Star Wars: Darth Vader #40

Darth Vader strides forward on this cover by Leinil Francis Yu, red lightsaber blazing, surrounded by a horde of droids — protocol units, astromechs, and battle droids alike — beneath a glowing purple sky and a cityscape that feels deeply unsettled. The tagline promises something that comes first for the metal, then for everything else, setting an ominous tone for "The Master's Trial" as the Dark Lord faces what may be his most unusual battlefield yet. With Greg Pak writing and Raffaele Ienco on art, this 2024 entry in the Dark Droids crossover looks like a compelling chapter in Vader's ongoing saga.