Star Wars’ Rogue One Returns This Week, Unmissable For Darth Vader Fans

Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT

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Nearly 10 years after Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuted, Marvel is bringing back one of the franchise's most iconic eras with an exciting new release that puts Darth Vader back in the spotlight. As part of Marvel’s ongoing celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary, this release looks unmissable for die-hard fans.

If you haven’t been keeping up with all things Star Wars, you may not know that Marvel Comics has been releasing a series of Rogue One one-shots over the past several months to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Each one-shot focuses on a different character from the film and explores additional adventures set in the same era.

This collection consists of five one-shots, with Marvel having already released Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1, Star Wars: Rogue One – Jyn Erso #1, Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1, and Star Wars: Rogue One – Chirrut & Baze #1. Set to release on October 28, 2026, Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 will be the fifth and final issue in the series.

While Marvel encourages readers to pick up each one-shot, it's important to note that you can choose which stories you want to read, as each issue tells a standalone, complete story. So, if you're only interested in the upcoming Darth Vader one-shot, you don't need to worry about catching up with the rest of the collection. You can jump right in, as familiarity with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story should be enough.

Everything You Need To Know About Darth Vader's New Rogue One Story, And Why It's A Must-Read

Main Cover by David Marquez & Laura Martin for Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 (2026)

Written by Chris Condon, with art by Luke Ross and colors by Michael Atiyeh, the 32-page Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 will be available for $4.99 upon its release. In terms of continuity, this one-shot is set shortly before the events of Rogue One and follows Vader as he intervenes after Director Orson Krennic fails to secure the rare kyber crystals needed for the Death Star's superlaser. Readers can find the official synopsis below:

When Negotiations Fail, the Empire Sends in Its Attack Dog — Darth Vader! Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte — Darth Vader — to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.

This issue will be particularly exciting for Darth Vader fans, as it revisits the character at the height of his power. Rogue One gave fans one of the most memorable demonstrations of Vader's sheer power, and now this comic returns to that era. Furthermore, a deeper exploration of the rivalry between Darth Vader and Orson Krennic could prove to be one of the story's biggest highlights.

Another major draw of Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 is the chance to explore more of the Death Star's origins. Kyber crystals are central to the Death Star's devastating superlaser, and by making them the focus of the conflict, the issue connects Vader's mission to one of the Empire's most consequential weapons projects. With this compelling premise and Condon at the helm, the story could be an exceptional addition to Vader's legacy. And if fans are lucky, this could be the start of more Darth Vader stories from Condon, who earned fans' admiration with his Green Arrow series for DC Comics.

Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 from Marvel Comics will be available to read on October 28, 2026!