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Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin                   Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writer: Tim Siedell
Artist: Stephen Thompson
Inkers: Mark Irwin, Denis Freitas, Drew Geraci & Jason Gorder
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Editors: Freddye Lins & Dave Marshall
Cover by: Ariel Olivetti

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… Star Wars: Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin! A ninth assassin-more deadly than the eight who came before-has been hired to murder Darth Vader. Elsewhere, another threat to the Empire has made itself known, and will take Vader on a hunt for an ancient evil… All the while, the ninth assassin lurks, waiting for the perfect moment to strike!

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, “The Hunt for Vader is on!”, Eight assassins hired to murder Darth Vader – eight assassins dead. Now the man who enlisted them seeks a ninth assassin. The price? A cost higher than all the credits in his bottomless coffers. But when it comes to avenging his son, no sacrifice is too great to acquire the one man who can kill the Dark Lord of the Sith…

Next in part #2, “Don’t mess with the Empire!”, An unknown enemy obliterates a star destroyer. An attempt is made on the life of the Emperor. A new evil has made itself known in the galaxy, and Darth Vader is going to find it and crush it. But beware, warns the Emperor, this new adversary appears to wield a sorcery very old and very dark.

Next in part #3, “Vader will have Vengeance!”, Darth Vader’s search for the culprits behind an assassination attempt on the Emperor leads to a shattered Star Destroyer floating lifeless above a mysterious moon. On the ground he finds no survivors-instead ancient ruins, and frightening inhabitants. All the while, a hunter follows, waiting for the moment to strike!

Next in part #4, “No Monster is a match for the Dark Lord!” In the ruins of an ancient moon, Darth Vader encounters an evil people with a dark prophecy and a powerful weapon. They are a threat to the Empire and Vader will force them to serve-or crush them all! Meanwhile, the assassin hunting Vader still lurks…

Finally in part #5, “Duel to the Death!”, Having stalked Darth Vader, the assassin is now ready to strike… It seems Vader, distracted by threats to the Emperor, could be taken. But the assassin has made one mistake-believing that he has a chance against the most-feared man in the galaxy!”

Hardcover reprints/collects: Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin (2013) 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: November 2013
Format: FC, 128 pages, HC, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1616552077
ISBN-13: 9781616552077

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dusk 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.  Very Highly Recommended.

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