Comic Review: Legacy of Vader #8 – Tava Ren Arrives!
The Knights of Ren have spent much time in the shadows, but now they emerge under new leadership: that of Tava Ren.
Sep 3, 2025
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Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Stefano Raffaele
Colors: Nolan Woodard
Publisher summary:
THE KNIGHTS OF REN RETURN WITH A NEW LEADER — TAVA REN! In order to control the Knights of Ren, TAVA must KILL KYLO REN! Learn the dark secrets of this mysterious group of villains! What subterfuge will this new warrior use to get what she wants?
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Why it matters: Even with The Rise of Kylo Ren comic miniseries, there is a lot we don’t know about the Knights of Ren. This issue starts to peel back the curtain on the dark side group though.
Key moments:
Raid on Vandor: Tava brings the Knights back to their core of raiding, but she meets unexpected, heavy resistance from the local monks. And, she loses her backup once they arrive.
The Knights’ Past: When Tava joins back up with the rest of the Knights, they tell her about their past with Kylo, recapping the events between The Rise of Kylo Ren comic and The Force Awakens.
A Great Reunion: Declaring the Knights being broken, Tava brings them back to their former leader Kylo.
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The big picture: Tava Ren’s design was revealed to us several months ago. Even though we were hyped for her arrival, this issue somehow exceeded our expectations. Soule does a great job of setting up this compelling new character. We don’t know too much about her yet, but it has set things up quite nicely for the next issue. Raffaele also does a stellar job stepping in for our usual artist, Luke Ross. The most compelling part of the issue though is the backstory of the Knights. Bridging the gap between Soule’s previous comic miniseries and the movies really helps build the story of Kylo Ren. It is also so cool seeing more of Snoke in action, as he (or Palpatine) plots to bring the First Order’s might to the greater galaxy.
Our rating: Masterpiece
What’s next: Stay tuned for the clash between Kylo and Tava when Legacy of Vader #9 returns on October 15, 2025.
For a deeper discussion of this issue, be sure to check out this week’s episode of The Cosmic Force podcast!
Jacob Boesch is a Content Creator at Youtini and host of The Cosmic Force and Bounty Hunt. With a legal career as his day job, he loves using the rich world of Star Wars as a creative outlet and escape. Jacob is passionate about sharing his love for Star Wars through writing, podcasting, and more, while connecting with fans and exploring the franchise's many facets. You can follow him at @JacobBoushh.
