‘Star Wars’ Finally Explains How Kylo Ren Got Hold of Darth Vader’s Mask

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As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast who’s seen the saga unfold from its humble beginnings, I must say that Adam Driver’s portrayal of Kylo Ren in this modern trilogy has been nothing short of captivating. His performance breathed new life into the Dark Side, and despite the occasional misstep in the storytelling, Kylo Ren remains a character that fans can’t seem to let go.

Adam Driver is a versatile actor who has played various characters in multiple films, such as ‘Lincoln’ (2012), ‘Frances Ha’ (2012), ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ (2013), ‘BlacKkKlansman’ (2018), ‘Marriage Story’ (2019), ‘The Last Duel’ (2021), ‘House of Gucci’ (2021), and ‘Ferrari’ (2023). However, it is his role as Kylo Ren, or Ben Solo, from the Star Wars franchise that has made a significant impact on mainstream audiences.

Although the Sequel Trilogy had its share of awkward moments, even some that were downright silly, Adam Driver’s portrayal has garnered acclaim, with Kylo Ren being recognized as one of the trilogy’s key characters. This is why discussions about Kylo Ren continue and fans keep revisiting this character.

In the films, Kylo Ren’s connection to the late Darth Vader played a significant role in shaping his character. This aspect was largely untouched in the movies, but an upcoming Star Wars narrative promises to delve deeper into the roots of this relationship. You’ll find out more about it soon.

Essentially, it’s clear that Kylo Ren deeply admired Darth Vader and aspired to surpass his grandfather. While the tale of Kylo’s descent into the Dark Side is intricate, what we can gather is that Vader served as a role model for Kylo, and he frequently talked about his intentions even when conversing with Vader’s damaged mask. However, understanding the nuances of Kylo’s story can be tricky at times.

It’s well-known that at the end of The Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader removed his mask, but we don’t know where it ended up, as the movies didn’t delve into that detail back then. This part might have seemed unimportant when Lucas was planning the Sequel Trilogy, but things changed when Disney took over and decided to revisit Vader. Now, the question of how Kylo Ren acquired Vader’s old mask is significant again.

In a more recent comic book titled “Star Wars: Battle of Jakku- Insurgency Rising #1″, some details are provided regarding an event not explicitly shown in the movies. Following Vader’s fall, Luke discloses the truth to Leia, which understandably makes her furious. She takes time to come to terms with this revelation. At one point, she hesitantly picks up her father’s charred mask and talks to what remains of him, expressing her anger towards his actions, the pain he caused others, and those he left behind. For now, she decides to put these feelings aside.

Afterward, she discards the mask, and later on, someone – presumably a forager or scavenger – discovers it. Eventually, this is how the mask comes into Kylo Ren’s possession. Given the information provided in this comic, it provides more insight than we had before, so we’ll accept it as sufficient, even if it’s not entirely clear-cut.

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2024-10-09 16:14