Kylo Ren battles Jedi survivor Grandea in a fiery duel on the cover of Legacy of Vader #7

Kylo Ren Faces a Survivor of Order 66 inv

Supreme Leader Kylo Ren is back—and this time, he’s got more than just his grandfather’s helmet to obsess over. Legacy of Vader #7 from Marvel Comics dives deep into the snowy shadows of the Force, as Kylo comes face-to-face with one of the galaxy’s rarest relics: a Jedi survivor of Order 66. The result? A tense, icy clash of legacy, identity, and lightsabers.

💥 Want to read it yourself? You can order Legacy of Vader #7 on Amazon here.

Title and creative credits page for Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #7

A Chilling Confrontation on Lahtae

In this latest chapter of the Reign of Kylo Ren arc, Kylo—still trying to live up to Darth Vader’s myth—travels to a snow-covered world in the Mid Rim. There, he tracks down Grandea, a mysterious and formidable former Jedi who’s somehow dodged clones, inquisitors, and time itself. But if Kylo expected an easy victory, he’s sorely mistaken.

Grandea isn’t just alive—she’s brilliant, cunning, and more than ready to school the young tyrant on what the Jedi used to stand for. Their face-off begins in a tavern (as all great Star Wars fights should) and quickly escalates into a snowy, lightsaber-lit showdown under the stars.

Kylo Ren confronts Grandea in a tavern, igniting his lightsaber

“I’m Kylo Ren”—But Is He?

One of the most compelling themes of this issue is Kylo’s identity crisis. Grandea reads his thoughts like a holo-poster, noting how loudly he screams his own name in his head. He’s trying so hard to be something—anything—that lives up to the name Vader. But in trying to erase the past, he’s haunted by it even more.

Grandea, meanwhile, represents everything Kylo’s trying to destroy. She once was a Jedi. She still uses the Force. But like so many in the Star Wars universe post-Clone Wars, she’s not interested in labels anymore. Her presence here isn’t about heroism—it’s about survival, perspective, and maybe giving Kylo something he’s rarely faced: wisdom that won’t kneel.

Kylo and Grandea begin their snowy lightsaber duel

A Masterclass in Storytelling and Art

  • Writer: Charles Soule
  • Artist: Luke Ross
  • Colorist: Nolan Woodard
  • Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
  • Cover Artist: Derrick Chew

Soule’s writing blends tension and introspection, while Ross’s artwork captures every icy glare and burning saber strike with cinematic flair. Grandea’s expressions in particular steal the show—her blend of calm, confidence, and subtle disdain slices deeper than any saber.

And speaking of sabers: yes, the action is crisp, brutal, and emotionally charged. There’s no massive battle here—just two Force-users circling each other with all the power of history behind them.

Kylo Ren battles with Grandea, who challenges his identity

Echoes of the Clone Wars and the Sith Legacy

This issue doesn’t just rely on the present to build its weight. Flashbacks to the Clone Wars give Grandea’s backstory depth, showing us snippets of betrayal and survival during the darkest days of the Jedi purge.

These moments tie beautifully into the broader Star Wars canon—from Revenge of the Sith to The Last Jedi—and bridge the emotional divide between prequel tragedy and sequel fury. For lore lovers, it’s a delicious slice of continuity that’s still accessible to new readers.

💥 Want to read it yourself? You can order Legacy of Vader #7 on Amazon here.

Flashback to the Clone Wars with Jedi and clone troopers

Is Grandea the Last of Her Kind?

She says she’s not a Jedi. Kylo says she is. The Force says… well, the Force is murky these days. What’s clear is that Grandea stands as a powerful symbol of resilience—and a living reminder that Vader’s legacy isn’t just dark side monologues and black cloaks. It’s the cost of power, the scars of war, and the weight of survival.

And with this issue, Kylo Ren is forced to confront that legacy in full. Not with holograms or Vader’s helmet—but with a living, breathing consequence of the past.


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