The Darth Vader Comics Are Really Depressing

[@murrsuit]

"All I am surrounded by is fear and dead men." has to be one of the hardest lines ever written

[@neech1311]

imagine if they made a TV adaptation of that comic

[@bluewolf619125]

Which comic is that from?

[@neech1311]

@@bluewolf619125 fortnite #71

[@ptolemeeselenion1542]

Yep.

[@mercury2157]

@@neech1311 no...

[@guapoindustries5030]

Best thing about the Darth Vader comics is that we not only see him being a total badass but we see his depressing moments like him reminiscing about his mom, the good times with his wife and what his kid/kids would’ve been like.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

But also the fact that Vader is _REALLY GOOD_ at fucking up everyone's shit.

[@empac8631]

What issue does he think about what his kids would be like?

[@guapoindustries5030]

@@empac8631 there’s a comic I think called “Darth Vader and the lost command” Spoiler* Where Darth Vader dreams about a life if he had not fallen and where he’d actually helped kill sidious along mace windu, and finally he dreams of a son he would have with Padme named Jinn after Qui gon. It’s pretty fucked up to think pretty much the only happiness the man got in all those years in the suit was by thinking of situations that could’ve happened with his family.

[@zzodysseuszz]

The badass moments tho aren’t badass. Not only do they look stiff bc of the artists skill but they are also very edgy and too hard to take seriously

[@zzodysseuszz]

@@WTFisTingispingis yeah but it’s always over super petty reasons. One time I remember him killing an officer whose family died and saying afterwards something along the lines of “you think that’s sad? Please my life is so much worse” like dude you didn’t have to kill him for no reason. Like he wasn’t even your enemy

[@smoothoxygen4871]

I love how Vader never gets forgiven for the deaths he's caused, in a way he never gets redemption for them. However he gets understood, and that's pretty damn good writing

[@ladygrey7425]

This reminds me of that poignant conversation between Theon and Jon in Game of Thrones, especially Jon's final lines to him in S7E7. "It's not my place to forgive you for everything, but what I can forgive you for, I do.

[@smoothoxygen4871]

@@ladygrey7425 that quote is one of my favourites NGL

[@WTFisTingispingis]

I liked how there was no real easy forgiveness for Darth Vader, most of the galaxy still remembers him as a black armored death machine who killed countless worlds. Even if Luke was able to get him to have that come to Jesus moment, the galaxy won't forget that.

[@smoothoxygen4871]

@@WTFisTingispingis exactly

[@BratzRockAngels]

@@WTFisTingispingis Which is fair, because he did a lot of really messed up things. But at the very least, Anakin was able to reform himself from that, even if the rest of the galaxy didn't forgive him.

[@nickasaro8789]

The true tragedy of Anakin/Vader is that he was only ever free in the final moments of his life. He was a slave to Watto, a slave to the Jedi and a slave to the dark side before being freed by his son.

[@Drekromancer]

This summary hits so hard. Thank you for sharing.

[@ptolemeeselenion1542]

Yep.

[@daffaramadaghifari6428]

i think also the only time he's free is when he spent his time with padme.

[@ptolemeeselenion1542]

@@daffaramadaghifari6428 I don't think that spending your time in a somewhat toxic, affection dependant disorder addled passionate relationship with the five-years older woman *who groomed you since you were of age nine* is amything but freedom. George Lucas make a point along all of the Star Wars franchise to make people understand that _eros_ is self-destructive unlikely _philia_ and _strogae_ .

[@ahmadabusamra9785]

Have you heard The Tragedy of Darth Vader The Slave ??

[@RSRye]

2:44 I feel that not enough people truly realize that this is why he is Darth Vader; it’s not only that he possesses so much hate and anger, it’s that he is in too deep, if he faces his actions at face value, he wouldn’t be able to stand himself, so he lies to himself about what he is doing is right and must be done; that’s why it’s only Luke, the son of Padme, someone he loved, someone who can truly be afected by Vader’s actions that leads to his turn. Anakin removed himself from society, therby allowing him the ability to harm whoever he wants under the guise of Vader, but when the life of Anakin Skywalker comes back in the form of his son, he must accept what he has done and reevaluate what he must do now, for what’s left of his life and the love of his life; Overall great analysis, but this part specifically really stuck with me!

