Darth Vader 5, released on September 16, 2020, by Marvel Comics, is the fifth installment in the official canon comic book series titled Star Wars: Darth Vader. Greg Pak penned the story, while Raffaele Ienco provided the illustrations. The narrative, titled "Dark Heart of the Sith Part V," culminates with Darth Vader's quest reaching its end at Polis Massa, the location where Luke Skywalker was born.
AN INQUIRY FOR ANSWERS…AN EXPEDITION OF ANNIHILATION! DARTH VADER'S mission to exact vengeance upon the individuals who concealed his offspring, Luke, culminates in a devastating confrontation – at the resting place of PADMÉ AMIDALA! What truths will he uncover? And who will suffer the consequences? All will be revealed – amidst the remains of POLIS MASSA – the place where Luke Skywalker was born!
Originally, Darth Vader 5 was scheduled for release on June 17, 2020. The artwork depicting Vader observing Padmé Amidala's sarcophagus went through multiple preliminary versions before arriving at the definitive rendition.
- UPC 759606096015; September 16 , 2020; Marvel Comics ; First printing [1] 00511; Cover A; InHyuk Lee 00521; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon