Star Wars Insider Presents: The Darkside Collection Preview

 

I'll never forget seeing Darth Vader stride onto the Rebels' starship for the first time. If I didn't realize he was the ultimate baddie then, the way he questioned Captain Antilles left no doubt. This looks like a super-cool collection on those who serve the dark side of the Force! Can't wait to read it!

Here's all the info from Titan Books:

 

STAR WARS INSIDER PRESENTS: THE DARKSIDE COLLECTION

 

SYNOPSIS:

Ever since the initial appearance of Darth Vader striding purposefully aboard the stricken Tantive IV, the Sith have been the key antagonists of the Star Wars saga. Using their connection to the dark side of the Force, they have wreaked havoc in the galaxy far, far away.

 

This deluxe edition takes an in-depth look at the most infamous practitioners of the dark side featuring interviews with Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Ray Park and Sam Witwer (Darth Maul), and Christopher Lee (Count Dooku).

 

Plus: Explore the dark side’s evil influence in comics! Learn the secret language of the Sith! Discover the dark arts of the galaxy!

 

DESCRIPTION:

Everybody loves a bad guy. While it’s true to say that the heroes of the Star Wars saga are very popular, it’s the villains who we are really waiting to see.

 

Star Wars has some of the best villains of all time, and none are better at being really bad than those most attuned to the dark side of the Force – the Sith. From visually arresting villains such as Darth Vader and Darth Maul to the slightly more subtle masters of evil like Darth Sidious and Count Dooku, we love to see these individuals give our protagonists a hard time and make their heroes journey as difficult as possible.

 

This compendium of collected features offers a safe look at all things dark side, including interviews with the actors who brought some of the most iconic Sith Lords to life. There’s also some expert analysis of the Sith’s plans, motivations and how they fight for their sinister beliefs.

 

It’s not all about the Sith Lords though. The dark side casts a long shadow and ambitious Force users Asajj Ventress and Kylo Ren are also profiled with detailed features and comments from the people who helped create these vivid, iconic characters.

 

Ultimately, this volume is a tribute to the talented creators of the Star Wars saga who have brought our darkest fears to life. Their hard work and dedication has resulted in some of our greatest nightmares and most compelling characters in pop culture history.

 

CONTENTS:

The Man Behind the Mask

A look behind the mask of Darth Vader to examine the motivations of the Dark Lord.

 

Back from the Depths

Actor Sam Witwer on voicing Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

 

Speak like a Sith

How to speak the old language of the Sith.

 

The Power of the Dark Side: Kylo Ren

Why Kylo Ren is Star Wars’ deadliest villain.

 

Adam Driver is Kylo Ren

The actor who essayed the role of Kylo Ren discusses his performance.

 

Sith Star

The making of Marvel’s Darth Vader comic book.

 

Sculpting the Sith

Brian Muir reveals how he built the iconic Darth Vader armor for Star Wars: A New Hope.

 

Asajj Ventress: A-typical Anti-Hero

Get to know the mysterious Sith assassin who menaced the Jedi during the Clone Wars.

 

The Sultry Sith

Nika Futterman on voicing Asajj Ventress.

 

Decoding Darth Vader

How the Obi-Wan Kenobi series changed what we thought we knew about Darth Vader.

 

Maul: From Sith Lord to Crime Lord

The surprising resurrection of the sinister Zabrak, Maul.

 

Matt Lanter: The Animated Anakin

An interview with the actor behind The Clone Wars’ Anakin Skywalker

 

Ian McDiarmid: The Return of the Sith

The veteran actor on Palpatine’s surprise comeback in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

 

The Return of Ray Park

The live-action Darth Maul on his return to the Star Wars franchise after 20 years.

 

The Long Game

How the dark side was used by Palpatine.

 

Nick Gillard: From Circus to Sith

The man who arranges the action-packed lightsaber fights reveals how it’s done safely.

 

Footprints on the Crait Salt Flats: The Dark Path of Kylo Ren

How Kylo Ren eventually rejected the Dark Side of the Force.

 

A Walk on the Wild Side: The Tale of Asajj Ventress

A look at the complications of being a Sith Acolyte, and how Ventress rejected evil.

 

The Making of Maul

Writer Cullen Bunn reveals the early days of Darth Maul in the acclaimed Marvel comic book.

 

Legendary Stories: Tales of the Sith

The creators of the epic comic book look back on its legacy.

 

Lost in Translation

The voice of the Italian Vader speaks out!

 

The Journey of Count Dooku

Christopher Lee on his role as the charismatic Count Dooku.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

This deadly hardcover album comes your way on January 21, 2025. Find it at: 

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Insider-Presents-Collection/dp/1787744515

 

Forbidden Planet:

https://forbiddenplanet.com/421567-star-wars-insider-presents-the-dark-side-collection-hardcover/

 

Thanks to Titan Books for sharing this preview with us!