Doctor Aphra
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Doctor Aphra
"And now for our devilishly clever plan to steal a robot womb factory off a homicidally broody alien queen."
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er name is Chelli Lona Aphra, AKA Doctor Aphra.

She studied to be an archaeologist, but what’s the point in finding treasure if you don’t sell it for a profit? This anti-Indy rogue fends for herself as she seeks out the rarest artifacts and meets one-of-a-kind characters along the way. Most of them want to capture or assassinate her, but that’s all part of the fun!

There’s no telling what sort of trouble Doctor Aphra will find herself in. Just call it a normal day on the job.

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Canon
Canon
Omnibus

Darth Vader (2015) (Hardcover Omnibus)

Written by
Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen
Artwork by
Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato, Jr., Leinil Francis Yu, Kaare Andrews
The Darth Vader (2015) long-running comic by Marvel is one of the most talked about Canon series to date. Kieron Gillen takes you under the ominous helmet for an inclusive look into the Sith Lord’s innermost thoughts. On top of getting some one-on-one time with everyone’s favorite villain, the Darth Vader series introduces new characters along the way, one of them becoming popular enough to warrant her own line of comics.

Star Wars: Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca Omnibus is a hardcover compilation that collects all 25 issues of the 2015 Marvel comics series, Star Wars: Darth Vader, written by Kieron Gillen with art by Salvador Larroca. It also contains the annual written by Gillen with art by Leinil Francis Yu. Three issues written by Jason Aaron for the Star Wars: Vader Down crossover are also included: Vader Down, Part I and Star Wars issues 13–14.

One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction rises again! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face fresh threats to his power. And, as other villains old and new play their part - from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutante Aphra and the killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee - will Vader's Imperial march continue, or will his schemes prove his undoing?

  • First Printing September 19, 2017. US hardcover. ISBN 9781302908218
  • Second Printing April 12, 2022. US hardcover. ISBN 9781302934040
Canon
Canon
Omnibus

Doctor Aphra (2016) Hardcover (Hardcover Omnibus)

Written by
Kieron Gillen, Simon Spurrier, Jason Aaron
Artwork by
Various

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Omnibus Vol. 1 is a hardcover compilation of the entirety of the entire Marvel Comics Doctor Aphra (2016) Series.

Meet the galaxy’s most daring rogue archaeologist as she dances between the dark side and the light! Doctor Chelli Aphra’s unique skills made her of interest to none other than Darth Vader — but things went sour, and now she’s trying to keep a low profile. Which is easier said than done, since she’s traveling with two sociopathic murder-droids and a Wookiee bounty hunter! But as Aphra’s archaeological escapades get more dangerous, she soon finds herself in over her head. Will a growing romance with a strict Imperial officer redeem her or destroy them both? Adventure, excitement and terror await!

First Printing ISBN 9781302928438; March 23, 2021; Marvel Comics; US hardcover

Second Printing  ISBN 9781302947941; Jan 10, 2023; Marvel Comics

Collecting

  • Doctor Aphra (2016) #1-40 and Annual #1-3
  • Darth Vader (2015) #3-4, #8 and #21
  • Star Wars (2015) #13, #19 and #31-32
  • The Screaming Citadel
  • Material from Darth Vader (2015) #25
  • Empire Ascendan
Canon
Canon
Graphic Novel

Vader Down: (Trade Paperback)

Written by
Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen
Artwork by
Mike Deodato, Jr./Salvador Larroca
Marvel’s first Star Wars crossover event bridges Jason Aaron’s flagship title with Kieron Gillen’s Darth Vader series. Vader Down sees Vader up against the entire Alliance army. How dangerous can he be if backed against a wall? It’s also brings together each comic’s main characters into a single story: from R2-D2 and Beetee One to Princess Leia and Doctor Aphra.

Two of the biggest titles in comics collide in the first crossover of the new Marvel age of Star Wars! When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the Rebel Fleet on his own, he is sent crashing onto a nearby planet. Will the Rebels seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies – or will they be made to feel the full power of the Dark Side? The Sith Lord may be down, he isn't out! All your favorites are here, old and new, good and evil: Luke! Vader! Leia! Aphra! Han! Threepio, Artoo, Triple-Zero and BT-1! And, in a hair-raising battle of the Wookiees, Chewbacca versus Black Krrsantan! Roooarrgh ur roo!

