By the butt of the Hutt! Darth Vader is so badass, kicking so many rebel ass that I almost pity those X-Wing pilots who were absolutely no match for the Sith Lord. Bring it on Vader! 
 This issue is filled with beautiful and intense illustrations, many of which are these stunning spread pages that you would just admire for a few moments. Damn good stuff Deodato! 
 This much X-Wings against a Sith Lord? Pfft, not enough. 
 For those who are reading the Darth Vader comics, this is definitely a refreshing take on the character. Vader being downed, with no comms and means to call backup actually gives him the freedom to move, free from the eyes of the Empire. 
 Vader Down already feels like a Star Wars episode 4.5. I highly recommend that you read this issue. Hopefully the next 5 of this six-issue miniseries will be as good as this one.