Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows #2 represents the second installment, out of a total of five, in the Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows comic book mini-series, penned by Tim Siedell. Its debut occurred on January 15, 2014.
Having endured considerable hardship since his abandonment by the Jedi commanders during the Clone Wars, clone trooper Hock now feels he has discovered a genuinely exceptional warrior, worthy of unwavering allegiance and commanding utmost deference – Darth Vader! Should Hock manage to leave a positive impression on the Dark Lord in his capacity as a stormtrooper, he will secure the esteem he craves from the leader he holds in highest regard.