Star Wars: Doctor Aphra

Cover to Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra is published by Marvel Comics. The cover price is $4.99.

Publication Dates

Last Issue

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #39: 20 Dec 2023

Current Issue

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #40: 31 Jan 2024

Next Issue

none scheduled

Status

Monthly.

Characters

Main Characters

• Doctor Aphra

Allies

• 0-0-0

• BT-1

Recent Storylines

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #40

This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Past Storylines

Volume 1

1. 1-40 & Annuals #1-2.

Collections

Trade Paperbacks

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 1—Aphra - Collects vol. 1 #1-6. "Following her time in the clutches of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra has barely escaped with her life. If the Dark Lord of the Sith 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 droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One 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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302906771

• Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel - Collects vol. 1 #7-8, plus Star Wars vol. 4 #31-32 & Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1. "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?" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302906788

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 2—Doctor Aphra and the Enormous Profit - Collects vol. 1 #9-13 & Annual #1. "Aphra's back with a brand-new plan that's guaranteed to pay! There's just one teensy problem… it involves surrounding herself with some of the galaxy's biggest baddies. And they don't like the not-so-good doctor's tricks! Her mission to make quick credits by auctioning off an ancient Jedi artifact will start well… and end badly. And that's just when a dark figure from Aphra's past decides to make an appearance!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302907631

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 3—Remastered - Collects vol. 1 #14-19. "The not-so-good Doc is being blackmailed by evil droid mastermind Triple-Zero to run missions for his underground crime syndicate — but that doesn’t mean she can’t cause trouble and have fun along the way! Her latest assignment? Infiltrating a secret Rebellion training center run by General Hera Syndulla. Aphra is used to being in way over her head, but this time she’s not alone! Who else is caught up in her latest misadventure? Let’s hope they’re friendly — otherwise Aphra may have finally bitten off more than she can chew!" - APR180857 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302911522

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 4—The Catastrophe - Collects vol. 1 #20-25. "Doctor Aphra is behind bars. Again. But this time she’s in Imperial custody, strapped to an explosive transmitter synced to a single hubdroid. Take one step too far? Kablooey! So what happens when Aphra’s captors send her hubdroid right into the middle of a war zone? And what’s this rumor about the prison being haunted? Meanwhile, Aphra’s got information — and it’s information the Rebellion wants. But how far are they willing to go — and who are they willing to recruit — to get it?" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302911539

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 5—Worst Among Equals - Collects vol. 1 #26-31 & Annual #2. "On the run from the law in a massive alien metropolis, Aphra has ten hours to cross the hostile megacity before the bomb implanted in her throat explodes. And don't forget the pack of bounty hunters and crazed cops that are on her tail. No big deal, right? But there's one more wrinkle: Aphra can't stray more than a few paces from her companion without activating the bomb's proximity alert and blowing both of them up. And that companion is Triple-Zero - a sadistic, murderous droid who's more interested in Aphra's death than in playing nice!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302914875

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 6—Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon - Collects vol. 1 #32-36. "After a year of close shaves, Doctor Chelli Aphra is taking it easy and lying low. Probably herding banthas or something. She’s smart like that, right? No, not really. She’s back to busting into alien temples to steal horrifying weapons for huge profit. She just can’t stop herself. But plenty of other people could. Powerful factions are watching closely — all calculating whether Aphra is more useful alive…or dead. And now, the incorrigible and sticky-fingered Aphra finds herself at the mercy of the Rebel High Command. But things are about to get even stickier! The one thing every galactic treasure hunter knows for sure: exes never mark the spot!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302914882

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 7—A Rogue's End - Collects vol. 1 #37-40 & Annual #3. "Right back where she started! After all she’s been through, professional disaster zone Doctor Aphra has found herself once again working for Darth Vader. What insidious use has the dark lord found for Aphra to make him spare the life of his most annoying foe? And how much time does she have to slither out of harm’s way before he decides to finish what he started all those years ago?" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302919092

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 1—Fortune and Fate - Collects vol. 2 #1-5. "With the Rebel Alliance on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it’s never been a more dangerous time for outlaws and scoundrels. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, Doctor Aphra is back on the job — hunting the score of a lifetime that’s too good to pass up. To find the cursed Rings of Vaale, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen! But Ronen Tagge, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at gaining fortune and glory? Or could there be a traitor in their midst?" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302923044

