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Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith #3-4
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2
Darth Vader's imperious rise continues! As the Empire's grip on the galaxy tightens, the stirrings of a rebellion begin in the Mon Cala system. The fearsome Darth Vader knows that order must be maintained at all costs - but bringing Mon Cala to heel means finding the surviving Jedi that foment this unrest. As Vader, Tarkin and their Inquisitors hunt their targets, the seas will weep! Meanwhile, Vader discovers a theft - and when the thief faces the consequences, Emperor Palpatine rewards his disciple with a chilling gift! Seeking the path to destiny, Vader returns to the place of his greatest defeat. Darkness rises above Mustafar as Vader's brutal design begins to take shape - but will the planet's inhabitants stand for this desecration? And what can they do against the Dark Lord?
COLLECTING: DARTH VADER (2017) 13-25, DARTH VADER (2016) ANNUAL 2
COLLECTING: DARTH VADER (2017) 13-25, DARTH VADER (2016) ANNUAL 2
336 pages, Hardcover
Published August 11, 2020
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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.
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December 26, 2020
Druhá polovina Soulova runu na Vaderovi je výrazně Soulovitější než ta první. Charles se víc utrhává ze řetězu a dělá na mě s Vaderem až moc over the top věci, což je místy škoda protože ty příběhy šli podle mě zpracovat citlivěji. Na druhou stranu je to zábava, příjemně to odsýpá a příběh je dostatečně zajímavý aby mě udržel do konce. Co mě hlavně drželo byla kresba která mě bavila strašně hlavně ve finálním issue.
Tak či tak první polovina této série mě bavila mnohem víc, což neznamená, že tohle je špatné.
3,5☆
Tak či tak první polovina této série mě bavila mnohem víc, což neznamená, že tohle je špatné.
3,5☆
August 16, 2022
Rating: 4.5 stars
Yes, I read another Star Wars book Two back to back. I don’t know... been in a Star Wars mood lately I guess.
But this one was super cool. The first volume was ok. It set up General Ackbar and his Calamari dudes (I kid you not, look up their species) as an explanation for all the ships the Rebellion has, but, again, the second one was better than the first. The last volume was incredible. There were so many prequel nods, and again, when you grow up with the prequels all around you, it feels so nostalgic every time they are referenced nowadays. Basically, Vader wants a big castleto fit his growing ego inside so he goes to Mustafar (of all places) and hires this lady to make it for him. But she doesn't do a good enough job so he uses this old relic so communicate with this dead Sith dude to make him the castle instead. As you do.
So the conclusion I still come to is that someone needs to just give Vader his wife back. At least then he has someone to cry to.
Yes, I read another Star Wars book Two back to back. I don’t know... been in a Star Wars mood lately I guess.
But this one was super cool. The first volume was ok. It set up General Ackbar and his Calamari dudes (I kid you not, look up their species) as an explanation for all the ships the Rebellion has, but, again, the second one was better than the first. The last volume was incredible. There were so many prequel nods, and again, when you grow up with the prequels all around you, it feels so nostalgic every time they are referenced nowadays. Basically, Vader wants a big castle
So the conclusion I still come to is that someone needs to just give Vader his wife back. At least then he has someone to cry to.
March 18, 2022
It had potential, but it fell well short.
February 4, 2023
So this is a continuation of a graphic novel series that I started last year. I remember being mildly impressed with the story and the tightrope walk in the balance of the titular character. I mean, it’s not easy hanging out with Darth Vader during his most Vader-y time and still sympathize with him. I liked the initial volume so decided to give this one a chance. While it’s not emotionally investing and it’s not addictingly captivating, it’s starting to become essential reading in order to tie the prequel trilogy to the original series. We get glimpses and insights into Vader’s arc enough so that it makes the character more fully fleshed out, which is a tall order to do for the Dark Lord.
