The Darth Vader Comics Are Really Depressing

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июн 2022
  • Darth Vader from Star Wars is sad, but it's art. I'll put the issues in the description when I can be bothered, I don't owe you jack
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  • @murrsuit
    @murrsuit 2 года назад +4198

    "All I am surrounded by is fear and dead men." has to be one of the hardest lines ever written

  • @smoothoxygen4871
    @smoothoxygen4871 2 года назад +3671

    I love how Vader never gets forgiven for the deaths he's caused, in a way he never gets redemption for them. However he gets understood, and that's pretty damn good writing

    • @ladygrey7425
      @ladygrey7425 2 года назад +233

      This reminds me of that poignant conversation between Theon and Jon in Game of Thrones, especially Jon's final lines to him in S7E7.
      "It's not my place to forgive you for everything, but what I can forgive you for, I do.

    • @smoothoxygen4871
      @smoothoxygen4871 2 года назад +22

      @@ladygrey7425 that quote is one of my favourites NGL

    • @WTFisTingispingis
      @WTFisTingispingis 2 года назад +167

      I liked how there was no real easy forgiveness for Darth Vader, most of the galaxy still remembers him as a black armored death machine who killed countless worlds. Even if Luke was able to get him to have that come to Jesus moment, the galaxy won't forget that.

    • @smoothoxygen4871
      @smoothoxygen4871 2 года назад +11

      @@WTFisTingispingis exactly

    • @BratzRockAngels
      @BratzRockAngels 2 года назад +78

      @@WTFisTingispingis Which is fair, because he did a lot of really messed up things. But at the very least, Anakin was able to reform himself from that, even if the rest of the galaxy didn't forgive him.

  • @guapoindustries5030
    @guapoindustries5030 2 года назад +3930

    Best thing about the Darth Vader comics is that we not only see him being a total badass but we see his depressing moments like him reminiscing about his mom, the good times with his wife and what his kid/kids would’ve been like.

    • @WTFisTingispingis
      @WTFisTingispingis 2 года назад +128

      But also the fact that Vader is _REALLY GOOD_ at fucking up everyone's shit.

    • @empac8631
      @empac8631 2 года назад +7

      What issue does he think about what his kids would be like?

    • @guapoindustries5030
      @guapoindustries5030 2 года назад +99

      @@empac8631 there’s a comic I think called “Darth Vader and the lost command”
      Spoiler*
      Where Darth Vader dreams about a life if he had not fallen and where he’d actually helped kill sidious along mace windu, and finally he dreams of a son he would have with Padme named Jinn after Qui gon. It’s pretty fucked up to think pretty much the only happiness the man got in all those years in the suit was by thinking of situations that could’ve happened with his family.

    • @zzodysseuszz
      @zzodysseuszz 2 года назад

      The badass moments tho aren’t badass. Not only do they look stiff bc of the artists skill but they are also very edgy and too hard to take seriously

    • @zzodysseuszz
      @zzodysseuszz 2 года назад +1

      @@WTFisTingispingis yeah but it’s always over super petty reasons. One time I remember him killing an officer whose family died and saying afterwards something along the lines of “you think that’s sad? Please my life is so much worse” like dude you didn’t have to kill him for no reason. Like he wasn’t even your enemy

  • @nickasaro8789
    @nickasaro8789 2 года назад +1909

    The true tragedy of Anakin/Vader is that he was only ever free in the final moments of his life. He was a slave to Watto, a slave to the Jedi and a slave to the dark side before being freed by his son.

    • @Drekromancer
      @Drekromancer Год назад +66

      This summary hits so hard. Thank you for sharing.

    • @ptolemeeselenion1542
      @ptolemeeselenion1542 Год назад +4

      Yep.

    • @daffaramadaghifari6428
      @daffaramadaghifari6428 Год назад +13

      i think also the only time he's free is when he spent his time with padme.

    • @ptolemeeselenion1542
      @ptolemeeselenion1542 Год назад +42

      @@daffaramadaghifari6428 I don't think that spending your time in a somewhat toxic, affection dependant disorder addled passionate relationship with the five-years older woman *who groomed you since you were of age nine* is amything but freedom. George Lucas make a point along all of the Star Wars franchise to make people understand that _eros_ is self-destructive unlikely _philia_ and _strogae_ .

    • @ahmadabusamra9785
      @ahmadabusamra9785 Год назад +16

      Have you heard The Tragedy of Darth Vader The Slave ??

