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Star Wars: Battle Damaged Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) by Paul Pope

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Artwork Details
Location: Star Wars Sketches & Illustrations
Title: Star Wars: Battle Damaged Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) by Paul Pope*
Artist:  Paul Pope (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 161
Likes on CAF: 39
Comments: 35
Added to Site: 5/6/2026

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Revenge of the Sixth! For awhile I wanted a piece that showed a battle damaged Darth Vader helmet, where there's a visible "peak" at the man behind the mask/character - Anakin Skywalker. This "trope" has appeared a few times in the history of Star Wars canon in both animation and live action (IYKYK). It's sort of like the half Peter/half Spidey trope which I also enjoy in Marvel, but more evil. More Dark Side! More Sith! This Paul Pope illustration/sketch gave me exactly what I was looking for. 

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Member Since: November 2018
Last Login: July 2026
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Country: UNITED STATES
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Will K Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/6/2026

I think the battle damaged Darth Vader trope is supposed to reference the idea of "there's still good in him".   Except it ain't so pretty to look at. On the other hand, who can resist Darth Vader by Paul Pope ??

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Posted On 5/6/2026

another cool vader, sweet paul pope piece buddy

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

OOOOh, that's NICE. Pope really delivers a gritty Vader here. Congrats!!!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Guess there are times when we all need to stare at Anakin
And ironin' out his rough spots
Is the hardest part when memories remain
And it's times like these when we all need to fear the classic trope
'Cause from the Sith of some old Vader
We can share the battle wear already known

Turns me on, turns me on
Turn on those sad songs
Where Paul Pope has gone (ah...)
Why don't you tune in and turn them on?
Then reach out to your broom, oh
Just feel his gentle brush (gentle touch)
When Paul Pope is gone (ooh)
Sad songs say so much

Lee Harmon Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

One killer piece here Kavi!

Congrats and thanks for sharing it with us.

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

And Kavi keeps the Star Wars images coming. Two consecutive celebratory days did not provide enough time for a folder-full of uploads, it seems (although I still have my doubts about the validity of that second day). Anyway, the motif may be familiar, but the execution is excellent - especially the deep black of the armour. Nice image!

J.  Lim Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Awesome Pope piece! A damaged Vader piece to boot. Congrats!

Mark V Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Can't imagine a better artist than Paul Pope to tackle this!

Alberto Gonzalez Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Wow what a great piece by Paul Pope!! I love the detail on this one and looking at what's left of Anakin behind the mask!
Jeffrey Wedding Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

That eye has seen things. Lived things.

Jim Warden Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Congratulations on a wonderfully grotesque battle scared Vader!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Pope's Vader... hard-hitting and scrumptious all at once.

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

At least he hasn't lost his sense of humor. 

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Now he's pissed.

Ian Saint Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

Powerful imagery!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 5/6/2026

I have to assume that Vader keeps a spare helmet nearby at all times given how often his old friends damage them.

Malvin V Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Very nice! Congrats! 

Jordan Joanou Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Too cool for school....

1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

This is awesome on EVERY level!  Congrats buddy!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

You ALWAYS wanted one? Well clearly you finally got your wish! Congrats dude!

Matt  Dicke Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

very cool, and even more rare to have a piece that Paul colored himself. Congrats. 

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Quite the intense proposition by Pope. Very cool.

Matt Kennedy Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

There can't be many Paul Pope Star Wars pieces out there, so you got a rare gem!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Very cool!

Scott M Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Hey Kavi! Congrats on adding this dramatic Pope artwork to your collection!

Corey Rust Member Since 2023
1    
Posted On 5/7/2026

Lovely Vader!!
Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 5/8/2026

May the Fourth continues!  There's -always- time for more Vader, and -always- room for more Pope!  Adding a Pope to the collection is reason to celebrate in and of itself, but to land one that checks so many boxes for you is really special.  And this is a ferocious little thing; if you were hoping to see a dash of compassion, humanity, or regret peeking out of the literal crack in the armor here, you're out of luck.  Pope allows you a quick glimpse into the abyss... and it stares hatefully back into you.  Chilling and beautiful, Kavi!  LOVE this!  Huge congrats!

Lee P Member Since 2011
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Posted On 5/12/2026

This is so cool! Congrats Kavi

Tyler T Member Since 2020
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Posted On 5/15/2026

The force is real with this one.... Pope is a master and the battle damage really sets the tone for the piece. Excellent acquisition!

Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 5/19/2026

So good!!

Josh F Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 5/23/2026

Pope packs a punch ! 

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/28/2026

Awesome Battle-damaged Darth Vadar by Paul Pope! It's pretty spooky to see the one eye just peeking out at us. 

John C Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/28/2026

Cracking under pressure.

Jordan Joanou Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/1/2026

Paul Pope doing Star Wars...doesn't get much better than that.  Congrats my friend.

S Riz Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 6/8/2026

I still need a battle damaged Vader in my collection bro!  Great pickup! 

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