The plot continues Vader’s mission of finding and killing all the Jedi which were able to evade Order 66. These are minor skirmishes compared to the overarching plot of the attack on Mon Cala as well as Vader constructing his fortress on Mustafar. These by far are the more developed plot lines while tracking Jedi seem to be peppered into it from time to time. While I appreciated the attack on Mon Cala as a way for the Empire to initially flex its might, the real heart of the story, and the most compelling plot, is on Mustafar. While I didn’t feel that Lord Momin was particularly fleshed out as a character, I still saw him as really one of the only legitimate challengers so far for Darth Vader, aside from Tarkin, but the reader already knows how that relationship plays out.
The structure of the volume is constructed by the various series being collected as well as a last annual to conclude it. The rendering, again, is just okay. I’m not thrilled by it, but it’s not amatuer either. I still don’t fully like the way the Emperor is portrayed, but I think it’s significantly better than the original volume if memory serves. The way the comics are constructed isn’t groundbreaking, but at the same time, we’re not really here for that. We’re here for the story.
The two characters that really stand out in this volume are Tarkin and Momin. Darth Vader, while there was some struggle in the beginning, is largely to his evil, murdery self at this point. One of my favorite parts in the volume was the cat and mouse game that Vader requests from Tarkin. He literally has Tarkin and a few Bounty Hunters try to track and kill him on some remote planet. Slowly and methodically, Vader dispatches the group until it’s just Tarkin standing and while Tarkin appears to have the upper hand at the end, Vader’s might is still felt. I really appreciated this section because it comes from Tarkin’s perspective and shows how he was probably the second most deadliest soldier in the Emperor’s arsenal. That and his thought process for invading and capturing Mon Cala go a fairly long way in showing how intelligent, methodical, and deadly Tarkin was. It also goes to show the initial relationship that Vader has with Tarkin. While the original series made it feel like there might be a mutual respect and understanding between the two, it’s really just the Emperor’s directive to have Vader report to Tarkin that starts it all off. Maybe they’ll develop that relationship further, but so far it’s only acrimonious.
The other character that really stuck out was Lord Momin, mostly because they wiped out most of the legacy Dark Lords of the Sith, and therefore he is official. While he could have been developed a little better, he was still an interesting character. I appreciated how he felt like he was an artist and his only patron was the dark force itself. I thought his scheme to create a work of art filled with the frozen, petrified faces in an entire city was particularly macabre. I guess he was just okay because he’s immediately caught and then dies when his ship explodes. That was rather anticlimactic. Also, while I did appreciate that he haunts his helmet, the helmet itself wasn’t particularly spooky or memorable. I thought it was interesting how he is the one that really designed Vader’s castle and the thought process behind putting it on Mustafar other than it’s the place where he lost to Obi Wan (aka, it’s a dark side nexus that Vader thinks can open a portal to the dead to see Padme).
I also liked the dream sequence when Vader is initially knocked out from the explosion at the castle before Lord Momin returns to life. The way he’s depicted, almost godlike with the internal conflict within him externally represented, was a very intriguing visual. There were hints and glimpses of more artistic license taken, but they surely aren't the majority of how the graphic novel ultimately looks and feels. When they do come, however, they are appreciated.
All in all, I appreciate this graphic novel and do think it’s solidified itself as essential reading for filling in the gap between the prequel and original trilogies. Taken as a whole, they help to layer the characters we’ve only really been with for a few hours on the scene. For me, this series helped me better understand Tarkin, which was appreciated. The addition of Lord Momin was interesting, if ultimately not as rewarding as one would hope, but maybe it’s because he’s the new canon so there’s a lot riding on it. The creation of Vader’s castle on Mustafar was the most intriguing plot, but the assault on Mon Cala was okay. It’s greatly helped by showing off Tarkin’s military prowess and cunning. The depiction of Vader remains more static than the first volume, but the story’s intriguing so it’s forgivable. If there are more, I will most certainly pick them up!
The plot continues Vader’s mission of finding and killing all the Jedi which were able to evade Order 66. These are minor skirmishes compared to the overarching plot of the attack on Mon Cala as well as Vader constructing his fortress on Mustafar. These by far are the more developed plot lines while tracking Jedi seem to be peppered into it from time to time. While I appreciated the attack on Mon Cala as a way for the Empire to initially flex its might, the real heart of the story, and the most compelling plot, is on Mustafar. While I didn’t feel that Lord Momin was particularly fleshed out as a character, I still saw him as really one of the only legitimate challengers so far for Darth Vader, aside from Tarkin, but the reader already knows how that relationship plays out.
The structure of the volume is constructed by the various series being collected as well as a last annual to conclude it. The rendering, again, is just okay. I’m not thrilled by it, but it’s not amatuer either. I still don’t fully like the way the Emperor is portrayed, but I think it’s significantly better than the original volume if memory serves. The way the comics are constructed isn’t groundbreaking, but at the same time, we’re not really here for that. We’re here for the story.
The two characters that really stand out in this volume are Tarkin and Momin. Darth Vader, while there was some struggle in the beginning, is largely to his evil, murdery self at this point. One of my favorite parts in the volume was the cat and mouse game that Vader requests from Tarkin. He literally has Tarkin and a few Bounty Hunters try to track and kill him on some remote planet. Slowly and methodically, Vader dispatches the group until it’s just Tarkin standing and while Tarkin appears to have the upper hand at the end, Vader’s might is still felt. I really appreciated this section because it comes from Tarkin’s perspective and shows how he was probably the second most deadliest soldier in the Emperor’s arsenal. That and his thought process for invading and capturing Mon Cala go a fairly long way in showing how intelligent, methodical, and deadly Tarkin was. It also goes to show the initial relationship that Vader has with Tarkin. While the original series made it feel like there might be a mutual respect and understanding between the two, it’s really just the Emperor’s directive to have Vader report to Tarkin that starts it all off. Maybe they’ll develop that relationship further, but so far it’s only acrimonious.
The other character that really stuck out was Lord Momin, mostly because they wiped out most of the legacy Dark Lords of the Sith, and therefore he is official. While he could have been developed a little better, he was still an interesting character. I appreciated how he felt like he was an artist and his only patron was the dark force itself. I thought his scheme to create a work of art filled with the frozen, petrified faces in an entire city was particularly macabre. I guess he was just okay because he’s immediately caught and then dies when his ship explodes. That was rather anticlimactic. Also, while I did appreciate that he haunts his helmet, the helmet itself wasn’t particularly spooky or memorable. I thought it was interesting how he is the one that really designed Vader’s castle and the thought process behind putting it on Mustafar other than it’s the place where he lost to Obi Wan (aka, it’s a dark side nexus that Vader thinks can open a portal to the dead to see Padme).
I also liked the dream sequence when Vader is initially knocked out from the explosion at the castle before Lord Momin returns to life. The way he’s depicted, almost godlike with the internal conflict within him externally represented, was a very intriguing visual. There were hints and glimpses of more artistic license taken, but they surely aren't the majority of how the graphic novel ultimately looks and feels. When they do come, however, they are appreciated.
All in all, I appreciate this graphic novel and do think it’s solidified itself as essential reading for filling in the gap between the prequel and original trilogies. Taken as a whole, they help to layer the characters we’ve only really been with for a few hours on the scene. For me, this series helped me better understand Tarkin, which was appreciated. The addition of Lord Momin was interesting, if ultimately not as rewarding as one would hope, but maybe it’s because he’s the new canon so there’s a lot riding on it. The creation of Vader’s castle on Mustafar was the most intriguing plot, but the assault on Mon Cala was okay. It’s greatly helped by showing off Tarkin’s military prowess and cunning. The depiction of Vader remains more static than the first volume, but the story’s intriguing so it’s forgivable. If there are more, I will most certainly pick them up!
November 18, 2025
These Darth Vader stories are so good. Theyre my favorite from the star wars comics. They perfectly encapsulate what makes Darth Vader a compelling character. He's a badass villain just being an all around bad guy. These comics explore how his thought process is without flat out explaining it. There's a lot of mystery to him, but also development. They encourage the reader to feel like they're learning who this character is while having those awesome villain scenes. The art is great as well as well as the action scenes.
August 1, 2021
Was really impressed by this series, really got a great grasp of Vader’s character and helped expand on his transition from Anakin Skywalker. It was also great to see a believable relationship between him and the emperor, actually got to see a bit of teaching rather than just the emperor beating on Vader which was good. I felt the final few issues lacked, particularly with a new character amongst the sith but otherwise very strong and worth checking out.
