Darth Vader (2020) 5
Darth Vader 5 is the fifth issue of the canon comic book series Star Wars: Darth Vader. It was written by Greg Pak, illustrated by Raffaele Ienco, and published by Marvel Comics on September 16, 2020. It features the story "Dark Heart of the Sith Part V," in which Darth Vader's search is concluded at Polis Massa, the birthplace of Luke Skywalker.
Publisher's summary[]
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!
Plot summary[]
| DARK HEART OF THE SITH Part V |
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Darth Vader revealed the truth: He is Luke Skywalker's father. But Luke refused Vader's call to the dark side of the Force and escaped. Enraged, Vader has taken a squad of death troopers and the Imperial forensics droid, ZED-6-7, on a quest of revenge against everyone who hid Luke from him. Vader's new ally—Queen Amidala's former handmaiden Sabé—has sworn a vengeance of her own against her queen's killers. But Sabé betrayed Darth Vader, believing the Dark Lord to be Padmé's killer. Vader battled Sabé and her followers on Naboo before Padmé's grave.... |
Development[]
Darth Vader 5 was originally solicited for June 17, 2020.[3] The art of scene where Vader overlooks Padmé Amidala's coffin underwent several "roughs"[4] before the final version was settled upon.[5]
Media[]
Editions[]
- UPC 759606096015; September 16, 2020; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- 00511; Cover A; InHyuk Lee
- 00521; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon
Cover gallery[]
Cover A
Cover A (not final)
Cover B
Cover B (not final)
Cover B (unlettered)
Appearances[]
Collections[]
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Sources[]
The Former Anakin Skywalker Discovers the Final Resting Place of Padmé Amidala in Marvel's Darth Vader 5 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
External links[]
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #5 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)- Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #5 (Variant) on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
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