Darth Vader

Darth Vader, aside from being one of the most powerful Sith (and Jedi) to ever live, may be one of the world’s most popular villains ever.  His iconic look has enthralled fans since the 1970s, while his tragic backstory and powerful redemption have cemented his place as the centerpiece of the Star Wars cinematic storyline. …

The first six Star Wars movies revolved around the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker, later known as Darth Vader. Darth Vader was one of the most powerful Sith to ever live, but he was previously a promising Jedi knight. Despite his humble beginnings on Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker quickly became a skilled Jedi, growing under …

Star Wars fans have wondered why R2-D2 did not tell Luke Skywalker about Darth Vader’s true identity. The same goes for C-3PO: why didn’t he tell Luke that Vader was his father? It prompts the question: Did R2-D2 or C-3PO know that Anakin is Darth Vader? We might assume that they both knew, but whether …

When a Sith Apprentice is ready to be promoted to the rank of Sith Lord, they are given a new name by their master. The new name comprises both the moniker of “Darth” and a new second name to go along with it.  The term “Darth” (which translates to “Dark Lord”) was often worn as …

Darth Vader began his life as one of the galaxy’s best Jedi Knights. Naturally, he carried his work ethic, talent, and tenacity with him when he moved from the light to the dark side of the Force.  This doesn’t mean that the Dark Lord was infallible. In fact, Darth Vader sustained so many injuries that …

The Star Wars franchise contains many movies, shows, and other forms of media spanning many thousands of years.  Have you ever wondered about the timeline of some of the major events? Specifically, when did Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader? Anakin fell to the dark side and became Darth Vader when he was 22 years old. …

Most Star Wars characters have downtime during which they rest from the day’s activities. This is especially true for the warriors of the galaxy, i.e. the Jedi, Sith, and anyone else who engages in battle. These people would arguably need more rest than others who don’t engage in such strenuous activity.  Naturally, the Star Wars …

Throughout his illustrious career, the lord of darkness, Darth Vader, sustained multiple intense injuries. These injuries were so severe that any regular human who sustained them would have died.  We know that Lord Vader did not succumb to his injuries, so how was he able to survive? Well, the Galactic Empire outfitted him with multiple …

The climactic duel between Jedi Luke Skywalker and his father, Sith Lord Darth Vader, is one of the most memorable battles of any movie. The moments following this battle are every bit as memorable. But perhaps you’re struggling to remember the conversation that happened as Vader died in Luke’s arms. What did the Sith Lord …

Darth Vader is strong with the Force. Batman is powerful with his fighting tactics and gadgets.  Vader uses the Force and his red lightsaber to defeat his opponents. Batman relies on his punches, explosives, and wits to outmaneuver his enemies.  The question is: Can Darth Vader beat Batman? It would be a challenging match, but …

You may think that Darth Vader wears a cape to complete his menacing look. His cape certainly does add to his intimidation. Yet, it actually serves practical purposes. So, why does Darth Vader actually wear a cape? It has more to do with the cape’s protective features than its evil look. Completing his appearance is …

Ever since his days as a Jedi, Darth Vader has been no stranger to being injured. He lost all his limbs, had broken vertebrae, a disfigured face, and destroyed lungs.  It’s quite impressive that Lord Vader survived these injuries. If any regular human were to endure what he went through, they most likely would have …

No other character in the Star Wars series is as iconic as Darth Vader. His black suit, booming voice, and tall stature make him an intimidating villain. But just how tall was Darth Vader? According to Star Wars canon, Darth Vader stood at 6 foot 8 inches when wearing his full cybernetics and armor (suit). …

Whether you’re a diehard fan of Star Wars or you’ve never seen an episode, it’s more than likely you’ve heard of Darth Vader. Even so, there’s more to the Dark Lord than meets the eye.  Darth Vader began his illustrious career as a Jedi, Anakin Skywalker. As a Jedi, Anakin had many accolades that made …

You may be wondering whether Obi-Wan Kenobi knew if Anakin Skywalker survived their duel on Mustafar.  Following the fight, Obi-Wan took Anakin’s lightsaber and left him to die. So did he realize the man terrorizing the galaxy and hunting down the remaining Jedi was his old apprentice? Obi-Wan discovered Darth Vader was Anakin when the …

In Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren fixates on Darth Vader. He sees Vader as his inspiration for leading the First Order and even calls him grandfather. Why Does Kylo Ren Call Darth Vader grandfather? Well, Vader is by family lineage Ren’s grandfather. However, this information was concealed from Ren and only …

Star Wars fans are quite familiar with the scene in Stars Wars Episode IV: A New Hope when Obi-Wan Kenobi allows Darth Vader to kill him. It occurs when Luke Skywalker and friends are attempting to escape from the Death Star.  Many of us might think that Obi-Wan let himself die to help them escape. …

Darth Vader is one of the most powerful, talented Jedi/Sith to grace our television screens. Lord Vader has repeatedly demonstrated that he is deserving of the title “greatest movie villain of all time.” Whether he did this by showing his raw talent or by annihilating anyone who stood against him, Darth Vader has always been …

Darth Vader was insanely talented, powerful, and resilient, but he also suffered far more injuries than most people do in their lifetimes. Even more impressively, he survived all of this.  By the time he was fully initiated into the dark side, Darth Vader was so broken that he had to depend on a specialized suit …

Whether you’re a fan of the Star Wars franchise or have never seen a single episode, there’s a chance you’ve heard of Darth Vader.  His iconic strained breathing can be identified by people of all ages. Then there is his famously misquoted line, “Luke, I am your father,” that everyone has heard in some capacity.  …