppy. Pick it up, man, you're letting down a great piece of work!
March 1, 2019
This collection concludes what I consider the best of the Disney Star Wars comics. In this one, Darth Vader picks Mustafar to be his planet of operations and we will learn why. This ties in with the show Rebels as it has a plot that was introduced in that show.
The aspect that I have liked from this run of comics is that it shows the awesomeness of Vader and why he is feared throughout the galaxy. This is once again shown in the first issue as we see Darth Vader hunting a Jedi and I loved it. Right away I knew this issue was going to be good. Even with this collection showing Vader being brutal it also shows him being ruthful which ties in nicely with the original trilogy. In fact, this collection ties in with all the movies including the current trilogy that is taking place. There is one panel where we get the epic poster shot of a young Anakin and the shadow of Darth Vader which makes this collection worth reading just to look at that one panel. This collection also answers a lingering question from the movies (I am not a fan of the reveal but whatever).
In my opinion, this series has been so consistently good and I am sad to see it that it is ending. Everything works from the artwork, the story, and showing the character of Darth Vader and how the fans want to see him. We get to see that he is a badass with a lingering connection to human emotions.
The aspect that I have liked from this run of comics is that it shows the awesomeness of Vader and why he is feared throughout the galaxy. This is once again shown in the first issue as we see Darth Vader hunting a Jedi and I loved it. Right away I knew this issue was going to be good. Even with this collection showing Vader being brutal it also shows him being ruthful which ties in nicely with the original trilogy. In fact, this collection ties in with all the movies including the current trilogy that is taking place. There is one panel where we get the epic poster shot of a young Anakin and the shadow of Darth Vader which makes this collection worth reading just to look at that one panel. This collection also answers a lingering question from the movies (I am not a fan of the reveal but whatever).
In my opinion, this series has been so consistently good and I am sad to see it that it is ending. Everything works from the artwork, the story, and showing the character of Darth Vader and how the fans want to see him. We get to see that he is a badass with a lingering connection to human emotions.
December 13, 2020
This was an epic read, focusing on Darth Vader and the Inqusitors hunting down a Jedi whose now a priest, the battle with Inquisitors on Coruscant then him travelling to Mustafar to built his own Fortress and get some connection to Dark side and learn its secrets to bring back Padme in a way and in the quest meet another dark side user-architect who is in the form of a Mask and he constructs his fortress and the eventual battle and realization and finding about the secrets of his birth and so much more and realize what the dark side and his destiny is. Its an epic read and has such great and seminal moments and the art is gorgeous throughout!!
February 22, 2019
A very cool and consistent run. Vader Fraser returning to builid his fortress of solitude in a way. So far both Vader runs were highly reccomended.
March 22, 2019
Less action but more character development than in prior volumes.
September 15, 2025
Много ми допадна и четвъртият том за един от най-харизматичните злодеи в съвременната попкултура; тук Вейдър вече действа като абсолютна еманация на злото, независимо дали надзирава отблизо изпълнението на проект Жътвар, отнемащ от родителите им деца, чувствителни към Силата или беседва с митичния сит - Лорд Момин, в опит да проникне още по-навътре в същността на Тъмната страна. Изключително мрачен и езотеричен комикс, както го определя преводачът Ненко Генов.
May 19, 2019
This title has been consistently amazing. This Volume is no exception and it makes me wonder if age is in fact what slows Vader down and calms his rage a bit...
Vader and the Inquisitors are still searching for rogue Jedi in the time after Order 66. Finding Eeth Koth, the battle breaks out, proving again not only that no one stops Vader, but also that he contributes to the future when Koth's child is brought as an infant recruit for the Empire. After quelling two traitors within the Inquisitors, Palpatine grants Vader two gifts: 1) Padme's J-327 Nubian ship (made popular in Episode I) and 2) the chance for him to have a planet of his own choosing to shape and mold as a base. Vader chooses Mustafar, the site of his downfall and creation.
On Mustafar, after a nail-biting epic no shields entry landing on the planet, Vader uses the Mask of Lord Momin, a powerful Dark Side artifact, to use Momin's expertise to create a Fortress that will be able to channel a Dark Side nexus located on the world. Embarking on a cycle of: build the fortress, defeat the uprising locals, destroy the fortress, kill the host for Momin, put the Mask on someone new, and repeat.... it is on the ninth attempt that the Fortress/Nexus is complete and correct.
