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by Robert Bowen

For over thirty years one iconic villain has reigned in the dark corners of so many hearts mdash; and not just of those who proudly parade beneath the banner of sci-fi junkies. Darth Vader has transcended the page and screen to live on in ways most characters will never achieve; but then again, most characters do not have command over the power of the force like the dark Sith Lord does. So when you are looking for a dose of inspiration from the darker areas of the imagination, turning to the artwork inspired by the face of the dark side is a fantastic way to go.


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Darth Vader at Iwo Jima by: hitokirivaderbefore he shaped the future, Lord Vader was playing his part in shaping the past of the human race.

For generations, fans have been taking their love of this character and exploring it across artistic mediums to share with the fan base and beyond. Below is a showcase of some choice pieces from the mountains of Vader related fan art that fill the cyberspace vaults.

If you are a fan of this mythic figure then you have certainly come to the right place to get your fix of Vader’s looming artistic aura. If you are not a fan, then by the time you get to the bottom of these showcased images, you just might become one. . .

Digital Art

We have divided the images into a couple of categories for you today. The first is very much in keeping with the futuristic theme of the verse from which this character was wrought. In the following category, Darth Vader gets a retouch from some talented digital artists who have fixed their eye on this dark figure from the sci-fi side of the scene.

Darth Vader by: gereksiztara

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Darth Vader by: NathanRosario

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Darth Vader by: Cinar

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Darth Vader by: DennisBudd

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Darth Vader by: kidnotorious & commanderlewis

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Darth Vader by: erwebb

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Darth Vader Special Cover by: anjum

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Darth Vader has a Posse by: 1NNU3NDO

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Darth Vader by: CarlosNCT

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Darth Vader by: MissLastri

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Darth Vader – Star Wars by: FlowComa

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Darth Vader Widescreen by: DanMed – available as a wallpaper

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Lord Darth Vader by: frogmachine

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Darth Vader – Death Star by: Shadrak – available as a wallpaper

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Darth Vader by: particle9

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Vader on Hoth by: Livio27

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Typographic Darth Vader by: Bakageta-Koto

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Vader by: DarthMater

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Darth Vader Unmasked by: HeroforPain

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Darth Vader by: Ferigato

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Vader by: bazze

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Darth Vader by: yigitkoroglu

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Darth Vader by: raikoh14

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Vader by: scrappster

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Jonboy’s Vader by: Jonboy007007, Andrewchun, & pochrzas

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Star Wars – Darth Vader and Co. by: jamga

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Lord Vader by: Tigerblock

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Lord Vader StarWars by: Thuddleston

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Vader Redeemed by: Taclobanon

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Darth Vader by: ashasylum

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SW: The Will of Darth Vader 55 by: Brian Koschak, Dan Parsons, & Michael E. Wiggam

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the Birth of Darth Vader by: avimdesign

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Vader by: LastDarkAutumn – available as a wallpaper

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Traditional Art

In this section of the post we have scoured through the DA gallery to find a number of traditional artists who have turned their artistic eyes and talents towards the villain who stands tall among Hollywood’s most beloved baddies. Translating this tech-driven most prodigious villain in more low-tech presentations work wonderfully for refilling your wells of inspiration.

Darth Vader by: gattadonna

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Darth Vader by: RobHough

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Darth Vader by: Blasterkid

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Darth Vader by: Lalalae

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Darth Vader V2 by: itmon

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Darth Vader by: RickLacy

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Darth Vader by: sullen-skrewt

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Darth Vader Painting by: golfiscool

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Darth Vader by: renonevada

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Darth Vader – Luke Skywalker by: greatart4jeff

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Darth Vader by: raulinho07

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Darth Vader Unmasked by: pokefreak123

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Vader Re-Imagined

Now we arrive at the final section of the showcase, Vader re-imagined which is a bit different. Here we look at some pieces where the artists have taken this iconic figure and have re-imagined him; crafting new and exciting variations of the Sith Lord.

Steampunk Vader by: Caveatscoti

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Darth Vader Sugar Skull by: strongstuff

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Master Darth Vaderuki by: kizer180

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Darth Vader Nendoroid by: aLDoDarK

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Steampunk Darth Vader by: simjoy

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Zombie Darth Vader by: DoomCMYK

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ReDarth Vader by: chosen-1

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Alternate Darth Vader by: Movindus

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Darth Vader C.XVI by: Aioras

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Steam Wars Darth Vader by: sillof

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