  • @RSRye
    @RSRye 2 года назад +1731

    2:44 I feel that not enough people truly realize that this is why he is Darth Vader; it’s not only that he possesses so much hate and anger, it’s that he is in too deep, if he faces his actions at face value, he wouldn’t be able to stand himself, so he lies to himself about what he is doing is right and must be done; that’s why it’s only Luke, the son of Padme, someone he loved, someone who can truly be afected by Vader’s actions that leads to his turn. Anakin removed himself from society, therby allowing him the ability to harm whoever he wants under the guise of Vader, but when the life of Anakin Skywalker comes back in the form of his son, he must accept what he has done and reevaluate what he must do now, for what’s left of his life and the love of his life; Overall great analysis, but this part specifically really stuck with me!

    • @lonebattledroid4474
      @lonebattledroid4474 Год назад +35

      Yeah, that's why I don't like people thinking of Anakin/Vader as different people. That kind of just takes some of the blame and nuance away from his character.

    • @aldiascholarofthefirstsin1051
      @aldiascholarofthefirstsin1051 Год назад +34

      @@lonebattledroid4474
      Anakin WISHED he and Vader were different people.

    • @sergioruiz733
      @sergioruiz733 Год назад +9

      @@lonebattledroid4474 Thank you. I actually hate that as well because it makes it seem like when Luke saves Vader, its an exorcism over actually Vader aka Anakin being redeemed if its a split personality thing like people seem to claim it is.

  • @nathanielk7415
    @nathanielk7415 2 года назад +201

    it is kinda insane how the artists make his mask look sad

    • @potato-uj9dk
      @potato-uj9dk 4 месяца назад +3

      and angry! sometimes i could swear he looks like hes frowning

  • @uhobme2028
    @uhobme2028 2 года назад +287

    God, Vader finding out Luke's a Skywalker is honestly an unforgetable moment

    • @dundundundun8816
      @dundundundun8816 3 месяца назад +4

      One of my favorite canon additions. Adds so much to Empire for me. They’ve done such a great job fleshing out Vader and Palpatine’s relationship.

  • @runbaa9285
    @runbaa9285 2 года назад +449

    I want a one to one animated adaptation of this Darth Vader run. A one to one adaptation just like how manga is translated into anime. No massive changes, don't take just bits and pieces, just adapt the entire story. More people need to know and experience this Darth Vader comic run, to be perfectly honest.

    • @JohnWilliams-wl9px
      @JohnWilliams-wl9px Год назад +42

      Hayden even said he's open to return to adapt some of the Vader comics

    • @BanesBasement
      @BanesBasement Год назад +2

      @@JohnWilliams-wl9px source

    • @eskanda3434
      @eskanda3434 5 месяцев назад

      Just make a Vader centric tv show

  • @Lordx718
    @Lordx718 2 года назад +446

    It's great that the comics show his inner conflict, but doesnt shy away from showing the horrible shit he has done and how deep in the Dark Side he was. Dude was an absolute monster, but we catch glimpses of Anakin popping up here and there trying to break out.

  • @josephlitera3448
    @josephlitera3448 Год назад +93

    I don’t think it’s said enough how impressive it is that they made the character who conceals his face have so much facial expression

  • @tristanmaldonado670
    @tristanmaldonado670 2 года назад +285

    Charles Soule's Darth Vader series is my favorite Star Wars comic series, like there are so many amazing things about his series that I can't express. Such a great series

    • @Dr.CaveCurinas
      @Dr.CaveCurinas 2 года назад +1

      Which was the one where Boba tells Vader about Luke?

    • @tristanmaldonado670
      @tristanmaldonado670 2 года назад +13

      @@Dr.CaveCurinas The Kieron Gillian series from 2015-2016

    • @joemullarkey5719
      @joemullarkey5719 2 года назад +6

      100% agree. Charles Soule’s work in general is just amazing in my opinion. Easily my favorite Star Wars writer.

  • @guapoindustries5030
    @guapoindustries5030 2 года назад +86

    One of the greatest Darth vader comic moments is when Vader learns from Boba fett that the rebel who blew up the Death Star was his own son

  • @fatgamertim4544
    @fatgamertim4544 2 года назад +589

    Alex is the comic book critic equivalent of when your english teacher over-analyzes a narrative, and I'm here for it.

  • @toniocartonio5767
    @toniocartonio5767 2 года назад +611

    To be fair, the reason the jedis never came back to save the other slaves is because all of them have explosive chips that only their masters can deactivate, they can't just take them away, before the chips were a thing they did free lots of them; there should be a comic or a novel about Padme trying to buy Anakin's mom, but becasue Watto disappeared, she was unable to do so. I'd say not allowing Anakin to become a master was the right choice: he is an amazing soldier, but he lacks the self control to become a true master, but I'll admit that Windu still acted way too much like a dick to him (and he dos it with basically everyone else). If I'm not mistaken the jedis are not even forced to be celibate, I think Lucas said that they just need to be ready to let go while loving people and not being possessive, which I admit is quite the vague definition. Still liked the video tho, good job.

    • @AiluridaeAureus
      @AiluridaeAureus 2 года назад

      It's not even that. It's that the Jedi only let people be completely dead fish libido celibate, or heartlessly sociopathic to their partners. When you are a Jedi, You. Are. Not. Allowed. To. Love. Period. Literal androids in Nier Automata have a better understanding of sexuality, emotion and romantic attachement than the xeno scum run Jedi, because at least their policy is, even though it's stated as "Emotions are prohibited", it's enforced as "Yeah, we don't care who you're fucking off duty, just leave it at the door and don't let it compromise the mission or your ass is scrap."

    • @toniocartonio5767
      @toniocartonio5767 2 года назад +42

      @@AiluridaeAureus Not really, Jedis are encouraged to love. in fact they are supposed to love people, even Anakin admitted to that. What ddo you mean by "xeno scum"? I don't get it. Jedis can have romantic relationships , they just need to be ready to let go and don't be possessive (as I alredy said, it is a vague term, but it implies that the can have a romantic relationship with other people and not simply bang others when they are off duty). Emotions themselves aren't prohibited, what they can't do is beign controlled by them (and considering how a force sensitive person without self control can be, I can see why). People can also freely leave the order and have very succesful lives, Dooku was a count after all

    • @AiluridaeAureus
      @AiluridaeAureus 2 года назад +1

      @@toniocartonio5767 The Jedi council is run by non-human species capable of suppressing their emotions such as Ki Adi Mundi and Yoda, and they impose and demand humans in the order conform to their standard of emotionless serenity, and punish them when they cannot do that. It is an alien run institution that forces it's will on a human and humanlike population, and takes their kids to replenish their numbers to perpetuate the cycle of abuse.

    • @toniocartonio5767
      @toniocartonio5767 2 года назад +44

      ​@@AiluridaeAureus Humans can have that level of self control in SW actually, there have been many human jedi knights and masters in the history of star wars, the idea that they abuse/hate humans is simply not true. They also don't take the kids with force, the parents willingly gave them to the order. The institution that discriminated against other species was the empire, which legalized slavery against many species that weren't human.

    • @Solo13508
      @Solo13508 2 года назад +37

      So Padme actually did send agents to Tatooine to try to find and free Shmi. But when they got there Shmi had already been freed by Cliegg Lars and they couldn't find her. This courtesy of E.K. Johnston's Padme books

  • @longpigpie3584
    @longpigpie3584 2 года назад +192

    I genuinely believe it might have turned out differently if qui-gon didn’t die. I think that’s why the fight and iconic song was called duel of fates. It’s talking about the fate of ani, not the fate of maul, obi or qui-gon. Loved this video people don’t talk about the Vader comics enough and I’m glad your covering them! I love your format! And humour!

    • @realmario979
      @realmario979 2 года назад +37

      Qui-Gon Jinn was like, one of the only Jedi masters around that could train Anakin

    • @anabolicchicken4115
      @anabolicchicken4115 2 года назад +9

      The duel in Naboo is called Duel of the Fates for a reason.

    • @TheFirstCurse1
      @TheFirstCurse1 7 месяцев назад +1

      It's the literal truth that Qui-Gon living would have saved Anakin. That's the entire point to his death.

  • @AustinNGrayson
    @AustinNGrayson 2 года назад +180

    Anakin Skywalker: “I’m upset and I need to talk about it with you gu..”
    Jedi Council: “Hold up Space Jesus, we don’t care about any of that. Anyway we need you to go to this system and kill some dudes.”
    Anakin: 😥
    Okay now to the serious stuff. The Marvel Vader series, especially the sub-series taking place right after ROTS, is one of the best things to come out of Disney Star Wars. Disney’s handling of Vader as a character has been all around phenomenal. The Marvel Vader series is unbelievably beautiful and pulls you into deep despair at the same time. It’s so good that it has become one of my favorite comic book series of all time. And of course as always excellent video Alex. You never fail to evoke so many different emotions in me just from a RUclips video essay. Well done.

    • @awakenow7147
      @awakenow7147 2 года назад +8

      One of only a handful of good things to come out of Disney Star Wars in my not-so-humble opinion.

  • @dmgroberts5471
    @dmgroberts5471 Год назад +30

    I love the comic where he kills a Darth Maul clone sent to kill him, and before he dies clone!Maul asks "what could you hate enough to destroy me?" And Vader simply replies "myself." Vader is a feedback loop of self-hatred: the more evil he commits, the more he hates himself, the stronger he becomes in the Dark Side. He believes that he has no choice and is unredeemable, so he continues. Being the monster he is, is his self-imposed punishment for his failures as Anakin. When he sees Luke, he sees everything he could have been, and he can't bear to let that be destroyed.

  • @Enforcedformula
    @Enforcedformula 2 года назад +337

    Thanks for all the great videos Alex. They always put a smile on my face!

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +68

      you're welcome. You can tell your mom about us

    • @ThinkpieceTribe
      @ThinkpieceTribe 2 года назад +4

      @@alexlennen @Enforcedformula personally I wouldn’t let a comment like that slide and I wouldn’t take that level of disrespect I mean…he just talked about your mom like that and YOU GO FOR THAT?? But idk that’s just me tho🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @kahonk269
      @kahonk269 2 года назад +1

      @@ThinkpieceTribe You can tell your mom about them

    • @ThinkpieceTribe
      @ThinkpieceTribe 2 года назад +3

      @@kahonk269 tell Mrs. Thrombey that I’m coming over tonight and tell her to put on that Usher song that we talked about

    • @kahonk269
      @kahonk269 2 года назад +3

      @@ThinkpieceTribe Noted
      edit: nvm, music's garbage

  • @knealiegamesYT
    @knealiegamesYT 2 года назад +224

    I’m sure some have seen that tweet with Rey that says “Name a character that’s gone through more tragedy”, this right here is the cure to such sick thoughts…
    Insightful as always Alex, never disappointed with the newest upload

    • @abloodraven3856
      @abloodraven3856 2 года назад +55

      There wasn't a tweet about Rey like that. The original tweet (In-fact, that entire quote of 'Name a character that's gone through more tragedy') was about Ellie from The Last Of Us 2, which got relentlessly mocked for being a dumb statement and became a meme. Rey was just edited on by some guy on Reddit. No-one at all seriously made that post with Rey.

    • @knealiegamesYT
      @knealiegamesYT 2 года назад +19

      @@abloodraven3856 consider me enlightened g

  • @potatogamerz3421
    @potatogamerz3421 2 года назад +123

    I can not get enough of your videos man. They truly are great, balancing humour and formality is difficult but you make it look easy.

  • @bangchanIover
    @bangchanIover 2 года назад +34

    im sick and was looking for videos to watch so this is perfect timing

  • @sergioruiz733
    @sergioruiz733 2 года назад +148

    I grew up reading and still am collecting the Dark Horse comics of the old EU, but I will admit, while im not a huge fan of the Canon marvel stuff, the Vader comics are pretty good, same with Jody Houser's Thrawn comic which is an adaptation of the first canon Thrawn novel. I also like how canon is exploring the post episode III era more as well. Its great seeing the transition of the Republic to the Empire. The Vader Immortal VR game is really cool as well.

    • @steadyalbatross
      @steadyalbatross Год назад

      Hey if you liked the Charles soule vader comics that are covered in this video, you should check out the high republic! He wrote the first of the big novels for the era and it holds up to the rest of his work, i quite enjoy it

  • @nolan1062
    @nolan1062 Год назад +9

    My favorite thing about Charles Doyle’s run was his use of perspective. As you said, in the grand scheme of things, the original trilogy was still about Vader, but told through the perspective of Luke and the Rebellion. Keeping in theme with that, Soule’s Vader comics are hardly ever told from the perspective of Vader, but from Tarkin, The Inquisitors, or whatever Jedi he’s hunting, up until the last arc where we get a glimpse of pre-Vader Anakin, and it switches to his perspective, much like the prequel trilogy.

  • @alysiamartinez7825
    @alysiamartinez7825 Год назад +22

    I always hated it when I told someone when i was a little kid, that darth vader was my favorite charecter... and they'de just say "Why Darth Vader? He's evil!"

  • @AEaston
    @AEaston 2 года назад +38

    This channel continues to be criminally underrated

  • @richardcastillos2896
    @richardcastillos2896 2 года назад +40

    The final of the run of 2017 is really sad no matter what he could never bring padme back, thanks for the video you are making a great job. (Also I would love you talk about the clone wars show if you can, I think you would really like talk about this era and characters like Ahsoka)

  • @polkarfield
    @polkarfield 2 года назад +21

    Can’t believe they gave the guy from Fortnite his own spinoff series

  • @patriciaangelam
    @patriciaangelam Год назад +12

    hey! super super great video! i don't know much about star wars but this made me want to watch all the movies and observe who darth vader really is behind the ever iconic menacing theme song ! also, thank you so so much for using my Angel Eyes cover for the outro and giving credit! :') it means so much! and i apologize for just seeing this now bc i took a break from checking my channel :'D thank you so much again, your videos are awesome!

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  Год назад +6

      no worries, it was a great cover and deserves more recognition - keep up the good work!

  • @mavi4mayor
    @mavi4mayor Год назад +4

    the DOOM freestyle was fire

  • @Vivid114
    @Vivid114 Год назад +3

    Love the intro with "That's that"

  • @nagger8216
    @nagger8216 2 года назад +66

    It's honestly perplexing how good the Vader comics are compared to the mainline comics that are straight up garbage

    • @balouthebear2942
      @balouthebear2942 Год назад +1

      Do u know what's the name of the last comic he analyzed in this video?

