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Vol. 1 is a trade paperback compilation of Marvel Comics' 2020 Star Wars: Darth Vader, collecting issues 1–6 from the ongoing series.
"JOIN ME, AND TOGETHER, WE CAN RULE THE GALAXY AS FATHER AND SON!"
In the shattering climax of The Empire Strikes Back, DARTH VADER infamously reveals his true relationship to LUKE SKYWALKER and invites his son to rule the galaxy with him. But Luke refuses - plunging into the abyss beneath Cloud City rather than turn to the Dark Side. We all remember Luke's utter horror in this life-altering moment. But what about Vader? In this new epic chapter in the Darth Vader saga, the dark lord grapples with Luke's unthinkable refusal and embarks on a bloody mission of rage-filled revenge.
Writer Greg Pak and artist Raffaele Ienco unleash Darth Vader on his dark quest of vengeance and discovery!
* The issue was originally solicited for June 17, 2020, but, on April 1, 2020, Marvel Comics was forced to stall their publishing line due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Eventually, Marvel announced they would resume their publishing line on May 27, 2020, but did not mention a new release date for this issue *
A QUEST FOR TRUTH…A JOURNEY OF DESTRUCTION!
DARTH VADER’S search for revenge against those who hid his son Luke reaches a terrible climax – at the tomb of PADMÉ AMIDALA
What secrets does he learn? And who will pay as a result?
All the answers are coming – in the ruins of POLIS MASSA – the birthplace of Luke Skywalker!
* The issue was originally solicited for May 20, 2020, but, on April 1, 2020, Marvel Comics was forced to stall their publishing line due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Eventually, Marvel announced they would resume their publishing line on May 27, 2020, but did not mention a new release date for this issue *
WHO HUNTS THE HUNTER?
DARTH VADER continues his terrifying quest for vengeance against everyone who hid the existence of his son from him.
But on NABOO, the DARK LORD OF THE SITH faces a deadly new challenge as his focus turns from LUKE to PADMÉ, the wife of the man Vader used to be.
And what secrets lie in the tomb of PADMÉ AMIDALA?
* The issue was originally solicited for April 15, 2020, but, on April 1, 2020, Marvel Comics was forced to stall their publishing line due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Eventually, Marvel announced they would resume their publishing line on May 27, 2020, but did not mention a new release date for this issue *
GHOSTS OF VADER’S PAST! In his quest to destroy everyone who hid the existence of his son, Luke Skywalker, from him, Darth Vader has formed an unlikely partnership with an eerie shadow from his previous life. Now they return to Naboo where a powerful new host of vengeful ghosts awaits them. Delve deeper into Vader’s past than you thought possible with this shocking tale of tragedy and revenge!
THE FACE OF THE QUEEN!
In the wake of the shocking revelations of The Empire Strikes Back, DARTH VADER continues his quest for revenge against everyone who hid his son Luke from him.
But when his search takes him deep into his past, he uncovers a hauntingly familiar face that will challenge everything he knows.
"JOIN ME, AND TOGETHER, WE CAN RULE THE GALAXY AS FATHER AND SON!" "THE TRAGEDY OF DARTH VADER CONTINUES!"
"In the shattering climax of The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader infamously reveals his true relationship to Luke Skywalker and invites his son to rule the galaxy at his side. But Luke refuses -- plunging into the abyss beneath Cloud City rather than turn to the Dark Side. We all remember Luke's utter horror in this life-altering moment. But what about Vader? In this new epic chapter in the Darth Vader saga, the dark lord grapples with Luke's unthinkable refusal and embarks on a bloody mission of rage-filled revenge against everything and everyone who had a hand in hiding and corrupting his only son. But even as he uncovers the secrets of Luke's origins, Vader must face shocking new challenges from his own dark past."
