First published 2020
Darth Vader stands in his command center aboard the Death Star, but his attention splits between crushing rebel uprisings and managing two very different children. Luke crashes his speeder again, while Leia organizes yet another protest in the palace corridors. The Dark Lord of the Sith discovers that ruling an empire feels simple compared to bedtime stories and sibling rivalries. Each month brings new parenting challenges as Vader tries to be both feared dictator and caring father. His stormtroopers watch in confusion as the galaxy's most dangerous villain helps with homework and referees playground disputes. The calendar captures twelve moments where family life collides with imperial duties, showing how even the most powerful beings struggle with the daily chaos of raising children.
Genres: family, science-fiction, humor, fantasy, comedy, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, parental-struggles
Setting: Death Star
Period: 21st Century
24 pages · Calendar · Chronicle Books