Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command

In this 2011 Dark Horse one-shot, Darth Vader is dispatched to the Outer Rim to investigate the disappearance of an Imperial fleet, a mission that forces him to navigate treacherous alien politics and his own dark past. Written and illustrated by Haden Blackman and Agustin Alessio, the issue expands the Star Wars mythos by delving into Vader's relentless pursuit of power and control in the early days of the Empire.