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Spinning out of Marvel’s Darth Vader book comes Doctor Aphra and her shockingly evil droid buddies.
The doctor is in
An original character, Doctor Aphra is something of a landmark in the new Star Wars expanded Universe. She’s wholly original, in the sense that she debuted in a Marvel comic, and was never in the films. And now that she’s got her own ongoing series, it certainly opens the door for a few things.
First, I’m thinking that the chances of seeing lesser known Star Wars characters appear in limited series’ might be pretty good at this point. Up till now, we’ve really only seen major players like Vader, Leia, and Han Solo star in spotlighted books. Aphra is something of a departure since she was supporting in Darth Vader’s comic. Actually, since this is an ongoing, maybe change that “limited series” tag I mentioned. Anything goes apparently.
Also kind of cool is that she’s not a familiar character. That might mean that we could get a wider selection of characters starring in their own comics, which’d certainly give us a bigger Star Wars comics universe.
That’s all ‘maybe’ stuff though. This is very much a reality. And Doc Aphra sounds like a very good time indeed.
Full preview is below:
Because you demanded it! Following the blockbuster finale of Darth Vader #25, the fan-favorite character begins a new journey in STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #1 – the new ongoing series launching December 7th! From blockbuster creators Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader) and Kev Walker (Marvel Zombies) comes Marvel’s first ongoing Star Wars series starring an original character created in the comics! Following her time in the clutches of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra has barely escaped with her life. If he ever learns of her survival, he’ll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it’s time for a return to what she does best. With the droids 0-0-0 and BT-1 in tow, she’s off in search of rare artifacts from the galactic center to the Outer Rim and everywhere in between. Aphra’s got debts to pay after all. Just as long as she can stay one step ahead of the Empire, some Bounty Hunters and just about everyone else in the galaxy!
This December, the Star Wars galaxy expands into thrilling new directions as Doctor Aphra makes her explosive solo debut. It’s high adventure in deep space when STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #1 comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere on December 7th!
For more information, visit StarWars.com for an interview with writer Kieron Gillen.
