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

Doctor Aphra Volume 1 Retrospective

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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 “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

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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 #34

Doctor Aphra #34

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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”

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”

Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Age of Republic

Age of Republic Miniseries Review 2

Age of Republic is the first “Age” of the Age of Star Wars maxiseries, and thus there were plenty of unknowns about how it’d work and a lot of expectations and hopes on its shoulders. If Jody Houser’s work, along with the art teams’, is any indication for how the rest of the maxiseries will go, we’re in for an excellent series of deep, well-thought out character portraits. Continue reading “Canon Comic Miniseries Review: Age of Republic”

Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Padmé Amidala #1

Age of Republic Padme Amidala #1

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Jody Houser comes out swinging in her final month writing the Age of Republic with Age of Republic – Padmé Amidala #1, an excellent examination of the complex character. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Padmé Amidala #1”

Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Anakin Skywalker #1

Age of Republic Anakin Skywalker #1

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February’s Age of Republic begins with Anakin Skywalker #1, an early Clone Wars-era tale that dives into what makes Anakin such a great Jedi and how the Order should’ve embraced his uniqueness rather than hidden from it. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Anakin Skywalker #1”

Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Obi-Wan Kenobi #1

Age of Republic Obi-Wan Kenobi #1

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Age of Republic: Obi-Wan Kenobi #1 continues Jody Houser’s streak of using this series to explore important, pivotal, and intriguing moments about well-known characters and shows her ability to expertly capture their characterizations. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Obi-Wan Kenobi #1”

Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Qui-Gon Jinn #1

Age of Republic Qui-Gon #1

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Begun, the Age of Star Wars maxiseries, has! Covering three eras of Star Wars storytelling, with stories focused on heroes and villains from each, it all starts in the prequel era with Age of Republic! Our first stop in this “Age” is with a hero unlike most others, the unorthodox Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn! As far as a series starter goes, Jody Houser’s Age of Republic: Qui-Gon Jinn #1 “Balance” might not be the most rousing of starts despite being quite enjoyable, but it helps set expectations for the series going forward. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Age of Republic – Qui-Gon Jinn #1”