Star Wars: Master Of Evil officially confirmed for November 2025

Despite the Star Wars universe consisting of hundreds of unique and exciting characters, a brand-new release is returning to the galaxy far, far away’s roots by giving us more insight into none other than Darth Vader himself.

Regardless of how you feel about Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, there is no denying that the character is a key figure of the Star Wars universe since the latter first appeared in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

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As the direct result of Anakin’s fall to the dark side, Darth Vader went on to become the main antagonist in the Skywalker Saga.

However, what many of us don’t know is what he got up to during the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy and A New Hope.

Well, thanks to a brand-new release, we now have more insight into Darth Vader’s vacation.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Adam Christopher, Star Wars: Master of Evil is an upcoming book set in the Star Wars universe and follows the story of Darth Vader as he hunts for the secrets of life and death under the eye of Emperor Palpatine.

“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 elusive 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.”

Set to be released on 11 November 2025, Star Wars: Master of Evil follows Vader as he travels to Mustafar to undertake a dark ritual which will see him bleed a kyber crystal to form his lightsaber.

However, when the act unleashes power and a glimpse into the unlimited power of the Force, Vader becomes determined to follow his vision, even if that means defying Palpatine himself.

The official release date, cover and description was announced earlier today and you can check out the upcoming release here.

So if you are eager for more Vader, Adam Christopher has you covered later this year.