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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016)
Star Wars: Doctora Aphra, Vol. 6: La innombrable superarma rebelde
Después de tirarse un año salvando el tipo por los pelos una y otra vez, la doctora Chelli Lona Aphra ha decidido tomárselo con calma y no llamar la atención, así que lo más probable es que esté por ahí, pastoreando banthas o algo así. Al fin y al cabo, es una tipa lista, ¿no? Sí, pero no tanto. De hecho, ya anda rebuscando por templos alienígenas con intención de robar armas terribles a las que sacarles un enorme beneficio. ¡Es que no puede evitarlo! No obstante, hay mucha gente deseando impedírselo y son varias las facciones poderosas que la vigilan de cerca mientras determinan si les resulta más útil viva… o muerta.
Ahora, la incorregible ladronzuela está a merced del alto mando rebelde y las cosas están a punto de ponerse peliagudas. Si hay algo que todos los cazadores de tesoros galácticos tienen claro es que la x nunca indica el punto exacto. Además, la arqueóloga también va a dar un viajecito por la avenida de los recuerdos. ¡Cazarrecompensas y más cazarrecompensas! Y también le espera un viejo enemigo…
En este volumen se incluyen los números 32 a 36 de Star Wars: La doctora Aphra, obra de Simon Spurrier, Wilton Santos, Caspar Wijngaard, Andrea Broccardo, Cris Bolson, Marc Deering, Don Ho, Walden Wong, Scott Hanna, Chris O’Halloran y Stéphane Paitreau.
Ahora, la incorregible ladronzuela está a merced del alto mando rebelde y las cosas están a punto de ponerse peliagudas. Si hay algo que todos los cazadores de tesoros galácticos tienen claro es que la x nunca indica el punto exacto. Además, la arqueóloga también va a dar un viajecito por la avenida de los recuerdos. ¡Cazarrecompensas y más cazarrecompensas! Y también le espera un viejo enemigo…
En este volumen se incluyen los números 32 a 36 de Star Wars: La doctora Aphra, obra de Simon Spurrier, Wilton Santos, Caspar Wijngaard, Andrea Broccardo, Cris Bolson, Marc Deering, Don Ho, Walden Wong, Scott Hanna, Chris O’Halloran y Stéphane Paitreau.
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First published December 10, 2019
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April 8, 2020
The series is getting a little too much like the iocane powder scene in Princess Bride with each side trying to out think the other.
We do get to finally see some of Aphra's past with her mother, but it was all kind of blah. The book is plagued with too many artists, all of which were bland, keeping a house Star Wars style. While I still really like the character of Dr. Aphra, you can definitely tell the current series is winding down.
We do get to finally see some of Aphra's past with her mother, but it was all kind of blah. The book is plagued with too many artists, all of which were bland, keeping a house Star Wars style. While I still really like the character of Dr. Aphra, you can definitely tell the current series is winding down.
October 7, 2022
This is a collection that continues a series. I would not use this as a starting point. Doctor Aphra is the galaxy's version of Indiana Jones. The last collection would have been a great ending. I would liken this to the sequel movie and in tradition of the sequel Aphra gets her version of Short Round. In this one, Doctor Aphra has used the report of her dying to go into hiding. But someone finds her an has a job for her. This leads to a callback from her childhood and so much more.
I liked this collection but it isn't my favorite. I actually liked the first half more than the second half. In the first half we explore Aphra as a child and her relationship with her mother. This ties in directly with her actions in the present. I enjoyed this aspect as we jumped back and forth and it shows how the past affects the present. The second half sort of lost me as everyone wants a piece of Aphra for their own purposes. The problem with this is that everyone had this elaborate sting operation to achieve their goal and I thought it became a little convoluted. This included our main character. I believe this collection tried to be too clever with its many twists and turns and I didn't care for it. As for the artwork I thought the covers to the individual issues were terrific. Unfortunately the inside artwork was a miss for me especially since the previous collections had some great artwork. I believe I am comparing it to the previous artwork and that is why I did not care for this issue's artwork.
Not the strongest collection of this series. It kind of leads credence to my belief that this series should have ended with the last collection. This one seems like it is hanging on too long. It had promise but it fell into the same old same old. I believe there is only one more collection of this series so it seemed like the powers to be realized this also.
I liked this collection but it isn't my favorite. I actually liked the first half more than the second half. In the first half we explore Aphra as a child and her relationship with her mother. This ties in directly with her actions in the present. I enjoyed this aspect as we jumped back and forth and it shows how the past affects the present. The second half sort of lost me as everyone wants a piece of Aphra for their own purposes. The problem with this is that everyone had this elaborate sting operation to achieve their goal and I thought it became a little convoluted. This included our main character. I believe this collection tried to be too clever with its many twists and turns and I didn't care for it. As for the artwork I thought the covers to the individual issues were terrific. Unfortunately the inside artwork was a miss for me especially since the previous collections had some great artwork. I believe I am comparing it to the previous artwork and that is why I did not care for this issue's artwork.
Not the strongest collection of this series. It kind of leads credence to my belief that this series should have ended with the last collection. This one seems like it is hanging on too long. It had promise but it fell into the same old same old. I believe there is only one more collection of this series so it seemed like the powers to be realized this also.
December 17, 2020
Well hello there!
Meticulously and ably framed by the writer to straddle some of the trauma of the title characters formative years and the mad-scrabble for survival of her present, you get what you expect out of an Aphra comic: double- and triple-crosses interwoven on a galactic scale over a span of months, maybe even years. Heady stuff, but with enough gonzo action and quirky humour to keep the reader engaged.
She might be incurably "Extra", but this character is probably the most refreshing and intriguing edition to the Canon since Ahsoka Tano.
Remind you of any scenes?
August 19, 2025
Aphra loves the the drama!
February 2, 2020
This series now seems to be on repeat. More of the same, only getting more convoluted, perhaps. I appreciate trying to give Aphra some depth by showing us her childhood, but it's not enough.
The art is really questionable in places, too.
2.5 stars
The art is really questionable in places, too.
2.5 stars
October 16, 2020
I love this chaotic woman so much-
(This hold took 10. Months. to arrive :)) I placed it in January and actually got it in October :)))
(This hold took 10. Months. to arrive :)) I placed it in January and actually got it in October :)))
March 5, 2020
Once again, Doctor Aphra finds herself smack bang in the middle of the Rebellion and the Empire - but this time, she could tip the scales in one of their favour and maybe end the war once and for all. But Aphra only does things for herself; so which decision will best serve her purposes?
Aphra's adventures continue to be great fun - with an added sidekick and a poignant flashback sequence in each issue here, this is a bit of a tour de force in set-em-up-and-knock-em-down type storytelling, as Simon Spurrier misdirects the audience and his own characters like a master.
The only problem I have is the art; there are something like four artists across five issues, and none of them really gel properly. The flashback sequence artist and the main sequence artists feel too samey, so it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart, which defeats the object of having two artists on a book, surely.
Despite some uneven visuals, Aphra's still on top form. There's a reason she's the best Star Wars ongoing, after all.
Aphra's adventures continue to be great fun - with an added sidekick and a poignant flashback sequence in each issue here, this is a bit of a tour de force in set-em-up-and-knock-em-down type storytelling, as Simon Spurrier misdirects the audience and his own characters like a master.
The only problem I have is the art; there are something like four artists across five issues, and none of them really gel properly. The flashback sequence artist and the main sequence artists feel too samey, so it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart, which defeats the object of having two artists on a book, surely.
Despite some uneven visuals, Aphra's still on top form. There's a reason she's the best Star Wars ongoing, after all.
May 12, 2020
(Read as Single Issues)
After a volume that seemed to get away from the best parts of Doctor Aphra, this collection comes roaring back, complete with blatant Indiana Jones references, doublec-rosses, triplec-rosses, quadruple-crosses, and a final issue that is basically just spent untangling the entire plot (but in an entertaining manner). Aphra is bored after two months of vacation and gets pulled into an excavation, that leads her in and out of the arms of the rebels and the Empire, all while revealing key moments of her childhood in a b-plot that rejoins the narrative in a big way. There's a fair bit of action, but it's primarily verbal sparring, and Spurrier is a master at that. Although I did find it odd how much Aphra cursed (censored) throughout the story. But that was the only real complaint - the art was good to great throughout (the first and last issues had very distinctive looks that added an interesting touch), and there's a lot of humor and depth in Aphra's endeavors, and almost all the major players make an appearance here, with quality pay-offs in most cases (except for the droids).