[@lonebattledroid4474]

Yeah, that's why I don't like people thinking of Anakin/Vader as different people. That kind of just takes some of the blame and nuance away from his character.

[@CatBxtchNami]

@@lonebattledroid4474 Anakin WISHED he and Vader were different people.

[@Ashguy733]

@@lonebattledroid4474 Thank you. I actually hate that as well because it makes it seem like when Luke saves Vader, its an exorcism over actually Vader aka Anakin being redeemed if its a split personality thing like people seem to claim it is.

[@thesimpletonautum5567]

There's also somewhat of an "I have nothing left" element. Like if he renounces palpatine or hell even kills him he'll probably just become more empty

[@nathanielk7415]

it is kinda insane how the artists make his mask look sad

[@potato-uj9dk]

and angry! sometimes i could swear he looks like hes frowning

[@uhobme2028]

God, Vader finding out Luke's a Skywalker is honestly an unforgetable moment

[@dundundundun8816]

One of my favorite canon additions. Adds so much to Empire for me. They’ve done such a great job fleshing out Vader and Palpatine’s relationship.

[@thesimpletonautum5567]

Imagine if that made it into a movie or even like a scene in Kenobi as like a "x years later" thing. He's looking out and upon being told the name of that pilot was Skywalker he freezes, and slowly, chips appear in the glass, then a crack, then another and another, everyone is confused and panicking until in a brief silence Anakin mutters, "I have a son."

[@runbaaL337]

I want a one to one animated adaptation of this Darth Vader run. A one to one adaptation just like how manga is translated into anime. No massive changes, don't take just bits and pieces, just adapt the entire story. More people need to know and experience this Darth Vader comic run, to be perfectly honest.

[@JohnWilliams-wl9px]

Hayden even said he's open to return to adapt some of the Vader comics

[@BanesBasement]

@@JohnWilliams-wl9px source

[@eskanda3434]

Just make a Vader centric tv show

[@Lordx718]

It's great that the comics show his inner conflict, but doesnt shy away from showing the horrible shit he has done and how deep in the Dark Side he was. Dude was an absolute monster, but we catch glimpses of Anakin popping up here and there trying to break out.

[@keithpidgeon2815]

I agree with you. Bro destroyed an entire city in the first arc of Charles Soule's run.

[@josephlitera3448]

I don’t think it’s said enough how impressive it is that they made the character who conceals his face have so much facial expression

[@guapoindustries5030]

One of the greatest Darth vader comic moments is when Vader learns from Boba fett that the rebel who blew up the Death Star was his own son

[@tristanmaldonado670]

Charles Soule's Darth Vader series is my favorite Star Wars comic series, like there are so many amazing things about his series that I can't express. Such a great series

[@Dr.CaveCurinas]

Which was the one where Boba tells Vader about Luke?

[@tristanmaldonado670]

@@Dr.CaveCurinas The Kieron Gillian series from 2015-2016

[@joemullarkey5719]

100% agree. Charles Soule’s work in general is just amazing in my opinion. Easily my favorite Star Wars writer.

[@toniocartonio5767]

To be fair, the reason the jedis never came back to save the other slaves is because all of them have explosive chips that only their masters can deactivate, they can't just take them away, before the chips were a thing they did free lots of them; there should be a comic or a novel about Padme trying to buy Anakin's mom, but becasue Watto disappeared, she was unable to do so. I'd say not allowing Anakin to become a master was the right choice: he is an amazing soldier, but he lacks the self control to become a true master, but I'll admit that Windu still acted way too much like a dick to him (and he dos it with basically everyone else). If I'm not mistaken the jedis are not even forced to be celibate, I think Lucas said that they just need to be ready to let go while loving people and not being possessive, which I admit is quite the vague definition. Still liked the video tho, good job.

[@AiluridaeAureus]

It's not even that. It's that the Jedi only let people be completely dead fish libido celibate, or heartlessly sociopathic to their partners. When you are a Jedi, You. Are. Not. Allowed. To. Love. Period. Literal androids in Nier Automata have a better understanding of sexuality, emotion and romantic attachement than the xeno scum run Jedi, because at least their policy is, even though it's stated as "Emotions are prohibited", it's enforced as "Yeah, we don't care who you're fucking off duty, just leave it at the door and don't let it compromise the mission or your ass is scrap."