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 2—The Engine Job - Collects vol. 2 #6-10. "The sinister Domina Tagge has put a price on Doctor Aphra's head! Now Aphra finds herself running for her life, trying to shake every bounty hunter on her tail. But one of those hunters is Aphra's angry ex Sana Starros — and for Sana, it's personal! Aphra can't outthink Domina or outrun Sana…so what choice does she have left? Perhaps locating a mysterious piece of tech that could shift the balance of the galactic civil war? Aphra's desperate hunt takes her to Corellia — but unfortunately for her, that's right on Sana's doorstep. And our roguish doctor isn't the only one with an eye on this prize! Now, with the Unbroken Clan on their tails, Aphra and Sana are on a collision course with another of the galaxy's deadliest bounty hunters!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302923051

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 3—War of the Bounty Hunters - Collects vol. 2 #11-15. "Doctor Aphra's adventures continue against the backdrop of War of the Bounty Hunters! Aphra and Sana Starros discover an eerie, abandoned ship… but on board they will discover a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons. And to make things worse, they must contend with the fearsome bounty hunter Durge! Then, a mysterious invitation leads Aphra and Sana to an exclusive party - teeming with scum and villainy! Can they survive the underworld social event of the century? Or will their cover be blown by a familiar face with an agenda of their own? Face-to-face with the one person she hoped she'd never see again, this time, the not-so-good Doctor is in trouble so deep she might not be able to talk her way out…." - AUG211292 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302928797

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 4—Crimson Reign - Collects vol. 2 #16-20. "Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros have escaped the Vermillion, but there's no evading the Crimson Dawn: Their spies are everywhere! As Domina Tagge contends with moles within her corporation and Aphra struggles with the damage inflicted on her by a powerful artifact, the two strike one last bargain — but who can Aphra really trust? Then, our daring duo stumbles upon a strange ritual — and an even stranger enemy! Surely their story can't end like this, at the hands of the practitioner of an ancient cult — can it?! The search for the Spark Eternal will lead them somewhere they never expected: back to where it all began for Doctor Aphra!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302933029

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 5—The Spark Eternal - Collects vol. 2 #21-25. "Aphra and Sana hurtle toward a showdown that will change everything! The Spark Eternal corrupts everything it touches, and Doctor Aphra is no exception! Trapped inside her own tainted mind, Aphra's only hope for escape lies in her own memories - but can she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely? And as Sana Starros comes face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, she will have to make a choice - and quickly. Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself? Everyone involved is hiding deadly secrets, and the Spark has plans of its own! As its power grows, so does its hunger. But what is the truth behind its origin?" - WorldCat - ISBN 9780785194781 - Kindle

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 6—Ascendant - Collects vol. 2 #26-31. "Sana Starros and her allies have cornered the Spark Eternal! Sana is determined to bring back Doctor Aphra, no matter the cost! But can she triumph — or will the Spark destroy Sana, Aphra and everyone they love? Aphra strikes a bargain for power, but it may come at a terrible cost — unless the crafty doctor has one last trick up her sleeve! Meanwhile, Ronen and Domina clash over the Tagge Corporation’s future, and Sana is caught in the middle! But if there’s one thing she’s learned from Aphra, it’s how to use every situation to her advantage — and no matter which Tagge wins, Sana’s determined to come out on top!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302948030

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 7—Dark Droids - Collects vol. 2 #32-40. "Trapped in a warehouse full of deadly battle droids, our not-so-good Doctor fights for her life! But she's about to come face-to-face with the one enemy she never expected to see again! As the Tagge Fleet burns and the galaxy reels, Doctor Aphra finds herself all alone. But in an ancient ruin on a desolate planet, she may finally uncover the answers that she's been hunting for her entire life!" - JAN240866 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302948047 - (forthcoming, April 2024)

Hardcovers

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #1-8, plus Star Wars vol. 4 #31-32 & Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302913212

Omnibus Hardcovers

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Omnibus, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #1-40 & Annual #1-3, plus Darth Vader vol. 1 #3-4, 8, 12; Star Wars vol. 4 #13, 19, 31-32; and Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302928438

• Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Omnibus, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 2 #1-25. - OCT221020 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781302949990

Leftover Useful Information

Creative Team

Volume 2

Writer: Alyssa Wong. Artist: Marika Cresta.

Volume 1

Writer: Kieron Gillen. Artist: Kev Walker.

Publishing History

• Volume 1: #1-40, 2016-2019
• Volume 2: #1- , 2020-present

Future Publication Dates

Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.

Links

• MarvelComics - Publisher's Website