Every helmet hides a story, but in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, the short titled “Black” dares to take that helmet off—figuratively and emotionally. In this stark, striking installment, a former Stormtrooper struggles with PTSD and the psychological wreckage of war, stepping into narrative territory that’s as heavy as Beskar and just as resilient. While Visions has always thrived on exploring fresh, culturally diverse interpretations of the galaxy far, far away, “Black” lands like a thermal detonator in your chest—quiet at first, but undeniably explosive. When the Armor Doesn’t Protect You: A Trooper’s Trauma Unmasked Forget everything you thought you knew about faceless soldiers. “Black” opens not with a firefight, but with silence—a broken trooper wandering through the ashes of his past. This isn’t about rebels and empires. It’s about guilt, grief, and grappling with the reality that following orders doesn’t erase accountability. The animation is minimalist yet emotionally devastating….
