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Kylo Ren's Dark Struggle: Rivalry and Romance Unfold
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- In Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #9, Kylo Ren encounters Tava Ren, a rival for leadership of the Knights of Ren.
- Tava Ren attempts to assassinate Kylo Ren.
- Kylo Ren and Tava Ren kiss, revealing mutual attraction.
- The issue, published by Marvel Comics, suggests Kylo Ren was coerced into darkness rather than fully corrupted.
- Tava Ren's insights highlight Kylo Ren's internal struggle as a "caged" man, contributing to the arc toward The Rise of Skywalker.
