Today we discover a revelation that frankly we did not expect. It all seemed like a normal day, but now it’s jaw-dropping after knowing that the origin of Darth Vader’s iconic helmet was not during the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, but much earlier.
As reported by the site Screen Rant, in the comic book Star Wars Adventures # 13 it is revealed that Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader before he turned to the dark side of The Force, meets the helmet long before Darth Sidious seduced him to leave the Jedi during Episode III of the saga.
No doubt this approach that Star Wars takes is an interesting addition to the canon, and even gives a tragic turn to the story of Darth Vader. According to the story told in the volume, this revelation comes during the days of the Clone Wars, when Anakin still served as escort (and secret husband) of Padmé Amidala, then a galactic senator.
In a mission, Anakin is faced with the need to wear an anti-gas mask that is EXTREMELY familiar.
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The story, written by Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinectan, is part of the new collection of comics, Star Wars Adventures, which although aimed at a younger audience, is attached to the canon of the franchise. In the plot of #13, Padmé has to attend special presentations of the self-centered and eccentric, but very popular, actress Risha Synata; Even Anakin is her fan. Of course the affection ends when Synata sends some drones to assassinate Skywalker and the senator, revealing herself as an operator of the Separatists.
The plot gets interesting because as Anakin and Padmé seek to escape, they find a message from Count Dooku in which he instructs Risha to use a gas mask while she and her associate fill the theater with a lethal substance. Then the lovers go into action, Padmé evacuates the assistants and Anakin goes for the actress.
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The funny thing is that the show was a representation of the Jedi fighting the Sith threat, so the costumes end up being very similar to what later is the distinctive suit of Vader. Obviously a clear omen of the inevitable, tragic outcome that we all know is the story of Padmé and Anakin.
