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In this graphic novel, Darth Vader faces the rebellion of the Shu‑Torin natives. Ordered by the Empire to quell the insurgency, Vader leads a military campaign to restore order. The story follows his rise to power and the challenges he faces from those who oppose the Empire—and those who will ally with him.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Kieron Gillen
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