Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows #4 represents the fourth installment of the five-issue comic book mini-series, Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows, penned by the author Tim Siedell. Its debut occurred on March 19, 2014.
Stormtrooper Hock, fighting alongside Darth Vader during an aerial assault targeting a band of motivated Separatists with a clear purpose, gets a chance to prove his worth. Upon being taken prisoner, discovering the Separatists' motivations—and their collaborators—only strengthens Hock's dedication to the Galactic Empire.