Dark Vador

Dark Vador is the French-language edition presentation of the iconic Darth Vader, the armored Sith Lord from the Star Wars saga, as published by Panini France. His appearances introduced French readers to the galaxy's most feared villain beginning with Mustang #58 in 1980.

Few characters carry the weight of a galaxy-spanning saga quite like Dark Vador, who made his French comics debut in Mustang #58 in 1980 — a Bronze Age introduction brought to the page by creator Jean-Yves Mitton. Over an remarkable 44-year publishing run through titles like Star Wars, Star Wars Comics Collector, and Titans, this Panini France icon has shared adventures with some of the most beloved figures in the universe: Luke Skywalker, Princesse Leia Organa, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca. With 57 catalogued appearances and at least one recognized key issue to his name, Dark Vador stands as a cornerstone of French-language Star Wars comics history — an essential piece for any serious collector tracing how this legendary saga resonated across the Atlantic.