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Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows                             Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writer: Tim Siedell
Artist: Gabriel Guzman
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Editors: Freddye Lins & Dave Marshall
Cover by: Felipe Massafera

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.  The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015; Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

Dark Horse Comics presents a tale of the Dark Lord of the Sith… Darth Vader.

Now… a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows! During the Clone Wars, a single trooper – left for dead during battle – comes to hate the Jedi generals who abandoned him. Years later, he lives on, bitter and angry, until hearing tales of a great warrior. Now, this clone believes he may have found the leader he should have been following all along… Darth Vader!

Story/Spoiler
In part #1, “The Dark Lord makes a First Impression!”, After he is left for dead during the Clone Wars, a single trooper named Hock comes to hate the Jedi who abandoned him. Years later, he hears of a great and powerful warrior-the hand of the new Galactic Empire, Darth Vader! Seeking to serve the Dark Lord, this man, Hock, becomes a stormtrooper and works to gain the respect of Vader!

Next in part #2, “Into Battle with Vader!”, Clone trooper Hock has been through much since being left for dead by his Jedi leaders in the Clone Wars. Now, Hock believes he has found a truly great warrior who deserves loyalty and commands respect – Darth Vader! If Hock can impress the Dark Lord as a stormtrooper, he will have earned respect of his own from the leader he admires most.

Next in part #3, “A Force to be Reckoned With!”, Stormtrooper Hock is exactly where he wants to be – under the command of the greatest warrior in the galaxy, Darth Vader! When a mission to assimilate some remnant Separatists becomes a military disaster, Hock has an opportunity to be something more than a soldier in the ranks to Darth Vader… if he’s willing to take a life-risking chance!

Next in part #4, ” The Dark Lord takes a Hands-On Approach!”, Fighting at the side of Darth Vader in an air attack against a group of inspired, cause-driven Separatists, stormtrooper Hock has an opportunity to show his value. When he is captured, learning of the enemy’s cause – and who they’re working with – only reinforces Hock’s belief in the Galactic Empire.

Finally in part #5, “All Will Fall!”, Stormtrooper Hock sabotages the remnant Separatists from the inside as they defend against Darth Vader’s advancing forces, and fights for his life against a figure from his past. At Vader’s side, Hock witnesses firsthand the power and ruthlessness of the man-machine he has followed into battle!

Hardcover reprints/collects: Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows (2013 – 2014) Issues #1-5.  Dark Horse Comics.

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: July 2014
Format: FC, 128 pages, HC, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1616553820
ISBN-13: 9781616553821

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is in Fine + to Very Fine condition.  (bumped corners)  Otherwise… Very Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Darth Vader and/or Star Wars collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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