As understandably synonymous as Star Wars is movie theaters, the galaxy far, far away is well suited to comic books and other mediums, but that begs the question of canonicity for newcomers. Before the Disney acquisition of the IP from George Lucas, there was a wide array of supplemental material — comics included — that were set in what was known as the “Expanded Universe.”While Lucas himself didn’t necessarily consider these works canon to his timeline in the first place, they’re still more than worth reading today as an alternate canon — now called “Legends.” However, especially for newer fans, the mainline canon is plenty to keep track of, making the post-acquisition books key. More publishers have entered the fray, but between Marvel’s flagship book, other ongoings, and miniseries, there’s a slew of canon Star Wars comics.Meanwhile, Darth Vader’s terrific comic-book exploits are more than worthy of his reputation in the movies, so it’s no surprise that Marvel publishes an ongoing solo series for the Sith Lord. This book launched in the same year as the flagship Star Wars series, with story arcs from Darth Vader overlapping in crossover events in the latter. It’s made for some thrilling moments for the character that competes with his live-action appearances like the iconic Vader Down that eventually pit him against an entire squadron of Rebel fighters.
As understandably synonymous as Star Wars is movie theaters, the galaxy far, far away is well suited to comic books and other mediums, but that begs the question of canonicity for newcomers. Before the Disney acquisition of the IP from George Lucas, there was a wide array of supplemental material — comics included — that were set in what was known as the “Expanded Universe.”
While Lucas himself didn’t necessarily consider these works canon to his timeline in the first place, they’re still more than worth reading today as an alternate canon — now called “Legends.” However, especially for newer fans, the mainline canon is plenty to keep track of, making the post-acquisition books key. More publishers have entered the fray, but between Marvel’s flagship book, other ongoings, and miniseries, there’s a slew of canon Star Wars comics.
Meanwhile, Darth Vader’s terrific comic-book exploits are more than worthy of his reputation in the movies, so it’s no surprise that Marvel publishes an ongoing solo series for the Sith Lord. This book launched in the same year as the flagship Star Wars series, with story arcs from Darth Vader overlapping in crossover events in the latter. It’s made for some thrilling moments for the character that competes with his live-action appearances like the iconic Vader Down that eventually pit him against an entire squadron of Rebel fighters.
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