The Dark Lord of the
Sith has come a long way in 30 years, from a villain that loomed large in the background to the central character of the most beloved film series of all time.
Darth Vader's presence permeates the
Star Wars saga, even when he's not front and center on the screen. Learn more about the Dark Lord with this assortment of entries culled from the Official StarWars.com databank.
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