My ten year old daughter read this, and I am working through the series with her. (We're both reading them.) She loved the first volume so far. I've read volumes 1-3.An interesting post-Yavin take, that the old canon didn't do. Not sure how I feel about Vader being on Tatooine post-ANH (or at all really), and that he goes to Jabba for information/resources. Also not sure how I feel about using Fett as the means to find Luke or thats how Vader realizes Luke is his son. These are short quick books...

Just as well done as Star Wars #1, and showing the same time period and events as that series, although through the dark lens of Lord Vader's helmet.

I could not have expected anything more from this first issue. It's already shaping up to be a memorable series that provides insight into possibly the most iconic villain of all time. The author did a marvelous job with the character and the artwork is quite fitting. I loved how the story was tied into Marvel's new Star Wars comics and the plot that's occurring there with our classic, beloved heroes. Highly recommended for any fan.

I shouldn't be loving this Darth Vader comics (I am a Jedi for the love of Hutt's butt) but I am a Star Wars junkie and everything about Star Wars have a special place in my heart (except for many parts un the second SW trilogy, I mean that would be an awesome triumvirate if not because of the exposition and a lot of stuff that bogged them down). So Darth Vader issue one? Yeah, it is great.This extended canon (I believe so) happened right after the events of Episode IV where we all know that the...

Ultimately too simplistic and well, Marvel.

good

This glowing review originally appeared on Garth's Blog: http://garthhamilton.blogspot.com/201...Chronologically, this tale runs somewhat parallel to Star Wars: Volume 1, told from Darth Vader’s perspective. The actual crossover moment riffs on the brilliant climactic image (which I won’t spoil here) from that other comic that I reviewed above. Chilling, and effective.There are so many never-before-seen things in here for Darth Vader fans: Vader is consumed in his quest to find out who is son is...

Doesn't flow. Dialogues most of the time felt odd.Some of Vader's lines felt OOC [e.g. "I would... meditate"] Umm???Doesn't sound intimidating at all and it sounds grammatically incomplete as well. Every line from the other Darth Vader comics I have read so far - to be sure - has always come across as fearsome, even when he's in his passive state - for instance when Vader is meditating and he is interrupted by one of the lowly crewmates].And I didn't enjoy Aphra as a character. She looked and a...

"Darth Vader #1"? I would say this is more like "Darth Vader #32," in that I've probably seen or read 31 better depictions of everyone's favorite Sith Lord. This is the first depiction of Vader I've read in the "new canon," and he is an altogether less fearsome and less important figure than he is in earlier Star Wars comics. I kept thinking of how much more evil, how much closer to the evil, silent, fearsome original, Vader is portrayed in Ron Marz's comic "Extinction," where he battles one of

Star Wars: Darth Vader issue #1 released today. It seems that each of these new Star Wars comics are being perfectly timed with their releases. This one branches off from the first two recently-released Star Wars comics. I think for you to fully enjoy one of the series (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Princess Leia, etc.) you will probably need to read them all. I like how they are all being tied together, because 1) you will get your Star Wars fix more frequently and 2) it will keep the stor...

After the destruction of the first Death Star, Darth Vader is in the dog house with the Emperor. All other minions (including Tarkin) are dead and only Vader is left to take the blame. But, the Dark Lord will not take it silently or meekly, that much is clear from the beginning. Especially after just meeting Luke. Excellent art and there were some really nice touches (an evil Wookiee makes an appearance). Promising start.

Not a bad start. The story of Darth Vader after the destruction of the first Death Star. As one of my all time favorite characters, it was odd to see him getting reprimanded by the emperor for incompetence for allowing the rebels to "win", for a big chunk of the book. It set us an interesting dynamic. Much as I love the Star Wars universe, I've never been really pulled in by many of the comic versions out there. This one, I think, has potential. As with the beginning of any new comic series, we

The stench of the prequels hovers over this comic as if the ghost of Jar Jar (you know he hanged himself after Revenge of the Sith) blundered into the presses and farted on the paper before the comic was printed. It’s interesting that Marvel chose Kieron Gillen to write this Darth Vader solo series because he also wrote a (terrible)Wolverine miniseries, Origin II. The two characters are comparable in that they are standouts in an ensemble cast but take them away and bring the focus entirely on t...

I was nervous about the Marvel Star Wars titles, but I decided to pick up this one. The art is gorgeous and captures the details of the Star Wars universe that we know. The story sets up many mysteries that draw the reader in. The high point is Vader's confrontation with Jabba the Hutt. I enjoyed this issue very much but I will probably wait for the collected graphic novel to read the story. There are two negatives to this title. The first is the price tag. The issue casts $4.99. I do believe th...

Sometimes I find parts of the new comics hard to believe. The Sith now don't do Jedi mind tricks? Other than some little concerns, I just love the art. The story isn't hard to follow... 10 points to Marvel, I guess.

This issue takes place right after the events of the first two issues of Jason Aaron's Skywalker Strikes. The first story arc of this series is simply titled "Vader," and I wonder whether or not a better title could have been thought up. I had a problem with Vader setting foot on Tatooine because I supported the school of thought stating that he never set foot on it because he would not have wanted to be reminded of his childhood and the death of his mother. However, it seems implied that this i...

Didn't intrigue me enough to get another issue I dont think, great art though!

I actually think I enjoyed this more than the Star Wars two I've read so far. To me, Darth Vader was a character that needed fleshing out. I have said before I was never much into the movies, and to me the movies did not do enough to make me understand why this character was all that scary. Despite blowing up a planet, that was a push of a button. I'm talking sheer power. Nothing he did was enough for me. Here, he goes through an intimidation of character and something he always lacked in the mo...

Outstanding. Written and drawn. If you are going to have Vader as the focal point it has to be done well and this was fantastic. Vader on practically ever page and his nemesis is none other than Sidius. Vader has to prove himself to his master after the destruction of the Death Star.

3,5, I guess?I dunno, it was a fun read, I liked it quite a lot, but when I finished it I wasn't really excited. I read it because I had the urge to read/see more of star wars but somehow it felt as if this comic was too short to tell an interesting story. Plus the art-style was a bit weird. Quite nice, but somehow I had the feeling it wasn't hand-drawn but that the artist just copied pictures of the main-characters from the films.