Darth Vader is one of the most well-known villains throughout cinematic history and landing the role of playing this villain is no easy feat. You need to have serious acting chops and meet the size and height requirements to fill out Darth Vader’s iconic suit. Below we take a look at the top 10 actors …
With the return of Hayden Christiansen as Darth Vader in the new Disney+ series Kenobi, it seems as if the franchise is breathing new life into the previously deceased character. This has made fans wonder if Disney will launch a new Vader-centered movie soon. Darth Vader is, in many ways, the centerpiece of the first …
Every character in Star Wars has certain nutrients that they need to continue leading a healthy life. This is especially true for warriors like Darth Vader. Naturally, during his days as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, there would have been a heavy dependence on food and drink (and even sleep) as a means of recharging. Furthermore, …
For good reason, Darth Vader was voted as television’s greatest villain. In battle, he was ruthless, cold-hearted, and willing to annihilate anyone in his way if it meant he could be one step closer to his goal. On a deeper level, Lord Vader is a complex, intelligent individual whose emotional turmoil often mimics that of …
As many Star Wars fans know, Darth Vader began his life as Anakin Skywalker. He was a brilliant and talented Jedi, on track to dominate the Jedi Order. Of course, being regarded as the “Chosen One” gave Anakin a bit of an ego. Because of this, he felt entitled to certain things, like promotions, even …
Darth Vader, previously Anakin Skywalker, endured many hardships in his life. From the Clone Wars, to Anakin’s “death” on Mustafar, it’s understandable that he’d end up having trouble with his memory. A prominent example that fans frequently ask about is Darth Vader’s encounter with R2-D2 and C-3PO in Cloud City. His actions suggest that he …
If you’re a diehard Star Wars fan or a complete newbie to the franchise, there’s a high chance you’ve heard of Lord Vader. Whether it’s because of his strained breathing, intimidating armor, or famously misquoted line, “No, I am your father,” Darth Vader’s allure stretches far and wide. More often than not, watching Darth Vader’s …
The scavenger-turned-Jedi Rey Skywalker showed herself to be exceptionally strong with the Force throughout the Sequel Trilogy of the Skywalker Saga. Even though her parentage was revealed in Episode IX, there are still questions surrounding her origins and relations. Is it possible that Rey is somehow related to Darth Vader? There is little to no …
In the Star Wars universe, Darth Vader can do incredible things. By using the Force, he can levitate huge objects. He can even keep starships from flying away, as he did in the final episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi television series With all these powers, can Darth Vader fly? Vader seems to be able to …
In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we meet the character Watto. He is a blue, portly junk shop owner on Tatooine. Most would find him to be detestable and greedy. He is best known for owning Anakin Skywalker and his mother Shmi as slaves. We know Anakin took vengeance on the Sand People …
Anakin Skywalker has been an icon in the Star Wars universe since his introduction to the series. Born to Shmi Skywalker, Anakin began his life as an enslaved person in his homeworld of Tatooine. Despite his poor upbringing, Anakin had something that was highly sought after, and that was his abnormally high midi-chlorian count (20,000 …
Darth Vader is one of the most intimidating villains in Star Wars, but his own tendency for evil seems to pale in comparison to Emperor Palpatine. Also known as Darth Sidious, the Emperor was the mastermind behind such events as Order 66 and the overthrow of the Galactic Republic. It was Sidious who groomed Anakin …
Darth Vader is one of those characters who appear impenetrable. It appears as though Lord Vader can hold his own against any opponent he is pitted against. He fought some of the greatest names in Star Wars, such as Obi-Wan Kenobi and his own son, Luke Skywalker. Seeing how epic these battles have been prompted …
The Star Wars universe has always been split into two factions. Before its incorporation into Disney, Star Wars was divided into Canon and the Expanded Universe. After Disney acquired LucasFilms, the Expanded Universe became known by the moniker “Legends.” While it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between Canon and Legends, one question that keeps arising …
In his day, Luke Skywalker became one of the most powerful Jedi out there. During the reign of the Galactic Empire, when the Galactic Civil War broke out, Luke Skywalker fought valiantly for the light side. When the war was over, Luke went down in history as one of the greatest and most legendary Jedi. …
Darth Vader is the ultimate Sith Lord of the Star Wars universe. Superman is the pinnacle superhero of DC Comics. Both have powers that distinguish them and make them almost unbeatable. But, if the two fought each other, could Darth Vader beat Superman? It would be an unbelievable battle, but it seems most likely that …
Although Darth Vader is seemingly all-powerful, he cannot do everything alone. After all, he is only one man and would need a team to help him accomplish his goals. When Order 66 was executed, Lord Vader did not do it all by himself. He had a team to help him unleash the dark side’s wrath …
When we think of Darth Vader, we may envision him approaching in a fearsome manner, or stalking after his opponent with his red lightsaber. In the beginning of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, for example, Vader marches into the Rebel spaceship with his lightsaber ready on his side. Later in the movie, he …
Darth Vader is known to be strong with the Force. The Force is probably his most powerful asset. It even allows him to survive in environments where others can not. Can Darth Vader breathe in space and underwater? Yes, Vader can breathe in both situations because of the Force and his armored suit. Can Darth …
As any fan of Star Wars would know, Darth Vader had a rough life. From the minute he was born as Anakin Skywalker, the odds were somewhat stacked against him. Anakin was born into slavery to his mother, Shmi Skywalker, on Tatooine. He finally caught a break when he was dubbed the “Chosen One” by …