There’s a reason this book has been flying off our shelves the past few months. This quirky illustrated book takes a look at what life would have been like if Vader had been an active parent in the life of a young Luke Skywalker, with often hilarious results. Come, laugh, and stick around for the book signing.
Jeffrey Brown is the author of numerous graphic novels and comics, including Cat Getting Out of a Bag and Cats Are Weird. A lifelong Star Wars fan, he lives in Chicago with his wife and five-year-old son.
“When the first Star Wars film conquered the world in 1977, no one could have possibly foreseen it going on to become such an ubiquitous part of our cultural heritage. Now even parenthood can be viewed through the filter of the Sith lord Darth Vader. Jeffrey Brown (Incredible Change-Bots) crashes headlong into George Lucas’s galaxy far, far away with endearing, funny-and fully licensed-results. A series of full-page gag cartoons focusing on the ‘what if?’ of Darth Vader raising a four-year-old Luke Skywalker, the book twists father/son moments into scenarios within the Star Wars playground. For instance, the addition of a wailing little Luke turns the Bounty Hunter scene into, as one bounty hunter’s thought balloon puts it, Awkward! Trick-or-treating, toy shopping, a day at the zoo, and more are rejiggered with a lighthearted, charming tone. However, the book also provides ample proof that adding a babysitting Darth Vader to any Star Wars situation makes it gently humorous. Brown’s signature scratchy style is embellished with full color and stripped-down likenesses.”- Publisher’s Weekly
“Darth Vader and Son is Brown at the top of his artistic game with beautiful full-color pages, many of which seem imbued with a sincerity that I would expect to find in his next autobiographical work, A Matter of Life. Darth Vader and Son is a book for fathers and sons and Star Wars fans and, well, pretty much anyone who enjoys happiness and smiles. ”
-Comics Bulletin
“Fans of Star Wars will be entertained by this heartwarming and comical twist on the epic classic. Through vivid illustrations, author Jeffrey Brown shares the tale of Darth Vader, the hands-on, over-protective dad, who’s involved in Luke’s everyday activities”
–Real Simple
“From potty training to lightsaber batting practice to ice cream runs, the endearing absurdity of the duo’s dynamic makes for a remix treat of the most entertaining variety.”- Brain Pickings
“Hillarious…it’s a great book to read to your kids, but it’s also a great book for adults. I find myself smiling as I turn each page.+
–Forcecast.net
“It’s fun to see Darth Vader as sort of a sensitive guy.” -Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex
“Just let me just be the first to tell you that, if you play your cards right and get him a copy, Darth Vader And Son is gonna have Dad laughing coffee through his nose this year at brunch.” -Babble.com
“The book imagines a universe where Darth Vader actually gets to raise his son Luke and it is so disarmingly charming that you really stop caring that this is an evil Sith lord. Oh, Obi-Wan, why did you spirit those children away?” -TOR.com
“The central conflict of ‘Star Wars’ looks considerably different — and much, much funnier — through Brown’s eyes. “- Comic Book Resources
“This book is hilarious, short, and sweet. I’m sure it will have a real wide range of appeal that will include both young and die-hard Star Wars ones. There’s probably not wrong reason to gift this, but it would definitely make for a good Father’s Day present if you really need an excuse to buy Darth Vader and Son.”
–CSI: Librarian
