One of the best Dark Horse mini-series. A young Imperial cadet witnesses an assassination attempt on Vader and becomes the Dark Lord’s apprentice-in-all-but-name. It is a brilliant political thriller that shows Vader as a strategist, not just a killer.
, this series explores Vader’s obsession with Padmé’s death and his hunt for those who hid Luke from him. It even ties into the sequel trilogy by taking Vader to the hidden Sith world of The Legends Era (Classic Dark Horse Stories) Star Wars Darth Vader -Comics Collection-
. It captures a more methodical Vader who must rebuild his reputation after the Death Star’s destruction while secretly investigating the identity of the pilot who blew it up—leading to the chilling realization: "Skywalker". Darth Vader (2020) by Greg Pak Set after the "I am your father" revelation in The Empire Strikes Back One of the best Dark Horse mini-series
Marvel’s recent runs have redefined Vader for a new generation, filling in the gaps between the films with cinematic storytelling. Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017) by Charles Soule Picking up seconds after Revenge of the Sith , this series explores Vader’s obsession with Padmé’s