Keeping in mind that Soule's prior Darth Vader series was set in the years just after Revenge of the Sith, it's likely that this battle will be occurring during the same era. This entire saga has been built around the Fermata Cagea containment that suspends anything or anyone trapped within it in time. Featured in an interview with, a preview page was revealed for each of the 4 stories, including one featuring Darth Vader and Palpatine facing off on Coruscant that sets up an epic lightsaber sparring session, the first time the Sith Lords have ever been seen dueling. From acclaimed writer Charles Soule comes a brand-new, exhilarating series exploring Darth Vader's early history. In Star Wars: Hidden Empire 5 by Charles Soule and Steven Cummings, the plan is set, and the people are in place for Lady Qi’ra to defeat Darth Vader and the Emperor once and for all.

As such, the landmark issue will feature 4 stories from across the saga written by Soule with an all-star team of artists he's worked with in the past. Now, the upcoming Star Wars #25 will be Soule's 100th Star Wars comic. Related: Star Wars Sets Up Darth Vader's Return to Podracing As of April of 2022, Soule has even become an official Creative Consultant for Lucasfilm as they continue to expand the franchise. However, he also wrote 2021's Light of the Jedi, the High Republic's first novel along with a handful of comic tie-ins set in the early Star Wars era. Writing iconic comic series such as Obi-Wan and Anakin, Darth Vader (2017), T he Rise of Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron, and more, Soule is currently writing Marvel's ongoing Star Wars series with artist Ramon Rosanas. Entering the galaxy with the Star Wars: Lando miniseries in 2015, Charles Soule quickly became a major creator in the years that have followed.

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