Korin Aphra

Creation & Design

Korin 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 who operates in the gray areas of the Star Wars universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as an ally to Darth Vader, Aphra quickly became a fan-favorite due to her cunning, resourcefulness, and complex personality. Her background as an archaeologist allowed her to navigate the galaxy's history and artifacts.

Character Development

Throughout her appearances, Korin Aphra evolves from a mere side character to a central figure in the Star Wars comic universe, grappling with her identity, loyalties, and the consequences of her choices.

Cultural Reception

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

Character Details

Real Name:
Korin Aphra
Aliases:
Doctor Aphra
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader, Rogue One
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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Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Key Facts

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

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1st full appearance of Korin Aphra

1st appearance of Rur, leader of the Ordu Aspectu, a splinter group of the Jedi Order

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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)

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