Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command Hardcover – November 22, 2011

Darth Vader is one of the most iconic characters in all of cinematic history, let alone film villains. However, if there is one guy who can bring something new and interesting to this famed character, it's Haden Blackman, writer of highly-praised "Batwoman" series released by DC Comics, as well as multiple "Star Wars"-related projects, including the "Force Unleashed" video games and a large number of comic books, a few of which involve Vader himself. In this story, Vader is sent to the planet Atoan in order to rescue the son of Grand Moff Tarkin. While on the planet, Vader will face challenges that will show why he is one of the most powerful Sith Lords ever. The script for this book feels right at home in a "Star Wars"-like way (not referring to the prequels). All of the characters previously featured in some way all feel in-character, especially Vader. This book is very Vader-centric and I wouldn't have it any other way. Vader's character is very much accurate, while also kind of new. During the story, Vader fantasizes about his wife and what it would be like if he had killed Palpatine during "Revenge of the Sith", instead of Mace Windu. These fantasies are infrequent and serve to add to the story, not detract from it. The art, by Rick Leonardi, is very stylized and somewhat cartoony, even resembling the artwork of "Star Wars: Clone Wars" (the older series from before Episode III was released). While the art may not be entirely "realistic", it is not at all bad (I happen to like it a lot) and it matches the tone of the story. The story and the art compliment each other very effectively in this book, and that's why I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars.Note: Blackman is also writing "Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison".

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command was a good read, but I had some small issues with it, for instance the art was good...most of the time, but the dreams/visions where not as good as the rest, but I can understand that the dreams/visions did have to have another kind of art so it was easier for the reader to understand that this was not present time (Well honestly if you failed to realize that you couldn't really have understood the story very well...) I just wish the art could have been a little bit better!The story was OK, interesting enough to read, but not as interesting as Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison. But I liked the fact that Darth Vader was shown a lot of time without his mask. That was cool. But I'm also a bit confused how he could breathe without his respirator? I mean I can understand how he could do it for a short period at a time, but towards the end, he was without his helmet for a long time.

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command isn't something that was on my reading list, but it was on sale for $3.99 on Amazon, so I gave it a try. Nineteen years before the Battle of Yavin, Darth Vader is haunted by the loss of his wife, Padme. He is sent by the Emperor to the Ghost Nebula to find Admiral Garoche Tarkin, the son of Grand Moff Tarkin. There, he finds a local priestess, Lady Saro, with her sights set on becoming Queen of the Ghost Nebula. Her offering? She can help Vader find Admiral Tarkin.Don't get me wrong; this is a good story, but what makes this comic special is the characters created by George Lucas, namely Darth Vader and the Emperor. Still, while reading it, I could hear the Star Wars theme in my head. That sort of synergy between the comic and the original movies doesn't come easily. And yes, I was interested to see more of Vader. He's a cool character, and Darth Vader and the Lost Command remains faithful to that character. Recommended for fans of Star Wars. ***3/4

Darth Vader and the Lost Command tells the story of one of Vader's earliest missions for the Emperor and the their infant alliance with the infamous Grand Moff Tarkin. While on a mission to find the Grand Moff's lost son, Vader encounters a beautiful, powerful, and enigmatic high priestess with high ambitions, and he experiences everything from attempts on his life with traitors in his midst to having visions of his late wife as he last saw her. A story of deception, torn loyalties, loss, and love, readers delve a little deeper into the broken psyche of Darth Vader and see a little bit more of the rarely glimpsed 'human' side of this beloved and complex villian of the Star Wars Universe.Amazing art work with epic and compelling story telling as Star Wars should always be, this graphic novel is recommended for any Star Wars fans or any fans of comics and graphic novels who enjoy epic stories with the right amount of action and adventure and deep thought provoking.

This graphic book does a good job of showing a bit more of Vader as a new Sith Lord, especially the working of his vitality lifesuit lung and fake limbs. One gets the impression that the "experimental construct" known as Lord Vader requires quite a bit of routine maintenence as well as improvements and upgrades. It is also good to see that Vader is haunted, even tormented by the images and scenarios presented by the lurking ghost of Padme which add to his psycological downward spiral stacking onto his rage at some points making him exponentially volatile. The novel also shows that Vader still has some of that charge in recklessness of Anakin within him, which almost costs him dearly. My suggestion....this is a very quick, fun, good read and if you are really into Vader, then that makes it impressive.....MOST IMPRESSIVE! Hoping this helps the Star Wars Nation....MTFBWY

Usually I take a look at existing reviews before I purchase, for some reason, I didnt this time. And I have regretted it.After first read, I thought that this book just 'wasnt as good as a lot of the others.' Now on further reflection, it just really isnt good at all.Artwork is sketchy in places, Vader at times seems skinny, un-imposing and just downright badly drawn. As for the story...Meh.So Vader is still in the infancy of his fall to the dark side. This gets touched on a bit, which is good but the main plot about going to find a lost admiral... Kinda dull. Then said admirals deeds/motivations seem weakly developed.Bottom line is after reading I dont really feel I have a better understanding of Vader and I didnt care about this 'important task' he was sent on. I was firmly left in 'I want to care but I just dont territory.'

I cannot tell you how disappointing this book is. The artwork is truly awful and the story incredibly weak.I would advise anyone interested in comics to check out DARK TIMES. DT has great writing and amazing artwork.Alternatively, if you want more Darth Vader, check out DARK LORD - its not a graphic novel though, its a novel.

Supposed to be very good clearly not a bit disappointed to be honest

100% result.

Da quando uscì nei cinema la prima puntata, ormai quasi mezzo secolo fa, l'universo Star Wars si è moltiplicato tra film delle trilogie, prequel, spinoff, ma anche videogiochi, "cartoni animati", libri, giocattoli e soprattutto fumetti. Con il passaggio di proprietà del marchio, visto che è praticamente impossibile tutelare i diritti d'autore originali, cio' che non è "ufficiale" reca l'etichetta Legend. Qui abbiamo uno degli innumerevoli volumi a fumetti di queste "serie". In formato kindle in offerta costa pochissimo e non ingombra casa. Che altro ?