COLLECTING: STAR WARS: VADER DOWN 1, STAR WARS 13–14, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER 13–15

Canon
Canon
Graphic Novel

Star Wars (2015) Vol. 3: Rebel Jail (Trade Paperback)

Written by
Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen
Artwork by
Mike Mayhew
One of the best things in Star Wars Canon is seeing characters both original and new coming together to create a seamless universe where everything can coexist in the best intergalactic story ever told. Rebel Jail is a great example of that as Princess Leia encounters the notorious Doctor Aphra while Luke and Han go on an adventure of their own.
What comes next for the rebels after the events of VADER DOWN? Find out as the adventures of Luke Skywalker and friends continue! The Rebel crew are en route to a prison base with a very important captive. But, unlucky for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Plus: Meet a rebel spy at the heart of the Empire, and join him on a mission of life and death!
Canon
Canon
Graphic Novel

The Screaming Citadel

Written by
Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen
Artwork by
Marco Checchetto/Salvador Larroca/Andrea Broccardo

In this crossover event between the Star Wars mainline comic and the Doctor Aphra series, Luke Skywalker teams up with Doctor Aphra on a mission to the Citadel of Ktath'atn (also known as the Screaming Citadel) to visit the Queen and unlock the secrets of the Eternal Rur, an ancient Force user trapped in a strange green crystal. However, they are met with more questions than answers when the Queen launches a plan to control Luke and his comrades with a horde of Abersyn symbiotes—a larva-type species with the ability to control the mind of its prey with a single bite. Luke, Doctor Aphra, and the rest of the Rebels who mount a rescue mission must all work together to defeat the Queen and her minions if they are going to survive...

A rebel pilot and a rogue archaeologist delve into the darkest shadows of the galaxy side by side, as Luke Skywalker reluctantly teams up with Doctor Aphra! The not-so-good Doctor will make Luke an offer he can't afford to pass up...one that leads him to a very rare gathering at the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel! Will Luke find what he's looking for? Can Aphra be trusted? Or will they both wind up victims of the Citadel's queen? And as this unlikely duo steps right into the lair of one of the most powerful, reclusive and dangerous women in the galaxy, can Han and Leia be far behind them?

Canon
Canon
Audio Drama

Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original

Written by
Sarah Kuhn
Artwork by
Since her introduction in Kieron Gillen's Darth Vader series from Marvel in 2015, Doctor Aphra caught fire in the fandom. With a morally grey rogue archeologist accompanied by murderous droids, what's not to love? Her story is filled with twists and turns, betrayal and romance, with more skin-of-your-teeth escapes than you ever thought possible, and now you can experience her introduction in a whole new way. Sarah Kuhn's adaptation of Aphra's arc in the Darth Vader comics smartly tells the story from her perspective, somehow recapping the 2015 comics without ever feeling like you were retreading old ground. This is one of the more unique, fun, and diverse stories in the galaxy.
Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original. It will expand upon Doctor Chelli Aphra's introduction in Marvel Comics 2015 Star Wars: Darth Vader comic series. Dr. Chelli Lona Aphra, rogue archaeologist, is in trouble again. A pioneer in the field of criminal xenoarchaeology, Aphra recognizes no law, has no fear, and possesses no impulse control. To her, the true worth of the galactic relics she discovers isn't found in a museum but in an arsenal. This viewpoint has led to a lot of misunderstandings. After her latest plan goes horribly wrong, her roguish ways are on the verge of catching up to her, when suddenly Darth Vader, terror of the galaxy, swoops in with his lightsaber ignited and...saves her life? Don’t get her wrong - it's not like she's ungrateful. Sure, her new boss is a lord of the Sith. And okay, she may have just become a pawn in a deadly game being played by him and HIS boss, who happens to be the Galactic Emperor. And yes, the life expectancy of anyone who disappoints Vader can be measured in seconds. But she's back doing what she does best. She's got a ship to fly, a heist to pull, and two unorthodox but effective metal buddies: Triple-Zero, a protocol droid specializing in etiquette, customs, translation, and torture; and BT-1, an astromech loaded with enough firepower to take down a battlecruiser. Together, they might just find a way to get the job done and avoid the deadly performance review that waits at its conclusion. Just kidding. She's doomed.
Canon
Canon
Omnibus

Doctor Aphra (2020): Volume 1 (Hardcover Omnibus)

Written by
Alyssa Wong
Artwork by
Various
Doctor Aphra (2020) Hardcover Omnibus Collection Vol. 2

Is a hardcover Marvel Omnibus compilation of the first 25 issues of the Marvel Comics Doctor Aphra (2020) Series

Collected issues

Doctor Aphra (2020) #1-25

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