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Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) (Single Issues)
Star Wars: Darth Vader #6
THE PUNISHMENT! DARTH VADER failed to turn his son, Luke Skywalker, to the dark side of the Force. No…Luke was too weak to join his father in overthrowing EMPEROR PALPATINE. Vader sought revenge against those who hid Luke from him for all of these years…and in doing so nearly betrayed his master. It did not go unnoticed by Palpatine… time for Vader’s next lesson.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2020
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Greg Pak
1,662 books587 followersGreg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Lawful" for BOOM and "Sam Wilson: Captain America" (with Evan Narcisse) for Marvel. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "Darth Vader," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."
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November 11, 2020
“But how can this be? You were the chosen one, were you not? Destined to bring balance to the force. But who chooses the chosen one? And why could they not choose another?”
Welp, I don't know why I wasn't quite expecting this issue to be so... brutal. It is not surprising that the Emperor is not exactly the most tolerant and patient person but I did thought that things would remain pretty much as we left them in the last issue.
It was... disturbing to see that all unfold. Not because of any other reason as the severe lack of heart and the immense power play that doing it is. I don't know, it left me cold and feeling a bit queazy.
Still, it was a good look into Vader and the Emperor's dynamic and how they really operated rather than just imagining how things must have been... because, let's be real, I was completely off the mark with anything I had believe over the years.
“Forget Padmé. Forget the boy. Forget everything… but your Emperor.”
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The Emperor makes me so sick... yet again, what else is new.
It was fun and I think I liked it well enough.
RTC.
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I am so ready to see how this all plays out!
The ending of the last issue was surprising and it left me really curious. It's also the ending of this first part of the journey and I will miss the characters.
October 16, 2020
This has to be one of my TOP favorite comics, I love the illustrations and the story is so heartbreaking.
October 15, 2020
so far Pak has brilliantly linked the Prequels with a Vader comic set during the original trilogy, between Empire and Jedi. Now he's linking to the Sequel trilogy, which is likely to prove controversial with some fans, but is providing much needed connective tissue to the Saga as a whole.
Returning from his quest to find out the truth of what happened to Padme, Vader is now on the receiving end of some harsh punishment from Palpatine. This essentially takes the form of him reliving his mutilation and abandonment on Mustafar. Which seems harsh, but, you know...Palpatine's gonna Palpatine.
And then we have that last page reveal and...well...I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I certainly wasn't expecting that.
Returning from his quest to find out the truth of what happened to Padme, Vader is now on the receiving end of some harsh punishment from Palpatine. This essentially takes the form of him reliving his mutilation and abandonment on Mustafar. Which seems harsh, but, you know...Palpatine's gonna Palpatine.
And then we have that last page reveal and...well...I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I certainly wasn't expecting that.
October 15, 2020
3,5/5. Not much to it in itself. Pretty much just Vader taking a beating... There is some interest in the mind game the Emperor playing on him, how he play with him and manipulate him. Good in the grand scheme of things but a little empty by itself!
February 24, 2021
Review for the series: I think this is pretty interesting. I like the idea that Vader was a little shaken after the events of ESB and would have delved a bit more into Luke's background, especially how he was hidden from him for so long. It did start to lose me at the end, however, as it got more into the Emperor's secret plans (been there, done that, saw the movie), but I did really enjoy the writing and the artwork a lot. Clearly a lot of effort and heart was put into this series.
November 5, 2020
Definitely would not want Palpatine to be my boss...
Is it just me or did this issue feel a little short? I sped through it pretty quickly. It was still entertaining, but I feel as if some of the meat from the beginning is missing. Regardless, it's nice to continually see tie ins from the cinematic universe and the ruthlessness of the Sith.
Is it just me or did this issue feel a little short? I sped through it pretty quickly. It was still entertaining, but I feel as if some of the meat from the beginning is missing. Regardless, it's nice to continually see tie ins from the cinematic universe and the ruthlessness of the Sith.
November 29, 2020
This series picks up speed...
So far, the first five issues seemed overwrought and drawn out. I particularly disliked the narrative device of the forensic droid. However, as usual, a well used Palpatine elevates any material he’s in, and kicks this one into a higher gear. So far, inferior to the first two series, but showing promise.
So far, the first five issues seemed overwrought and drawn out. I particularly disliked the narrative device of the forensic droid. However, as usual, a well used Palpatine elevates any material he’s in, and kicks this one into a higher gear. So far, inferior to the first two series, but showing promise.
December 15, 2020
The arc leading up to this one had been one of the best Darth Vader arcs. This one was pretty slow. Great at defining Vader and Palpatinea relationship, but lot has been written about that. The newly introduced villain is an interesting twist. But not enough to pull this issue out of the somewhat dark corner it withdrew itself into after having started with such a smash in the previous arc.
October 20, 2020
This is a terrible Vader story. If Palpatine could over power Vader so easily, how was Vader able to throw him down the shaft so easily? The story doesn’t make sense, hopefully the next 2 chapters bring it together. The artwork is fantastic though.
December 3, 2020
I do like this comic, I think the story is good. I like Vader as a character in this, but now we are getting into "Try to make TROS make sense" category and I'm really not here for this right now. It's petty and not the fault of the authors but alas.
December 5, 2020
EVERYONE needs to read this series of comics. The information and holes it fills in are so crucial to the Star Wars universe and timeline.
If you’re looking for a new comic to pick up or just need some Star Wars magic in your life, give this a go!
If you’re looking for a new comic to pick up or just need some Star Wars magic in your life, give this a go!
January 26, 2021
It Just Keeps Getting Better
STAR WARS FANS!! You need to read this comic. I promise you will not regret it. This story of Vader just keeps getting better. How is the next issue gonna too this one?!
STAR WARS FANS!! You need to read this comic. I promise you will not regret it. This story of Vader just keeps getting better. How is the next issue gonna too this one?!
April 20, 2021
Poor entry
I enjoy this series but this entry is weak to me. Not as bad as seeing Vader in the back set of the gun ban underwater transport like he’s in an episode of Wayne’s world weak but still pretty weak.
I enjoy this series but this entry is weak to me. Not as bad as seeing Vader in the back set of the gun ban underwater transport like he’s in an episode of Wayne’s world weak but still pretty weak.
May 14, 2025
todo mundo parece perceber algo digno de ser confiado e digno de ser escolhido em você, menos você. você não se escolheria, nem se fosse a única opção.
você sempre escolhe o desgaste. é melhor do que não escolher.
você sempre escolhe o desgaste. é melhor do que não escolher.
October 20, 2020
It is very menacing seeing Sidious punish Vader like this. Vader has to prove himself without the use of the Force. The issue was going great until the inclusion of Ochi at the end felt hamfisted.
October 25, 2020
This one gets absolutely brutal but I absolutely adore it.
November 4, 2020
How does one send a message to Vader? Send in Batman!😂
November 8, 2020
jesus 🤭
January 13, 2021
Really liking this series now
February 4, 2021
Best issue of the run so far
April 10, 2021
"Oh, Anakin" - cit
April 11, 2021
Just a synoptic of the series so far, very good, great art, great expansion on empire strikes back and awesome Vader action.
May 22, 2021
So good.
June 30, 2021
Had some moments but it was basically just a silly way of making Exegol canon.
July 27, 2021
Odio a Palpatine
May 30, 2022
cómo me gusta un vader vs palpatine
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August 1, 2022
Vader is in big trouble! Daddy Palpatine is not happy...
This is the best single issue Star Wars comic I've ever read....
This is the best single issue Star Wars comic I've ever read....
August 22, 2022
does sabé come back soon or am i going to have to read 15 issues without her?
August 26, 2022
#6 – “.. Ochi Beston … ASSASIN of the SITH.”
November 26, 2023
Book and comic authors are really out here turning inexplicable Episode IX inventions into meaningful characters.
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