The two worst characters in the current Star Wars Darth Vader run are Ochi and The Emperor. Ochi because even the few panels showing or mentioning him feel entirely dull. The Emperor, whose presence dominates the first half of this issue, completely infantilizes the character of Darth Vader in his own series. Vader’s entire presence… Read More: Review: Star Wars Darth Vader #28 »
Now this is where the fun begins. Darth Vader has found a new allly in Sabe and this issue is a true treat for prequel fans. Sabe has pieced together Vader’s identity in an entirely believable and logical way. This issue puts her in the dangerous position of manipulating Vader against a Governor she claims… Read More: Review: Star Wars: Darth Vader #23 »
Greg Pak has built up a fascinating challenger for Darth Vader. Slowly through this run, Sabe has emerged as a contender aligned with Crimson Dawn. What makes this conflict so interesting is that Sabe is basically a representation of the legacy of Padme. The ultimate question this comes close to is, if Padme and Vader… Read More: Review: Star Wars: Darth Vader #21 »