  • @AjitSingh...
    @AjitSingh... 2 года назад +23

    Fuck me. There is something different about the work you do, Mr. Lennen. Something much more captivating than the countless other comic book channels I've come across.
    StarWars has recently become one of my favorite stories, and today I thank you for deepening my love for it. Your analyses succeed in capturing the soul of a story, and in just thirteen minutes, you distilled the core of one of the most tragic and iconic characters in all of fiction, making your channel as one to watch out for.
    Thank you for this. This actually made my eyes well up.

  • @raydrained
    @raydrained 2 года назад +24

    honestly i love your videos, each time i walk around or study i love hearing your voice and your thoughts in the background, keep the content up man ❤️

  • @unfunnymeiling2315
    @unfunnymeiling2315 2 года назад +23

    Never know depressingly beautiful was possible

    • @Guy25096
      @Guy25096 2 года назад

      It’s me 🥹

    • @user-yg6ki7ou2y
      @user-yg6ki7ou2y 2 года назад +2

      Hollow knight and dark souls are right there

    • @Neillan
      @Neillan 2 года назад +8

      Melancholy, I believe it is.

    • @ComicAcolyte
      @ComicAcolyte 2 года назад +2

      Human life is like that. It's only beautiful because it doesn't last forever. We will never be in this moment again.

    • @unfunnymeiling2315
      @unfunnymeiling2315 2 года назад

      @@ComicAcolyte you got a point

  • @manakmishra
    @manakmishra 2 года назад

    this is such a good video man, it sets up this harrowing tone about how depressing most of these stories are and has an incredible ending segment that just makes everything depressing you saw flush away without forgetting what it all meant

  • @supermike12321
    @supermike12321 2 года назад

    this is my favorite channel of 2022 and currently have binged it within a week! can't wait for the upcoming vids

  • @brendanmesmer8713
    @brendanmesmer8713 2 года назад +12

    This was great. I never truely realized and appreciated the arc and tragedy of Vader until you explained it how you did. It makes me appreciate Star Wars and Vader a lot more than I had previously. So thank you for making me enjoy Star Wars and life more than I did before. Thank you

  • @schlume2934
    @schlume2934 2 года назад +5

    Always love your videos, bro. You can tell you genuinely care about and put a lot of time into the videos you put out

  • @crackwagon8513
    @crackwagon8513 2 года назад +5

    Quality content my guy ive always liked your original short tunes at the start/end of the video and dont you dare stop the top shelf humor

  • @bencarter9363
    @bencarter9363 2 года назад +10

    Dude this is already my favorite comic book channel. Your analysis' are thorough and thought provoking and help me appreciate this art form much better. Keep up the great work. And maybe consider going into the music industry, you've got some pipes on ya man

  • @chaserhodes1911
    @chaserhodes1911 2 года назад +5

    Loved the video Alex! Been on a Star Wars kick lately and was just what I needed! I’m sure we’d all love some more Star Wars content, so keep it up and take it easy!

  • @michaeldearth6327
    @michaeldearth6327 2 года назад +47

    Vader is one of the most relatable and compelling characters ever. I understand intimately what it’s like to feel alone and isolated, not dealing with trauma and letting it fester. Then seeing all the terrible choices I’ve made wreak havoc on my life and those I love In a way that is impossible to go back and fix. There is only what I choose to do today that stop the nightmare. In the end it’s not my pain that is most important, but the pain I HAVE CAUSED.

  • @KombatW0mbat
    @KombatW0mbat Год назад +10

    There is something I feel everyone ignores about anakin. He was INCREDIBLY possessive so loss is gonna hurt him way more. This is seen in clone wars and ROTS. With ahsoka and padme respectively. He doesn’t tell ahsoka to stay because it’s what’s best for her he wants her to stay because he wants her too. Hence why he says “what about me” trying to appeal to her by throwing himself as the main reason. With padme it’s obvious he yells “you will not take her from me” is the main proof but honestly the whole movie is proof. I say this because we think anakin had attachments like you or I but he didn’t he was possessive. This possessiveness is there even as vader “he will be mine” when he talks about Luke. He seeks to control and have those around him strictly with him. Because truthfully he loves them but love isn’t possession. Anakin was living proof of the Jedi teachings being right his fear led to his anger to hate and finally to his suffering. His attachments led to possessiveness.

    • @tutku1560
      @tutku1560 4 месяца назад

      Wonderfully explained. Thank you.