Still, definitely an enjoyable romp and highly recommended.
After a volume that seemed to get away from the best parts of Doctor Aphra, this collection comes roaring back, complete with blatant Indiana Jones references, doublec-rosses, triplec-rosses, quadruple-crosses, and a final issue that is basically just spent untangling the entire plot (but in an entertaining manner). Aphra is bored after two months of vacation and gets pulled into an excavation, that leads her in and out of the arms of the rebels and the Empire, all while revealing key moments of her childhood in a b-plot that rejoins the narrative in a big way. There's a fair bit of action, but it's primarily verbal sparring, and Spurrier is a master at that. Although I did find it odd how much Aphra cursed (censored) throughout the story. But that was the only real complaint - the art was good to great throughout (the first and last issues had very distinctive looks that added an interesting touch), and there's a lot of humor and depth in Aphra's endeavors, and almost all the major players make an appearance here, with quality pay-offs in most cases (except for the droids).
Still, definitely an enjoyable romp and highly recommended.
December 16, 2019
This continues to be my favorite ongoing Star Wars comic series. I absolutely adore that a lesbian hate-love romance is at the center of an ongoing Star Wars series. Representation absolutely matters. Doctor Aphra is such an interestingly complex character. This volume, especially, showcases the gray morality of the universe. No one thinks of themselves as evil in their own head.
In this volume we get to see a little bit more about Aphra's past. We learn more about both of her parents. Aphra compares her own upbringing to her new not-a-ward Vulaada.
Black Krrsantan and Tolvan are back. This ongoing series utilizes its original characters so well, bringing them back in places that make sense.
This volume was a little slow for me starting out, but by the end I was completely invested and loved how everything actually played out. Predictability, allegiances, and priorities are at the center of this volume. I give this book a 5/5. I'm looking forward to more Doctor Aphra!
In this volume we get to see a little bit more about Aphra's past. We learn more about both of her parents. Aphra compares her own upbringing to her new not-a-ward Vulaada.
Black Krrsantan and Tolvan are back. This ongoing series utilizes its original characters so well, bringing them back in places that make sense.
This volume was a little slow for me starting out, but by the end I was completely invested and loved how everything actually played out. Predictability, allegiances, and priorities are at the center of this volume. I give this book a 5/5. I'm looking forward to more Doctor Aphra!
February 1, 2020
This is a step back for the character and this series. I think Dr. Aphra is one of the great original characters, but the story is a bit convoluted this time and I think the character is starting to get a bit soft. It also doesn't help to have such a large cast of revolving artists, with the art changing from one page to the next, often within an issue. Spurrier is usually better at profiling the morally-dubious Aphra. Hope the next volume is a rebound from this.
December 22, 2019
I don't see a lot of reason for this character/series to keep going. Everything—including Vader finding her again at the end of this volume—feels like a retread of what's already happened to her. Time to let the past die.
March 17, 2020
My least favorite Aphra volume to date. The story was a bit slow before all he double/triple crossing at the end. We are approaching the end of the first series. I know that Aphra continues after the events of The Empire Strikes Back but it will still be sad to see this series come to an end.
February 18, 2023
I really enjoyed this volume! This series has an awesome benefit of looking at the galaxy outside of the Rebels or the Imperials through Doctor Aphra’s point of view and the ideas of what good and evil really are are hit on in this volume a lot. The political scheming in this volume seems well thought out and paid off in the end in a way I thought was only a little predictable, but also entertaining. I enjoyed the backstory of Aphra and her parents and more Krrsantan and Vader, as well!
October 11, 2020
Joy to the world, I’m but a step away from the seventh and last volume of Doctor Aphra‘s first run. Between you and me, dear reader, I loved this volume. Loved it.
Remember how I told you not to get used to the consistent art style and direction of the previous volume? That was some solid advice, I’ll have you know! These five issues have four pencillers working on them, four inkers, and two Color artists! Some of the style change can be excused by the switch back and forth between Chelli’s present and her adolescent memories on the planet of Arbiflux, but a few pages in issue 32, in particular, struck me as downright ugly.
The cover art is brilliant, though; I’m particularly fond of issue 35:
So cute! And it captures Chelli’s personality very well.
