Taking place roughly a year after the events of REVENGE
OF THE SITH, we see a still novice Darth Vader. Emperor Palpatine tests his new
apprentice by sending him to locate the son of Vader’s emerging nemesis, Grand
Moff Tarkin. Tarkin, who isn’t impressed with the new Dark Lord sends Captain
Shale, a friend and competitor to his son to ensure success of the mission.
Based on what little information they had they head to the Ghost Nebula where
they encounter the mysterious Lady Saro. She will lead them to Tarkin, for a
price. However, can Vader trust her or anyone else?
Haden Blackman paints an interesting version of Vader
here. He’s not the Darth Vader we know in the classic trilogy. His dreams of his life he would have had with
Padme and his offspring made him more sympathetic to me. However, you see him
take the steps to become the Vader we know and love/hate. I am a big fan of Rick Leonardi since his Cloak
and Dagger days and he did not disappoint with his work here. He was able to
handle the fast pace action with a fluidness that was incredible. STAR WARS: VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND will be
in stores November 30, 2011.