Marvel’s Legacy of Vader series, set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, has ignited online controversy over a single image. The upcoming comic, written by Charles Soule, features Kylo Ren retracing Darth Vader’s steps across locations like Mustafar and Tatooine. But it’s the suggestion that Vader may have killed his former slaver, Watto, that has the Star Wars community in uproar.
A sneak peek of Legacy of Vader #2, shared by Marvel editor Mark Paniccia, shows Vader in a striking red-hued panel, seemingly confronting Watto on Tatooine. The art implies that Vader returned to the planet to settle old scores, sparking heated debate: did he kill Watto? While some fans cheer the apparent act of vengeance, others argue it’s unnecessary to revisit these events. However, longtime readers of Marvel’s Darth Vader comics urge caution—red panels often depict symbolic or imagined moments rather than canon events.
Writer Charles Soule addressed the speculation on Bluesky, warning fans not to assume anything definitive unless explicitly confirmed. “Remember, red doesn’t always mean real,” he hinted, referencing previous Vader comics where similar imagery proved to be visions or internal struggles.
This controversy follows Soule’s earlier comments about Kylo Ren hunting an Order 66 survivor in the series, which also sparked misunderstanding. With Legacy of Vader #2 hitting shelves on March 12, fans will have to wait to see if Vader truly confronted Watto—or if it’s another case of artistic misdirection. Until then, the Star Wars fandom remains as lively as ever.
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