Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin #5 represents the concluding installment, issue number five of five, in the Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin comic book mini-series, penned by the author Tim Siedell.
The assassin, having patiently observed Darth Vader, is now prepared to launch his attack... It appears that Vader, his attention diverted by perils facing the Emperor, might be vulnerable. However, the assassin has committed a critical error: underestimating the power of the most formidable figure in the entire galaxy, believing he stands a chance of victory!