Tag: The Catastrophe Con (comic arc)

Mynock Manor Suggests: Sana Starros Expanded Content

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Chris

Staying at hotels, B&Bs, and even Airbnb’s there are often concierge services available about what to see and do in the area you’re visiting, so we’ve opened the concierge desk at the Manor to offer suggestions on what to read, watch, and enjoy when wanting to find out more about your favorite Star Wars characters now that you have the free time to do so! One of the most popular characters to come out of the Marvel comics line is Sana Starros: bounty hunter, smuggler, con-woman, and potentially, an ex-wife?? Creating an extra wrinkle for our heroes very early in the canon reset, Sana Starros took a starring role in the comics as her backstory was fleshed out, and we’re happy to share with you the best places to get acquainted with her!

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Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)

Posted on February 17, 2020April 19, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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I’ll never forget watching Doctor Aphra stuffed in an airlock, me chanting alongside her, “Please, not like this!” as Darth Vader promptly jettisons her out into space, her body floating into the cold depths of space. I was shocked, frustrated, and sad, barely able to finish the next few pages of Darth Vader #25 (Vol. 1), flipping past the credits in annoyance, only to see she somehow finagled together a plan to survive. Shortly after, her on-going comic series was announced, the first comic created character to lead her own series (among many other firsts), and my relief and excitement almost had me bursting out into happy tears compared to my sad tears moments before. 40 issues, and 3 Annuals later, Aphra continuously finagled a new way to survive out of the most unlikeliest of scenarios, hopping from one get rich quick scheme to another, but now her adventures (at least in Volume 1) have come to an end. Continue on to read Chris and mine’s review of the entire Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1) series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Retrospective: Doctor Aphra Series {Issues 1-40} (Volume 1)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “The Catastrophe Con” Arc (Issues #20-25)

Posted on November 9, 2018May 18, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Doctor Aphra’s latest arc, “The Catastrophe Con,” the titular doctor is stuck in an Imperial prison, but instead of a quickly planned escape, her stay is prolonged and all the unwanted visitors from her past convene, wrapping up 25 issues of stories in exciting and unexpected ways. This is not only Aphra‘s best arc yet, but it might just be the single best arc of the comics overall so far. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “The Catastrophe Con” Arc (Issues #20-25)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #25

Posted on October 24, 2018March 3, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra hits the landmark 25th issue of her own series, nearly two years after surviving her time working for Darth Vader, and I dare say Aphra‘s 25th is the single best issue of comics since that series’ 25th, as it’s packed with an impressive amount of payoffs, closure, and one helluva surprise which sets the stage for more misadventures of the fan-favorite rogue archaeologist with an all new status quo. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #25” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #24

Posted on September 27, 2018March 3, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra issue #24 is the penultimate issue of “The Catastrophe Con” arc and it brings all of Aphra’s baggage to bare on her, though the true catastrophe might be her actions which brought her here than those who have come to collect. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #24” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #23

Posted on August 23, 2018March 3, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #23 continues Chelli’s latest misadventure, “The Catastrophe Con,” where the catastrophe might be her selfish tendencies and all those she’s dragged down with her, something she’s having more and more trouble escaping, much to our benefit and amusement. The best continues to shine in another fantastic issue! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #23” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #22

Posted on July 25, 2018August 23, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Aphra’s past and present collide in exciting, hilarious, and incredibly insane ways, which is just another day for the rogue archaeologist. Doctor Aphra #22 is another in a very long list of reasons this series is Marvel’s best and how “The Catastrophe Con” arc is shaping up to be the series’ finest. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #22” →

Star Wars Comics October 2018 Solicitations

Posted on July 24, 2018November 22, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

At first glance, October’s comics might look a little slim, but that’s only because Marvel is having one of it’s quietest months since launching. But IDW is here to pick up the slack, and with one helluva offering: a horror-anthology called Tales from Vader’s Castle. So head below to see why I about jumped out of my skin when I saw Aphra‘s latest cover, a cool connection Charles Soule is making between two of his series, and what spooks are ahead from Vader’s Castle! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics October 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #21

Posted on June 27, 2018August 23, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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“The Catastrophe Con” might be catastrophic for all those involved, but it makes for absolutely excellent, enjoyable reading, as Doctor Aphra issue #21 puts Aphra and her flames on a collision course, the mystery of the Force Ghost troubling her stay in jail deepens, and Aphra can’t help but sabotage herself even when the rescue is THIS close.

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Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #20

Posted on May 24, 2018October 5, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #20 starts another era of the series, not only with a new arc, “The Catastrophe Con,” but Aphra creator and writer Kieron Gillen exiting from writing duties, leaving the keys in the very capable hands of Simon “Si” Spurrier. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #20” →