The story tackles a daring rebel plan to do away with the Emperor; in case the title, UNSPEAKABLE REBEL SUPERWEAPON, wasn’t clear enough. Aphra’s far more principled half, ex-Imperial captain Tolvan, shows up and the two share some of that amazing chemistry which last year earned Doctor Aphra a nomination, and then a win, just this July 30, of a GLAAD award. The complex, explosive relationship these two share comes to a head once more, especially on account of how Aphra used a memory-manipulating alien to make Tolvan believe she’d killed the woman she loved at the end of Volume 4.
Long story short, the rebels try to recruit Aphra; that doesn’t work out. The Imperials try to kill Aphra (was it in this volume, or last? Or in every volume?); that doesn’t work out either, on account of Aphra broadcasting across the entirety of the Galactic Empire that she has in her possession something the Imperials want, and is willing to give it up out of the goodness of her heart. This brings her in contact with Minister Pitina Voor (told you she’d come into play!), a particularly ambitious and highly placed courtier of Palpatine’s at the head of the Coalition for Progress.
The remaining issue and a half is one enormous contest in wits and wills between her and Chelli, and…The finale is great. It shows so much of what I love about Chelli Aphra — all the deviousness, the plans within plans she’s ready to make when she’s wronged, the extent to which she’s willing to go to get even. There’s a depth to Doctor Aphra that Spurrier hasn’t always managed to tap into, but he succeeds here, and with flying colours. There’s something that makes me want to gush like a kid about those last two pages, too, so I’m gonna!
SPOILERS (and Filip’s kid impression) incoming:
Then–then it ends with a “No no no no” and a VWOOOM; and Aphra, knowing what’s about to happen, hugs Vulaada and holds her tight, their eyes closed, only for him to address her…
Hell of a close. Can’t wait to read the last and seventh volume of Spurrier’s Doctor Aphra! After that, I am more than eager to jump into Alyssa Wong’s take on the character!
Remember how I told you not to get used to the consistent art style and direction of the previous volume? That was some solid advice, I’ll have you know! These five issues have four pencillers working on them, four inkers, and two Color artists! Some of the style change can be excused by the switch back and forth between Chelli’s present and her adolescent memories on the planet of Arbiflux, but a few pages in issue 32, in particular, struck me as downright ugly.
The cover art is brilliant, though; I’m particularly fond of issue 35:
So cute! And it captures Chelli’s personality very well.
The story tackles a daring rebel plan to do away with the Emperor; in case the title, UNSPEAKABLE REBEL SUPERWEAPON, wasn’t clear enough. Aphra’s far more principled half, ex-Imperial captain Tolvan, shows up and the two share some of that amazing chemistry which last year earned Doctor Aphra a nomination, and then a win, just this July 30, of a GLAAD award. The complex, explosive relationship these two share comes to a head once more, especially on account of how Aphra used a memory-manipulating alien to make Tolvan believe she’d killed the woman she loved at the end of Volume 4.
Long story short, the rebels try to recruit Aphra; that doesn’t work out. The Imperials try to kill Aphra (was it in this volume, or last? Or in every volume?); that doesn’t work out either, on account of Aphra broadcasting across the entirety of the Galactic Empire that she has in her possession something the Imperials want, and is willing to give it up out of the goodness of her heart. This brings her in contact with Minister Pitina Voor (told you she’d come into play!), a particularly ambitious and highly placed courtier of Palpatine’s at the head of the Coalition for Progress.
The remaining issue and a half is one enormous contest in wits and wills between her and Chelli, and…The finale is great. It shows so much of what I love about Chelli Aphra — all the deviousness, the plans within plans she’s ready to make when she’s wronged, the extent to which she’s willing to go to get even. There’s a depth to Doctor Aphra that Spurrier hasn’t always managed to tap into, but he succeeds here, and with flying colours. There’s something that makes me want to gush like a kid about those last two pages, too, so I’m gonna!
SPOILERS (and Filip’s kid impression) incoming:
Then–then it ends with a “No no no no” and a VWOOOM; and Aphra, knowing what’s about to happen, hugs Vulaada and holds her tight, their eyes closed, only for him to address her…
Hell of a close. Can’t wait to read the last and seventh volume of Spurrier’s Doctor Aphra! After that, I am more than eager to jump into Alyssa Wong’s take on the character!
January 25, 2021
*3.75
Well, that plan was interesting.
