Star Wars: Dark Times

In the grim years between Episode III and Episode IV, Dark Horse's Star Wars: Dark Times (2008–2014) explores the galaxy's slow suffocation under Imperial rule, focusing on the haunted early days of Darth Vader and the machinations of Emperor Palpatine. This six-issue series, a key part of the publisher's celebrated pre-Disney era, captures a pivotal moment when hope is scarce and the Sith's shadow is at its longest.