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Summary
Star Warshas let out a brand - fresh Luke and Darth Vader conflict in the establish canon , one that effectively merges their lightsaber duels fromThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi . place between the two original trilogy films , Marvel Comics ' ongoingStar Warsseries has been showcasing Luke ’s continued preparation as he look for to become a fully - fledge Jedi Knight . To that end , his most recent test put him face - to - case with a version of his corrupted male parent .
In the newStar war # 43by Charles Soule , Steven Cummings , and Jethro Morales , Luke Skywalker is assisted by two of the last Fallanassi to heala kyber watch crystal corrupt by an ancient Sith . By bringing something dark-skinned back to the luminousness , Luke hop to do the same with someone else ( Darth Vader ) . However , Luke ’s experience healing the kyber results in a dynamic showdown , one that forces Skywalker to face not only the pain of this ancient Rogue Sith , but also his own which takes the form of Vader himself as the duo enters an exciting yet wholly ethereal lightsaber duel .
WhileLuke ’s lightsaber is green like the one he wields inReturn of the Jedi , the colour caught him by surprise as he ’s yet to construct it at this point in theStar Warstimeline . too , it ’s also Anakin Skywalker ’s hilt , the very same Luke exert up until he lost it and his hand dueling Vader inEmpire Strikes Back . Combined with the representation of Cloud City and Luke confirm that his destiny is to one sidereal day face his father again , this metaphysical battle in effect combines both Luke and Vader ’s past and future lightsaber duels into one .
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Luke Skywalker Faces Both His Past And Future In Star Wars #43
A Darth Vader Forged From Luke’s Own Pain
In the first one-half of this newStar Warsissue , Luke works to mend the past pain of theRogue Sith to whom the corrupted kyber once belonged . However , the annoyance and suffering that had been poured into the watch glass was so acute that it left behind a live manifestation of the Rogue Sith himself , forcing Luke to duel this dark reverberation who ab initio reject to be healed . disregardless , Luke hang on and successfully healed the kyber all the same , turning the kyber from roue - Red River to gross white.s
However , Luke ’s winner did n’t come until he faced his own retiring pain and suffering . Beginning with his recently lost bridge player Vader had taken from him inEmpire Strikes Back , Luke was present every present moment of hurt in his life such as the deaths of his aunt and uncle , the loss of his master Obi - Wan Kenobi , and even losing Han Solo . However , this all culminate in facing this materialization of Darth Vader , the ultimate source of Luke ’s pain warning him that there was no escape , just as he told Luke inEmpire Strikes Backduring their forcible duel on Cloud City .
Luke Is Ready To Face His Return of the Jedi Destiny
" I have it off I Will look You Again "
This new battle between Luke and Darth Vader is a pivotal moment in theStar Warscanon , even if it does take place within an ethereal Force vision .
That said , Luke Skywalker still emerged on the other side strengthened in his Jedi route and confident in his imminent destiny . He acknowledges that there is no escape and that one mean solar day shortly he ’ll have to face his Church Father ( as see inReturn of the Jedi ) . However , he also receive the confirmation that there is still adept in Darth Vader , a goodness he ’s resolve to test and institute back when their inevitable confrontation does happen .
As a result , this new battle between Luke and Darth Vader is a pivotal moment in theStar Warscanon , even if it does take place within an ethereal Force vision . By highlighting their past and imminent future , it for certain seems as though Luke Skywalker is ready to face up his father as seen inReturn of the Jedi . To that end , it does n’t seem as though there will be much more for Luke to learn before the events of the last original trilogy motion picture .
Star Wars # 43is usable now from Marvel Comics
Star Wars # 43(2020 )