This review will contain spoilers for the first 5 volumes
After the last volume, I was sufficiently hooked on Aphra's story. That ending - truly beautiful. However, this book shifted a bit from that into the usual Doctor Aphra hijinks that this series started out with. And it wasn't all bad, to be honest.
I didn't mention this is my review of the last book, but the whole concept of Imperial PR is very interesting. It is something that most Imperials aren't like the Emperor and Vader - they care about image and not randomly executing officers to prove a point. They try to paint a good portrait. It is weird, but it does make sense, and it works in these comics.
I also didn't make note of Vulaada in my review of volume 5, and that's because I found her whole story a little dull. I don't know; I don't like kids being shoved into stories like this. The whole "person on their own grows to love a feisty young girl they basically adopt" is kind of meh for me. But this wasn't even fully that - honestly, maybe I'd have liked Vulaada and her and Aphra's relationship was further developed. Instead, I couldn't find myself getting invested in the two of them.
I said in my last review that the beginning of volume 5 was so strong that I forgot entirely about Tolvan, surprising myself. But here, the Vulaada and Aphra plotline was so uninteresting that I was just constantly thinking about Tolvan right until she showed up.
I swear, what a dynamic between Aphra and Tolvan. It's really something.
Also, Aphra's backstory flashes here were cool. I liked seeing her mom, since we saw her dad in book 1. And the parallels between Aphra's past and present were neat too.
Smaller thing, but I didn't like the art in this one as much as I did in the last volume. Oh well.
There's that whole thing with the Rebellion and the Imperial PR and the Emperor - and that was interesting. To steal a word from Vulaada, yes it was "convoluted" and weird, but it was just ridiculous enough to work in an Aphra comic.
Aphra's character - there's really something about her.
I have to admit, though - that ending kind of disappointed me a bit.
I honestly had to stop myself from going right to volume 7. Well, tonight it will be. We'll see how this story ends. 3.75/5 stars.
Well, that plan was interesting.
This review will contain spoilers for the first 5 volumes
After the last volume, I was sufficiently hooked on Aphra's story. That ending - truly beautiful. However, this book shifted a bit from that into the usual Doctor Aphra hijinks that this series started out with. And it wasn't all bad, to be honest.
I didn't mention this is my review of the last book, but the whole concept of Imperial PR is very interesting. It is something that most Imperials aren't like the Emperor and Vader - they care about image and not randomly executing officers to prove a point. They try to paint a good portrait. It is weird, but it does make sense, and it works in these comics.
I also didn't make note of Vulaada in my review of volume 5, and that's because I found her whole story a little dull. I don't know; I don't like kids being shoved into stories like this. The whole "person on their own grows to love a feisty young girl they basically adopt" is kind of meh for me. But this wasn't even fully that - honestly, maybe I'd have liked Vulaada and her and Aphra's relationship was further developed. Instead, I couldn't find myself getting invested in the two of them.
I said in my last review that the beginning of volume 5 was so strong that I forgot entirely about Tolvan, surprising myself. But here, the Vulaada and Aphra plotline was so uninteresting that I was just constantly thinking about Tolvan right until she showed up.
I swear, what a dynamic between Aphra and Tolvan. It's really something.
Also, Aphra's backstory flashes here were cool. I liked seeing her mom, since we saw her dad in book 1. And the parallels between Aphra's past and present were neat too.
Smaller thing, but I didn't like the art in this one as much as I did in the last volume. Oh well.
There's that whole thing with the Rebellion and the Imperial PR and the Emperor - and that was interesting. To steal a word from Vulaada, yes it was "convoluted" and weird, but it was just ridiculous enough to work in an Aphra comic.
Aphra's character - there's really something about her.
I have to admit, though - that ending kind of disappointed me a bit.
I honestly had to stop myself from going right to volume 7. Well, tonight it will be. We'll see how this story ends. 3.75/5 stars.
February 8, 2022
0-1 ABY
This graphic novel is Volume 6 of the initial Doctor Aphra series and contains Doctor Aphra issues 32-36 "Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon" Parts 1-5. Previously, Aphra has a number of bounty hunters on her tail. She currently aims to lay low and avoid the chaos that seems to follow her everywhere. In this collection, the reader gets a bit of a glimpse at Aphra's past as she muses on what to do when there are so many targets on her back. Of course, there is yet another priceless artifact that she is interested in grabbing. Teaming up with a stowaway on her ship, Aphra makes another escape, only to find herself face-to-face with her ex, Tolvan, and it isn't exactly the best reunion. This time around, Aphra finds herself at the hands of the rebel leaders. Bounty hunters, the rebels, and Vader all seek Aphra, though would she be more sueful alive...or dead?
