Scribbles in the margins between the first two star wars movies, has lots of antihero antics and decent art. Feels a little constrained by the mold it has to fit into, but it's decent popcorn entertainment.
Fun, but I found myself rolling my eyes in this series (far more pronounced in the second volume I think) as he starts to collect a dark mirror of Luke's companions around him: what I term EBIL C3po and R2D2, and Evil!Chewbacca, Sassy Designated Token Girl, and a Dude Who Shoots First (Boba Fett).
Still, if you are just looking for mindless fun it's a fairly fast read. I got to binge freebies thanks to my local library having an online comic reader with Hoopla, and the fact I didn't have to spend any money makes me feel charitable about giving this four stars even though it's not exactly particularly deep.
First comic I've read on Kindle iOS app. Really good panel navigation. Decent story from the Dark Side.
Some great scenes and lines make this book a fun read, but it feels too rushed to get to the next scene. Gillen needs more time to create the tension needed to make Vader a compelling character. Vader's effectiveness as a villain in the movies comes from the ominous presence created by the cinematography and the time he takes over every action. The comic manages to recreate this feeling of threat, but not consistently.
Still, this is an enjoyable book full of despicable characters.
