Star Wars Republic #78 "Rise of Darth Vader" Cover (2005)-Luke Ross

Republic #78 dives into the “Legends” story of Darth Vader, as he becomes the Emperor’s new right hand-man shortly after the events of Revenge of the Sith. This finely penciled work by Luke Ross foretell the bleak future under the Empire and rule of the Emperor. The cover is really well conceptualized by Ross and the details such as the reflections of the cityscape on Vader's lenses are a perfect touch to the beautiful composition.