[@toniocartonio5767]

@@AiluridaeAureus Not really, Jedis are encouraged to love. in fact they are supposed to love people, even Anakin admitted to that. What ddo you mean by "xeno scum"? I don't get it. Jedis can have romantic relationships , they just need to be ready to let go and don't be possessive (as I alredy said, it is a vague term, but it implies that the can have a romantic relationship with other people and not simply bang others when they are off duty). Emotions themselves aren't prohibited, what they can't do is beign controlled by them (and considering how a force sensitive person without self control can be, I can see why). People can also freely leave the order and have very succesful lives, Dooku was a count after all

[@AiluridaeAureus]

@@toniocartonio5767 The Jedi council is run by non-human species capable of suppressing their emotions such as Ki Adi Mundi and Yoda, and they impose and demand humans in the order conform to their standard of emotionless serenity, and punish them when they cannot do that. It is an alien run institution that forces it's will on a human and humanlike population, and takes their kids to replenish their numbers to perpetuate the cycle of abuse.

[@toniocartonio5767]

​@@AiluridaeAureus Humans can have that level of self control in SW actually, there have been many human jedi knights and masters in the history of star wars, the idea that they abuse/hate humans is simply not true. They also don't take the kids with force, the parents willingly gave them to the order. The institution that discriminated against other species was the empire, which legalized slavery against many species that weren't human.

[@Solo13508]

So Padme actually did send agents to Tatooine to try to find and free Shmi. But when they got there Shmi had already been freed by Cliegg Lars and they couldn't find her. This courtesy of E.K. Johnston's Padme books

[@fatgamertim4544]

Alex is the comic book critic equivalent of when your english teacher over-analyzes a narrative, and I'm here for it.

[@AustinNGrayson]

Anakin Skywalker: “I’m upset and I need to talk about it with you gu..” Jedi Council: “Hold up Space Jesus, we don’t care about any of that. Anyway we need you to go to this system and kill some dudes.” Anakin: 😥 Okay now to the serious stuff. The Marvel Vader series, especially the sub-series taking place right after ROTS, is one of the best things to come out of Disney Star Wars. Disney’s handling of Vader as a character has been all around phenomenal. The Marvel Vader series is unbelievably beautiful and pulls you into deep despair at the same time. It’s so good that it has become one of my favorite comic book series of all time. And of course as always excellent video Alex. You never fail to evoke so many different emotions in me just from a KZbin video essay. Well done.

[@awakenow7147]

One of only a handful of good things to come out of Disney Star Wars in my not-so-humble opinion.

[@longpigpie3584]

I genuinely believe it might have turned out differently if qui-gon didn’t die. I think that’s why the fight and iconic song was called duel of fates. It’s talking about the fate of ani, not the fate of maul, obi or qui-gon. Loved this video people don’t talk about the Vader comics enough and I’m glad your covering them! I love your format! And humour!

[@realmario979]

Qui-Gon Jinn was like, one of the only Jedi masters around that could train Anakin

[@anabolicchicken4115]

The duel in Naboo is called Duel of the Fates for a reason.

[@TheFirstCurse1]

It's the literal truth that Qui-Gon living would have saved Anakin. That's the entire point to his death.

[@Enforcedformula]

Thanks for all the great videos Alex. They always put a smile on my face!

[@alexlennen]

you're welcome. You can tell your mom about us

[@ThinkpieceTribe]

@@alexlennen @Enforcedformula personally I wouldn’t let a comment like that slide and I wouldn’t take that level of disrespect I mean…he just talked about your mom like that and YOU GO FOR THAT?? But idk that’s just me tho🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kahonk269]

@@ThinkpieceTribe You can tell your mom about them

[@ThinkpieceTribe]

@@kahonk269 tell Mrs. Thrombey that I’m coming over tonight and tell her to put on that Usher song that we talked about

[@kahonk269]

@@ThinkpieceTribe Noted edit: nvm, music's garbage

[@nolan1062]

My favorite thing about Charles Doyle’s run was his use of perspective. As you said, in the grand scheme of things, the original trilogy was still about Vader, but told through the perspective of Luke and the Rebellion. Keeping in theme with that, Soule’s Vader comics are hardly ever told from the perspective of Vader, but from Tarkin, The Inquisitors, or whatever Jedi he’s hunting, up until the last arc where we get a glimpse of pre-Vader Anakin, and it switches to his perspective, much like the prequel trilogy.

[@potatogamerz3421]

I can not get enough of your videos man. They truly are great, balancing humour and formality is difficult but you make it look easy.

[@alysiamartinez7825]

I always hated it when I told someone when i was a little kid, that darth vader was my favorite charecter... and they'de just say "Why Darth Vader? He's evil!"

[@dmgroberts5471]

I love the comic where he kills a Darth Maul clone sent to kill him, and before he dies clone!Maul asks "what could you hate enough to destroy me?" And Vader simply replies "myself." Vader is a feedback loop of self-hatred: the more evil he commits, the more he hates himself, the stronger he becomes in the Dark Side. He believes that he has no choice and is unredeemable, so he continues. Being the monster he is, is his self-imposed punishment for his failures as Anakin. When he sees Luke, he sees everything he could have been, and he can't bear to let that be destroyed.

[@knealiegamesYT]

I’m sure some have seen that tweet with Rey that says “Name a character that’s gone through more tragedy”, this right here is the cure to such sick thoughts… Insightful as always Alex, never disappointed with the newest upload

[@abloodraven3856]

There wasn't a tweet about Rey like that. The original tweet (In-fact, that entire quote of 'Name a character that's gone through more tragedy') was about Ellie from The Last Of Us 2, which got relentlessly mocked for being a dumb statement and became a meme. Rey was just edited on by some guy on Reddit. No-one at all seriously made that post with Rey.

[@knealiegamesYT]

@@abloodraven3856 consider me enlightened g

[@willrogers3793]

Without having read any of the comics or any more than a few books of the EU, I feel Ican safely say that Anakin Skywalker is the best representation of the “fallen hero” archetype, and Darth Vader is the best embodiment of that archetype combined with the philosophical concept of “regret” I have ever come across.

[@mavi4mayor]

the DOOM freestyle was fire

[@coolusername2000]

MAVI NO WAY 😭😭I LOVE LET THE SUN TALK

[@wonieism]

im sick and was looking for videos to watch so this is perfect timing

[@AJkingwing]

Hope you get better soon!

[@wonieism]

@@AJkingwing i appreciate it!

[@AEaston]

This channel continues to be criminally underrated

[@patriciaangelam]

hey! super super great video! i don't know much about star wars but this made me want to watch all the movies and observe who darth vader really is behind the ever iconic menacing theme song ! also, thank you so so much for using my Angel Eyes cover for the outro and giving credit! :') it means so much! and i apologize for just seeing this now bc i took a break from checking my channel :'D thank you so much again, your videos are awesome!

[@alexlennen]

no worries, it was a great cover and deserves more recognition - keep up the good work!

[@Ashguy733]

I grew up reading and still am collecting the Dark Horse comics of the old EU, but I will admit, while im not a huge fan of the Canon marvel stuff, the Vader comics are pretty good, same with Jody Houser's Thrawn comic which is an adaptation of the first canon Thrawn novel. I also like how canon is exploring the post episode III era more as well. Its great seeing the transition of the Republic to the Empire. The Vader Immortal VR game is really cool as well.

[@steadyalbatross]

Hey if you liked the Charles soule vader comics that are covered in this video, you should check out the high republic! He wrote the first of the big novels for the era and it holds up to the rest of his work, i quite enjoy it

[@AjitSingh...]

Fuck me. There is something different about the work you do, Mr. Lennen. Something much more captivating than the countless other comic book channels I've come across. StarWars has recently become one of my favorite stories, and today I thank you for deepening my love for it. Your analyses succeed in capturing the soul of a story, and in just thirteen minutes, you distilled the core of one of the most tragic and iconic characters in all of fiction, making your channel as one to watch out for. Thank you for this. This actually made my eyes well up.

