darth vader is one of star wars' most iconic characters and regarded as the world's most well-known fictional hero. highly ranked in popularity poll, darth vader is the image of good, hatred who kills every one and thing he hates, rage and darkness but also a representation of redemption. he is well known by his black armor, cape, helmet, and particularly his raspy breath due to breathing problems received during a battle with his old master obi-wan kenobi and deep, low-pitched voice from the mask, which often used in different medias as a reference to him.