The art in this one felt a little off, but I do admire the temporary costume change at the end. I am still very interested in Tolvan's interactions with Aphra, though I don't think there will be much more coming in that regard. Not my favorite Aphra installment, but still good.
This graphic novel is Volume 6 of the initial Doctor Aphra series and contains Doctor Aphra issues 32-36 "Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon" Parts 1-5. Previously, Aphra has a number of bounty hunters on her tail. She currently aims to lay low and avoid the chaos that seems to follow her everywhere. In this collection, the reader gets a bit of a glimpse at Aphra's past as she muses on what to do when there are so many targets on her back. Of course, there is yet another priceless artifact that she is interested in grabbing. Teaming up with a stowaway on her ship, Aphra makes another escape, only to find herself face-to-face with her ex, Tolvan, and it isn't exactly the best reunion. This time around, Aphra finds herself at the hands of the rebel leaders. Bounty hunters, the rebels, and Vader all seek Aphra, though would she be more sueful alive...or dead?
The art in this one felt a little off, but I do admire the temporary costume change at the end. I am still very interested in Tolvan's interactions with Aphra, though I don't think there will be much more coming in that regard. Not my favorite Aphra installment, but still good.
October 24, 2024
I love when multiple people's convoluted plans collide, and I also love what this book is doing with structure and how it's a slight of hand trick of its own--you think the flashbacks are there to illustrate the parallels between Aphra's fraught relationship with her mother and her own relationship with her pseudo-ward, and they're not not that, but they're also doing something else altogether. The last volume was solid, but I feel like Spurrier really found his stride here.
October 3, 2020
Some fun bits, but overall felt too familiar. The multiple betrayals and *gasp* possible super weapon would have been intriguing. The flashbacks were nice at first but became tedious when their parallels were thrown in your face over and over.
Didn’t care for the artwork in the first two issues, which made Aphra look like a teenager.
Didn’t care for the artwork in the first two issues, which made Aphra look like a teenager.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2020
I really love Doctor Aphra and her adventures. This story however didn’t feel that exciting. But the main detractor from this edition was the artwork. The artist has obviously changed, and it shows, with the characters lacking some of the spark that makes them so fun.
March 10, 2020
The most devious woman in the galaxy, Doctor Aphra, is back, and she’s got both side of the Galactic Civil War gunning for her in the sixth volume of one of the best Star Wars series out there. I have been meaning to review this volume since it first came out in December. However, I just picked up the seventh and final volume of the current run of Doctor Aphra, so I thought I would quickly review this volume first before I get around to that.
In Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon, Aphra is up to her old tricks again. Despite only recently recovering from a life-threatening injury, Aphra has taken on a dangerous job robbing an alien robot death cult shrine with the help of her new sidekick and ward, Vulaada. However, while aboard the shrine, Aphra notices an ancient Jedi weapon, a sniper rifle that utilises lightsaber technology to kill opponents from vast distances. Unable to help herself, Aphra steals the rifle, starting a chaotic chain of events across the galaxy.
Already extremely unpopular with the Empire, this theft pops Aphra to the top of their most wanted list with a hefty bounty placed on her head. Captured by the Rebel Alliance first, Aphra learns that her stolen rifle is the key to a secret rebel superweapon that they plan to use to assassinate the Emperor. Sensing an opportunity to make some money and permanently get the Empire of her back, Aphra recruits her old associate, the Wookiee Black Krrsantan, in order to steal the rifle back from the Rebels. However, this puts her into conflict with her ex-girlfriend, Captain Tolvan, who is now working for Rebel Intelligence.
As Aphra recovers the rifle and flees to the Empire, she finds herself face to face with the mysterious Imperial Minister for Propaganda and Misinformation, Pitina Voor, the woman behind the latest Imperial manhunt for Aphra. Voor has plans for her, and Aphra is right in the middle of a vast scheme involving both the Rebels and the Empire. However, no plan has ever survived contact with the good doctor, especially when Aphra has revenge on her mind.
