Darth Vader and the Lost Command, Part 1

Still haunted by the death of Anakin Skywalker's beloved Padmé in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is tasked with a mission to locate a lost Imperial expeditionary force--led by the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. But the perils of Vader's journey into the unexplored Ghost Nebula are compounded by traitors among his crew and the presence of the system's religious leader, Lady Saro. Collects the five-issue miniseries. - Written by The Force Unleashed's Haden Blackman! - Art by Rick Leonardi of Aliens vs. Predator: Three World War! - A beautiful hardcover edition!

Vader in command! Vader in turmoil! Darth Vader steps up his attacks when his invasion of the Ghost Nebula meets with stiff resistance. But when a courageous beauty offers her help in conquering the system, visions of what his life might have been if he had not betrayed the Jedi and if Padme was still alive affect the Dark Lord's decisions. It's Darth Vader, the darkest Lord of the Sith, at his best -- and worst! Written by The Force Unleashed's Haden Blackman with art by Aliens vs. Predator's Rick Leonardi! This title launches Dark Horse into its 20th anniversary of publishing Star Wars.

Haunted by recurring visions of what his life with Padme might have been like if he had not succumbed to the dark side, and guided by the Ghost Nebula's mysterious priestess, Vader and his troops become embroiled in a disastrous battle on a tar--pit world. Worse, the hard--fought battle brings Vader no closer to locating Moff Tarkin's missing son--but it does put him in the deadly sights of a traitor! * The Dark Lord in action! * Written by The Force Unleashed's Haden Blackman

Vader betrayed! An attempt on his life leaves Vader and a handful of loyal troops trapped on a desolate world. Despite the deadly perils posed by the environment and attacks from his mysterious enemy, Vader will not veer from his duty. But what if the reason for his mission is negated? And what do these visions of Padmé mean to Vader's future? * An assassination attempt on Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith! * Haden Blackman (The Force Unleashed, Purge) once again brings Vader to life!

The final battle with the insurgents brings a resolution to the mystery of Moff Tarkin' s son. Vader resolves the entire mission in a way that only he, the darkest lord of the Sith, can!