Star Wars: Doctor Aphra: Aphra Review

Finished reading Star Wars: Doctor Aphra: Aphra, spinning out of Marvel's Darth Vader series as writer Kieron Gillen brings Vader supporting character Doctor Aphra into the limelight with her own series. The book opens with Aphra shooting a man who just found an artefact which she takes in hoping to sell it and pay some of her debts. However when Aphra goes to her buyer she finds out that her doctorate has been put into question, leading to Aphra meeting with her father who is need of her help to complete his life's work and in return will will help Aphra is getting her doctorate back. Overall this was a good book as it dives into the background of Aphra and the relationship she has with her father with leads to the book's very fun adventure to happen. While the surprising parallels of the book compared to a famous action hero, archaeologist is very interesting with how it allows writer Kieron Gillen to bring the history of the Star Wars universe to live along with the aspects of archaeology in the universe as well. The art by Kev Walker is amazing as it brings the action set pieces look great and the way the characters react to everything happening around them help with their expressions makes for some great storytelling. While the additional art by Salvador Larroca in the flashback sub story is nice as it helps to separate Aphra's past by one art style and giving her present a different look. 7.5/10.