Publisher's summary[]

THE DARK LORD OF THE SITH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! Following the successful Black, White & Red series produced by Marvel Comics, DARTH VADER now takes the spotlight for tales of terror by some of the industry's most talented creators! PEACH MOMOKO will spin a story only she can bring to life! PLUS, the return of JASON AARON to the world of STAR WARS with Part One of his Vader tale spanning all four issues!

Contents[]

• "Hard Shutdown" part one
• "Inescapable"
• "Dissolution of Hope"

Plot summary[]

When Anakin Skywalker turned to the dark side, he became Darth Vader, one of the most
powerful Sith of all time. In his service to the evil Galactic Empire, he has left a trail of
destruction and terror, striking fear into the hearts of millions across the galaxy….

Media[]

Cover gallery[]

Final cover by Alex Maleev Reveal cover by Alex Maleev Alex Maleev's cover, as Maleev drew it on a 15x22 board Cover in progress by Alex Maleev Unused cover by Alex Maleev Variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto Virgin variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto Variant cover by Jim Cheung Variant cover by Kaare Andrews Variant cover by Peach Momoko Virgin variant cover by Peach Momoko Variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto Virgin variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto Variant cover by Takashi Okazaki Virgin variant cover by Takashi Okazaki Variant cover by Felipe Massafera Virgin variant cover by Felipe Massafera Variant cover by Kaare Andrews Virgin variant cover by Kaare Andrews Variant cover by Arthur Adams Variant cover by Mico Suayan Virgin variant cover by Mico Suayan Variant cover by E.M. Gist Textless cover by E.M. Gist Final second printing cover by Peach Momoko Second printing cover by Peach Momoko Second printing cover by Kaare Andrews

Collections[]

• Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red Treasury Edition
• Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red (TPB)

Sources[]

• Marvel's Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
• Witness Darth Vader at His Deadliest in 'Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red' on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
• Inferno Squad Strikes Back in Marvel's April 2023 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 217
• 'Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red' #1 First Look Embraces the Dark Side on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 218
• New Star Wars: Visions One-Shot Coming from Marvel and Peach Momoko – Exclusive Reveal on StarWars.com (backup link)

Notes and references[]

External links[]

• Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red (2023) #1 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)