Comics Darth Vader #8: Shadows and Secrets, part 2 (of 6)

Yeah, I love the way new canon incorporates stuff. The Arquitens-class is a great example of this, plus it is nice to see the Empire fielding more than just ISD's like in the old days.

--Adm. Nick

 

That would be a bummer.

 

I agree. Pity they forgot what the bridge of one of those looks like...

Seriously, Tantive-style viewports and chairs? Rebels gets it right and this comic can't?

You had ONE JOB, Story Group.

 

I'm confident that eventually someone actually will cite this as evidence of Story Group's failure. Just give it time.

 

Time to hand in your Fleet Junkie pin Nick the Empire had tons of cool designs in the old EU.

 

Get your TFA app on your smartphone ready:

http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=22793

 

Is augmented reality that important? What does it do?

 

Depends on what that page triggers:

http://www.starwars.com/games-apps/star-wars-app

 

Shouldn't this thread be stickied?

 

Not much Vader in this issue but it did introduce the most silliest looking imperial in star wars history- not only does he have an eccentric beard he wears a monocle as well HI-larious

 

Man, this issue got better and better while reading it.

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Gotta love Aphra's style. The girl has nerves like steel when she's not around Vader. Messing with those bounty hunters takes courage, though Krrssantan being in on it could end up biting her in the rear.
TZ was pretty cool as well. Untrustworthy as always, that droid.
I had to laugh when Tagge appointed Vader to find about the stolen money! Lol Vader is all "as you wish", not even a hint that he knows what's going on. Don't trust that Vader.
Man, Mr Monocle might turn out to be one of my fav imperials in current canon. That's one clever guy. He says he's not a traitor. But why doesn't he share his suspicions with Tagge, then? And why would he tell Vader about his suspicions, does he really think he can make Vader nervous enough to become careless? Vader will have to be very careful around that guy. I also like that he looks like an officer from the 19th century Austrian army, very "imperial" you might say.

 

Maybe the new guy is the Imperial version of a Von then?

 

Well maybe, but a rich bourgeois Viennese from the 19th century might also look like that.

Funnily enough, an old professor in my university also had this ridiculous type of moustache and even funnier glasses.

 

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So Tagge assigned Vader a new watch-dog? Wonder how long this one will last.

 

I think Tagge knows that Vader will try and eliminate his new adjutant so he'll have something in place to prevent that......

BTW that midget bounty hunter bee box is he wearing Mandalorian armour?

 

Another fantastic issue. This series and Kanan are easily the most enjoyable of the new canon. Vader's portrayal is perfect, all the new characters are unique and interesting, and the use of Tagge post-DS is continuing to be a very smart move.

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The retro look of Aphra and Bossk's spacesuits was fantastic, and the entire heist was a lot of fun. Capping the issue off by introducing a black Imperial inspector with muttonchops and a monocle who appears to be the Imperial equivalent of Sherlock Holmes was just icing on the cake.

I bet Beebox and IG-90 end up taking the fall for the transport attack. They seem to be the most expendable.

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I think Thanoth will last awhile. Vader actually seemed impressed by him. I would not be surprised to see him try to bring him onto his team somehow.

 

The part's about Aphra's heist were so satisfying that Vader's scenes in the end just felt like a bonus.

 

Another good issue. I've been really enjoying all these new characters that KG has created to put around Vader.

 

Yeah, I can definitely hear James Earl Jones in this Vader much better than I could in Tarkin. That might be because I first listened to the audiobook of Tarkin. Those of you who also have will know what I mean mon.

Can't believe Beebox isn't everyone's favorite character of the new canon. Maybe after he's given more panels and personality but the design alone is great. I love the idea of a (insert whatever politically correct term you use for people who are shorter than average) version of Boba Fett. Also, Imperial Sherlock Holmes is going to be a favorite of mine.

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]At first I thought Vader's new mission was referring to the end of Lando #1 and I got really excited at the connection but then I realized I was just tired and read it wrong. Hopefully Imperial Holmes doesn't have to be force choked to keep from spilling the beans.

Maybe one good Triple-Zero, Bee Tee, or Beebox scene (or the above spoiler that I misunderstood) would have made this my favorite issue so far but still a very good entry.

 

The Arquitens-class light cruiser. Also appears in TCW and Rebels:

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Arquitens-class_light_cruiser

 

I can't wait to see all of the new cybernetic baddies in action. Probably crossing over into the main Star Wars series.

 

In regards to Grievbar's assignment to go after Luke I think we can all safely assume that, in the words of Jango Fett, "We won't be seeing him again"