Star Wars drops first teaser for Darth Vader prequel
When it comes to Star Wars legends, Darth Vader perhaps reigns above them all and this brand-new release aims to shed more light on an unknown era of the Sith Lord’s life.
First announced back in April, Star Wars: Master of Evil is an upcoming novel written by Adam Christopher and tells the story of Darth Vader’s pursuit of immortality and is set before the events of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Now ahead of its release on 11 November 2025, fans have received their first teaser of Star Wars: Master of Evil which includes some stunning art of Darth Vader himself.
Found on the official Penguin website, the cover art has now been revealed and shows a close-up of Darth Vader’s iconic mask with one of his eyes visible and glaring ominously at the viewer.
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The cover art was recently revealed and put up on display at San Diego Comic-Con and it is safe to say that it has got fans hyped.
“I can’t wait to read this. I still need to catch up on the last three books for the High Republic phase 3,” one fan said over on Twitter.
So what can we expect in Star Wars: Master of Evil?
Well, the official reads as follows:
“In the wake of Emperor Palpatine’s rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery.
Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials.
But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld—the power to conquer death itself.
On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force…
Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms.
But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.”
Star Wars: Master of Evil releases on 11/11/25 and will be priced at around £22.00.