Some of the best material in the Marvel new canon comic books has been the exploration of Darth Vader. Spanning multiple different series, including Kieron Gillen’s Vader series, Darth Vader has proven to be a rich vein of moral and spiritual storytelling. We spend a sizeable chunk of time discussing each collected edition of Charles Soule’s Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith comic series. We discuss Vader’s violent baptism into the Dark Side, his relationship with Sidious, as well as differing views on the will of the Force. Plus, the end of the comic provides an intriguing discussion of Vader’s turn to the light and what he may or may not have believed about his ultimate destiny. Enjoy our discussion of Charles Soule’s Vader series and let us know what you think of this incredible story!

0:00 - Intro Charles Soule’s Dark Lord of the Sith Comic Series

02:13 - Volume 1: Imperial Machine

21:09 - Volume 2: Legacy’s End

39:16 - Volume 3: The Burning Seas

53:23 - Volume 4: Fortress Vader