  • @willrogers3793
    @willrogers3793 8 месяцев назад +4

    Without having read any of the comics or any more than a few books of the EU, I feel Ican safely say that Anakin Skywalker is the best representation of the “fallen hero” archetype, and Darth Vader is the best embodiment of that archetype combined with the philosophical concept of “regret” I have ever come across.

  • @Ghst-zy4tu
    @Ghst-zy4tu 2 года назад +11

    Darth Vader is 100% a juice wrld fan

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +7

      nah he's more of an X boy

  • @blastertron4177
    @blastertron4177 2 года назад +8

    It’s the stuff in these comics and other expanded media of Star Wars that makes me love Darth Vader more and more

  • @SilasSeiler
    @SilasSeiler 2 года назад +15

    Opening with some hard bars, damn this is some quality content 👌

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +7

      shouldn't expect any less

    • @SilasSeiler
      @SilasSeiler 2 года назад +3

      @@alexlennen I thoroughly enjoy all of your raps/songs you make for your videos. They're perfect

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +3

      @@SilasSeiler even that godforsaken Infinity one

    • @peterpupovac6562
      @peterpupovac6562 2 года назад +6

      Over an MF DOOM beat too

    • @SilasSeiler
      @SilasSeiler 2 года назад +3

      @@alexlennen even the Infinity War rap has its place in the superhero rap hall of fame

  • @scissor_713exe4
    @scissor_713exe4 Год назад +4

    When i was around 9 I remember watching revenge of the sith and thinking that anakin was going to turn to a good again…. and u would not believe my shock when i found out at the end that he becomes the bad guy with the black suit that ive seem in other star wars stuff…darth vader wich caught me offguard and made me mad cause at the time i nver saw shit like that but uk its pretty goated stuff

  • @seancafferty782
    @seancafferty782 2 года назад +3

    Love your vids. So happy to see you expanding your horizons and making content on stuff like star wars and power rangers. If i sat thru your full analysis of the wall, i’m p sure i’d sit thru just about anything now.
    Keep up the good work 👍

  • @SoulStarSketchin
    @SoulStarSketchin 2 года назад +10

    I’m glad anyone is talking about these comics. It’s such a well written series and probably my personal favorite Star Wars comic to date.

  • @sasukesbussy7101
    @sasukesbussy7101 2 года назад

    IM SO HAPPY YOU UPLOADED. Love watching your vids while I’m studying

  • @doobiemann
    @doobiemann 2 года назад +2

    i haven’t been into vader as a character before but your description of the comic has really gotten me back into the series thanks man i might watch the show now

  • @boigmord
    @boigmord Год назад +5

    "its not because he doesnt get to fufill this dream, its because he does" gave me chills, great video

  • @funnyyellowdog2251
    @funnyyellowdog2251 2 года назад +4

    We need a full version of the opening song man, that shit slapped HARD

  • @ArifKhan-ku1ui
    @ArifKhan-ku1ui 2 года назад

    I really do love your videos, the way they're made are just so unique. You've just been making fantastic videos!!

  • @carlosmeza1256
    @carlosmeza1256 2 года назад +1

    Great vid Alex, I have really enjoyed all the videos that you made and is exited to see what you make in the future 👍

  • @SnapperChannel
    @SnapperChannel 2 года назад +4

    Dude I started watching your videos when I stumbled on your JMS Spider-Man essay. And you make some good stuff. And I really enjoyed the Marvel Star Wars comics so far (catching up slowly) but the Vader series have been top tier.

  • @Alex-jp9fj
    @Alex-jp9fj 2 года назад +3

    Love your videos, good audio and no adds.
    pretty cool !

  • @KoyomeeAraragee
    @KoyomeeAraragee 2 года назад

    You always make videos about whatever I'm thinking about at the time and honestly you always put everything so well. 10/10 Video as always, Alex. Never stop making your videos.

  • @maxmeizlik869
    @maxmeizlik869 2 года назад +2

    Ur videos have so much love and quality to them and I love that

  • @kanathebagel
    @kanathebagel 2 года назад +2

    As someone who's just now getting into Star Wars, it's really cool to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs start covering the series :)

  • @lucassmith4524
    @lucassmith4524 2 года назад +20

    Great video. Palpatine created the perfect Sith. Even as was being thrown into a reactor you have to think a part of him had to feel a twinge of pride. As far as the Emp knew, Vader was FINALLY taking his rightful place as the Master of the Sith with a new apprentice. :-)

  • @SuSuardo69
    @SuSuardo69 Год назад +1

    ive watched a lot of deep lore comic videos, a lot of “top 10 most dark comics you’ve never heard off.” but this is the first channel i’ve subbed to and yes it was cuz of that fucking slapper at the begining

  • @suburbangoat7550
    @suburbangoat7550 2 года назад +11

    I use to read Darth Vader comics in my teens, and I really loved this video! I loved how the artists managed to show so much emotion with the character, and these stories are a major factor on why Vader is my favorite Star Wars character. Also you take on Anakin’s lack of a choice throughout his whole life was really interesting and gave me a perspective on the character I’d never thought of in that way!

