Tag: Doctor Aphra (comic)

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “Remastered” Arc (Issues #14-19)

Posted on May 11, 2018October 26, 2023 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra‘s “Remastered” arc was full of changes for the already excellent series, from the new writing/artist blood, distancing itself from Darth Vader a bit, changing up the power dynamic between Aphra and her murderbots, to diving into a relationship between Aphra and Tolvan, and every piece fit and gelled together, proving the series could be just as fun and exciting when it ventured off into its own little corner of the galaxy. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra “Remastered” Arc (Issues #14-19)” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #19

Posted on April 26, 2018August 22, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Doctor Aphra #19 brings the stellar “Remastered” arc to a satisfying, hilarious end, providing everything fans love about a good Aphra story, including another reason it’s an excellent source of LGBTQ+ representation, all while cementing the series as Marvel’s best. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #19” →

Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations

Posted on April 17, 2018September 3, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

I haven’t been covering the monthly solicitations for Marvel’s (or IDW’s) upcoming comics, but I’ve decided to start doing so because not only do I look forward to the teases they bring for upcoming stories, but it’s for your convenience of not having to go far to find them if you’re already on the Manor! Seeing as these go out three months, today’s batch of solicitations of Star Wars comics covers issues dropping in July. Head on below to see what’s in store for Doctor Aphra, Poe Dameron, Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, and more! (~~I’ll update the article when IDW’s solicitations release, which seem to be a few days after Marvel’s~~ Updated!) Continue reading “Star Wars Comics July 2018 Solicitations” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18

Posted on March 28, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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The penultimate issue of the “Remastered” arc, Doctor Aphra #18, puts Aphra, her band of misfits, and Hera Syndulla in one helluva bind aboard a secret Imperial base full of monstrosities. Just another day at the office for everyone’s favorite doctor! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #18” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17

Posted on February 21, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Aphra and her crew of ne’er-do-wells hatch a foolproof plan, which includes kidnapping a familiar character from a certain animated show, to break into the highest security Tarkin Initiative base around, making the latest entry in the “Remastered” arc, Doctor Aphra #17, another top-notch blast in Marvel’s best. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #17” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #16

Posted on January 31, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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It’ll be a day long remembered in the ethos of Star Wars as Doctor Aphra #16 does a big, wondrous thing fans of Aphra, and LGBTQ+ fans, have been rooting for a while now, all while wrapping it in a fun, action-packed, but heavy issue. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #16” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #15

Posted on December 20, 2017May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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After what felt like a series refresh in issue #14, Doctor Aphra #15 continues unabated with the new lease on life, bringing more quality humor, snark, and murderbot mastery any organic would die for! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #15” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #14

Posted on November 15, 2017May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Doctor Aphra series is back with a new arc, new co-writer, and new art team in issue #14! It’s a riotous beginning to the “Remastered” arc that reintroduces us to a familiar Imperial, makes your skin crawl with its ending, and will leave you laughing with delight at Aphra’s honest attempts at matchmaking, all of which come together to make a new high-point for the excellent series. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #14” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13

Posted on October 11, 2017May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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With deftness and its trademark humor, Doctor Aphra #13 sifts through and deals with the aftermath of last month’s game-changing issue, unforgettably wrapping up the major arcs of its first year. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #13” →

Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12

Posted on September 13, 2017May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Vader crashes Chelli Aphra’s party and the muderbots make their move for freedom in another action-packed, humorous issue of Doctor Aphra! Issue #12 stands both as another high point of the series and for the comics overall. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Doctor Aphra #12” →