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ObiWanKenobi brought a rematch between him and DarthVader, but the latter's thrilling portrayal makes a good case for a solo StarWars series of his own.

Lucasfilm’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series has wrapped its six-episode run and put the titular Jedi Master on one more collision course with the galactic horseman of the apocalypse that is Darth Vader. Part VI of the series fittingly ended the series on a dramatic, emotional, and cathartic close between the two before their final bout in A New Hope. But, how well-orchestrated their last fight in Obi-Wan Kenobi was could be telling for a Star Wars show focused on the Sith Lord’s exploits.

With Obi-Wan Kenobi taking place 10 years after the events of RotS and ANH taking place another nine years after that, a hypothetical Darth Vader Star Wars series could position itself on either side of the show but be able to use the same core premise. After the Empire established its galaxy-wide vice grip and enacted Order 66, it officially ushered in the age of the Great Jedi Purge, with none other than Vader leading the hunt.

Similarly, gone are the days of the stiff technology required for Vader’s suit on set, as Hayden Christensen did an exceptional job portraying how physical and kinetic the villain is in combat. Kudos especially go to Christensen and the action choreographers in the climactic fight in Part VI, which showcased the fallen Jedi in all his terrible glory.

Marvel’s Darth Vader comic books Coincidentally enough, comic books are another viable source of reference material for how effective a story like this could be. Accomplished industry writers like Kieron Gillen , Greg Pak , and Charles Soule have lent their talents to runs on Marvel Comics’ Darth Vader comic books, with each providing something interesting to say psychologically about the character along with compelling story arcs and conflicts.

Marvel’s current line of Star Wars comics since Disney acquired George Lucas’ IP are firmly canon to the main timeline, so while breaking canon would reasonably be out of the question, weaving original stories with adaptations of moments from the comics could simultaneously justify a Vader series while respecting the various comic book writers’ published work.

Filoni’s work hasn’t gone unnoticed, as he’s since taken up a higher role within Lucasfilm and had creative direction in Disney+’s acclaimed The Mandalorian and will have a hand alongside Jon Favreau in 2023’s Ahsoka series.

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