[@raydrained]

honestly i love your videos, each time i walk around or study i love hearing your voice and your thoughts in the background, keep the content up man ❤️

[@brendanmesmer8713]

This was great. I never truely realized and appreciated the arc and tragedy of Vader until you explained it how you did. It makes me appreciate Star Wars and Vader a lot more than I had previously. So thank you for making me enjoy Star Wars and life more than I did before. Thank you

[@boigmord]

"its not because he doesnt get to fufill this dream, its because he does" gave me chills, great video

[@richardcastillos2896]

The final of the run of 2017 is really sad no matter what he could never bring padme back, thanks for the video you are making a great job. (Also I would love you talk about the clone wars show if you can, I think you would really like talk about this era and characters like Ahsoka)

[@Vivid114]

Love the intro with "That's that"

[@bencarter9363]

Dude this is already my favorite comic book channel. Your analysis' are thorough and thought provoking and help me appreciate this art form much better. Keep up the great work. And maybe consider going into the music industry, you've got some pipes on ya man

[@crackwagon8513]

Quality content my guy ive always liked your original short tunes at the start/end of the video and dont you dare stop the top shelf humor

[@RandomGuy-ed8zq]

Honestly, thank you for this video. I've been saying for a while that the Marvel Darth Vader comics have been some of the best but most overlooked Star Wars content for a while. I love the deep dive into Vader's persona, thoughts and goals between Episodes 3 and 4, and then 4 and 5. Not to mention, they definitely don't hold back with the violence, which is a nice touch. If it were a TV series instead of a comic it would have received much more attention.

[@viraatsingh1377]

This channel made me fall in love with comics again . Years ago I left this media being disappointed with American writers and how inconsistent the writing was . Now, 4 years later I found your channel and can appreciate these comics more

[@SoulStarSketchin]

I’m glad anyone is talking about these comics. It’s such a well written series and probably my personal favorite Star Wars comic to date.

[@yungoldman2823]

I hate that your non-spiderman stuff is either performing poorly or gets deleted from existence, I hope it doesnt discourage you too much man, you've got a knack for entertainment and I hope to see you continue to branch out like this

[@alexlennen]

thank you my friend, this video is performing fine though

[@yungoldman2823]

Yay thats good to hear! Cant wait for the next one man!

[@blastertron4177]

It’s the stuff in these comics and other expanded media of Star Wars that makes me love Darth Vader more and more

[@SUPA-KANA]

As someone who's just now getting into Star Wars, it's really cool to see one of my favorite KZbinrs start covering the series :)

[@doobiemann]

i haven’t been into vader as a character before but your description of the comic has really gotten me back into the series thanks man i might watch the show now

[@schlume2934]

Always love your videos, bro. You can tell you genuinely care about and put a lot of time into the videos you put out

[@michaeldearth6327]

Vader is one of the most relatable and compelling characters ever. I understand intimately what it’s like to feel alone and isolated, not dealing with trauma and letting it fester. Then seeing all the terrible choices I’ve made wreak havoc on my life and those I love In a way that is impossible to go back and fix. There is only what I choose to do today that stop the nightmare. In the end it’s not my pain that is most important, but the pain I HAVE CAUSED.

[@theBoonieBoy]

Loved the video Alex! Been on a Star Wars kick lately and was just what I needed! I’m sure we’d all love some more Star Wars content, so keep it up and take it easy!

[@unfunnymeiling2315]

Never know depressingly beautiful was possible

[@Guy25096]

It’s me 🥹

[@apostrofo-c8x]

Hollow knight and dark souls are right there

[@Neillan]

Melancholy, I believe it is.

[@ComicAcolyte]

Human life is like that. It's only beautiful because it doesn't last forever. We will never be in this moment again.

[@unfunnymeiling2315]

@@ComicAcolyte you got a point

[@lucassmith4524]

Great video. Palpatine created the perfect Sith. Even as was being thrown into a reactor you have to think a part of him had to feel a twinge of pride. As far as the Emp knew, Vader was FINALLY taking his rightful place as the Master of the Sith with a new apprentice. :-)

[@suburbangoat7550]

I use to read Darth Vader comics in my teens, and I really loved this video! I loved how the artists managed to show so much emotion with the character, and these stories are a major factor on why Vader is my favorite Star Wars character. Also you take on Anakin’s lack of a choice throughout his whole life was really interesting and gave me a perspective on the character I’d never thought of in that way!

[@nagger8216]

It's honestly perplexing how good the Vader comics are compared to the mainline comics that are straight up garbage

[@balouthebear2942]

Do u know what's the name of the last comic he analyzed in this video?

