10 Unbelievable Retcons That Changed Comics For The Better

10. Darth Vader Knew About Luke Skywalker

Losing the Expanded Universe of Star Wars is still a touchy subject for many fans of its massive history. In essence, Marvel's new line of Star Wars comics were a reboot that cleared all the history except for the films and the television shows.

However, the publisher had a huge hit with the Darth Vader title. If you couldn’t tell by the title, it follows Darth Vader in between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, and it truly is a glorious read and a welcome addition to the Star Wars canon.

One of the most iconic moments is in Star Wars: Darth Vader #6 when Boba Fett tells Darth Vader that he discovered the name of the pilot that blew up the first Death Star. Skywalker. After Boba Fett leaves, Darth Vader tries to contain his rage but flashes of his past, with the death of Padme and his children in his mind, mean he’s unable to contain the power of the Force and cracks the glass in his office.

The grandness of the moment adds a depth to all interactions between the Emperor after that, including a unique level to the “revelation” when Emperor Palpatine tells him of his son, as both sides know that Vader already knows by that point.