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. …
Darth Vader
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 …