Tag: Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon (comic arc)

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

Doctor Aphra Volume 1 Retrospective

– Full Spoiler Review –

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 “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” Arc (Issues #32-36)

Doctor Aphra Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon Arc Review

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In Doctor Aphra’s “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” arc (issues #32-36), as Aphra takes on a ward (but don’t tell her that) and tries to look after more than just herself, an old (understandably bitter) flame reemerges, and a new, shifty (and PR minded) enemy appears. Full of the humor one expects from Doctor Aphra, a deep-dive into Aphra’s past and her latest scheme asks the all-important question: can and will Aphra ever change? Lucky for fans and new readers alike, the journey to the answer, and the answer itself, are all part of the next best arc for the series! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” Arc (Issues #32-36)”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #36

Doctor Aphra #36

– Spoiler Review –

Doctor Aphra #36 brings “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” to a stunning conclusion, full of twists and turns and a final, chilling note that manages to top all the previous fantastic finales to Aphra arcs. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #36”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #35

Doctor Aphra #35

– Spoiler Review –

Doctor Aphra #35 is the penultimate issue of “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon,” as we finally learn a little more about Voor’s plans with Aphra and an old frenemy learns he was duped, again, setting up for what could be quite the finale. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #35”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #34

Doctor Aphra #34

– Spoiler Review –

Doctor Aphra #34 not only finds Chelli Lona Aphra back where she started this arc, but she’a sounding a little too much like her mother and…is that crazy, scary Wookiee who I think it is? “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” continues to be unspeakably good. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #34”

Star Wars Comics September 2019 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics September 2019 Solicitations

Age of Resistance overloads in September, finishing up its run, and the entirety of the “Age of Star Wars” maxiseries with some big sequel trilogy names, like Rey, Rose, Kylo, and Snoke (good luck to the artist having to draw Snoke’s golden robes!), while Doctor Aphra hits its “Unspeakable” penultimate issue, the video game prequel Jedi: Fallen Order – Dark Temple begins introducing players to its story, and some rock monsters mind probe Threepio; you know, totally ordinary business. September sounds like it’s going to be a wild one in the comics…check it out below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2019 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #33

Doctor Aphra #33

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From a reunion between exes a long time coming (wonderfully planned for Pride Month!) to an insane plan to assassinate the Emperor, Doctor Aphra #33 might be full of set up but it’s still one of the best series around for its snappy, funny, and downright enjoyable presentation and infectious characters. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #33”

Star Wars Comics August 2019 Solicitations

By the end of August 2019, both the 14-acre Star Wars theme park expansions will be open, signaling a new era for ways to interact with the Saga, making it feel a little less far, far away. And as fans gear up for The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian, the comics continue the beat of their own drums, though with the Galaxy’s Edge and TIE Fighter minis coming to an end, what might take their place? We don’t have an answer yet, so spend August enjoying Doctor Aphra antics, the early beginnings of Greg Pak’sStar Wars, and Kylo Ren marooned on a planet with General Hugs Hux in the Age of Resistance, among others! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2019 Solicitations”

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #32

Doctor Aphra #32

– Spoiler Review –

Doctor Aphra #32 begins a really fantastic jumping on point for those of you who haven’t enjoyed the blundering disaster that is Aphra, as the “Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon” arc both is easy on newcomers and a true damn delight for long-time fans, with an ending that had me about falling out of my chair in sheer delight. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #32”

Star Wars Comics July 2019 Solicitations

Star Wars Comics July 2019 Solicitations

While July could’ve celebrated Independence Day by finally breaking away from having Darth Vader in comics, it chose against it, but at least Tom Taylor will be free to go to the Age of Resistance as we get closer and closer to The Rise of Skywalker. Also in July, the new Star Wars comic creative team of Greg Pak and Phil Noto takes over from Kieron Gillen and, as we always should, we get a double dose of Doctor Aphra! Check out July’s Star Wars comics below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2019 Solicitations”