WARNING! This article contains spoilers forStar Wars: Legacy of Vader#6.The latest issue of a popularStar Warscomic series offers a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of Kylo Ren, particularly his lingering struggle with the shadow of his family’s legacy. As he strives to forge his own path as Supreme Leader, a subtle detail in his dialogue reveals a deep fear tied to a legendary figure who just happens to be his uncle:Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader#6, written by Charles Soule with art by Luke Ross, acts as a character study for Kylo Ren’s internal struggles. Kylo Ren consistently avoids sayingLuke Skywalker’s name, instead referring to him ominously as"the Last One.“His deliberate choice of words is significant, as it echoes the title ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi, and implies that the title is an official one by which Luke was known within certain circles.
This subtle yet powerful inability to so much as utter Luke’s namesignifies Kylo’s deep-seated fear and perhaps even a lingering reverence for his former master and uncle. This suggests that Luke, even in his absence, remains a strong and unsettling presence haunting Kylo’s mind.
Kylo Ren’s Unspoken Acknowledgment Of Luke’s Power Is A Sign Of His Deep-Seated Fear
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #6, Written By Charles Soule With Art By Luke Ross
Kylo Ren’s refusal to name Luke Skywalkerdirectly speaks volumes about the power Luke held, even after his apparent demise. By labeling him “the Last One,” Kylo acknowledges Luke’s unique and final position in the Jedi Order (or what it had become); a position that Kylo himself sought to destroy. This avoidance isn’t merely a character quirk for Kylo;it’s a window into the deep-seated fear and respect Kylo harbors for his uncle’s capabilities and influence.
This nickname also implies that Luke’s impact transcended his physical presence, becoming almost mythical in nature.The term “the Last One” suggestsa finality and an end to an era, something Kylo desperately desired but could never fully achieve while Luke’s memory persisted. Ultimately, even in Kylo’s quest to “kill the past,” Luke Skywalker remained an insurmountable obstacle.
The Last Jedi’s Lingering Presence Haunts The Supreme Leader
Kylo Ren Could Never Escape The Shadow Of The Skywalkers
The direct connection between Kylo calling Luke “the Last One” andThe Last Jedimovie title firmly establishes this as an in-universe title.This furthers the idea that Luke, as the (assumed) final active Jedi Knight, posed an existential threat to the First Order’s complete dominance.Kylo’s inability to confront Luke’s nameshows that he views Luke not just as a person, but as a symbol of resistance he could not overcome.
Ironically, the villain who feared Luke Skywalker most was, in fact, his own nephew.
This internal struggle is a recurring theme for Kylo Ren, who is constantly battlinghis connection to the Skywalker lineage. His chosen title for Luke, “the Last One,” serves as a stark reminder that, despite his efforts to embrace the dark side, the legacy of the Jedi that Luke embodies continues to haunt him. Ironically, the villain who fearedLuke Skywalkermost was, in fact, his own nephew.
