Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #25

The ending of this issue sold me on the entire arc and made me appreciate it more. It was good, especially after this issue, but the ending really elevated it in more ways than one. After the ending I went back to read the earlier issues in this arc, there’s some excellent foreshadowing that helps the twist not feel like it’s out of nowhere. I’m more excited for this series than I’ve ever been,I cannot wait to see where the next arc goes now because the ending of this issue set up some really interesting ideas for the future. Read Full Review

This series continues to give Darth Vader a run for the money as the best Star Wars comic published by Marvel. Every page has a moment that will leave the reader stunned. Every page has visuals that are frightening and wonderful. This book confirms it's a very good time to be a Star Wars comics fan. Highest possible recommendation. Read Full Review

I'm still fully on board for the ride but I continue to feel like it's just missing that certain oomph to really push it to where it needs to be. Read Full Review

Aphra Team is on the move, and they seem to have the Spark Eternal and Doctor Aphra right where they want them. Of course the Spark may still have some tricks yet and eventually the agents of Crimson Dawn must play a hand in events to come too. Read Full Review

This arc was one of the messier narratives of Doctor Aphra, though it ultimately led to some satisfying emotional beats for the main character. Read Full Review

The Villain

May 10, 2019

Lengthy issue, but it offers some really cool payoffs for several characters. A very impressive finale.

Gizmo

Jun 30, 2019

This was a great time to make use of an oversized issue. Everything comes together in a tragic yet somehow satisfying way. Plus there's a bit of space dedicated to Darth Vader wylin' out.