STAR WARS Reveals Tava Ren as the True Power Behind the Knights of Ren
The Star Wars comics are diving deep into the dark legacy of the Knights of Ren, and a shocking new development has shifted the balance of power within the group.
In Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #8, written by Charles Soule with art by Stefano Raffaele, fans are introduced to Tava Ren, the newest leader of the Knights of Ren, and she’s not bowing to Kylo Ren or anyone else.
This issue takes readers back through the chaotic history of the Knights, pulling back the curtain on their past with Kylo. Once nothing more than a pack of thieving raiders, the Knights were terrified of Kylo’s unstable leadership.
But with Tava Ren at the helm, that fear has been replaced with ambition, and she’s not afraid to confront Kylo directly. The comic teases a clash between the two leaders, one that could redefine the Knights’ future.
Legacy of Vader #8 makes it clear that the Knights of Ren were never an elite military force. Instead, they were a violent crew of scavengers and opportunists united under whoever carried the Ren. Their power came from the shadow and the freedom it promised, not from loyalty.
When Tava leads her Knights on a mission to crack open a vault on Vandor, her own followers abandon her at the first sign of resistance. Furious at their betrayal, Tava demands answers, only to hear her crew lash out at her judgment.
One Knight tells her that her intelligence was bad and that she was wrong to think the vault would be easy to access. Another adds that her ambition is reckless and would get them all killed.
Confused by their fear, Tava presses them further, and the Knights finally reveal why they’re so hesitant. They recount the trauma of serving under Kylo Ren. Once known as Ben Solo, he had joined the Knights as a young man brimming with power, only to murder their leader, take the Ren for himself, and force them into following his volatile path.
Kylo quickly spiraled into paranoia and erratic behavior, isolating himself and ultimately dragging the Knights into Snoke’s grasp. When the crew refused to serve the First Order, Kylo unleashed a hail of fire, forcing them to flee for their lives.
After learning the truth about her predecessor, Tava begins plotting her own path. While she outwardly pledges allegiance to Kylo, the comic makes it clear this is only a setup for something bigger. Unlike her cowardly crew and Kylo’s unstable reign, Tava is cunning, ruthless, and unafraid of confrontation.
A preview for Legacy of Vader #9 reveals that Tava Ren will challenge Kylo directly, sparking the question of whether Kylo has the strength to stand against her. The stage is set for a brutal showdown that will test both their power and decide the true fate of the Knights of Ren.
Even after killing Snoke and taking the title of Supreme Leader, Kylo has struggled to escape the shadow of his family and forge his own destiny. Legacy of Vader #8 leans into that struggle, showing him as a deeply unstable figure whose leadership was built on fear and violence rather than respect.
Now, with Tava Ren rising as a fierce and calculating leader, the Knights of Ren finally have someone willing to challenge Kylo on equal ground. The result is shaping up to be one of the most compelling conflicts in the Star Wars comics yet, as the Knights’ true loyalty and future hang in the balance.
