Darth Vader’s comic book series may be reaching its end, but the series is going out in style. Marvel Comics has provided ComicBook.com with an exclusive first look at Joe Quesada’s variant cover for Star Wars: Darth Vader #25.
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Quesada is an artist who now serves as the chief creative officer for Marvel Entertainment. He’s work on Marvel Comics titles including X-Factor, Iron Man, Daredevil, NYX, and The Amazing Spider-Man.
Darth Vader #25 is the 40-page finale of the Sith Lord’s saga, written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Salvador Larroca. For 25 issues following the destruction of the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Darth Vader as fought to restore his reputation and regain the favor of Emperor Palpatine. In the process, he has enlisted the aid of allies like the unscrupulous archeologist Doctor Aphra and the murderous droids Bee Tee and Triple Zero. He’s discovered the true identity of the pilot who destroyed the Death Star, and he’s passed every trial posed by the Emperor’s minions. Now, in this final act, all of his plans come to fruition.
Darth Vader #25 goes on sale Aug. 31, 2016. Check out the full cover below.
Darth Vader #25
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Joe Quesada
FINAL ISSUE!
It has all built up to this! Vader’s trials against Cylo’s creations! His machinations against the Emperor! His covert missions with Doctor Aphra and her murderous droids! All comes to fruition in an oversized 40-page issue by the stellar team of Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca! You won’t want to miss this ending!
Rated T
In Shops: Aug 31, 2016
SRP: $5.99
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