  • @RandomGuy-ed8zq
    @RandomGuy-ed8zq 2 года назад +4

    Honestly, thank you for this video. I've been saying for a while that the Marvel Darth Vader comics have been some of the best but most overlooked Star Wars content for a while. I love the deep dive into Vader's persona, thoughts and goals between Episodes 3 and 4, and then 4 and 5. Not to mention, they definitely don't hold back with the violence, which is a nice touch. If it were a TV series instead of a comic it would have received much more attention.

  • @amberhernandez
    @amberhernandez 2 года назад +12

    Anakin is far braver than I could ever be; having to live for decades with the torment of life unlived, or life failed every step of the way, would break me down again and again.

    • @amberhernandez
      @amberhernandez Год назад +1

      @@johnweak_ You can still choose to believe in the themes and ideals fiction presents, mate. Superman can inspire someone to be good to people and do better in their lives, or the Bible can grow an entire following of people who want to believe in _something_ greater than themselves, and that faith can carry people through difficult times when nothing else makes sense.
      I choose to believe in a fictional man that perseveres through the most horrid life imaginable. Every day, he imagines what his life could've been, with happiness and light, had he not been coerced down his path of destruction. Somehow, he carries on despite the overwhelming pain in his heart and soul, and in the _very end_ , when his own flesh and blood needs him, he betrays the evil that saved him and casts it down.
      I choose to believe in the perseverance presented through Anakin Skywalker, and the belief that good can return after having been through hell. I choose to believe that redemption is possible, and that even the lowest among mankind is not beyond salvation. That's what I see presented through a fictional story.
      Sorry for sounding like a video essayist, but I had to type out how I feel about this. It's easy to see the cool swords and not look deeper, but it doesn't have to be the _only_ takeaway. Every story has something to say, mate. I hope I could impart some of that to you :)

  • @japhethyang6559
    @japhethyang6559 2 года назад

    Every upload by Alex is a great one

  • @twistedaddiction
    @twistedaddiction 2 года назад

    Recently found this channel and I'm really enjoying the content. Great stuff man! These videos are beautiful.

  • @thefreerocketman5777
    @thefreerocketman5777 2 года назад +4

    Both the 2015 and the 2017 Vader comics are some of my favorite comics for sure and a fine addition to every Anakin fan's collection

  • @mrolio8169
    @mrolio8169 Год назад +3

    My favorite part of a Darth Vader comic. Has always been when he reconises C-3PO on cloud city. And in a flashback Anakins mother says "If you aren't prepared to care for something. You don't deserve to have it". As Vader puts his head against C-3POs broken one. Really powerful stuff in my opinion.

  • @georgeprior8559
    @georgeprior8559 2 года назад

    Each video just gets better and better, keep it up man!

  • @collinkelleu5609
    @collinkelleu5609 2 года назад

    Man your content is quickly becoming the best on RUclips, keep it up

  • @benr1700
    @benr1700 2 года назад +4

    This channel is so underrated

  • @maasaiguy1193
    @maasaiguy1193 2 года назад +3

    another banger from alex jeezzzzz

  • @ZacTheGeek
    @ZacTheGeek Год назад +1

    This is great, I also love that you always called him anakin through the whole thing

  • @viraatsingh1377
    @viraatsingh1377 2 года назад +4

    This channel made me fall in love with comics again . Years ago I left this media being disappointed with American writers and how inconsistent the writing was . Now, 4 years later I found your channel and can appreciate these comics more

  • @apocalypse8346
    @apocalypse8346 2 года назад +5

    A star wars video? A unexpected surprise but a welcome one.

  • @RayOfTruth
    @RayOfTruth Год назад +2

    Really great video.
    Throwing this one into the Essential Star Wars analysis playlist.

  • @nicwaterfill2931
    @nicwaterfill2931 2 года назад +2

    I was just thinking about someone covering the Charles Soule Darth Vader series last night.

  • @localloser7415
    @localloser7415 2 года назад +17

    Anakin was a slave his whole life, first to Watto then to the Jedi and lastly to the Emporer only in the last few minutes of his life was he really free

  • @Neillan
    @Neillan 2 года назад +5

    *I only have a surface level familiarity with Star Wars, but this was beyond impressive!* Actually, teared up a little at the end there.

