Star Wars: Purge: The Tyrant's Fist, a comic series falling under the Star Wars: Purge banner, represents its fourth story arc. Penned by Alexander Freed, its inaugural issue saw release from Dark Horse Comics on December 5, 2012. Differing from previous Purge arcs, The Tyrant's Fist unfolded across only two issues. The story details the experiences of Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, amidst the backdrop of the Vaklin insurgency.