The largest band of invaders chooses to attack then, and while Vader is distracted, Momin opens the gate in the Nexus and reclaims his body from the Abyss. The battle between Vader and Momin breaks out and we already know who the winner is, though with some of his last energy, Vader passes through the gate into the Nexus.
(This issue is probably one of the best issues of the whole series...)
Vader, as a Dark Side entity, walks through his past. We see (now made canon) that Shmi was manipulated by Palpatine's Sith powers to birth Anakin, Anakin has nightmares about Vader, spirit Vader is forced to battle and destroy a ton of Jedi who have lived before (including: Yaddle, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Shaak Ti, Jocasta Nu, Depa Bilaba, Quinlan Vos... and some others though I am impressed with how many of those I can name on sight without looking...), as well as "killing" both Obi-Wan and Palpatine as a prophesy of sorts for the future. Coming upon Padme, he is again forced to relive her death. But.... another faceless stands in his way. Wielding a blue lightsaber, he obliterates Vader and pushes him out of the Nexus. (This is obviously Luke, though we only see an outline of him.) Vader rejoins Palpatine and the story continues.
Again, this Volume and the whole run of "Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith" is totally worth your time. Young Vader is amazingly powerful!
High recommend!
Vader and the Inquisitors are still searching for rogue Jedi in the time after Order 66. Finding Eeth Koth, the battle breaks out, proving again not only that no one stops Vader, but also that he contributes to the future when Koth's child is brought as an infant recruit for the Empire. After quelling two traitors within the Inquisitors, Palpatine grants Vader two gifts: 1) Padme's J-327 Nubian ship (made popular in Episode I) and 2) the chance for him to have a planet of his own choosing to shape and mold as a base. Vader chooses Mustafar, the site of his downfall and creation.
On Mustafar, after a nail-biting epic no shields entry landing on the planet, Vader uses the Mask of Lord Momin, a powerful Dark Side artifact, to use Momin's expertise to create a Fortress that will be able to channel a Dark Side nexus located on the world. Embarking on a cycle of: build the fortress, defeat the uprising locals, destroy the fortress, kill the host for Momin, put the Mask on someone new, and repeat.... it is on the ninth attempt that the Fortress/Nexus is complete and correct.
The largest band of invaders chooses to attack then, and while Vader is distracted, Momin opens the gate in the Nexus and reclaims his body from the Abyss. The battle between Vader and Momin breaks out and we already know who the winner is, though with some of his last energy, Vader passes through the gate into the Nexus.
(This issue is probably one of the best issues of the whole series...)
Vader, as a Dark Side entity, walks through his past. We see (now made canon) that Shmi was manipulated by Palpatine's Sith powers to birth Anakin, Anakin has nightmares about Vader, spirit Vader is forced to battle and destroy a ton of Jedi who have lived before (including: Yaddle, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Shaak Ti, Jocasta Nu, Depa Bilaba, Quinlan Vos... and some others though I am impressed with how many of those I can name on sight without looking...), as well as "killing" both Obi-Wan and Palpatine as a prophesy of sorts for the future. Coming upon Padme, he is again forced to relive her death. But.... another faceless stands in his way. Wielding a blue lightsaber, he obliterates Vader and pushes him out of the Nexus. (This is obviously Luke, though we only see an outline of him.) Vader rejoins Palpatine and the story continues.
Again, this Volume and the whole run of "Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith" is totally worth your time. Young Vader is amazingly powerful!
High recommend!
June 17, 2019
This volume contains Darth Vader Dark Lord of the Sith: Fortress Vader Part I-VII. This is by far probably the most interesting of the Vader graphic novels. It follows Vader as he remembers his past on Mustafar, his fall to the Dark Side and defeat by Obi-Wan Kenobi. As Vader fights with his own anger, as well as maintaining his loyalty to Palpatine, he finds that Mustafar houses an old Sith Temple. The relic of the Sith is powerful in the Force, and the Sith Lord of the past tries to manipulate Vader to his will. Of course, Vader is not easily manipulated, and he's excellent at hiding his true intentions. In this volume, Vader constructs Fortress Vader, a stronghold of his own that reflects his own dark ways in the Force.
I love the art and the story of Bader creating his fortress on Mustafar. It's an interesting historical aspect to Vader as a character that I greatly appreciate having as a reader. I also enjoy his interactions with other Sith/those who find themselves powerful, because Vader always seems up to the challenge in showing that no one can outmatch him.
