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Black Krrsantan
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Creation & Design

Black Krrsantan was created by writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday for Marvel's Star Wars comic series, drawing inspiration from the Wookiee species established in the Star Wars universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a bounty hunter, Black Krrsantan quickly became known for his fierce demeanor and combat prowess, often clashing with various characters in the Star Wars universe.

Character Development

Over time, Black Krrsantan has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with his own motivations and alliances, reflecting the broader themes of loyalty and survival in the Star Wars universe.

Cultural Reception

Black Krrsantan has been well-received by fans for his unique design and fierce personality, becoming a popular character in the Star Wars comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Black Krrsantan
First Appearance:
Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
Aliases:
Krrsantan, Black Wookiee
Species:
Wookiee
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Bounty Hunters Guild, Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Combat skills, Stealth
Equipment:
Bounty hunter gear, Weapons
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
7' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
black

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Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
 
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1st appearance of Black Krrsantan, a Wookiee bounty hunter

1st cameo appearance of Doctor Cylo

First ongoing Darth Vader solo-titled series

📖 Reading Order: next read Star Wars #4 (2015)

Star Wars: Darth Vader #4
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #4
 
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2nd appearance of Doctor Aphra

2nd appearance of Black Krrsantan

1st full appearance and death of Cylo IV, a cybernetic body that held the consciousness of Doctor Cylo and once killed, Cylo V was activated

Star Wars: Vader Down #1
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Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Vader Down #1
 
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ZBOX mystery box exclusive

1st cover appearance of Black Krrsantan - tied as first cover appearance with the Mile High Comics exclusive by Skottie Young

Vader Down #1 went on sale November 18th, 2015

Star Wars: Vader Down #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Mile High Comics exclusive

1st cover appearance of Black Krrsantan - tied as first cover appearance with the ZBOX exclusive by Pasqual Ferry

Vader Down #1 went on sale November 18th, 2015

Star Wars #13
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #13
 
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Variant cover art by Clay Mann featuring Black Krrsantan and Doctor Aphra

Vader Down #1 and Darth Vader #13 both have exclusive covers featuring Black Krrsantan that predate this issue's on sale date of December 2, 2015

Star Wars #14
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Cover art depicting Chewbacca versus Black Krrsantan

📖 Reading Order: next read Darth Vader #15 (2015 series)

Star Wars #20
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Origin of Black Krrsantan, specifically the scar he received from Obi-Wan and overview of early life

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📖 Reading Order: next, read Kanan: The Last Padawan #6

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
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Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Doctor Aphra Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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First solo story and origin of Black Krrsantan

📖 Reading Order: next read Doctor Aphra #9 (2017 series)

Doctor Aphra Annual #1
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by Ashley Witter

Star Wars Tales: Krrsantan #1
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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112-page of reprinted stories including:

Star Wars #14, #15 and #20 (2015)

Doctor Aphra Annual #1

Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca #4
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca #4
 
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Origin of Chewbacca and Black Krrsantsan, their first battle

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