Tag: Doctor Aphra (comic)

Star Wars Comics January 2021 Solicitations

Posted on October 24, 2020January 21, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

The idea of 2021 finally being here has likely been the wish of many people, and while it won’t completely turn around everything that’s transpired in 2020, it’s a beacon of hope that maybe things can start to get better. Also a beacon of hope? The Starlight Beacon the High Republic Jedi set up in the Outer Rim, as January brings us the official beginning of The High Republic initiative! Beyond that big comic release, Aphra and Sana’s big meet cute finally arrives after being delayed, Shara Bey looks to step up in a big way, Vader and Ochi keep dueling, and Padmé is stuck rescuing Anakin (again) after their latest date night goes sideways. Head below to see what January Star Wars comics to expect in 2021! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics January 2021 Solicitations” →

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 “A Rogue’s End” Arc (Issues #37-40)

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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When the title of the latest Doctor Aphra arc was revealed as “A Rogue’s End,” most people connected the dots and realized it meant the end of the series. I was not most people and instead was in denial, until the news officially came down the line. Even with a relaunch announced, I was curious and apprehensive what would transpire in the final arc of Volume 1 of Doctor Aphra, but with an excellent creative team involved, I never should’ve worried the finale would’ve been anything less than stellar. This review will also include mentions to Empire Ascendant’s “Epilogue” story, a wonderful little coda to this final arc and the series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “A Rogue’s End” Arc (Issues #37-40)” →

Canon Comic Review: Empire Ascendant #1

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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As December 2019 comes to an end, it doesn’t just signal the end of the decade or the end of the Skywalker Saga, it also brings the first phase of Marvel’s various Star Wars comics to an end, which is where Empire Ascendant #1 comes in, a coda for what came before and a slight tease of what’s to come in 2020. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Empire Ascendant #1” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Three years since Doctor Aphra tricked Darth Vader and found a way to live on into her own comic series, the first volume of said series comes to a close today in Doctor Aphra #40, stuck in a situation similar to how this all started, except now she has more than herself to look out for. Had there not been a relaunch coming, or even the epilogue in Empire Ascendant, this would’ve been a fitting finale for the character and also would’ve left me begging for more. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #40” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #39

Posted on November 27, 2019November 30, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #39 marches us ever closer to “A Rogue’s End,” as the penultimate issue of the entire series sees Aphra on the run from something far deadlier than Darth Vader…her ex, Magna Tolvan! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #39” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #38

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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In Doctor Aphra #38, Chelli Aphra has a reunion with her father in the most awkward of places: an Imperial torture room! From a bounty of familiar faces returning, Vader pitting the Aphra’s against one another, Vader messing with powers he doesn’t care to understand, and plenty of laughs, marching towards the end of this series has never been more enjoyable! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #38” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3

Posted on October 30, 2019February 8, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra Annual #3 brings back fan-favorite characters Winloss and Nokk, along with Black Krrsantan, for an absolutely hilarious and fun issue, giving them an entertaining ending as the main series faces its upcoming finale (for now). Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #3” →

Doctor Aphra Series Relaunches April 2020 with Non-Male Creative Suite (UPDATED)

Posted on October 25, 2019October 20, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Ever since the tease of more Doctor Aphra at NYCC, I’ve been waiting patiently (see: not at all), and so have many other fans of the character, to learn when and where we’ll see our favorite disaster again after December’s Empire Ascendant. The peaceful (see: agonizing) wait is mostly over: Doctor Aphra relaunches in April 2020! While we don’t have any real details on what everyone’s favorite morally dubious rogue archeologist will be up to, or if Tolvan and Vulaada will still be with her, the creative team announced (via BleedingCool) for the relaunch is extremely exciting: Alyssa Wong, an Asian person, will be writing, while Marika Cresta joins for interior art, and covers (which already look phenomenal) will be done by Valentina Ramener; an all-non-male trifecta for Aphra is one the greatest developments in this character’s handling so at this point I don’t care what they do with Aphra, I’m ready for whatever! Considering we’re to learn Aphra’s (plus Tolvan’s and Vulaada’s) fate in December, and the solicitations for April 2020 comics wouldn’t come until January, I wouldn’t be surprised if they withhold further details until after Empire Ascendant, but I could definitely (see: hopefully) be wrong. We’ll bring you more updates on everything Doctor Aphra as we get them! Update 3/31/2020: With the growing Covid-19 pandemic, the comics’ industry has been figuring out how to deal with the situation. As of now, the first issue of the Aphra relaunch won’t come out on April 1 as scheduled, though Marvel is still working on future plans. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more! UPDATE 5/4/20: The issue will release to stores (that are open) May 27, but it came out early on digital for Star Wars Day and here’s our review! Continue reading “Doctor Aphra Series Relaunches April 2020 with Non-Male Creative Suite (UPDATED)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #37

Posted on October 2, 2019September 23, 2020 by Head Butler Ryan

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As always, I’m beyond ecstatic for a new Doctor Aphra issue, especially #37 as it’s the start of a new arc, “A Rogue’s End,” but this one comes with a sense of melancholy for me and many other Aphra fans, as it also happens to be the final arc of the series; at least it’s a solid, entertaining start with tons of promise! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #37” →