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Creation & Design

Doctor Aphra was created by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca for the Star Wars comic series, first appearing in 2015. She was designed to be a morally ambiguous character, contrasting with traditional heroes.

Early Years

Aphra's early years are shrouded in mystery, but she is known to have worked with Darth Vader, utilizing her skills in archaeology to assist him in his quests.

Character Development

Throughout her appearances, Doctor Aphra evolves from a mere side character to a complex protagonist, showcasing her intelligence, resourcefulness, and moral ambiguity. Her relationships with other characters, including her droids and former allies, add depth to her character.

Cultural Reception

Doctor Aphra has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her depth and complexity as a character in the Star Wars universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Chelli Lona Aphra
First Appearance:
Star Wars: Darth Vader #2
Aliases:
Archaeologist, Rogue
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader, Rogue Archaeologist
Abilities:
Expert archaeologist, Skilled pilot, Combat proficiency
Equipment:
Blaster, Droid companions, Archaeological tools
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Star Wars: Darth Vader #2
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #2
 
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First mention of Doctor Aphra

Advertisement for Darth Vader #3, the issue that introduces Doctor Aphra and features her on the cover

📖 Reading Order: read Darth Vader #2 - #4, then Star Wars #5 (2015 series)

Star Wars: Darth Vader #3
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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1st appearance of Doctor Aphra

1st appearance of 0-0-0 aka Triple Zero, a droid

1st appearance of BT-1, an assassin droid

Star Wars: Darth Vader #4
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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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 #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

Halloween ComicFest 2016: Star Wars - Darth Vader: Doctor Aphra #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Halloween ComicFest 2016: Star Wars - Darth Vader: Doctor Aphra #1
 
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Reprint of Star Wars: Darth Vader - Doctor Aphra #1 (2015)

Star Wars: Darth Vader #25
Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Action figure variant featuring Doctor Aphra

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2017
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First solo series featuring Doctor Aphra

1st cameo appearance of Korin Aphra, the father of Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra

📖 Reading Order: read Doctor Aphra #1 - #6, then The Screaming Citadel #1

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Jamie McKelvie

⚠️ Buyer Beware: this variant is selling for 4x - 10x the amount it sold for prior to March 2022 and is being listed on eBay as hard-to-find but according to census numbers, it registers just as many if not more than other variants associated with this issue with the exception of the Action Figure variant

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by David Nakayama

Exclusive through Neff Box, a subscription box similar to Loot Crate

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
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Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant variant cover art by Sara Pichelli, limited to 500 copies

There is also an edition with the trade dress/ title, that does not resell for the $25 minimum criteria for variants to be added to the Key Collector database

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
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Variant black and white cover art by Sara Pichelli

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #3
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Doctor Aphra's full name revealed to be Chelli Lona Aphra

1st appearance of Magna Tolvan, a female officer in the Imperial military who later becomes intimate with Aphra

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #6
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Variant cover art by David Lopez

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #25
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art by Rod Reis

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #32
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Origin of Doctor Aphra

1st appearance of Lona Aphra, the mother of Doctor Aphra

1st appearance of Teezee-Too, a protocol droid

📖 Reading Order: read Doctor Aphra #32 - #40, then Star Wars #68 (2015 series)

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge #4
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Second printing cover art by Will Sliney

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge #4
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Variant cover art by Stacey Lee

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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1st appearance of Ronen Tagge, a treasure hunting rival of Doctor Aphra

1st appearance of Just Lucky, an assassin

📖 Reading Order: read Doctor Aphra #1 - #7 (2020 series), then Bounty Hunters #1

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #2
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by Sara Pichelli

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #3
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Variant cover art by Mahmud Asrar

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #5
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Variant cover art by Terry Dodson

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #6
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Variant cover art by Jen Bartel

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #7
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #9
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Variant cover art by Ray-Anthony Heights

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #10
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Variant cover art by Ray-Anthony Heigh

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3
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Variant cover art by Declan Shalvey

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