12 Star Wars Graphic Novels You Must Read Before You Die
7. Vader Unleashed!
Marvel has been doing a solid job since taking back the comic book reins from Dark Horse after the Disney acquisition (see Skywalker Strikes! and Screaming Citadel for more new-era goodness), but the crown jewel in their efforts thus far was Vader Down.
The collision point of the Star Wars and Darth Vader titles, Vader Down was all-out war between the Rebellion and the Dark Lord of the Sith. The action is visceral, the art is topnotch, and Vader has never been more terrifying or deadlier. He is an unstoppable killing machine, one worthy of the reputation garnered by the Emperor's most trusted agent.
Leia, Han, Luke, and many side characters all get their own moments to shine in the story, but let's face it... this is a Vader story top to bottom. This is an action tour-de-force with emotional moments to boot, and Marvel will have a tough time topping it with the stories to come.