January 8, 2024
Ojalá que así fuera todo lo que se produzca de Star Wars.
April 1, 2021
I took a little more time with this second volume because I wanted to savor all the Darth-Vader-y goodness and it was indeed so very good! The arc on Mon Cala with king Lee-Char was really excellent - a bit more densely political compared to the stories from the first volume, in a good way! The flashback to the clone wars knocked me DEAD.
The mustafar section was also very cool, but I feel like I wanted it to play out slightly differently? The whole Momin thing was odd..., and the actual mechanism of resurrection was a bit vague. I loved the series of flashbacks (and possibly flashforwards?) showing all the pivotal moments in Anakin's life (I just watched clone wars and rebels so the stuff with Ahsoka.... big feels), but I'm not really clear on why he couldn't resurrect Padme. Having said that, I think it makes a ton of sense that his inability to resurrect her and finally letting go of that was what finalized his transition from Anakin to Darth Vader.
The annual was cool and made me realize I need to rewatch Rogue One!
I loved this whole comic so much. My first journey into Star Wars canon comics but definitely not my last!
The mustafar section was also very cool, but I feel like I wanted it to play out slightly differently? The whole Momin thing was odd..., and the actual mechanism of resurrection was a bit vague. I loved the series of flashbacks (and possibly flashforwards?) showing all the pivotal moments in Anakin's life (I just watched clone wars and rebels so the stuff with Ahsoka.... big feels), but I'm not really clear on why he couldn't resurrect Padme. Having said that, I think it makes a ton of sense that his inability to resurrect her and finally letting go of that was what finalized his transition from Anakin to Darth Vader.
The annual was cool and made me realize I need to rewatch Rogue One!
I loved this whole comic so much. My first journey into Star Wars canon comics but definitely not my last!
September 21, 2024
This volume is the BEST Star Wars trade paperback I've ever read and the series as a whole (volume 1) is also probably my favorite (along with the Republic series that chronicles the Clone Wars). I can't get too much into the why without spoiling it, but if you're a Vader fan then this is a must read. The illustrations are gorgeous and the writing makes it feel like a Star Wars movie. The tone is also appropriately dark and doesn't PG elements down needlessly.
January 16, 2021
I absolutely love this run of Darth Vader comics. The artwork is mind blowing and the storylines are always interesting and give added insight to Vader’s continue decline into the dark side. I’m always impressed with an original story about a character can weave in a lot of other plot lines either from the movies or the tv shows and make it feel effortless. Loved this comic!
January 31, 2024
Tohle je opět velmi povedená kniha. Charles Soule jede. Darth Vadera musíte obdivovat i nenávidět zároveň a Soule tyto emoce umě zprostředkovává. Pro celou knihu, vyjma jednoho sešitu, zůstal v roli kreslíře Giuseppe Camuncoli, který se u mě dobře zapsal už v minulé knize. Má velmi pěknou kresbu bez výraznější osobité stylizace. Přesně to od Star Wars komiksu očekávám, tj. vizuální zážitek podobný filmům.
Hned v prvním příběhu ‘Moře v plamenech’ se odehrávají důležité události pro celý Star Wars vesmír. Právě tady je zažehnut oheň revoluce. Tady na vodní planetě Mon Cala. Příběh je pěkně vyprávěný a pěkně využívá prostředí vodní planety.
Druhý velký příběh knihy je ‘Pevnost Vader’. Vader se v něm opět vrací na planetu Mustafar. Na planetu, na které je velká koncentrace temné strany síly, na které se zrodil jeho rudý meč a konečně na které se v plamenech zrodil samotný Vader. Chce si zde postavit svou pevnost, ve které by mohl studovat temnou stranu a dostat od ní vše, po čem touží. Příběh není úplně špatně vyprávěný, má zajímavé momenty, ale tak nějak mě neuspokojil. Místo jasného vypointovaného vyvrcholení jsem dostal metafyzický závěr, který mi nenabídl jednoznačné odpovědi a závěry. Škoda.
