Star Wars: Darth Vader #1

In "Book 1: Vader," Darth Vader is summoned by Emperor Palpatine to face the consequences of the Death Star's destruction, stripped of his command and sent on a dangerous mission to negotiate with Jabba the Hutt. The story follows Vader as he navigates the treacherous politics of the galaxy’s underworld, testing his loyalty and resolve in a high-stakes gambit far from the Imperial throne.

In "Book II, Part I: Shadows and Secrets," Darth Vader sets out across Tatooine in a relentless search for his son, Luke Skywalker, his presence casting long shadows over the desert world. Meanwhile, Jabba the Hutt secures Imperial backing to eliminate a rival, weaving danger into the already treacherous underbelly of the Outer Rim.

In "Book II, Part II: Shadows and Secrets," Doctor Aphra teams up with a crew of the galaxy’s most skilled bounty hunters for a high-stakes heist aboard an Imperial transport, where fortunes and secrets are just as dangerous as the weapons they carry. The mission promises riches, but with so many players chasing the same prize, trust is the rarest commodity of all.

In "Book II, Part III: Shadows and Secrets," Darth Vader grapples with the growing scrutiny of his new adjutant, Inspector Thanoth, who’s investigating the theft of a massive credit haul from an Imperial cruiser. As Vader watches closely, Thanoth begins tracking down the elusive arms dealer known only as "The Dragon," forcing the Dark Lord to navigate a web of deception where every clue could expose more than just a criminal.

In "Book II, Part IV: Shadows and Secrets," Doctor Aphra and her droids make a tense visit to Naboo, seeking answers from Commodex Tahn—a man whose past may hold secrets vital to Darth Vader’s mission. As old debts and hidden agendas surface, the line between ally and adversary blurs in the shadow of political intrigue.

In "Book II, Part V: Shadows and Secrets," Vader is sent by Thanoth to assemble a strike force and raid the hidden lair of information broker The Ante—only to find the meeting already underway, with Doctor Aphra and her two dangerous droids in attendance. The mission quickly turns tense as secrets surface and loyalties are tested in the shadows of the Empire’s growing web of deceit.