[@maxmeizlik869]

Ur videos have so much love and quality to them and I love that

[@Fan_O7]

I was at my optometrist appointment and I told her my favorite Star Wars character was Darth Vader and her response was "What!? But he's the bad guy" And yes that's true, Vader did a lot of messed up shit. He killed and fought and tormented people for the awful monster that is Sidious and at times for his own gain, but Vader went through so much deep seeded abuse as a child and then while growing up into an adult that he pretty much became putty for any manipulator to use or change into what they wanted. As I like to say about most of my favorite characters who were redeemed villains or who did mess up shit: "Their past isn't an excuse or pardon for what they did but, it makes it wholly understandable" I've seen both heroes and villains have such similar back stories, sometimes I wonder how some of our favorite heroes had the energy to be a hero in the first place. Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it!

[@KombatW0mbat]

There is something I feel everyone ignores about anakin. He was INCREDIBLY possessive so loss is gonna hurt him way more. This is seen in clone wars and ROTS. With ahsoka and padme respectively. He doesn’t tell ahsoka to stay because it’s what’s best for her he wants her to stay because he wants her too. Hence why he says “what about me” trying to appeal to her by throwing himself as the main reason. With padme it’s obvious he yells “you will not take her from me” is the main proof but honestly the whole movie is proof. I say this because we think anakin had attachments like you or I but he didn’t he was possessive. This possessiveness is there even as vader “he will be mine” when he talks about Luke. He seeks to control and have those around him strictly with him. Because truthfully he loves them but love isn’t possession. Anakin was living proof of the Jedi teachings being right his fear led to his anger to hate and finally to his suffering. His attachments led to possessiveness.

[@tutku1560]

Wonderfully explained. Thank you.

[@John-xf7ft]

Yeah when he found out about luke he quite literally moved heaven and earth to find him despite the consequences

[@thefreerocketman5777]

Both the 2015 and the 2017 Vader comics are some of my favorite comics for sure and a fine addition to every Anakin fan's collection

[@PosthumanHeresy]

I think the idea of him attempting to resurrect Padme is the perfect explanation for why he stayed with the Empire, too. He had hope of using the power of the Empire to resurrect her, and so was able to more easily overlook his crimes.

[@SilasSeiler]

Opening with some hard bars, damn this is some quality content 👌

[@alexlennen]

shouldn't expect any less

[@SilasSeiler]

@@alexlennen I thoroughly enjoy all of your raps/songs you make for your videos. They're perfect

[@alexlennen]

@@SilasSeiler even that godforsaken Infinity one

[@peterpupovac6562]

Over an MF DOOM beat too

[@SilasSeiler]

@@alexlennen even the Infinity War rap has its place in the superhero rap hall of fame

[@mrolio8169]

My favorite part of a Darth Vader comic. Has always been when he reconises C-3PO on cloud city. And in a flashback Anakins mother says "If you aren't prepared to care for something. You don't deserve to have it". As Vader puts his head against C-3POs broken one. Really powerful stuff in my opinion.

[@SheevTalks]

I'm SO GLAD this video exists. I'm of the opinion that SW comics from both canon and legends are almost always a hit, but the Vader 2017 series specifically is where the medium peaks when it comes to storytelling, and I wish more people knew about these issues. Thank you for this video

[@smileyp4535]

7:04 hey man art is art. Makeing it, sharing it and experiencing is what it means to be human

[@manakmishra]

this is such a good video man, it sets up this harrowing tone about how depressing most of these stories are and has an incredible ending segment that just makes everything depressing you saw flush away without forgetting what it all meant

[@SnapperChannel]

Dude I started watching your videos when I stumbled on your JMS Spider-Man essay. And you make some good stuff. And I really enjoyed the Marvel Star Wars comics so far (catching up slowly) but the Vader series have been top tier.

[@supermike12321]

this is my favorite channel of 2022 and currently have binged it within a week! can't wait for the upcoming vids

[@RayOfTruth]

Really great video. Throwing this one into the Essential Star Wars analysis playlist.