Kniha obsahuje také kratší příběhy. Jeden z nich se jmenuje ‘Technologická hrozba’. Napsal ho Chuck Wendig a nakreslil Leonard Kirk. Ač je krátký, tak obsahuje dvě zásadní informace. Jednak poodhaluje jednu z motivací Darth Vadera a vysvětluje některé jeho činy z toho vyplývající. Potom také dává určité pozadí událostem z filmu Rouge One. Pro mě je to velmi užitečný příběh. Kresba Leonarda Kirka dokonale splynula s kresbou Giuseppe Camuncoliho. Víceméně jsem si nebyl jistý, který sešit Kirk kreslil.
Druhým krátkým příběhem je ‘Nebezpečné území’. Tarkin se skupinou lovců se snaží ulovit Dartha Vadera. Proč a jak se dozvíte při čtení. Někomu to může připadat zajímavé, ale mě to nic nedalo.
Hned v prvním příběhu ‘Moře v plamenech’ se odehrávají důležité události pro celý Star Wars vesmír. Právě tady je zažehnut oheň revoluce. Tady na vodní planetě Mon Cala. Příběh je pěkně vyprávěný a pěkně využívá prostředí vodní planety.
Druhý velký příběh knihy je ‘Pevnost Vader’. Vader se v něm opět vrací na planetu Mustafar. Na planetu, na které je velká koncentrace temné strany síly, na které se zrodil jeho rudý meč a konečně na které se v plamenech zrodil samotný Vader. Chce si zde postavit svou pevnost, ve které by mohl studovat temnou stranu a dostat od ní vše, po čem touží. Příběh není úplně špatně vyprávěný, má zajímavé momenty, ale tak nějak mě neuspokojil. Místo jasného vypointovaného vyvrcholení jsem dostal metafyzický závěr, který mi nenabídl jednoznačné odpovědi a závěry. Škoda.
Kniha obsahuje také kratší příběhy. Jeden z nich se jmenuje ‘Technologická hrozba’. Napsal ho Chuck Wendig a nakreslil Leonard Kirk. Ač je krátký, tak obsahuje dvě zásadní informace. Jednak poodhaluje jednu z motivací Darth Vadera a vysvětluje některé jeho činy z toho vyplývající. Potom také dává určité pozadí událostem z filmu Rouge One. Pro mě je to velmi užitečný příběh. Kresba Leonarda Kirka dokonale splynula s kresbou Giuseppe Camuncoliho. Víceméně jsem si nebyl jistý, který sešit Kirk kreslil.
Druhým krátkým příběhem je ‘Nebezpečné území’. Tarkin se skupinou lovců se snaží ulovit Dartha Vadera. Proč a jak se dozvíte při čtení. Někomu to může připadat zajímavé, ale mě to nic nedalo.
April 6, 2023
Después de haber leído el primer tomo con la primera mitad de la serie, no quise dejar pasar mucho tiempo en leer la otra mitad. El primer tomo me había gustado mucho porque retoma la historia de Vader justo después de los sucesos de la primera película y lo vemos encontrar un propósito, armar su sable, etc.
En este tomo tenemos dos aventuras principalmente, la primera es en Mon Calamari donde Vader se ve inmiscuido en una negociación de paz y termina cazando a un Jedi. Esa historia tiene acción y un giro bastante interesante, pero creo que las repercusiones psicológicas que pudo haber tenido el enfrentamiento de Vader, no fueron realmente exploradas. Me hubiera gustado ver más su reacción.
La segunda aventura es la construcción del castillo de Vader. Al principio me parecía interesante, pero los giros que da al final no me gustaron tanto. Lo que sí fue muy interesante fue la revelación sobre el nacimiento de Anakin, que puso en canon algo que se había rumorado mucho tiempo. Aunque no lo explican más y tampoco profundizan en su reacción.
La acción y los combates nuevamente impresionantes. Soule logra retratar a un Vader "novato" pero con un poder temible y capaz de hazañas en la fuerza. Mi capítulo favorito de este tomo fue cuando es cazado por otro personaje. Un Vader realmente temible.
Que mal que este run de Soule sólo duró 24 números, no creo continuar con el de Pak porque no se si esté bueno y mientras tengo que hacer rendir mi membresía de kindle unlimited con otros títulos.
