SPOILER REVIEW: Marvel's Star Wars: Darth Vader #2

Just finished it. Pretty much have to agree with everything you said. It's cool seeing Vader developed as a weaker character than we're used to seeing on screen. It adds more depth. I look forward to seeing the transition to the "ESB" Vader.

 

Agree with your review. But still enjoying it overall. Would be good if we see vader having the same visions of his future as Anakin did. And he could see that luke would End up turning him. And then see further then that to hint at what happens to luke in the force awakens!

 

I thought it was solid. I loved seeing Vader dressed down last issue, and now we get to see the obstacles he'll have to maneuver to go about his own agenda. These aren't mere nuisances he has to deal with either. Being assigned what is basically a spy shows he has to conceal his doings from Emperor, Tagge, and god knows who else. Then we had the pirates allude to Aphra being involved in what they're a part of. Add a little bit of action, Vader eliminating one obstacle and covering his tracks in one move...I'd say it moved the story along rather well.

 

Me too. The first issue was so good that this one was bound to feel like it was turned down a notch. I'll take Vader at a slow burn any day.

 

On the first read, "fun, but filler" popped into my head. However, after reading the comments here (which I agree with), I decided a second read would be both entertaining and worthwhile.

Certainly this issue isn't as jam-packed as the last one was with cameos (Sidious, Jabba, Boba) or intrigue (Palpy's mysterious meeting with Rodian cyborg). But I still think that it had plenty to be excited about.

The artwork was phenomenal, in my mind. I loved the battle droid throwback and really enjoyed Vader's usage of the Force in altering the missiles' trajectory.

We knew that Anakin was already thinking of betraying Palpy in ROTS for his family. It's fun to see this idea building steam and taking shape.

It was interesting to see Tagge's differing thoughts from Tarkin on what qualifies as true military might. I agree that Tagge will eventually be on the receiving end of a Force choke death. Perhaps he is the first "public" example Vader will make of this practice.

Like our "Rebels" from the cartoon, the fact alone that they don't appear on screen in the OT, doesn't mean they didn't play a part during the timeline. It is after all, supposed to be a large galaxy.

However, his current position, would probably have placed Tagge at the Battle of Endor and we know that Piett controls the Imperial forces there.

The Emperor has no choice but to overlook Vader's failures, I think Tagge wouldn't receive the same benefit of the doubt. Sith apprentices seem much less replaceable.

 

Here's another interview with Kieron Gillen.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/70418

A bit about Aphra: "I start bringing some droids in and a character called Aphra, who is a kind of Indiana Jones character, in that she travels the galaxy looking for ancient artifacts and making sure they get into the wrong hands. She’s fun, roguish and adventurous. There’s a protocol droid called Triple Zero who specializes in torture, he’s a lot of fun and there’s a kind of astro-mech droid too."

 

I was inspired by how much I am loving the Darth Vader comics after the latest issue so I have done an audio comic book for Darth Vader #2. I will also do #3 shortly. Hope you enjoy!