STAR WARS #80 (1984) Iconic Darth Vader Cover by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer
Artists: Ron Frenz (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker)
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Darth Vader “Nooooo!”
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DescriptionDarth Vader looms large over Tay Vanis (his 1st appearance) and his shapely manifest droid LE-914 on this classic Star Wars cover by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. A bold and dramatic composition that speaks for itself.It’s a classic pose that recalls Darth Vader’s famous scene from the 2005 Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the third and final installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy in which Darth Vader yells "Nooooo!" after finding out the fate of his pregnant wife, Padmé Amidala. Star Wars fans rejoice…May the 4th be with you! Social/Sharing |
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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Frenz did an outstanding job on this!
David IMFan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Nice pickup...I bid on this one as well. Great cover.
André .
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Yeah, I never realized they give droids so much cake!
James S
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 5/3/2025
André . wrote:
Yeah, I never realized they give droids so much cake!
It gets lonely in a galaxy far, far away
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Brilliantly conceived scene by Frenz brought to life by Palmer's masterful inking.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
I hate you Dino! The dark side of the force is not only strong with Vader in this scene, but it's strong with me in my jealousy of badly wanting to own this cover !!! I did bid too, but was nowhere close.
Putting my light side of the force jedi cloak on, I'm glad it's in a great home - congrats Dino! May the force be with you.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Nice! And just in time to add it to tomorrow night's Show & Tell!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Captures the overwhelming power and gravitas of the Sith Lord perfectly.
Dan P
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
The 4th is with YOU, now that you have this Vader cover!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Love how the "A" gives Vader's helmet a spike like a Prussian pickelhaube.
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/4/2025
One of the most memorable and poignant tales of the original series, and a personal favorite. Congratulations, Dino, it's stellar.
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/4/2025
Specatacular cover for your super-spectacular cover collection.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 5/4/2025
Noooooo! Now that's a nice pick-up! Congratulations Dino!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/4/2025
Such a classic pose that equates to a great cover,marvelous !
Matt Kennedy
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 5/4/2025
More iconic for the robot with a nice ass than for Vader
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/7/2025
Such a dramatic and well-designed cover (and, I never would have known that was a droid!)
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/9/2025
This image is seared into every fan's brain, and now it proudly adorns your hallowed walls. Congrats Dino!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/12/2025
Doesn't get any more Vader than this, sweet sweet piece!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/21/2025
Absolutely iconic Star Wars cover by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. The cover features a hologram of Darth Vader looming above the figures of an injured Tay Vanis and his droid LE-914. Just looking at the Vadar figure, you know their suffering is all his doing. Gorgeous art by Frenz and Palmer. Love the detailed image of Vadar breaking through the "Star Wars" logo. Love, too, the fragile figure of LE-914, looking up at Vadar, knowing this is the end for her as well as Tay Vanis. Spendlid pick-up, congrats!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/31/2025
Whoa, Frenz & Palmer pull off a striking Vader cover, congrats!
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