Skip to Content

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.

When you think of Darth Vader, you most likely conjure up an image of his menacing presence along with his famous red lightsaber in his hand.  He always seemed poised and ready for battle. Yet, Vader is not always holding his lightsaber. So, how does he carry it?  Not many scenes in the Star Wars …

Read More about Revealed: The Untold Way Darth Vader Carries His Lightsaber

In Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader asks his son, Luke Skywalker, to remove his mask. Luke replies, “But you’ll die.” Darth Vader wants him to do it anyway. Vader wants to see his son “through his own eyes.” Darth Vader does die soon afterwards, but was it from removing his …

Read More about Can Darth Vader Breathe Without His Mask?

In the final episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, the star character Din Djarin won the Darksaber from his opponent Moff Gideon. When the Mandalorian, or Din Djarin, returned in The Book of Boba Fett, he had that very Darksaber with him. But does the Mandalorian actually own the Darksaber?  Yes and no. He …

Read More about Does the Mandalorian Own the Darksaber?