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Todd Wahlstrom

Todd Wahlstrom is a creative and analytical freelance writer and life-long Star Wars fan. He has covered such topics as Darth Vader, the Jedi, Boba Fett, and AT-AT Walkers. Todd has published a non-fiction book, holds a Ph.D. in history, and enjoys hiking, running, and reading about science.

As Star Wars fans, we enjoy conjuring up images of Vader as a powerful Sith Lord and ultimate villain. Yet, which version of Anakin/Vader is the strongest? Below we have the top 10 strongest versions of Anakin/Vader. 11. Darth Vader in The Force Unleashed All Darth Vader Scenes – Star Wars The Force UnleashedWatch this …

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We may like to think of Vader as an all-powerful Sith lord, but his reality was the opposite. This video provides an overview of how becoming Vader was worse than we imagined. The big picture was that Anakin went from the “promise of being a Jedi” to the “mechanical enforcer of the Empire.” That was …

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We know the famous scene in A New Hope when Darth Vader confronted Obi-Wan Kenobi. Yet, it’s unclear why Obi-Wan referred to Vader/Anakin as “Darth.” Was that his first name? It was for a time, but then it became a title. The Evolution of Darth Vader’s Name Before engaging in their lightsaber duel, Obi-Wan called …

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You may not associate Vader with having apprentices. We probably best remember Vader attempting to make Luke his apprentice. Yet, if we draw on Legends, Vader had quite a few. Read on to learn about over 13 of Vader’s apprentices.  1. Starkiller Starkiller may be the first apprentice who trained under Vader. Originally known as …

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Dooku and Anakin fell to the dark side because they felt betrayed by the Jedi. Yet, Dooku’s fall is more believable than Anakin’s. Why? Because Dooku had long-standing disillusionment, while Anakin’s descent felt too rushed.  Dooku’s Long Fall to the Dark Side Dooku’s fall to the dark side was believable because it was based on …

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We could have seen Endor destroyed in Return of the Jedi. If a deleted scene had been kept, the Ewok forest moon would have been gone, with all those on it. What would that mean for the third original movie? We have several possibilities, with one being quite dire.  The Deleted Scene DELETED Scene From …

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After his fight with Obi-Wan, Anakin underwent surgery that transformed him into the suited Vader we know. But did Vader have to look this way? Why didn’t he get reconstructive surgery? The answer mainly comes down to Palpatine.  Why Didn’t Vader Get Reconstructive Surgery? Two main reasons explain why Vader did not get reconstructive surgery, …

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