# Darth Vader’s ‘I am your father’ lightsaber sells for record $4.87 million

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-13 14:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Intelligence Brief
"Darth Vader’s ‘I am your father’ lightsaber sells for record $4.87 million" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Entertainment sector, tracked across 5 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by ComicBook.com, Goshen News, The Guardian and CBS News. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Darth Vader’s ‘I am your father’ lightsaber sells for record $4.87 million?
Coverage spiked when 5 independent newsrooms published 5 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComicBook.com | The Lightsaber Behind Star Wars’ Most Shocking Revelation Just Became the Most Expensive Star Wars Collectible Ever | 2026-11-13 05:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxOSFQzX0RwenJUSHlRM0FkNkVrb0lFQjdWb2tZeEFvTGpDUGJnbWxIVHJ2UG43X0g5ekstUEplNGJ1dkFVRUJtRTJEYXZfaWdwTzlzWXI0QjhzMnhpN0tvbmloTVNPOHdfSFBRTHkzbXhoWTBRbzg4WjZROEFzRXUwNmU0b3ZqMW5fa2s2emllZXJiUmt4VFZOWHl1YVd2SDJodElrdXhXS2N4UExDbG5pLTR3Y3NfRWtTUXVuaWdVQlo3aDZWZHpHT1ZtUzRDamNVRWNoZl8yR0t6NUtfcG5XYXRZaGFFdm0tLUpR?oc=5) |
| Goshen News | Star Wars Auction | 2026-11-13 05:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPcS0tMTNBQWxoYTc5R0ppVXJVc0lhRk1TUlh6WmVwUW05Qmp1Wm5SZVpWNXBfQ3o2Rm5pZTk0VDFVUEl1NFJiLWFrczBoX18wX3VodlFlQXVCQXZGSHFKVTk1NTY2elpTUDF4RXpHLUlMQ2JCVV9xamtXUjFhWmFfUVhsaTZRVE5Gd05RbzVlcmtRWWRrOVFWRXp2elF0VXAtR21hNmI3ZHZCN0JTTWRUcg?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in Star Wars movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, sells for nearly $5m | 2026-11-13 05:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOdlE3NVpQMGFnSURrc0hlcEdnVlpwaUJmTGp2M2E0cEF6Y3FtYU5NQjd1V0hPS3NBNWJlVDI3UlZQSWVnaEljTWoySzdycFp2SERKeEhDNHhNSTZORm5HU1VudWt5VHNnUUxQcVlWVVRuSkozRl9BV3E1YnZBUjlmZ0FvMkY0cEJndldLZDlQcFV6MTZBZUc0a09tbmxNX2tCem4zSWstaXo?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Famed Darth Vader light saber sells for almost $5 million at auction | 2026-11-13 05:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9HeFVUOFdNR2Z5RF9UNVV1eGRuSDIzcjNSZjJROHdVVkJwampXYkxaT016QlJUZ2Z2bHY4RWoydlRoSFBVWUJYVV9PTWF5dFBvVXFWSzhWVW5tdkNvZjFIM1Y0dXdlTHQ2RkFuTUVwSzBnWE03eDcwNkc1Yw?oc=5) |
| CNN | Darth Vader’s ‘I am your father’ lightsaber sells for record $4.87 million | 2026-11-13 05:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNRk9zQjNMVDBEWV9xZ1NiWkdhN2VoOFBNVnZ1bURtT1NkUEdxbXRkeGtLOWpOaW9EOE5HcjNTTGdXdjdWbkhCd2tkNTBRTDUtRzJMSVEyWkhHY0tNZHM5ai1pa2dPaWZJamNON0xIMVhQRXQ5RG5GVktMOTFRS2x6bTBVQ0JMTzZpV1dpaQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-11-13/darth-vader-s-i-am-your-father-lightsaber-sells-for-record-4-87-million*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*