{"product_id":"darth-vader-annual-1-2016-nm","title":"Darth Vader Annual # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarth Vader Annual #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016) is a pivotal one-shot comic from Marvel's first ongoing Darth Vader series (2015-2016). While it carries a cover date of February 2016, it was actually released on December 16, 2015. Written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Leinil Yu, the issue serves as a direct prelude to \"The Shu-Torun War\" story arc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue introduces the resource-rich, volcanic planet Shu-Torun, a world that has fallen behind on its production quotas for the Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Darth Vader travels to Shu-Torun to force the planet's monarchy back into compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap: Upon arrival, Vader is met by Princess Trios, the youngest daughter of the King, who attempts to lead him into a deadly trap involving molten lava and assassins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eImperial Retribution: After surviving the betrayal, Vader and his murderous droids, 0-0-0 (Triple Zero) and BT-1 (Beetee), eliminate the King and his older heirs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New Queen: In a brutal display of authority, Vader crowns Trios as the new Queen, presenting her with a shard of the destroyed planet Alderaan as a warning of what happens to those who resist the Empire. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarth Vader: Portrayed at his most intimidating, single-handedly quelling a royal uprising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePrincess (later Queen) Trios: A significant character whose complex relationship with Vader and the Empire continues throughout later Star Wars comic series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e0-0-0 and BT-1: The sadistic protocol and astromech droids who assist Vader with lethal efficiency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073121398884,"sku":"BR28","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_12_02_05_358.jpg?v=1774199002","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/darth-vader-annual-1-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}