  • @HighLordOfHouseIX
    @HighLordOfHouseIX Год назад

    Your channel is incredible dude keep up the great work

  • @vector_7909
    @vector_7909 2 года назад

    Why is your music taste so good? Had me yelling “CAN IT BE I STAYED AWAYED TOO LONG” before the 15 second mark

  • @yungoldman2823
    @yungoldman2823 2 года назад +4

    I hate that your non-spiderman stuff is either performing poorly or gets deleted from existence, I hope it doesnt discourage you too much man, you've got a knack for entertainment and I hope to see you continue to branch out like this

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +2

      thank you my friend, this video is performing fine though

    • @yungoldman2823
      @yungoldman2823 2 года назад +1

      Yay thats good to hear! Cant wait for the next one man!

  • @shehansoysa571
    @shehansoysa571 2 года назад +46

    My only note is that at the very least Obi-wan and Qui-Gon did care about Anakin. If Qui-Gon was still alive Anakin probably would have turned out better because of his grey Jedi sensibilities.

  • @_Its_Ya_Boy
    @_Its_Ya_Boy Год назад

    You helped open my eyes a little bit, thanks

  • @videogamesworld01
    @videogamesworld01 Год назад

    You know the thing about looking into space was never something I considered you made this comic series even better for me.

  • @neech1311
    @neech1311 Год назад +4

    they need to make a TV show adaptation of this stuff, it would be awesome (if they assign actual writers and directors)

    • @alchemistofsteel8099
      @alchemistofsteel8099 Год назад

      They should make it in the style of the clin3 wars

    • @neech1311
      @neech1311 Год назад

      @@alchemistofsteel8099 imagine animated son of dathomir

  • @Live-qf2lg
    @Live-qf2lg 2 года назад +3

    Holy shit, I've never seen the character like this, and this video has changed my look on Darth Vader and Star Wars in general! Thanks bro!

  • @leomozart33
    @leomozart33 Год назад

    Discovered ur content keep up the quality work man

  • @Gigas0101
    @Gigas0101 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this. This was a palette cleanser.

  • @PosthumanHeresy
    @PosthumanHeresy Год назад +21

    I think the idea of him attempting to resurrect Padme is the perfect explanation for why he stayed with the Empire, too. He had hope of using the power of the Empire to resurrect her, and so was able to more easily overlook his crimes.

  • @underwhelmingtoulouse
    @underwhelmingtoulouse 2 года назад +4

    this video is the only star wars media I've ever consumed lol

  • @NiNjAcHeEsE125
    @NiNjAcHeEsE125 2 года назад +2

    I’ve tried many times to get into Star Wars aside from the Lego games and this is one of the most entertaining videos on it I’ve seen. Your ways of teaching and storytelling is so amazing. From lesser known marvel heroes, to Star Wars, to the power rangers video I wasn’t able to see you always keep me intrigued for every second of the video. Thanks for uploading don’t stop anytime soon

  • @anyemu_
    @anyemu_ Год назад +1

    This video is beautiful, Thanks for introducing me to these comics

  • @EverythingFan02
    @EverythingFan02 2 года назад +15

    This really makes me want to read the Darth Vader run, it sounds like it has the same tone and story quality of the first 6 Star Wars films, and the added appeal and strengths of a well-made comic. You explained some strong writing decisions, like the recontextuliazition of prequel lines and how Vader’s emotions were shown despite him being a still image and wearing a mask for most of his appearances. The Obi-Wan joke at the end undercuts your critical evaluation of the comics though: 3 episodes had been released by the upload date and they lack every strength you praised Darth Vader’s series for, which fans, who fairly were excited for a continuation of, not a “fresh new take” on, the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, were ignored or called racist for when raising any criticism about how poorly written Moses Ingram’s character is. It comes off as you not being able to recognize the traits you claim to value, because it appears like you think fans should come together for the show that demonstrably lacks them, instead of that fans should not be racist. It also reminded me of the closing joke in Pitch Meeting, which works better in that context because the headline serves as a punchline that reinforces how out of touch and ridiculous the Producer and Writer are. Just something to keep in mind when presenting your arguments and videos, I like your sincere and passionate argument for the thing you like and will be looking for the trade.

  • @Titan.Tantrum
    @Titan.Tantrum 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful video Alex, I think a lot of people are blind to why exactly Anakin's redemption is so moving aside from "bad man turn into good man".
    Also, if you're advocating for the death of all who want that Captain America show... could one assume that you advocate the deaths of millions of people? 🤔

    • @alexlennen
      @alexlennen  2 года назад +1

      don't worry, that song wasn't meant to be taken literally

    • @Titan.Tantrum
      @Titan.Tantrum 2 года назад +1

      @@alexlennen Oh okay good!

  • @archipelagoat8878
    @archipelagoat8878 Год назад

    I always thought i was the only one who read these things, so it’s nice to see someone else talking about them

  • @octaviosilva5808
    @octaviosilva5808 2 года назад

    Thank you for making this masterpiece

  • @alivin3
    @alivin3 2 года назад +5

    Anakin Skywalker is one of the greatest characters of all time