[@SuSuardo69]

ive watched a lot of deep lore comic videos, a lot of “top 10 most dark comics you’ve never heard off.” but this is the first channel i’ve subbed to and yes it was cuz of that fucking slapper at the begining

[@seancafferty782]

Love your vids. So happy to see you expanding your horizons and making content on stuff like star wars and power rangers. If i sat thru your full analysis of the wall, i’m p sure i’d sit thru just about anything now. Keep up the good work 👍

[@dougdimmadome6278]

4:15 how dare you disrespect Bleepie Scissorlegs, get 'im boys

[@El_Frenchie]

Love your videos, good audio and no adds. pretty cool !

[@amberhernandez]

Anakin is far braver than I could ever be; having to live for decades with the torment of life unlived, or life failed every step of the way, would break me down again and again.

[@amberhernandez]

@@johnweak_ You can still choose to believe in the themes and ideals fiction presents, mate. Superman can inspire someone to be good to people and do better in their lives, or the Bible can grow an entire following of people who want to believe in _something_ greater than themselves, and that faith can carry people through difficult times when nothing else makes sense. I choose to believe in a fictional man that perseveres through the most horrid life imaginable. Every day, he imagines what his life could've been, with happiness and light, had he not been coerced down his path of destruction. Somehow, he carries on despite the overwhelming pain in his heart and soul, and in the _very end_ , when his own flesh and blood needs him, he betrays the evil that saved him and casts it down. I choose to believe in the perseverance presented through Anakin Skywalker, and the belief that good can return after having been through hell. I choose to believe that redemption is possible, and that even the lowest among mankind is not beyond salvation. That's what I see presented through a fictional story. Sorry for sounding like a video essayist, but I had to type out how I feel about this. It's easy to see the cool swords and not look deeper, but it doesn't have to be the _only_ takeaway. Every story has something to say, mate. I hope I could impart some of that to you :)

[@indio4-215]

​​​​​​@@amberhernandez Amen to all of that, bro. I swear you just took the words right out of my mouth with that statement. Plus, to add to Vader's torment, he has to also endure the physical agony that he's constantly experiencing from his severely burned body, the cybernetic limbs that are attached painfully to his missing limbs, and his life-support suit that digs and scrapes painfully against his many burns and scars all over his body on top of his psychological torture that he constantly feels mentally and emotionally due to his own decisions. And yet despite that, he still chooses to carry on and fight despite it being so easy to just take the easy route and off himself to escape the utter hell that he now finds himself trapped in so frequently (especially at the start where he had to start over from scratch and rebuild himself back up all over again after being encased in the suit and being given the cybernetics).

[@Neillan]

*I only have a surface level familiarity with Star Wars, but this was beyond impressive!* Actually, teared up a little at the end there.

[@benr1700]

This channel is so underrated

[@equi8925]

Thank you yet again Alex for another great video and the Captain american bit at the end actually got me lol

[@Live-qf2lg]

Holy shit, I've never seen the character like this, and this video has changed my look on Darth Vader and Star Wars in general! Thanks bro!

[@vector_7909]

Why is your music taste so good? Had me yelling “CAN IT BE I STAYED AWAYED TOO LONG” before the 15 second mark

[@funnyyellowdog2251]

We need a full version of the opening song man, that shit slapped HARD

[@ZacTheGeek]

This is great, I also love that you always called him anakin through the whole thing

[@maasaiguy1193]

another banger from alex jeezzzzz

[@KoyomeeAraragee]

You always make videos about whatever I'm thinking about at the time and honestly you always put everything so well. 10/10 Video as always, Alex. Never stop making your videos.

[@apocalypse8346]

A star wars video? A unexpected surprise but a welcome one.

[@PASTELXENON]

That last comic has some parallels with Shin and Yuria in Fist of the North Star

[@localloser7415]

Anakin was a slave his whole life, first to Watto then to the Jedi and lastly to the Emporer only in the last few minutes of his life was he really free

[@LandSharkCorner]

How dare you Mr.Blippy Scissor Legs is a national treasure!

[@MrMcMedium]

What appeared as a two dimensional bad guy in the movies was actually an incomprehensibly complex man riddled with flaws and a rich story of anguish that runs deeper than any other.