I love the art and the story of Bader creating his fortress on Mustafar. It's an interesting historical aspect to Vader as a character that I greatly appreciate having as a reader. I also enjoy his interactions with other Sith/those who find themselves powerful, because Vader always seems up to the challenge in showing that no one can outmatch him.
February 19, 2021
El Universo Expandido permite añadir nuevas capas al universo Star Wars. La serie Darth Vader: Lord Oscuro comenzó de las cenizas de la serie de Darth Vader de Kieron Gillen que disfrutamos en la primera hornada de títulos. Su dibujo no era deslumbrante, pero Charles Soule destacó con sus guiones donde se acercaba a Darth Vader en la época posterior al Episodio III, cuando tuvo que demostrar su título, ganarse la lealtad de los Inquisidores y emprender su propio viaje al Lado Oscuro. En esta serie vemos desde cómo caza a algún Jedi renegado hasta cómo creó su sable pasando por su búsqueda de conocimiento para descubrir si hay alguna posibilidad de salvar a Padmé. Y llegados a este cuarto tomo, Soule me ha sorprendido gratamente.
Construyendo la Torre Oscura
En este último tomo, Fortress Vader (traducido aquí como Fortín Vader…), se nos cuenta cómo tras cazar a un Jedi y robarle a su hijo se crea un caos en Coruscant cuando Vader decide acabar con dos Inquisidores que no cumplen con lo que él desea. El Emperador, para evitar la mala prensa, decide sacarlo de Coruscant y Vader, para ello, reclama un planeta. No será Naboo ni Tatooine, sino Mustafar, donde Anakin Skywalker murió y renació bajo la armadura de Vader y donde ya experimentó una serie de visiones. ¿Se podría canalizar el lugar donde está presente el Lado Oscuro para descubrir sus secretos? Ese es el objetivo de Vader. Aparte de quitarse de encima a los imperiales que quieren diseñar su fortaleza (la que veremos en Rogue One), Vader tendrá a un interesante aliado: la máscara de lord Momin, un antiguo conocedor del Lado Oscuro que quiso crear una gran obra artística a partir del sufrimiento y acabó convirtiéndose en un espectro.
Como veis, cuenta bastante y el ritmo no decae en ningún momento. Hay buenas escenas, excelentes personajes, estupendas batallas y un Vader que se adentra en el Lado Oscuro para descubrir cómo la sombra de la Fuerza lo ha perseguido desde que era un niño en Tatooine. ¿Cuánto hay de realidad en esas visiones? Esa es una buena pregunta y, pese a que muchos han decidido que había que destripar cierta escena onírica, pienso que es mejor que cada lector saque su conclusión. Por mi parte, hace años era partidario sobre esta teoría del origen de Anakin, pero, ahora, creo que preferiría que se expandiese más la galaxia y no todos los personajes estuviesen relacionados entre sí.
La crítica sigue en el blog
December 22, 2020
I read a digital copy of this collection.
Fortress Vader is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and dramatic scenes in Rogue One, his dark and gloomy palace contrasted against the lava fields really makes for an impressive landscape. This book follows him learning the ways of the dark side through Momin, a dark force ghost held by a mask of a sculpture who died many years ago who seeks to help Vader with his design in order to open the door to the deeper roots of the dark side. But of course nothing goes smoothly, why would it? This volume was tinged with mentions of loved characters throughout, from Padme's star cruiser, to Shmi visions to Ahsoka even getting her own page. The art and imagery of this collection is so powerful and I'm glad I read it.
Fortress Vader is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and dramatic scenes in Rogue One, his dark and gloomy palace contrasted against the lava fields really makes for an impressive landscape. This book follows him learning the ways of the dark side through Momin, a dark force ghost held by a mask of a sculpture who died many years ago who seeks to help Vader with his design in order to open the door to the deeper roots of the dark side. But of course nothing goes smoothly, why would it? This volume was tinged with mentions of loved characters throughout, from Padme's star cruiser, to Shmi visions to Ahsoka even getting her own page. The art and imagery of this collection is so powerful and I'm glad I read it.
May 31, 2021
This is the last volume of a great comic series. I loved vol. 1-3, they had an interesting story and great illustrations. This last volume was still good but somehow different. It was okay, but not what I expected. The storyline wasn't for me. If it weren't for the last few pages this wpuld have been 3 stars.
February 16, 2025
One of the best and most beautiful ( artwork ) comics i've ever read. Very intriguing story.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 309 reviews