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In Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon, Aphra is up to her old tricks again. Despite only recently recovering from a life-threatening injury, Aphra has taken on a dangerous job robbing an alien robot death cult shrine with the help of her new sidekick and ward, Vulaada. However, while aboard the shrine, Aphra notices an ancient Jedi weapon, a sniper rifle that utilises lightsaber technology to kill opponents from vast distances. Unable to help herself, Aphra steals the rifle, starting a chaotic chain of events across the galaxy.
Already extremely unpopular with the Empire, this theft pops Aphra to the top of their most wanted list with a hefty bounty placed on her head. Captured by the Rebel Alliance first, Aphra learns that her stolen rifle is the key to a secret rebel superweapon that they plan to use to assassinate the Emperor. Sensing an opportunity to make some money and permanently get the Empire of her back, Aphra recruits her old associate, the Wookiee Black Krrsantan, in order to steal the rifle back from the Rebels. However, this puts her into conflict with her ex-girlfriend, Captain Tolvan, who is now working for Rebel Intelligence.
As Aphra recovers the rifle and flees to the Empire, she finds herself face to face with the mysterious Imperial Minister for Propaganda and Misinformation, Pitina Voor, the woman behind the latest Imperial manhunt for Aphra. Voor has plans for her, and Aphra is right in the middle of a vast scheme involving both the Rebels and the Empire. However, no plan has ever survived contact with the good doctor, especially when Aphra has revenge on her mind.
To see the full review, click on the link below:
https://unseenlibrary.com/2020/03/10/...
For other exciting reviews and content, check out my blog at:
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December 30, 2019
REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE APHRA SERIES
Vol. 1: 4/5
Vol. 2: 2/5
Vol. 3: 4/5
Vol. 4: 4/5
Vol. 5: 5/5
Vol. 6: 1/5
Vol. 7: 3/5
Aphra is my favorite character in new canon and that includes characters from the movie. Her antics are perfect for comic books and after a stellar debut in the 'Darth Vader' series, she got her own. "Screaming Citadel" is the crossover between 'Doctor Aphra' and the on-going 'Star Wars' series and holy lord, that was an absolutely bonkers plot. It has been done many times before and felt exceedingly "not Star Wars". Everything else was great with the high point coming in Vol. 5, "Worst Among Equals" which really delves into who Aphra is as a person by pairing her unwillingly with Triple-0 yet again. And then it goes off the rails again in an "Ocean's 12"-style "You just thought you were conning me, but I was conning you conning me conning you" shenanigans that cost my suspension of disbelief.
Oh, and there's a sentient spore colony that thinks it's a Jedi.
If you love batty comic book plots that would never make it into a movie or even a novel, Aphra is going to be your new drug. If you're into classic Star Wars and can't enjoy the ridiculous, you probably shouldn't be reading the comics.
Vol. 1: 4/5
Vol. 2: 2/5
Vol. 3: 4/5
Vol. 4: 4/5
Vol. 5: 5/5
Vol. 6: 1/5
Vol. 7: 3/5
Aphra is my favorite character in new canon and that includes characters from the movie. Her antics are perfect for comic books and after a stellar debut in the 'Darth Vader' series, she got her own. "Screaming Citadel" is the crossover between 'Doctor Aphra' and the on-going 'Star Wars' series and holy lord, that was an absolutely bonkers plot. It has been done many times before and felt exceedingly "not Star Wars". Everything else was great with the high point coming in Vol. 5, "Worst Among Equals" which really delves into who Aphra is as a person by pairing her unwillingly with Triple-0 yet again. And then it goes off the rails again in an "Ocean's 12"-style "You just thought you were conning me, but I was conning you conning me conning you" shenanigans that cost my suspension of disbelief.
Oh, and there's a sentient spore colony that thinks it's a Jedi.
If you love batty comic book plots that would never make it into a movie or even a novel, Aphra is going to be your new drug. If you're into classic Star Wars and can't enjoy the ridiculous, you probably shouldn't be reading the comics.
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September 15, 2023
(Read in 2019, review from 2023)
Doctor Aphra's adventures continue after she and her murderous droid enemies and/or BFFs finally part ways amicably and she picks up a Short-Round expy to continue raiding the Galaxy of its worst weapons and staying ahead of everyone she has every pissed off. This volume had some potential and there were some neat parts like the Rebels contemplating building their version of the Death Star in miniaturized form with the expressed interest of just assassinating Palpatine instead of entire worlds. The issue with this arc is that it ultimately gets way too convoluted with plots upon plots and double crosses upon double crosses. This is a Doctor Aphra story so that is to be expected but it just goes overboard.
