Tag: Doctor Aphra (comic)

Star Wars Comics December 2018 Solicitations and New Age of Star Wars Maxi-series Details

Posted on September 18, 2018December 16, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

This is the first December without a Star Wars movie release since 2015, so when Star Wars Resistance takes an inevitable winter break, what better to snuggle down with than some new comics!? Not only will December be home to the finale of the Darth Vader series’ epic “Fortress Vader” arc and some exciting new misadventures for Doctor Aphra, it also contains the beginning of the Age of Star Wars maxi-series, which starts with the prequel era in the Age of Republic. Check out the latest details on that series and the rest of the month’s solicits below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics December 2018 Solicitations and New Age of Star Wars Maxi-series Details” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #2

Posted on September 5, 2018December 13, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Tightly plotted, with fun twist and turns, and some memorable new characters, Doctor Aphra Annual #2 is an excellent standalone issue and one of the best Annuals to date, hands down. Make sure to get out and read this one, now! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra Annual #2” →

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” →

Star Wars Comics November 2018 Solicitations

Posted on August 21, 2018December 16, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Star Wars comics in November of 2018 have received their solicitations, so come along and peer into the comic’s future! November will see the release of a brand new miniseries, Han Solo – Imperial Cadet, which covers his time as, you guessed it, an Imperial Cadet, while both the Star Wars and Doctor Aphra series begin new arcs, with SW finally getting a new artist (!) and Aphra making it past the benchmark 25th issue. UPDATE: IDW’s solicitations have come in and one of their issues in November will tie-in to Star Wars Resistance, the new animated show! All that and more, below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics November 2018 Solicitations” →

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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Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations

Posted on June 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

September’s solicitations for Star Wars comics are in and while it sure seems to be an exciting month, from Vader visiting the place of his birth, Aphra finding herself in the crosshairs of multiple old foes, to plenty of “Hope” dying for the heroes of the Rebellion as the Empire starts to strike back, it’s also a sad month for the comics. Two miniseries, the new Lando and The Last Jedi adaptation, come to an end, but the biggest blow is Poe Dameron‘s adventures coming to a close for good. Head on below for a glimpse at what’s ahead and help you mourn the loss of Poe. Continue reading “Star Wars Comics September 2018 Solicitations” →

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” →

Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations

Posted on May 23, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s that time once again and the solicitations for upcoming Star Wars comics have rolled on in! August 2018 from Marvel will see a new one-shot focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story character Tobias Beckett aka Han Solo’s mentor, Poe Dameron‘s second Annual brings an exciting debut, Aphra has the toughest challenge yet with her ex meeting her current girlfriend, Vader’s Mustafar Fortress being built, and so much more. Check out the details below! Continue reading “Star Wars Comics August 2018 Solicitations” →