Purge – The Hidden Blade, a comic book spanning forty pages, saw its release on April 7, 2010 through Dark Horse Comics. Penned by W. Haden Blackman, it stands as a component within a series of standalone comics. These comics chronicle the escapades of Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, in the aftermath of the Galactic Republic's collapse and the Jedi's downfall. This particular installment was published after both Star Wars: Purge and Purge – Seconds to Die.
Darth Vader finds himself on a distant planet, growing impatient with the task the Emperor has assigned him: protecting an Imperial production plant from the local population who oppose the Empire. Vader believes this task is unworthy of his abilities—that is, until he discovers that a Jedi Master and their apprentice are collaborating with the natives!
The hunt is now on, with Vader pursuing his preferred targets. Neither an ambush nor the planet's monstrous lizards can stop his chase. The Jedi will face dire consequences when Vader finally catches up to them! The story in this issue takes place after the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith!