Some repetitive moments from other issues of the crossover can get a little tiring for those keeping up with everything, but overall this was a pretty solid installment in the stories of both the crossover and the series. We draw closer and closer to the end of this crossover and I'm looking forwarrd to seeing the impact it has on the rest of this run. This series has had its ups and downs for me but if it can maintain this pace and tone, I think it could end up as a well-regarded chapter in the life of Darth Vader. Read Full Review

This issue is all action and exactly what this book always should be. Vader is tested and betrayed in turn, but is out in full strength and full determination. The characters and conflicts feel vital and interesting. This book has had moments portraying Vader as a massively weak and flawed character, but this latest arc finally has him acting as his old self. Read Full Review

The overall installment just feels like too many plot points crammed into one book, ultimately feeling too messy to get a handle on. Read Full Review

No matter what people do in this story the Emperor is going to claim he knew that was going to happen and he influenced events to make it that way. Why do anything at all then? Read Full Review