Darth Vader

Character

Anakin Skywalker

Description

Darth Vader is a Star Wars character created by George Lucas. He first appeared in the 1977 film Star Wars and has been a major presence in comics since Marvel's original Star Wars adaptation that same year.

Born Anakin Skywalker, he was a Jedi Knight who fell to the dark side of the Force and became the Sith Lord Darth Vader, enforcer of the Galactic Empire and apprentice to Emperor Palpatine. Encased in black life-support armor after suffering near-fatal injuries, Vader became one of the most feared figures in the galaxy.

In comics, Vader has appeared extensively in titles from both Marvel and Dark Horse Comics. Marvel's Darth Vader solo series by Kieron Gillen (2015) and Charles Soule (2017) explored the period between the original trilogy films, depicting Vader's early days in the suit, his construction of his red lightsaber, and his relationship with the Emperor. Greg Pak's subsequent Darth Vader run further expanded the character's comic book presence. Vader is one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars comics line.

Character Details

Real Name

Anakin Skywalker

Hero Name

Darth Vader

Publisher

Marvel Comics Company-Licensed

Powers

Super Strength, Agility, Energy absorption, Super speed, Invulnerability, Stamina, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Intellect, Radar Sense, Healing, Weapon Master, Implants, Feral, Power Suit, Unarmed Combat, Gadgets, Siphon Abilities, Immortal, Electricity Control, Mesmerize, Tracking, Danger Sense, Precognition, Swordsmanship, Electronic Disruption, Matter Absorption, Animal Control, Sense Death, Darkforce Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, Psychometry, Time Manipulation, Power Item, Death Touch, Stealth, Berserker Strength, Leadership

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Height (cm)

203

Weight (kg)

120

Aliases

Anakin Skywalker, The Chosen One, The Emperor's Mailed Fist, Lord Vader