Darth Vader #12 represents the twelfth installment of the canon comic book series titled Star Wars: Darth Vader. Greg Pak served as the writer, while Guiu Vilanova and Dean White provided the illustrations. Marvel Comics published it on May 26, 2021. This issue contains the introductory story "Into the Trap," which serves as a prelude to the Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event.
WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS PRELUDE: "RESTORATION" Following his rebellion against the EMPEROR, DARTH VADER is back in the fold and now confronts the horrors of reconstruction within CORUSCANT's secret labs. As he loses consciousness under the knife, does he still fantasize about taking revenge on his master? Or are his thoughts focused on his son – and the friends that render LUKE SKYWALKER so exposed? Be sure to read this crucial next chapter in Vader's ongoing evolution – which unveils the initial moment when the Dark Lord discovered the name HAN SOLO!
A quick flashback image depicting Han Solo undergoing torture on Bespin showcases the Scan Grid from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, complete with numerous long, sharp needles. [Irvin Kershner](/article/irvin_kershner], who directed the film, had originally captured additional footage of Han's torture, revealing the machine in operation with visible spikes, needles, and electronic components, accompanied by flashes of electricity. These scenes were ultimately removed due to the filmmakers' concerns that they might be too intense for younger viewers.
- UPC 759606096015; May 26 , 2021 ; Marvel Comics ; First printing [1] 01211; Cover A; Aaron Kuder & Richard Isanove 01221; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon 01231; Cover C; Aaron Kuder & Richard Isanove