En este tomo tenemos dos aventuras principalmente, la primera es en Mon Calamari donde Vader se ve inmiscuido en una negociación de paz y termina cazando a un Jedi. Esa historia tiene acción y un giro bastante interesante, pero creo que las repercusiones psicológicas que pudo haber tenido el enfrentamiento de Vader, no fueron realmente exploradas. Me hubiera gustado ver más su reacción.
La segunda aventura es la construcción del castillo de Vader. Al principio me parecía interesante, pero los giros que da al final no me gustaron tanto. Lo que sí fue muy interesante fue la revelación sobre el nacimiento de Anakin, que puso en canon algo que se había rumorado mucho tiempo. Aunque no lo explican más y tampoco profundizan en su reacción.
La acción y los combates nuevamente impresionantes. Soule logra retratar a un Vader "novato" pero con un poder temible y capaz de hazañas en la fuerza. Mi capítulo favorito de este tomo fue cuando es cazado por otro personaje. Un Vader realmente temible.
Que mal que este run de Soule sólo duró 24 números, no creo continuar con el de Pak porque no se si esté bueno y mientras tengo que hacer rendir mi membresía de kindle unlimited con otros títulos.
February 21, 2022
Much as it may seem incongruous, there is a very funny section in this book. Dark humor to be sure, but hilarious nonetheless. I mention this as I could not think of anyway to make this saga better, and Soule had to toss this in. Inspired may be the word I am looking for. Incredible, mesmerizing, and outstanding are some other adjectives that could work too. All in all, this is a spectacular conclusion to the story arc set out in volume 1.
Here we follow Vader's rise to prominence, watch his continued disregard for anything that breathes, and are given a glimpse into what drives him. There are Easter eggs a plenty, both from the movies and the canon novels, along with some terrific guest appearances. Having said all that, there is one, no two, things that niggle at me. One is his eventual fight with Obi-Wan and two, his eventual confrontation with Luke. The Vader we see here is virtually an unstoppable force. He would have gone through an aged Obi-wan in about a heartbeat and Luke would have stood no chance. I am sure I am not the first to notice this and I am certain there are enough fan theories out there to sink a Death Star, but the fact remains.
Still, do not let this dissuade you. Volume 2 is first rate story telling with great art and a story that grabs you by the throat (Little force joke there) and does not let you go. One for your Library for sure! Enjoy!
Here we follow Vader's rise to prominence, watch his continued disregard for anything that breathes, and are given a glimpse into what drives him. There are Easter eggs a plenty, both from the movies and the canon novels, along with some terrific guest appearances. Having said all that, there is one, no two, things that niggle at me. One is his eventual fight with Obi-Wan and two, his eventual confrontation with Luke. The Vader we see here is virtually an unstoppable force. He would have gone through an aged Obi-wan in about a heartbeat and Luke would have stood no chance. I am sure I am not the first to notice this and I am certain there are enough fan theories out there to sink a Death Star, but the fact remains.
Still, do not let this dissuade you. Volume 2 is first rate story telling with great art and a story that grabs you by the throat (Little force joke there) and does not let you go. One for your Library for sure! Enjoy!
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October 27, 2024Darth Vader's imperious rise continues! As the Empire's grip on the galaxy tightens, the stirrings of a rebellion begin in the Mon Cala system. The fearsome Darth Vader knows that order must be maintained at all costs - but bringing Mon Cala to heel means finding the surviving Jedi that foment this unrest. As Vader, Tarkin and their Inquisitors hunt their targets, the seas will weep! Meanwhile, Vader discovers a theft - and when the thief faces the consequences, Emperor Palpatine rewards his disciple with a chilling gift! Seeking the path to destiny, Vader returns to the place of his greatest defeat. Darkness rises above Mustafar as Vader's brutal design begins to take shape - but will the planet's inhabitants stand for this desecration? And what can they do against the Dark Lord? COLLECTING: DARTH VADER (2017) 13-25, DARTH VADER (2016) ANNUAL 2
May 16, 2025
For me, these compendiums are the absolute best. For all my life, I only knew of what the first movies ever gave of Vader/Anakin. I’d always wondered, but then the rest of th movies came out. Though they gave (way too much) information, I appreciated their being made. It’s not until I got to these books that I began to really get to know the actual machinations of the mind of Lord Vader. How he isn’t only driven to madness by his anger but also by an undying love that just won’t burn away.
