{"product_id":"star-wars-vader-down-1-2016-nm","title":"Star Wars: Vader Down # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Wars: Vader Down #1\u003c\/b\u003e is a critical one-shot comic published by Marvel Comics on November 18, 2015 (with a cover date of January 2016). It serves as the opening chapter of the first major crossover event in modern Star Wars comics, bridging the Star Wars and Darth Vader flagship series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, the story depicts a rare moment of vulnerability for the Sith Lord. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap at Vrogas Vas: Acting on a tip from Doctor Aphra, Vader travels alone to the planet Vrogas Vas to capture Luke Skywalker. However, he exits hyperspace directly into a Rebel training maneuver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVader vs. The Fleet: Despite being outnumbered by three squadrons of X-wings, Vader single-handedly decimates much of the Rebel fleet using the Force and his superior piloting until Luke Skywalker executes a kamikaze collision, sending both ships crashing to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\"Surrounded by Dead Men\": Stranded on foot, Vader is eventually surrounded by a full battalion of Rebel infantry. When ordered to surrender, he delivers one of his most iconic lines: \"All I am surrounded by is fear. And dead men.\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue brings together the primary casts of two different comic runs for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarth Vader: Portrayed as a nearly unstoppable force of nature even when stranded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLuke Skywalker: Determined to learn about the Jedi at an abandoned temple on the planet before the crash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePrincess Leia \u0026amp; Han Solo: Lead the Rebel mission to capture the \"downed\" Vader at any cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDoctor Aphra: Vader's secret ally who attempts to rescue him while managing her homicidal droids, 0-0-0 and BT-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073178579044,"sku":"BR215","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_12_19_32_649.jpg?v=1774200078","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-vader-down-1-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}