Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodreadsTitle: Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol.4: End of Games
Author: Kieron Gillen
Illustrator: Salvador Larroca
Recent Release Date: December 6, 2016
Synopsis: Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now it is time for the End of Games. As Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information, it seems that Vader may have passed his master's tests. But even after finding favor in the eyes of the Emperor, the Dark Lord's schemes may yet prove his undoing... Plus, the killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee wreak havoc in their own homicidal adventure! Marvel's in-depth exploration of the Dark Side of Star Wars goes from strength to strength!
COLLECTING: DARTH VADER 20-25
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Review: This is the final volume in the Darth Vader ongoing series that has been going since Marvel first launched their Star Wars line. Although, another Darth Vader comic is coming soon, but that one takes place shortly after Revenge of the Sith. This took place shortly after A New Hope.
This series followed Darth Vader's rise from defeat after the first Death Star was destroyed. This last volume finishes up that rise.
My favorite part of this series was the introduction of Doctor Aphra and her murderous droids, Triple-Zee and Beetee. I'm very excited for the doctor to get her own series. The other original characters that Vader competed against were some of my least favorite characters in the new Marvel comicverse. They all seemed very "Legends" to me. Cybernetic implants and force powers. Imperial posture. Not my kind of characters.
There is an epic lightsaber battle that is depicted midway through this volume. It bridges the prequel-era with the original trilogy nicely.
I found the coda odd. I'm interested to see where it leads. If anywhere.
I give this volume a 4.5/5. I enjoyed seeing it all come to an end. The droids really shined in this volume.
--PAUL
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