| | Start Here | | --- | --- | | New to Vader comics? | Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 (Soule) – chronological beginning, no prior comic knowledge needed. | | Love the original trilogy? | Darth Vader Vol. 1: Vader (Gillen) – fits perfectly between Episodes IV and V. | | Want the most emotionally complex Vader? | Darth Vader Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the Sith (Pak) – bridges ESB and RotJ . | | Hardcover omnibus collector? | Look for the Darth Vader by Gillen Omnibus , Darth Vader by Soule Omnibus , and Darth Vader by Pak Omnibus (releasing 2025). |
Why does the outsell almost every other Star Wars title? Because comics allow Vader to be more than a villain. Star Wars Darth Vader -Comics Collection-
, the Darth Vader comic collections are essential reading for any fan. The Modern Marvel Trilogy (The New Canon) | | Start Here | | --- | --- | | New to Vader comics
Gillen’s run is famous for introducing two key characters who have since become fan favorites in the broader Star Wars universe: | | Love the original trilogy
Before the Disney acquisition, Dark Horse Comics explored a darker, more experimental version of the character. Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison