Ten years after that unforgettable hallway scene, Darth Vader is back in the spotlight. Marvel Comics has released Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1, the fifth and final issue in its series of standalone comics celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
What the Story Is About
The issue is set shortly before the events of Rogue One. Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem rich planet Harreld have hit a wall. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to let the Empire mine the planet’s rare kyber crystals, which are needed to power the Death Star’s superlaser. When the Emperor learns of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted enforcer, Darth Vader, to get the kyber by any means necessary.
If you’ve ever wondered what Vader was up to before he cut his way through that Rebel hallway, this is the story for you.
The Creative Team
- Writer: Chris Condon
- Art: Luke Ross
- Colors: Michael Atiyeh
- Main cover: David Marquez
- Variant cover: Walt Simonson
The 32 page issue is $4.99 and arrived in comic shops on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after originally being scheduled for September. Each issue in the series tells a complete story, so you can jump right in without reading the others. If you’ve seen Rogue One, you’re all set.
The Complete Rogue One Anniversary Comics
Marvel has spent 2026 giving each of Rogue One’s key characters their own spotlight. Here’s the full lineup:
- Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1 by Benjamin Percy and Luke Ross (May 6)
- Star Wars: Rogue One – Jyn Erso #1 by Ethan Sacks (June 3)
- Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1 by Marc Bernardin and Gabriel Guzman (July 1)
- Star Wars: Rogue One – Chirrut & Baze #1 by Stephanie Phillips and Kieran McKeown (October 14)
- Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 by Chris Condon and Luke Ross (October 28)
When Marvel announced the series, Lucasfilm Senior Editor Robert Simpson explained that fans had always wanted to know more about the film’s brave outsiders, and what Vader was doing before A New Hope. These comics finally fill in some of those gaps.
Rogue One Turns 10
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrived in theaters on December 16, 2016, as the first live action Star Wars spinoff film. Its story continued in the Emmy winning Disney+ series Andor, and the film’s 10th anniversary arrives this December. You can stream Rogue One and Andor on Disney+, and find the comics at your local comic shop or on Marvel.com.
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Are you picking up the Darth Vader issue? Which Rogue One character was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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