Darth Vader a.k.a Anakin Skywalker is a Sith Lord / Jedi and leader affiliated with the Galactic Empire. He is also the father of Jedi Luke Skywalker, the main hero driving the Rebel Alliance. As a child he was raised by his mother Shmi as well as worked as a mechanic / podracing pilot on the planet Mos Espa. He won his freedom from Watto after winning a podrace and departed with Jedi Master Qui - Gon Jinn. He would eventually train under Jedi Master Obi - Wan Kenobi . He first appeared in the film Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope in 1977. Actor James Earl Jones voiced the character in Episodes IV, V and VI. The Mighty Mugg above portrays him in his black suit and with is mask off revealing his face.