This book’s illustrations are amazing and allow you to feel the true grit of his workings. How he aims to please, but he’s also hesitant in his actions, with good reasons. How he takes charge, and despises those who he has to charge for… a really good viewing and read. I’m on Volume 3 now.
This book’s illustrations are amazing and allow you to feel the true grit of his workings. How he aims to please, but he’s also hesitant in his actions, with good reasons. How he takes charge, and despises those who he has to charge for… a really good viewing and read. I’m on Volume 3 now.
August 14, 2020
The Story You Always Wanted
Covering the period between Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One this is even better than the first volume. Taking you right up to the start of Rogue One this volume takes you on a journey that fills in the blanks and dives deeper into the bad characters you love. Vader is completely on point from the perspective of a fan of the original trilogy and Rogue One (with the rest of the films being disappointments of varying magnitude). This does NOT disappoint.
Covering the period between Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One this is even better than the first volume. Taking you right up to the start of Rogue One this volume takes you on a journey that fills in the blanks and dives deeper into the bad characters you love. Vader is completely on point from the perspective of a fan of the original trilogy and Rogue One (with the rest of the films being disappointments of varying magnitude). This does NOT disappoint.
August 16, 2020
Outstanding story, outstanding art
I’ve been reading comic books for only a few years, but these two Vader compilations are some of the best. The art is beautiful even when it is almost frightening. The stories are well paced and make sense. Really worth a read if you like Star Wars or comics
I’ve been reading comic books for only a few years, but these two Vader compilations are some of the best. The art is beautiful even when it is almost frightening. The stories are well paced and make sense. Really worth a read if you like Star Wars or comics
June 7, 2021
Fantastic. Stories of Vader hunting Jedi in between episodes 3 and 4. The story of mon cala joining the rebellion. Great Vader/palpatine interactions. A crazy resurrected sith artist. Tarkin hunting Vader. And finally, Vader searching for Padme in the afterlife. Amazing stuff.
November 17, 2021
Some epic scenes. I really liked the astral projection of Darth Vader and how chaotic and strong it looked. The construction of the fortress on Mustafar almost turned into a Monty Python skit. The whole scene was a neat concept.
November 26, 2021
Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 2 contains issues from Darth Vader 13 through 25 (2017 run) and one of the annuals. These are beautifully illustrated and excellently written. I love being able to see what Darth Vader experienced and interacted with anybody he came in contact with. We also get to see how he made his home on Mustafar. This was an awesome read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
December 27, 2021
Art continues to be amazing, and Soule shows that he really understands how to handle Vader without losing the sense of horror he's meant to inspire. Some of the story definitely gets weird, as Star Wars likes to do (especially in comics).
January 23, 2022
Druhá časť Vaderovskej série, ktorú vydal Egmont znova nesklamala.
Vader je ešte učeň, a poslušne plní Cisárove rozmary.
Nieže by ostatné príbehy neboli dobré, ale Pevnosť Vader je sakra majstrovské (emotívne) dielo.
Vader je ešte učeň, a poslušne plní Cisárove rozmary.
Nieže by ostatné príbehy neboli dobré, ale Pevnosť Vader je sakra majstrovské (emotívne) dielo.
November 5, 2020
This book rules.
December 7, 2020
Excellent continuation of Darth Vader's life. The art work is incredible and these graphic novels fill in many gaps, showing a more complex Vader.
February 28, 2021
Overall a very good series. I think it has set up some things quite nicely, and it tied up some loose strings.
April 13, 2021
Some parts are cool like Eeth Koth and the Vision at the end, some parts I didn't care for like the Mon Calamari arc and the Momin helmet subplot
May 3, 2021
Very aware and careful to not exceed canon [the films] with excellent artwork.
November 1, 2021
3.5 stars
December 26, 2021
Good story and artwork. I think I might have read this before, but it was worth a second read...
December 28, 2021
I cried lol
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