[@rangopistacho6928]

the most strangest moment in my life is relating to vader but its also the one that makes the most sense somehow. trying to forget a horrible event in your life is not easy for a person. no matter how much you forget you could be reminded of it even if its unintentional or accidental coincidence. vader is essentially that turned up to a thousand. he represents those who want to lash out at people for even dare referencing something that reminds them of what had happened. the fact that i can somehow relate to the greatest villain ever conceived truly shows how great he is as a character

[@smiley280]

Now when I hear excuses for the master chief’s character in the halo show, like “you can’t do a completely masked traumatized protagonist who speaks mostly in dramatic one-liners!” I direct them here

[@Krakkokayne]

"Most of us have never been burnt to death or hunted a race to extinction.." Escaped Nazis: *Sweats profusely*

[@scissor_713exe4]

When i was around 9 I remember watching revenge of the sith and thinking that anakin was going to turn to a good again…. and u would not believe my shock when i found out at the end that he becomes the bad guy with the black suit that ive seem in other star wars stuff…darth vader wich caught me offguard and made me mad cause at the time i nver saw shit like that but uk its pretty goated stuff

[@carlosmeza1256]

Great vid Alex, I have really enjoyed all the videos that you made and is exited to see what you make in the future 👍

[@jaieregilmore971]

I stop reading the new darth vaders comic when they introduced exegel and things of the Disney trilogy because my god it take away everything the return of the Jedi achievements.

[@ArifKhan-ku1ui]

I really do love your videos, the way they're made are just so unique. You've just been making fantastic videos!!

[@shehansoysa571]

My only note is that at the very least Obi-wan and Qui-Gon did care about Anakin. If Qui-Gon was still alive Anakin probably would have turned out better because of his grey Jedi sensibilities.

[@infinity_trinity_v2634]

As a star wars fan, I'm honestly so glad this franchise can get a vid all to themselves by the legend himself Alex Lennen, already know its gonna be a banger. Also real crap what happened to the power rangers vid, I could tell just how much that vid meant to you, just for youtuber to rip it away

[@underwhelmingdeez]

this video is the only star wars media I've ever consumed lol

[@kj07video]

“What…What could you hate enough…to destroy me?” “Myself” -Maul & Darth Vader on Kalakar Six

[@EverythingFan02]

This really makes me want to read the Darth Vader run, it sounds like it has the same tone and story quality of the first 6 Star Wars films, and the added appeal and strengths of a well-made comic. You explained some strong writing decisions, like the recontextuliazition of prequel lines and how Vader’s emotions were shown despite him being a still image and wearing a mask for most of his appearances. The Obi-Wan joke at the end undercuts your critical evaluation of the comics though: 3 episodes had been released by the upload date and they lack every strength you praised Darth Vader’s series for, which fans, who fairly were excited for a continuation of, not a “fresh new take” on, the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, were ignored or called racist for when raising any criticism about how poorly written Moses Ingram’s character is. It comes off as you not being able to recognize the traits you claim to value, because it appears like you think fans should come together for the show that demonstrably lacks them, instead of that fans should not be racist. It also reminded me of the closing joke in Pitch Meeting, which works better in that context because the headline serves as a punchline that reinforces how out of touch and ridiculous the Producer and Writer are. Just something to keep in mind when presenting your arguments and videos, I like your sincere and passionate argument for the thing you like and will be looking for the trade.

[@Blade1515]

Actually, he had rebelled against Palatine before, in the comics as he sorta went against him a few times. Like soon after he met Luke Skywalker

[@Titan.Tantrum]

Beautiful video Alex, I think a lot of people are blind to why exactly Anakin's redemption is so moving aside from "bad man turn into good man". Also, if you're advocating for the death of all who want that Captain America show... could one assume that you advocate the deaths of millions of people? 🤔

[@alexlennen]

don't worry, that song wasn't meant to be taken literally

[@Titan.Tantrum]

@@alexlennen Oh okay good!

[@Legocraft6373]

The Alex man is back dropping Bangers

[@Ghst-zy4tu]

Darth Vader is 100% a juice wrld fan

[@alexlennen]

nah he's more of an X boy

[@chineseobama6043]

Thought this channel sounded similar, then i realised its the genius behind the best spiderman villains tribute. So glad I got recommended here again

[@5893MrWilson]

I think the saddest part is that Anakin really spent his entire life in slavery. First on Tatooine, and then he served the Jedi masters who forbid him from love, and then Palpatine.