Source Material #399 - Darth Vader #1-12 (Marvel, 2015)

Strap in, Star Wars faithful—this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for! The Source Material crew is firing up the hyperdrive and exploring the dark side in the first twelve issues of Darth Vader (2015). Jesse and Mark dig into this epic Marvel series that follows the Dark Lord of the Sith after the destruction of the first Death Star and right up to the events of Empire Strikes Back. This episode doesn’t just explore Vader’s path of destruction—it’s a full-on Sith strategy session. From secret droid armies to double-crosses and cybernetic contenders for his throne, Vader’s on a mission to reclaim his power and uncover the truth about a certain rebel pilot with a suspiciously familiar name. And don’t get us started on Dr. Aphra, Triple-Zero, and BT-1. If you ever wanted to see the twisted Star Wars version of Indiana Jones paired with murder-bot versions of R2-D2 and C-3PO, this is your jam.Whether you’re a diehard fan who knows every scene of Rogue One by heart or a casual viewer curious about what Vader was up to between movies, this conversation is packed with insights, jokes, and that unstoppable Star Wars love. It’s Vader unleashed—and it’s glorious.