Not horrible, but it did feel like a step back for the series after some great predecessors. Still it ends on a tantalizing good cliffhanger with Aphra on track to work with an old employer of note...
Doctor Aphra's adventures continue after she and her murderous droid enemies and/or BFFs finally part ways amicably and she picks up a Short-Round expy to continue raiding the Galaxy of its worst weapons and staying ahead of everyone she has every pissed off. This volume had some potential and there were some neat parts like the Rebels contemplating building their version of the Death Star in miniaturized form with the expressed interest of just assassinating Palpatine instead of entire worlds. The issue with this arc is that it ultimately gets way too convoluted with plots upon plots and double crosses upon double crosses. This is a Doctor Aphra story so that is to be expected but it just goes overboard.
Not horrible, but it did feel like a step back for the series after some great predecessors. Still it ends on a tantalizing good cliffhanger with Aphra on track to work with an old employer of note...
December 22, 2019
This has probably been my least favorite volume so far. It was still interesting, and it has aspects that I should've really loved like all of the propaganda stuff, but it just didn't work for me as well as the others. It didn't help that this volume is the shortest one in the series by far. A lot of explaining happened. I think that half of the volume was a character explaining their big plan, and it was an interesting plan, but the telling didn't work for me. I think that overall the arc will be interesting since the volume ended on quite the promising note, but this one was a bit weak.
February 12, 2020
I was a bit disappointed with how quickly Aphra's love interest had become "the ex" when they had what one kiss together before things went drastically wrong. It was nice to have a break from the droids. But not sure a cute kid sidekick was the best choice for Aphra. I enjoyed the flashbacks though and the deeper characterisation. But the reveal of the plans at the end was also a bit underwhelming. I think I'm used to indie books where actual relationships are allowed to grow and flourish. In many ways the star wars comics are still not on that level.
April 12, 2020
Silly, convoluted fun with mediocre art. Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon offers perhaps the densest twist reveal since Keysor Soze, but it works for the most part. There's a hell of a lot of build-up for one big twisty-twist, though. At least it's generally action-forward and offers some nice backstory with Aphra's mother. Not the best volume in the series, but I appreciate that it takes plenty of risks and provides loads of universe-building that most other Disney Star Wars stories seem scared to do.
December 8, 2024
(4,0 of 5 for pushing and flashbacking too hard)
Chelli, you got it but you still couldn't contain yourself. Yes, our dear Aphra is still being herself, and Spurrier pushes those strings to bigger tension. And they... go off-tune. He also overdid his "scheme-in-scheme-in..." matroska here. It's still excellent, fun and thrilling, but now you smell the gears burning. The change in art back and forth between a few artists got me a little confused too. What can I do, just hope the last book in this run will remedy an otherwise great series.
Chelli, you got it but you still couldn't contain yourself. Yes, our dear Aphra is still being herself, and Spurrier pushes those strings to bigger tension. And they... go off-tune. He also overdid his "scheme-in-scheme-in..." matroska here. It's still excellent, fun and thrilling, but now you smell the gears burning. The change in art back and forth between a few artists got me a little confused too. What can I do, just hope the last book in this run will remedy an otherwise great series.
November 23, 2022
so funny and on the nose, despite some very overt messaging that could have been tackled with more subtlety? but then also a serialised comic with limited runtime is difficult medium to seriously tackle this kind of trauma so i do like the attempt.
anyway yes this was very fun, i didn’t take issue with a slightly different art style for once, and it ended on a cliffhanger so brb gonna read the final issues of this run
anyway yes this was very fun, i didn’t take issue with a slightly different art style for once, and it ended on a cliffhanger so brb gonna read the final issues of this run
November 23, 2024
This edition of Aphra didn't leave too much of an impact on me. There's definitely some things that happened here , but none of it stood out to me. It feels like the series is ending and I think that makes sense.
September 21, 2022
I enjoyed the backstory and seeing Doctor Aphra struggle with her own humanity. She's still an agent of chaos and even if you understand her motivations a bit better, you never really know what she's going to do next.
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