Darth Vader 50, the concluding fiftieth issue of the 2020 canon comic book series entitled Star Wars: Darth Vader, was released by Marvel Comics on September 18, 2024. Greg Pak penned the issue, while the illustrations were crafted by Paul Fry, Adam Gorham, Raffaele Ienco, Luke Ross, Federico Blee, Guru-eFX, Alex Sinclair, and Frank William. The comic contains four distinct stories: one that concludes the Schism Imperial storyline, a Schism Imperial epilogue centered on Ochi and Darth Vader, a narrative exploring the possibility of Princess Leia Organa embracing the dark side of the Force, and a story that sees Kitster Banai and Wald returning to Tatooine.
This GIANT-SIZED DARTH VADER EPIC marks the stunning conclusion to the longest-running DARTH VADER comic series! THE DARK HEART OF THE SITH completes its cycle! Darth Vader finally uses the incredible power he gained during the SCHISM IMPERIAL against EMPEROR PALPATINE, the only being in the galaxy he despises more than himself! The final fates of LUKE, LEIA, SABÉ, OCHI, ZED, SLY MOORE, and the members of the Schism Imperial are also revealed!